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How to Complete a Concrete Cut for an Egress Window
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Seizing growth opportunities in Bulgarian TCLF industries
The textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industries employ 80,000 workers in Bulgaria. However, employment has gone down by 20% in the past four years which is a concern. Social partners discussed the challenges and opportunities of the new EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy and focused on both environmental and social sustainability.
Source fashion will replace Pure Origin
From February 2023, Source Fashion will replace Pure Origin as part of a brand evolution reflecting a new vision for sustainable, ethical, and inspirational material and textile sourcing.
Why should you use Wise (formerly Transferwise)? Everything you need to know
Sending money to a foreign account contains excessive charges. Take an example, if you make a money transfer €900 from a UK account to a Euro account, the fee for this transaction will be 32.66 GBP. But, have you ever heard of Wise? if you make this money transaction with Wise the amount will be significantly cheaper, there is a 3.61 GBP fee.
What To Wear For An Evening Out With The Girls At Bingo
Twenty years ago the thought of anyone below state pension age going to the bingo would have seemed bizarre. In 2022, thanks to the success of UK bingo websites, the game has undergone somewhat of a renaissance because of modernisation.
Why a Good Innovation Process Is Important for Any Business
In today's business world, it is more important than ever to have a good innovation process in place. If you want your company to stay competitive, you need to be constantly coming up with new ideas and products. This can be a daunting task, but with the right tools in place, it can be done. In this blog post, we will discuss why having a good innovation process is so important for any business.
Which age group prefers video slots?
There are a lot of stereotypes around every kind of casino game player. For example, the poker player is a cool and collected gamer who keeps a relaxed head on and can psychoanalyse their opponents, the blackjack player is just thinking numbers and cards constantly, and the slots player is the casual older person who likes a punt on the odds every so often.
Types of Themed Slot Machines
Summer is just around the corner and when you watch the runway shows, you know it will be a wild one. Girls will be wearing minis that will fall mid-thigh, and liquid metal textiles will render the evenings and nights completely electric. We could all see it coming after such a long time of restraints. But what will be the accessories to accompany our summer? Here is a look at the ones that should be most popular, when the heat comes upon us.
Top Considerations When Purchasing a High-Quality Cool Mist Humidifier
Stepping outside on a humid day can sometimes feel awful. But, a lack of humidity can result in severe health conditions when it comes to some climates. Due to the too low level of humidity in your room, it could be why you are experiencing any symptoms. These symptoms may include a sore throat, dry skin, bloody nose, loud snoring, sinus headache, and itchy nose and eye. If you see some of these symptoms, you may be staying in a room where the air is dry, which may immensely affect your health. So, it will help if you buy a cool-mist humidifier for your home. But before that, make sure that you settle on the best humidifiers by reading the following guidelines.
Does Stress Cause Hair Loss in Mature Women?
With age, it's natural to feel concerned and wonder how stress can harm your body. Stress can affect almost every system of our body, our hair being no exception. You may have heard about the relationship between stress and hair loss, but is it true? Many studies demonstrate that significant emotional stress is linked to a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium. Here is everything you need to know about stress-related hair loss and how you can encourage hair growth after a stressful event.
Gallery SHOES & Fashion will take place from 29 to 31 August 2021 in Düsseldorf
From 29 until 31 August 2021, over 400 European shoe brands will be showcasing their collections at Gallery SHOES & Fashion in the 'Alte Schmiedehallen', 'Kaltstahlhalle' and 'Halle am Wasserturm' areas of the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf. New exhibitors include Björn Borg, G-Star RAW and Parbleu from the Netherlands, Calzados from Spain, La Ballerina from Germany and Sandro Rosi from Italy.
10 Steps to Be Classy at University
Are you a student who wants to look good and stylish? Check out the post and find ten steps that will help you define your style and be classy at university.
