Beirut Fashions for 2009 Show Between March 10 - March 13 2009 the 11th International Trade Exhibition for Ready to Wear Textiles, Fashion Accessories & Children''s Wear, Shoes & Leather Goods was exhibited to great influx of buyers. A must-exhibit extravaganza offering the world’s top designers and manufacturers a chance to display their latest creations   Enter a world of opportunities...a world of style & fashion As Beirut underpins its position as the commercial hub and the re-export center of the region, exhibitions like Beirut Fashion are becoming key platforms for traders, designers, suppliers and retailers to network and explore business opportunities not only in Lebanon but also in the entire Middle East. Beirut Fashion is particularly pertinent in light of Beirut’s rising prominence in the international fashion circles. Lebanese and international designers will also have the chance to display their unique styles to the growing numbers of tourists from the Arab world. In addition, Beirut Fashion is your gateway to the burgeoning Middle East fashion and textile industry, which has grown to a whopping $12 billion, according to a study conducted by the German consulting group ICON Institute.   Beirut Fashion 2009 will shine new light on the catwalk art featuring a collection of majestic styles   The Lebanese fashion industry is gaining global credibility Lebanon has always been the fashion capital of the Middle East and the country, which produced many internationally renowned fashion designers such as Lebanese famous designer Elie Saab who shot to global stardom when Halle Berry accepted her Best Actress Oscar in 2002 in a sweeping burgundy gown he had created. But others as well have built an international reputation among them Abed Mahfouz, Camille Chamoun, Hanna Touma, Pierre Katra, Robert Abi-Nader, Zuhair Murad, and many others. As such, Beirut Fashion 2009 will shine new light on catwalk art, featuring a collection of majestic styles created by a select group of Lebanese and leading international designers. The showcased dresses will tell a story, add depth, myth, magic and fantasy. Fashion enthusiasts will spend stylish hours in the exhibition soaking up the latest in the fashion world. A variety of fashion shows to provide additional opportunities & exposure to exhibitors The festive atmosphere of Beirut Fashion 2009 will be enriched by fashion shows and a range of fashion-related events designed to maximize exposure and competitive advantage to designers and suppliers. The catwalk of Beirut Fashion 2009 will host international models displaying the latest trends in the world of fashion. This popular event will present the world’s most important fashion trends, styles and products in Beirut, which is fast turning into the fashion capital of the region while retaining its position as a thriving hub of haute-couture and prêt-à-porter as well as a popular East meets West destination for all fashion aficionados.   Lebanon is a gateway to the broader markets of the region. Internationally renowned designers were present at the last edition of Beirut Fashion At the previous edition of Beirut Fashion, leading Lebanese designers like Actuel Creations, Barthley, Gatti Nolli Couture, Gemy New Fashion, Guisso Haute Couture, Halawani Group, Sana Sabini Couture participated in the evening dresses catwalk titled “The Newest Showcase”.   Highly competitive trading environment Its location at the heart of the Middle East, its proximity to Europe, Africa and the Gulf and the exceptional skills of its fashion designers and traders, all re-enforces Lebanon's role as the fashion major trade event of the Middle East making it a gateway to the broader markets of the region. Lebanon also has implemented the necessary changes to provide a favorable regulatory environment, and has cut customs duties by 35% on ready-to-wear and cancelled all duties on raw material and textile. This has made Lebanon a highly competitive trading environment, and it effectively asserted its role as a major re-export center of fashion within the region and beyond. Source International Fairs & Promotions s.a.l Designed & Developed by Naycom sal  From email press release. Arhive: Apirl 30, 2008. Roger's Fashions and Trendsetters Local News:
Dance Gift Certificates are now being sold:  From $ 20.00 - 4 classes program to $ 1,480.00 complete social dance program [ 48 Classes and 24 Privates ] and more. Call 451 - 8663 or 279 - 9945, and if you have a caller id block please leave a voice mail message, Thank you. Ithaca College Du " Avant Garde " Ithaca Cornell For Allen Solly For further information, please contact : Janet Arole; Corporate Communications. ABMCL, Tel : 6652 5163, Cell : 98206 70815. advance concepts in fashions designs   Top World Wide Directories.	Rayne Oakes, profiled in Vanity Fair Wellington, April 26 (JY&A Media) Summer Rayne Oakes, the US editor of Lucire, has a two-page profile in Vanity Fair’s ‘Green Issue’ (May 2007). Ms Oakes, who has been nicknamed the ‘eco-model’, was profiled alongside other environmentally conscious names. The special section includes Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California, Leonardo di Caprio and Robert Redford. ‘It’s a testament to how far ahead Lucire has been over the last 10 years,’ says publisher Jack Yan. ‘From showing our breakdown of costs to our commitment to carbon neutrality three years ago—at a time when the term had not even entered the vernacular—Lucire has been a pioneer. Summer Rayne Oakes continues that philosophy as our US editor.’ Ms Oakes says of her Vanity Fair spread, ‘The fashion and media industries are and have been a great tool for me to communicate larger sustainability topics. We all wake up in the morning and get dressed. That is a universal commonality that we all share, so why not use it as a tool to connect us to greater issues, like environmental health, conservation, climate change and social justice?’ Ms Oakes was acting editor of Lucire for two issues at the close of 2006 and had been a contributor to the magazine since 2005. Her ‘Behind the Label’ specials are a regular insight into green fashion. Condé Nast’s Vanity Fair hit US newsstands on April 7. It arrives on New Zealand shelves around now. Images Images for this release may be downloaded at http://jya.net/070425pr0.htm. About Lucire Lucire, the global fashion magazine (http://www.lucire.com/), started on the web in 1997. In October 2004, it became the first magazine in its sector to extend its brand into a print magazine. By May 2005, it became the first web magazine to spawn two national print editions. Lucire became the first fashion industry partner of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, http://www.unep.org/). It is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand and published by Lucire LLC. For print edition information, see http://www.lucire.net/ . About Summer Rayne Oakes Born on a rainy summer day in an old coal mining community of northeastern Pennsylvania, Oakes was naturally curious about her surroundings from the start. Her early interest in art and nature propelled her at six years of age to begin advanced art courses normally reserved for students much older than she. By 10 years of age, her fascination with American Indian and world cultures began to shape her interests; photos and stories from sources like Edward S. Curtis, National Geographic, natural history field guides, and her own backyard began largely influencing her artwork, writings and lifestyle. At age 13, Oakes began serving on the Environmental Advisory Council in her township and focused much of her attention on extracurricular activities, including sports, peer education, teen suicide prevention, community service, and environmental and scholastic teams. After having visited the picturesque Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY that same year, Oakes set her sites on attending. Due to financial concerns while being raised by a single mother, Summer Rayne began living on her own at 15 with her focus on college never wavering. Her early decision acceptance into Cornell came shortly after and the young Oakes began working on a number of research issues ranging from stream ecology to human health issues from sewage sludge application. At that time, she realized she may not be maximizing her potential for creating a shift in mindset. From her core love for environment and social issues, Summer Rayne had a desire in infiltrating the issues into mainstream audiences. By combining her past love for artful expression, her innate curiosity, hard work, and natural beauty, Oakes began modeling during her time at college to get closer to change agents within the fashion and media sectors. Summer Rayne worked across long distances and began working for clients such as Nicole Miller, Occhiali da Sole, StockinGirl, Zimmerli, Carasan, D'Angelo, the Beauty & Fashion Channel, and others while maintaining a rigorous school schedule, research, and the unfinished development of a collaborative environmental and avant-garde project (Organic Portraits), which won the support of a National Wildlife Federation Fellowship. Summer Rayne Oakes was also awarded the prestigious Udall Scholarship, PCC Women's Research Award, and Baccalaureate Service Award during her time in college. From there, Oakes has transcended boundaries by seamlessly and simultaneously combining her work and core values with her image. By September 2005, she was able to tie in her vision more by founding her own think-tank and consultancy company, SRO; launch the pilot stages of a curriculum entitled Ecofashion 101; author her own editorial entitled ‘Behind the Label’ for global fashion magazine, Lucire; speak at and spokesmodel at various venues from college campuses to international cultural causes; publish articles on sustainability, ecofashion, and social topics; and continue moving forward on related ventures and business pursuits, including her budding career as a host and director of environmentally-focused programmes. Though the world is just unfolding and the path is being carved every day, Summer Rayne will continue to move forward with the same ethic she had when she was a young girl. Notes to editorsLucire is a registered trade mark of Jack Yan & Associates and subject to protection in certain jurisdictions. Vanity Fair is a registered trade mark of Advance Publications, Inc., and subject to protection in certain jurisdictions. All other trade marks are the properties of their respective owners and are only used in a descriptive fashion without any intention to infringe. Wanted are your press releases, or announcements on all fashions related events, new fashions, and photos. Send via. email below. Email:  danishfalcon@aol.com DownTown Ithaca, New York: There is an effort by fashions retailers along Cayuga road, Ithaca, New York who are working together to name this strip of shops, Fashions Row.  Ithaca Mall Nation’s “Fastest Growing Retailer” Brings Revolutionary Concept to Ithaca   Steve & Barry’s®, the casual apparel retailer known for providing high quality clothing for the entire family at astonishing low prices, today announced the opening of its first Ithaca location, in The Shops at Ithaca Mall. The enormous 18,000 square foot store, located in Ithaca is scheduled to open by late November.  The new location represents the 18th Steve & Barry’s in New York, and is part of an aggressive growth plan that has seen the chain double in size almost every year the past decade. There are approximately 210 Steve & Barry’s nationwide in 33 states, including New York stores in Manhattan, Westbury, Utica, Syracuse, Cheektowaga, Hicksville, Auburn, Rochester, Albany, West Nyack, Niagara Falls, Watertown, Geneva and Medford.   PR contributed by Amy Hall CollegeTown, Cornell University: SouthSide, Elmira Road " Shoppers Lane " Slide show Fashionising is rapidly becoming an International resource group, and possibly a world leader in both its vision, as well as in its web design ( see above slide show as an example ).  