Fashion and the Steal

February's International Fashion Weeks

Here are the tentative Fashion week schedules for February:

TBD
Palm Beach Fashion Week
Palm Beach, FL

Feb 01 - 03
Fashion Week by Berns Fall/Winter
Stockholm, Sweden

Feb 02 - 04
Valencia Fashion Week Fall/Winter
Valencia, Spain

Feb 03 - 06
Instanbul Fashion Days
Instanbul, Turkey

Feb 04 - 06
SIMM Madrid International Fashion Show Fall/Winter
Madrid, Spain

Feb 05 - 07
Colombo Fashion Week
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Feb 10 - 14
Copenhagen Fashion Week Fall/Winter
Copenhagen, Denmark

Feb 11th
Nolcha Fashion Week New York
New York City, NY

Feb 12 - 19
Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week
New York City, NY

Feb 12 - 14
Couture Fashion Week
New York City, NY

Feb 15 - 21
DC Fashion Week
Washington, D.C.

Feb 15 - 21
Olso Fashion Week
Olso, Norway

Feb 15 - 17
Las Vegas Fashion Week Fall
Las Vegas, NV

Feb 15 - 21
Stockholm Fashion Week A/W - Designers/Buyers
Stockholm, Sweden

Feb 18 - 23
Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week Autumn/Fall 2010
Madrid, Spain

Feb 19th
Nolcha Fashion Week London
London, UK

Feb 20 - 25
London Fashion Week Fall/Winter
London, UK

Feb 24 - Mar 03
Milano Women's Wear (Moda Donna) Fall/Winter
Milan, Italy

Feb 24 - 25
Buenos Aires Fashion Week Fall/Winter
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Feb 24 - 28
Haute Africa Fashion Week
Dallas, TX

Feb 25 - 28
London Fashion Weekend
London, UK

Emerging Buzz: Australian Duo - Design Label Lucette

Angela Backshell and Tracy Miller are the perfectly-paired minds behind the Australian label Lucette. The mission of the label , now in its fourth season, is to help a woman enhance her wardrobe with colour and detail, while maintaining a modern, relaxed style.

Lucette designs consist of exclusive prints and embellished accents on silks and other luxurious fabrics. They creations are finished with fantasy-like details including feathers, beads, etc. - to create a glamorous, eclectic style.

The duo bring diverse industry skills; Angela's buying background for names that include Nat

asha, Alice McCall, Sass and Bide and others, and Tracy with a strong designin

g history that includes the labels Pierucci and the Marcs and Apparel Group.

Luckily, they have international shipping. To view their collections and shop online, go to: Lucette

Live Stream of Prada Men's Show

This weekend is going to be quite busy. Please join me in my impending Milan Men's Fashion Week coma ...

The Prada Men's show is scheduled to start on Sunday at 6pm GMT +1 (that's what was on the invite) which is 7pm Milan time (1pm EST).

Whew! - I had to double-check the invite - and London (GMT) vs. Milan time.

To view the show, go to: Prada Men's Show

Live Stream of Burberry Men's Show

I just received the invite to watch the Burberry Prorsum Men's Show. As usual, I am sharing.

~~But be warned, it's at noon, Milan time - which is @ 6am EST~~ - Correction, the invite was actually Eastern time, not Milan time (it actually just said noon without clarifying the timezone).

So to clarify, the show is at noon, EST (6pm Milan time).

Update: to view the show now, go to: Burberry Show

Emporio Armani Men Fall 2010 - Live Stream

Here's another treat for the guys courtesy of Emporio Armani:

Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that on Saturday, January 16th, his Autumn Winter 2010 Emporio Armani Menswear show will be streamed live on the internet.

The show is scheduled to start at 4:30pm, Milan time. That's @ 10:30am EST.

Update: to view the show, go to : View the Show

You will see a message that the event has ended, but it will then load the video.

London Fashion Week NewGen Winners

London Fashion Week is February 19-24 (The International Fashion Week schedule for February will come soon).

Topshop has sponsored the next crew of NewGen Winners to show on the catwalk at London Fashion Week for Fall 2010.

NewGen Winners to show on the London Fashion Week Catwalk:

Mark Fast

Mary Katrantzou

Meadham Kirfhoff

Peter Pilotto

photos courtesy of London Fashion Week

Tasty Treats

Ice Anyone?

Had enough indulgence from the holidays? Never! Here's a treat for the eyes ... A tasty little something from Tiffany's - A First Look at their new 2010 collection - Dreaming of Spring. Now this is the kind of ice I like!

A Touch of Military

Here's a new way to add a hint of military to your look without the major investment in military-style jackets.

Babette Epaulette is a neo-concept accessories line worn on the rise of the shoulder and harnessed around the upper torso. I can envision these worn with jackets, tees, dresses, tunics, etc.

Babette Epaulette collections are titled "Tattoos and Stilettos," Cigarettes and Eyeliner", and "Harlots and Scarlets." The lines are reminiscent of the wild streets of Paris at nightfall as these pieces contain the essence of Moulin Rouge.

Below is footage from a photoshoot.

For more info, go to: Babette Epaulette

Treats from Armani

Armani has released tasty Armani/Dolci just in time for Valentine's Day.

Read more about this sweet at: True Luxe

New Year, New Fashion Weeks

The new year also promises a slew of Fashion Weeks for Fall 2010.

Below are the international schedules for January:

Jan 08-13 - Fashion Rio Fall/Winter
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Jan 17-22 - Sao Paulo Fashion Week
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Jan 17-Feb 06 - Milano Moda Showroom Fall/Winter
Milan, Italy

Jan 18-21 - Hong Kong Fashion Week Fall/Winter
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Jan 20-24 - Milano Men's Wear (Uomo) Fall/Winter
Milan, Italy

Jan 20-23 - Joburg Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010
Johannesburg, South Africa

Jan 21-24 -Modea Paris Men's Fashion Fall/Winter
Paris, France

Jan 25-28 - Modea Paris Haute Couture Spring/Summer
Paris, France

Jan 27-31 - Amsterdam International Fashion Week Winter
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Jan 28-31 - Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week Autumn/Winter
Berlin, Germany

Jan 28-31 - Bangalore Fashion Week
Bangalore, India

Jan 31-Feb 03 - Karachi Fashion Week
Karachi, Pakistan

Happy New Year to Sex and the City Lovers

Oh yes! This new year has a great new, fresh start ... Something I, for one, have been looking forward to.

And just today, on the first of the new year, I was able to get the trailer for Sex and The City 2.

I was happily enjoying my time off; planning my special blend of renewal and productivity - working on little projects that I never seem to have time for and rethinking my focus.

Then I happened on this gem. Perfectly just what the doctor ordered.