6 Summer Dress Trends Everyone Should Try
Has your summer been feeling a little unprepared recently? From steamy cutouts and sheer layers to bright pops and trendy prints, we are here to guide you while you decide to refresh your collection. Get ready to discover a myriad of street styles and breezy looks. Keep reading to know what to shop and from where.
A Young Dad's Guide to Staying Stylish
The responsibility of fatherhood is often understated in various cultures across the globe. Where mothers are championed as the pillars of familial affection because of their commitment to the upkeep of a child, fathers do not always attract similar consideration.
5 easy and quick ways to prevent yourself from getting the virus
The world is facing an unprecedented global health, social and economic emergency with the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel and tourism is among the most affected sectors with airplanes on the ground, hotels closed and travel restrictions put in place in virtually all countries around the world.
4 Unique Alternatives for Managing Pain
Managing pain can be an overwhelming process. Medicines and surgeries are often looked at as the only resolution for the pain you experience; however, you may not be interested in trying medication with harmful side effects or procedures with extensive recovery times.
A Guide to Start a Temporary Tattoo Business From Home
Beginning a new business is sometimes not easy, as most of us think. Starting a new business requires you to invest time and money. Moreover, you will need to make a plan to accelerate your business. Selecting the right business that suits your skills is another difficult task.
4 Strong Reasons to Wear Safety Footwear
If you are a part of the construction industry, you need to think of your life and safety first. One of the most common mistakes that a lot of people from such an industry make is when they frequently overlook wearing protective footwear.
The Beginner's Guide To Ace Vaping Skills
At first, the vape would not wholly replace cigarettes for you, But give it some time to work its magic. It would be better for a newbie if you read all the instructions mentioned on your vaping kit. Moreover, a vaping device has multiple parts such as e-liquid, coils, batteries, vape tank, and drip tip. It's always a good idea to be well-informed before starting something new or to catch up with the trends. Follow this article to know more.
4 Acne-Fighting Tips to Fight Your Breakouts
Around 85 percent of young adults between the ages of 12 and 24 suffer from acne. But for many women, that suffering doesn't end when adolescence does. In their 30s and 40s, 15 percent of women suffer from acne breakouts, reports the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Step-to-step guide to become a fashion influencer on Instagram
Fashion brands still remain to pave the way of "cool" on Instagram. It logical –the highly-visual platform is the absolute destination to rouse fresh trends and enhance a lifestyle beyond the rack. Are you overwhelmed by all the fashion blogging suggestions? Wondering how to become a fashion influencer? You're not alone.
The Ultimate Guide to become a Fashion Blogger
In case you're hoping to begin a fashion blog the correct way, you're in the perfect spot! It's very simple, as long as you have the correct tools, great content and the aspiration to work for it. This is an ultimate guide that is going to walk you through everything that you have to think about while making a design blog.
6 Skincare Products You Need To Add to Your Routine
There are many people out there giving advice on skincare routines, products, and usage. But many of them are simply telling what works for them. Since every person is unique, the same routine doesn't work for everyone. However, there are certain products that you need to include in your routine.
5 Ways How Social Media Is Useful For Your Fashion Business
Social media is a fast growing platform for people. It has become a place which has provided help to many people, mostly industries. And when you are an industrialist, you need your business to grow so that you can make profits.
Step Up Your Beauty Game With the Snow Teeth Whitening System
What does it take to be perceived as beautiful? There are as many answers to that question as there are people in the world. Everyone has their own preferences for what they like to see in the mirror, as well as what they tend to look for in a partner's appearance. That said, there do seem to be some things that are considered universally attractive across the globe, with all their many cultural variations. These include: a keen sense for how to dress flatteringly, a healthy-looking and attractive smile, having a good dose of self-confidence in one's mannerisms, and having a strong but balanced attitude in one's interactions with others.