Roger says " Join Fashionising dot Com today!" Nilit Presents Bodyfashion Trends for Fall-Winter 2008-2009 Bodywear and Summer 2009 Active Sportswear Today’s leading trends in bodywear reveal a melting-pot of fashion which combines a wealth of eclectic elements, new silhouettes and a mixture of styles used to invent sparkling and creative products. Today’s bodywear epitomizes no-limits styling; the new attitude is to create a personal style statement by boldly combining trends and mixing and mis-matching incongruous combinations. Nilit® has maintained its position as a market leader by combining its advanced expertise in yarn technology with an even more comprehensive product offer. Innovation is the key at NILIT and its unique and diverse products have opened new vistas for creating a new generation of state-of-the-art products that are both fashionable and innovative. Nilit® is proud to present its expanded portfolio of specialty fibers which includes SENSIL, our in-house brand, and TACTEL, SUPPLEX and CORDURA yarns, which are INVISTA brands used under license to NILIT, for nylon fiber products, all perfected for seamless, legwear, circular knitting and woven wear. The cutting-edge technology and even wider variety of NILIT branded yarns will provide you with an unlimited source of inspiration to create bodywear and active sportswear that meets the consumer's demands for fashion, fun and seductiveness as well as increased technical performance. THE Nilit® TRENDBOOK defines three trends for FALL-WINTER 2008/09 BODYWEAR and highlights the yarns and colors best suited to these trends: ANTIQUE CHARM. A symphony of vintage influences and charming inspirations from yesterday are reinterpreted in a neo romantic vein. A refined sensuality and old-world charm are conjured by images of hazy souvenirs and wallpaper prints that appear faded by time. A dreamy range of subtle colors enhances corsetry-style products with cotton-look hand-made finishes. SENTIMENTAL. Inventive and extrovert bodywear with a happy junior style in an eclectic mixture of decorative opulence inspires fun lingerie in a spontaneous and spirited mood. A jumble of floral prints and patterns recreates a new hippy style with an eccentric attitude that is both creative and kitsch. The palette is inspired by nature and its joyous symphony of colors. URBAN CONNECTION. A strong and seductive bodywear with a rebellious attitude is inspired by urban influences and glamorous grunge aesthetics. This radical and daring style is a fusion of graphic elements and strikingly contrasting textures. Shiny surfaces are contrasted with oxidized metallic aspects, burn-outs and hazy transparency in ultra-dark shades. The Nilit® TRENDBOOK defines three trends for ACTIVE SPORTSWEAR for SPRING-SUMMER 2009 with the accent on performance. FITNESS SYNERGY. Women’s activewear creates a new form of sensuality with a lavish variety of styles for dance and fitness with a sexy glamorous edge. Contemporary styling combines glorious colors with NILIT special-effect yarns. Fabrics with satiny iridescent surfaces and shiny metallic finishes add a rich edge when combined with a palette of sweet bright tones. GREAT OUTDOORS. Activewear with a focus on lightness features timeless styling for a dynamic sport style with an emphasis on comfort. Sophisticated ergonomic designs merge function with high performance. In addition to their functional edge, body-shaping panels focus on NILIT yarns that offer flexibility, moisture management and supportive shaping. PRO ACTION. For performance orientated sports such as running, cycling and climbing, seamless sportswear adds protection by providing knitted structures that incorporate reinforced zones. High-performance sportswear finds the ultimate solution for creating skillfully engineered garments by using seamless technology and NILIT special performance yarns. For more information including graphic Trend Boards please contact: Molly Kremidas, Nilit America Corp., 336-605-1962, mollyk[.] www.nilit.com Source: Newswire Today and LINK    Inside scoop. Editorial:   Hello.  The items you are seeing comes from a variety of public press releases along with their attached photos.  They are selected in such a way as to give you, the online user of Ithaca, New York, a more diverse picture of leading fashions trendsetters of today ( or from those who gave out PRs that is ).   The item on the next page, about Louis XIV is from various letters written during his era, but more importantly documents in which he authored himself.  During the time of the Roman Empire  various Emperors had gladitorial games to distract the public's political attentions. For Louis it was his cultural promotions to distract the nobles power attentions, while he was engaged in an European wide power struggle after his initial central power control success over the French nobles ( err were they, err ... noble at the time ? ). Nonetheless, his cultrual innovations are just as much as a success today as ever as they were during his time and era, and more so over what the Roman Emperors had instituted; this is his inexplicable legacy.  As a result Paris is still the Fashions and Ballet Center of the World. It must be pointed out, right now there is now competition from Tokyo for fashions and New York City for ballet, however, Paris is ever present the dominant force, though slim as it is,  in these cultural innovations; The competitors - The Rising of Edo - Sun of Tokyo, and the NYC's Paragonic Dance World.   Mr. Roger M. Christian   Looking Good Isn't FWO (For Women Only)  Both men and women, according to a recent Nielsen study, feel pressure to look good.  But, the more interesting finding therein is that women are not the only ones considering their looks these days.  According to the Nielsen press release: "84% of Americans believe that men are more interested in personal grooming than they used to be." Or, maybe men are just more comfortable talking about grooming now than they were the last time someone asked them?  Check out my last HuffingtonPost piece for more.