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"The Italian designer and billionaire Giorgio Armani celebrated Fashion Week on Tuesday with the announcement of a $1 million donation to promote arts programs in New York City public schools.
The money will be used to create the Armani Arts Institute, an umbrella program that will fund arts initiatives in schools serving some of the city’s most disadvantaged populations.
The donation will go to the 'Fund for Public Schools,' a nonprofit corporation that collects private money to support the school system. It has raised more than $240 million since 2003.
Caroline Kennedy, vice chairwoman of the fund, attended the news conference and called Mr. Armani “an example to all of us that even in difficult times we must continue to look at the future for hope and inspiration and let our children know that we are determined to help them build a better world.”"The Italian designer and billionaire Giorgio Armani celebrated Fashion Week on... more
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Brian Reyes collaborated with shoe designer Manolo Blanik for his show this year at Fashion Week. Apparently, the Manolos were not too comfortable.
From watching America's Next Top Model, we know that models sometimes have to wear really uncomfortable shoes - stuffing their size 10 feet in size 6 shoes. (What would we do without Tyra?!) These particular shoes must have been extremely uncomfortable because viewers of the show lost count of how many models took their shoes off mid runway. By the finale, all the models walked the runway barefoot.
Ouch!Brian Reyes collaborated with shoe designer Manolo Blanik for his show this year at... more
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Surprisingly PETA did not stage a protest outside the tents of fur designer Dennis Basso's show yesterday at NY's Fashion Week. Instead, stylist Derek Warburton wheeled a cart around the tents handing out free pita bread, wearing a fur coat.Surprisingly PETA did not stage a protest outside the tents of fur designer Dennis... more
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African print has long influenced designers from Diane von Furstenburg, to Robert Cavalli. This year Africa will not just inspire fashion at New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week , Africa will show up, live and in person.
The African Fashion Collective, which include the 4 labels: Xuly Bet by Malian designer Lamine Badian Kouyate, Tiffany Amber by Nigeria’s Folake Coker, Momo by Nigeria’s Fati Asibelua and Stoned Cherrie by South Africa’s Nkhensani Nkosi will be showing Fall 2009 collections at this year's New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (Friday).African print has long influenced designers from Diane von Furstenburg, to Robert... more
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During this week's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, designers will be debuting new designs and McDonald's will be debuting a new drink, McCafe.
The official release of McCafe product launch is not set until May. However, it will be served in the main tents of Bryant Park as the "official coffee" of Fashion Week.
I totally want one now. If it's good enough for Anna Wintour it's good enough for me!During this week's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, designers will be... more
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February 14th will be a big day for a lot of people this year. Not only will it be a day of love for most, it is also the date of Alexander Wang's fashion show (for Fashion Week), and the debut of his limited-edition condom, Proper Attire, designed in collaboration with Planned Parenthood. These designer rubbers will be sold at Thompson Hotels and online with all profits going to Planned Parenthood.
Wondering if it is the packaging that is going to be fancy, or is it the actual condom that will be? If it is designer maybe you don't want to even use it, just blow it up and hang it on your wall or something?February 14th will be a big day for a lot of people this year. Not only will it be a... more
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Some of you might know that Betsey Johnson will not be showing at Bryant Park for this years Fashion Week, opting for a smaller setting in her showroom. She is following in the recent footsteps of Vera Wang and Carmen Marc Valvo. Yes, the economy has affected the fashion world too.
Exciting new news: Betsey Johnson is planning a limited-edition design collaboration with an undisclosed retailer. This collaboration will mostly likely launch next fall. YAY for stuff we can afford.
Fashion's move from luxury to affordable is a good thing. Everyone deserves to look fabulous.Some of you might know that Betsey Johnson will not be showing at Bryant Park for this... more
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