3 Eco-Friendly Shopping Tips
Shop With Reusable Shopping Bags
Plastic bags, like the ones used to carry items home from the grocery store, are among the most damaging products for the environment. Most people improperly dispose of these plastic bags once they arrive home from shopping and unpack their groceries. The elimination of plastic bags is one of the biggest eco-friendly movements for shoppers, and this elimination has been made easy through the use of reusable tote bags.
Top 5 Reasons Why It Is Hard To Find Suitable Clothing For Men
The Earth is full of millions and millions of people who differ from each other in several ways. And one of the most important aspects of difference is the clothing. Clothing is one of the biggest things which we people look out for to judge someone.
Top 4 Fantastic Ways to Mold Your Teenager
Parenting a teenage child can be a bit challenging. Given that teenagers experience different emotions, it would help if you take voluntary measures in nurturing them. Below are some of the steps to use in molding a teenager.
It Comes With Age: The Major Impact That Aging Has on Your Hair
For most people, they never think to look at their hair as a sign of aging… They'll just wait for body aches, forgetfulness, and bruising before even realizing that they're physically experiencing the ravages of time. With your hair, most people tend to think that graying is the only indicator of old age but your lovely strands actually reveal so much more than what meets the eye… You won't notice it if you don't pay attention to your hair and take better care of it.
7 Factors to Consider Before Buying a Kurti
Kurtis or kurtas are versatile pieces that every Indian should own. This attire can be found in online and physical stores. However, selecting the perfect Kurti from a large collection in these stores is not an easy task.
L.B.M. 1911 Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection
L.B.M. 1911 collection is developed through a concept of casual elegance combined with tailoring quality and appeal, characterized by a high level of innovation and attention to detail. The fits reflect the latest trends and the garments are dyed by the exclusive dyeing process and special washing.
How to Buy the Best Men's Business Attire?
While some may think that purchasing men's clothing is a simple and straightforward task, there is more to it than meets the eye. If you want to appear your best in the office or even on a night out, then you need to put some significant thought in the clothing you purchase. We rounded up some general guidelines when buying a new business or smart casual attire to make you feel confident and posh.
TOP Natural Products for Hair Growth
It's common knowledge that hair growth starts from the root. Therefore, it's essential to take care of your scalp as it's the first step to having luxurious hair.
Viking fire the slot game
Since ancient time, the most dangerous and fierce people, the Vikings. Well known for their hammers and horned helmets, this fierce people used to conquer the lands to get hold of the gold.
Johnny Depp is the winner of Most Stylish Men June 2019
The results from the June 2019 voting for Most Stylish Men are now final. Top 5 Most Stylish Men June 2019 are Johnny Depp, Adam Lambert, Chris Hemsworth, Gerard Butler and Richard Madden and they were determined entirely by their fans.
Let's Face It, You Need Better Underwear
Having underwear that fits, is comfortable, and looks good is essential. How do you know what underwear is right for you? Do you prefer boxers or briefs? There are many factors to take into consideration when choosing the right kind of underwear for your body.
Dior Homme Pre-Fall 2019 - futurism as the main theme
The country forms a fitting showcase for the sophomore show of Dior men's creative director Kim Jones for Pre-Fall 2019: the House debuts a menswear collection in the metropolis of Tokyo for the first time.
Why We Should Pay Homage to These Style Icons This Thanksgiving
Every man has a style idol. Whether we know it or not, we're always learning smart sartorial lessons from men whose style we admire. For most, it all starts as kids with our dad's fashion. Then as we grow up, we turn to movie stars, models and musicians for our fashion fix.
Cool Men Who Are Always Wearing Sunglasses In Public
Wearing sunglasses on a sunny day is a completely normal thing to do, but how about wearing sunglasses inside and outside, 365 days a year? There are some celebrity men who manage to pull this off, and while there might be a few days where they go sans sunglasses, seeing them with shades on has become so normal that we often forget what their eyes actually look like!
Common functions you can get with Image Editing Apps
Image editing involves modifying or altering images to achieve a desired quality or some required dimensions. Nowadays, there are numerous kinds of editors like raster graphic editors, and vector graphic editors. These tools allow you enhance, transform and manipulate images. Alternatively, you can use an app to edit your photos and achieve the same results that you would expect from a photo editor. Here are some of the common functions you get to use on a photo editing app.
Kim Jones is the new Dior Homme's creative director
Kim Jones is officially Dior Homme's new artistic director. The British designer who stepped down from his coveted role at Louis Vuitton earlier this year will become the successor to Kris Van Assche who had previously held the position for eleven years.
5 Stylish Christmas Gift Ideas for Men
Shopping for presents for the men in your life – whether it's a significant other, husband, or father – can be a tricky, stressful affair. With the holiday season coming up, people are flocking to stores without having a single idea on what to get. Before you grab something thoughtlessly off the shelf, allow us to narrow down the field for you. Below is our 2017 holiday gift guide, composed of easy classics and staples any man would love to have for Christmas this year:
Don't Make Your Suit Sloppy: 4 Suit Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Are you planning a business trip? Do you need a nice suit to wear, but aren't sure what you need to avoid? Packing for a business trip is far from easy. Once you invest in quality luggage and purchase a travel flat iron, you need to start thinking about choosing a nice suit. With all of the different suit options on the market, choosing the right one will not be easy. While the decision on which suit to buy will ultimately hinge on your particular tastes, there are a number of things you will need to avoid when wearing the suit. Read below to find out about the most common suit mistakes and what you need to do to avoid them.
Vital Considerations that Need to Be Made When Planning a Wedding
For most couples, getting married is one of the happiest times of their lives. Without the right amount of planning, a couple's wedding day can turn into a disaster. Taking the time to plan out every detail possible is important and will pay off in the long run.
Popular custom tailors in South Carolina
We presented the tailors in North Carolina and now it is time ti present you the tailors in South Carolina. The best bespoke tailors in the state can impress you with their high quality garments and can satisfy every client expectations.
For autumn winter 2017-18, Première Vision inaugurates a new show for the launch of the season
The world's leading organiser of trade shows and events dedicated to the upstream side of the fashion industry, Première Vision has been breaking new ground, providing inspiration and setting the pace each season for over 40 years.
Free made-to-measure training by Men's Fashion Cluster at Première Vision Paris
For 3 days, twice a year at Paris-Nord Villepinte, the six major industries (Yarns, Fabrics, Leather, Designs, Accessories, Manufacturing) supplying materials and services to the global fashion industry, come together in Paris, presenting forward-looking fashion information during Première Vision Paris. The next edition of the 'the global event for fashion professionals' will be held February 16-18, 2016.
Free made-to-measure training by Men's Fashion Cluster at Milano Unica
Milano Unica is a world-renowned trade fair, established in 2005. The XXII edition of Milano Unica will be held at Viale Scarampo, Milan, Italy from February 9-11, 2016.
Free made-to-measure training by Men's Fashion Cluster at Who's Next Paris
WHO'S NEXT is a leading international fashion trade show in Europe. Every season it welcomes 50,000 visitors through its doors at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris, where talented artists create the visuals of a communication campaign to share inspirations. The next edition of Who's Next Paris will be held January 22-25, 2016.
Free made-to-measure training by Men's Fashion Cluster at Modefabriek Amsterdam
During the next edition of Modefabriek Amsterdam (January 24-25, 2016) the Men's Fashion Cluster will provide a free made-to-measure training, which explains How to become a fashion consultant without any designer skills - an option that give you a chance to earn an additional income up to 120 000 euro per year without any investment.
Fall-Winter 2015/2016 Fashion trends: Menswear accessories
Roberto Cavalli, Hermès and other world famous fashion houses have presented the key trends in menswear accessories. Aesthetics in the details - this is the key characteristic of the season.
First Annual awards for architecture, construction and design
The winners of the the first edition of the Annual ACD awards, adjudged by InLife Tv and 'Architecture store', were announced during a glamorous gala in Anastacia Residence, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Men's Fashion Cluster has opened its Amsterdam Showroom with an unique review-spectacle
The Dutch Showroom of the MFC (the first from the European chain that the Cluster is planning to create) was opened on November 16, 2015 in the World Fashion Center Amsterdam. An unique review-spectacle combining Bulgarian folklore and contemporary fashion with traditional Bulgarian embroidery (shevitza) was presented to the audience.
National Folklore Ensemble 'BULGARE' with first concert in the Netherlands
'I expect that first we will present Bulgaria really well, then we will present the Ensemble and our culture well. Our spectacle is an ambassador of Bulgarian traditions - for all Bulgarian in Bulgaria, for all Bulgarians abroad and for all other people in the world. Bulgarian folklore is a wonder - it is the richest on the planet', commented Hristo Dimitrov.
Men's Fashion Cluster - an Ambassador of Bulgarian fashion and folklore in The Netherlands
Dean Manev - the President of Men's Fashion Cluster - is already in The Netherlands. He is there with serious intentions - to turn Bulgarian dances, embroidery (shevitza) and fashion into 'generator of business in Europe'.
Men's Fashion Cluster presented the results of its work with a glamorous fashion and dance show
Last night (September 30, 2015) was the second evening of the fashion show in Ruse, during which was held a press conference 'Ruse - a pearl of the world fashion's necklace'. It was followed by a review-spectacle, combining fashion and Bulgarian folklore dances, presented by dance formation RICHMART. Dancers were dressed in men's suit jackets, decorated with traditional Bulgarian embroidery (shevitza), designed by Rayna Gancheva and Tsvetomir Petkov.
National Folklore Ensemble 'BULGARE' present Bulgarian fashion and folklore in the Netherlands
In the end of October, the National Folklore Ensemble 'BULGARE' is going to the Netherlands for a one-month tour. BULGARE is going to present Bulgarian dances and folklore in some of the most prestigious theaters in more than 20 cities in the country.
Richmart shows a men's suits collection during the Sofia Fashion Week 2015
Richmart is the most modern factory in Europe, offering men's made-to-measure and made-to-order suits. It has more than 600 employees and a capacity to produce 1 000 men's suits per day. Richmart manufactures collections for world famous brands from more than 30 countries.
Richmart dresses foreigners in men's suit jackets with Bulgarian embroidery
Not only in Bulgaria, but also abroad, foreigners from all over the world are interested in men's jackets with Bulgarian embroidery. Richmart Vintage presented its latest designs during the MRKET New York July 2015 and they grabbed the attention of many visitors.
Koprivshtitsa 2015: Embroidered men's suit jackets by Richmart
As part of the event, Richmart - one of Europe's most modern factories for men's suits - showed its men's suit jackets, decorated with traditional Bulgarian embroidery (shevitzi). The designers of the collection are Tsvetomir Petkov and Raina Gancheva.
Bulgarian Folklore in Fashion: 'The tree of life'
The ornament is called also 'A cosmic tree' or 'A Kabbalah tree' and is associated with the cycles in nature and life (birth, maturity, death) and connects Earth with Heaven (from roots and trunk to the branches and leaves).
Six secrets of the product photography: How to make your online business really successful!
In the 21st century, in the era of online business, when walking along the traditional stores and shops is equal to the virtual tour of online stores, it gets more and more important to manage to present your business in the best possible way and light - with the mandatory professionalism. What do we need of to achieve this goal? - First thing you need is high quality photographs.
MRKET New York July 2015
The director of Men's Fashion Cluster Dean Manev participated at the exhibition and presented the cluster and one of its member companies - Richmart, manufacturer of men's made-to-measure and made-to-order suits.
Men's suit jackets for Spring-Summer 2015 by Richmart
Richmart presented its Spring-Summer 2015 men's suit jackets collection during the Festival of Fashion and Beauty 2015 in Varna.
Tsvetomir Petkov: Bulgarian folklore is really rich and we don't know what a treasure we have!
Tsvetomir Petkov is a young Bulgarian designer, Fashion design student at the National Academy of Arts. He is born in Troyan, lives in Sofia and is currently in Ruse, where he works on the Richmart Vintage project.
A great experience for all fashion lovers during the Festival of Fashion and Beauty 2015
On Friday and Saturday evening at the Summer garden of Grand Hotel Varna, Bulgaria, was held the 8th edition of the Festival of Fashion and Beuty Varna 2015. The organizer of the event was VIP Fashion Group, which models presented the current collections of Bulgarian and foreign brands.
European Fashion Forum 2015 - International Conference, fashion show and party
The forum brought together experts from the academic, business and design communities in the fashion industry. Fourteen Winners of Golden Needle by the Academy of Fashion, fashion design students from four Bulgarian universities and Bulgarian designers, who have presented their work on world fashion stages, took part in the fashion show. The accent of the event was the presentation of contemporary clothing with references to Bulgarian folklore.
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Spring-Summer 2016 pre-collection
The Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Pre-Collection for Spring Summer 2016 plots a winding path through the iconic arrondisements of Paris, jumping across the Seine from Sonia's spiritual home in the 6th district to explore the diverse and nonchalant style of the City of Light. Captured by Sonia Sieff at Le Basile café in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Langley-Fox Hemingway embodies once again the Sonia woman, sparking the collection's playful femininity with a boyish yet sexy attitude.
Richmart gives 1 000 men's jackets with the Bulgarian flag on them for May 24th
Richmart - the most modern factory for men's suits in Europe - gives 1 000 men's jackets with the Bulgarian flag on them for May 24th. The jackets will be worn by celebrities in the country and abroad, who will lead the horo on The Day Of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture. This will be the culmination of the International campaign Richmart Vintage, announced the company's manager Martin Yordanov.
Made-to-order - The future of the Bulgarian sewing industry
On May 15th at Richmart - one of the most modern factories for men's suits in Europe - was held a short conference about the future and the potential of the sewing industry in Bulgaria. Martin Yordanov - Richmart's owner and a business consultant - presented the Made-to-order system and the advantages that it can give to the Bulgarian industry.
Six Things to Know Before Buying Vintage Jewellery
From the funky, old rings you might have fished out of a bargain bin to exclusive, designer pieces of jewellery from a time long gone, purchasing vintage items is an investment in both your personal style and the quality of your collection. However, not all vintage is made equal. To avoid scams, low quality, and missed opportunities, here are six things you need to know before you start buying vintage pieces.
Men's fashion: STYLER Spring-Summer 2015 collection
Sun, colors and warmth - these are the keywords for the Spring/Summer collection 2015 of the Bulgarian brand for men's fashion - STYLER. The Spring/Summer collection presents clothes in summer colors made of unique materials, which primarily make man's body feel good.
Step Up Your Summer Style with Louboutin Homme
Take it from us, nothing puts a spring in your step like a fresh pair of kicks. The changing of the seasons means trips to the beach, nights on the town, and plenty of opportunities to be seen… so you had better make sure your shoe game is on point. For the Louboutin Homme, we picked out five styles that we love to help celebrate your victory over winter all summer long.
Fashion and Folklore hand in hand
Be Global Fashion Network announces a global research of the street fashion. The campaign will start on May 24, 2015, when Bulgarians and foreigners in Bulgaria and abroad, will dance traditional Bulgarian folklore dances in contemporary clothing to show the actual apparel, worn on the street.
Kids' pyjamas for boys and girls
What should be the kid's pyjamas? That question is not as easy as it seems. The choice of pyjama should key to the child's taste and wishes - yes, kids usually have their preferences about the design, colors and applications.
An international campaign 'I like Bulgarian folklore dances' - Join us!
The main idea of the project is to promote Bulgarian folklore dances in Bulgaria and abroad, by presenting them in videos, sent by professional dancers and amateurs, dressed in suits and contemporary clothing, instead of costumes.
'Overall Contribution to the fashion industry' Award for Richmart
The prestigious awards Zlatna igla /Golden needle/ are an annual event honoring the people from the fashion industry, who have achieved higher results during the year. RICHMART - the most modern factory for made-to-measure men's suits in Europe, received the 'Overall Contribution to the fashion industry' award. The company was represented by its owner Martin Yordanov, its sales manages Dean Manev and Martina Martini from Richmart Junior.
Italian haute couture designer Ivan Donev: You can expect beautiful, beautiful surprises
Journalists in Rome call him 'the Bulgarian adopted by the Italian haute couture'. He defines himself as an Italian designer born in Bulgaria. But today when fashion gets more and more international, this is not so important. The style, consistency and talent are the significant things. And Ivan Donev has all of them.
Kat Dennings steps out in Gemy Maalouf to the 2015 Kat Dennings Oscar party
Beverly Hills, CA, February 22, 2015: The Two Broke Girls lead actress, Kat Dennings stepped out in a Hunter Green Couture Gemy Maalouf Fall-Winter 2015/2016 Gown to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
'Fashion & Design in Spectacular Pakistan'
The Embassy of Pakistan in Sofia, Bulgaria, in coordination with the European and Bulgarian fashion institutions, organized a high profile cultural event named 'Fashion & Design in Spectacular Pakistan', at the National History Museum, Sofia, on Friday, January 30, 2015.
The collection of Ximon Lee - the winner of H&M design contest
The winner of the H&M Design Award 2015 is Ximon Lee, a 24 year-old graduate from Parsons in New York. He is the first menswear designer to receive the award, and today he presented his winning collection at a fashion show during Fashion Week Stockholm. In addition to the show, Ximon has won €50,000 and the chance to develop pieces from his collection to be sold at selected H&M stores and online later this autumn.
Richmart Junior presents The School linings collection
Richmart Junior presents 'The School linings collection' - personalized printed linings for kids' suits.
Franklin Eugene Peerless - Men's Fall/Winter 2015-2016 - inspired by people who made the impossible possible
The Franklin Eugene man is completely engaged in the world around him. He enjoys sport, culture, and the best things that life has to offer. He is as comfortable on the football field as he is on the dance floor and in the board room. He wants his clothing to be an outer reflection of his inner best self, and when he walks into a room wearing Franklin Eugene, everyone notices. He is in a class of one – completely PEERLESS.
Want Les Essentiels Autumn-Winter 2015/2016 footwear collection
It's been a very exciting week at Pitti!! Co-founders and designers, Byron and Dexter Peart, of WANT LES ESSENTIELS have been taking guests on a galactic voyage of discovery with their completely rebranded Autumn/Winter 2015/2016 collection. Last season, the beloved travel and accessories brand launched footwear with two key styles, and this season, they are launching into the world of footwear with innovative new styles in metallic leathers, exotic skins and textured finishes.
Getty Images Presents Year in Focus 2014
Monday 12 January, 2015, London: Getty Images announced the launch of a retrospective exhibition, Year in Focus 2014 - a stunning curation of 60 of the defining images that encapsulate the global news agenda and events of 2014.
Richmart Vintage - a National contest for Folklore dances and fashion designers
Inspired by the beauty of traditional Bulgarian dances, the leading manufacturer of men's made-to-measure suits Richmart starts a National contest for Folklore dances and fashion 'Richmart Fashion Show'. Everyone who loves Bulgarians folklore and fashion is welcome to take part in the project.
Issa de' mar Swimwear 2015 Collection - TRIBE
While many swim brands hail from the Aloha state, none are quite like Issa de' mar. Issa de' mar brings bright neons to this 2015 TRIBE collection, and incorporates authentic prints inspired from travels to Morocco and other parts of Africa.
FOREVER 21 debuts Holiday Campaign featuring Iggy Azalea and Nick Young
Forever 21 announces the launch of their Holiday 2014 campaign featuring recording artist Iggy Azalea and Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young.
Première Vision New York and Indigo New York show all the trends for Spring-Summer 2016
Make a date with Spring Summer 16 at New York's Pier 92 next January 13 and 14. Following the roll-out of its new formula last July, the show is back with an even stronger offer in its 3 universes: fashion fabrics, accessories and textile & surface designs. A unique offer comprising 297 companies, up by 14% over January 2014. An event bringing together some of the best products selected by Première Vision from what the global textile world has to offer.
PREMIÈRE VISION LEATHER confirms its premium positioning and launches new projects
Première Vision Leather, formerly CUIR À PARIS, is confirming its position as the premium show for leathers. Making the most of the synergy of the six Première Vision Paris shows, the world's best tanneries have chosen PV Leather to present their new collections to the leading luxury and fashion labels, from 10 to 12 February 2015.
Fast life by Kristo - a mixture of hip-hop and traditional Bulgarian dances
After the presentation of Kristo by Richmart coats collection, Bulgarian hip-hop singer Kristo, continues his work on innovative projects. In the beginning of the month he presented his latest song 'Fast life' - a hip-hop track in combination with traditional Bulgarian dances.
Future Hunter-Gatherer wins Electrolux Design Lab 2014
Future Hunter-Gatherer, an educational grocery shopping experience inspired by nature, has won Electrolux Design Lab 2014. The winner was selected by an expert jury in front of an audience of 150 international journalists and bloggers at the Electric Venue in Paris, France.
Children's Fashion: Kristo by Richmart coats collection
Bulgarian hip-hop singer Kristo, who is often part of different social projects, collaborated with Richmart - one of the biggest factories in Europe, producing made-to-measure suits - for the creation of his first collection of children's coats, named 'Kristo by Richmart'.
Charles Clayton Winter 2015/2016 collection
By weaving the finest count yarns, often mixing the highest quality merino wool with other luxury noble fibres such as cashmere and silk, Charles Clayton brings its customers some of the finest, most luxurious worsted cloths.
Halloween chocolate muffins with spider web
Happy Halloween! Enjoy the celebrations and add some sweetness to them with this thematic muffins.
Solstudio won the Indigo Premiere Vision
More than three hundred most famous textile studios from Italy, France, England, Japan, became this year attendants at the French competition on the theme: "Flower X-Ray". Each studio had the possibility to send one design, and only one of them was selected by a professional jury. SOLSTUDIO TEXTILE DESIGN won the competition.
ZOOM industry show - a platform for fashion sourcing solutions
ZOOM, the industry show for ready-to-wear, accessories and household linen manufacturers from the Euromed region (Central and western Europe, Eastern Europe, North Africa) and the Indian Ocean (Madagascar and Mauritius), is optimising its B2B strategy and expanding its sourcing offer.
NEWGEN MEN is a menswear fashion event where designers can promote their talent and increase the success of their business commercially by building relationships with key press and buyers.
MRKET August 2014 - global fashion trade show for discerning menswear brands
From 18th to 20th August 2014 in Las Vegas, USA, will be held MRket - a global fashion trade show focusing on menswear brands and men's fashion industry.
INDX Menswear Show will present Spring/Summer 2015 collections
INDX Menswear is a unique trade show for Independent Retailers. The new show that everyone's talking about...
They offer the relaxing and friendly environment of INDX to other shows for writing orders. They work without interruption on building ranges conducive to a successful buy.
Stella McCartney will be the designer of the clothing of the Olympic athletics
Fashion designer Stella McCartney will work with "Adidas" to create the clothing of British athletes for the Olympics 2016.
David Beckham introduces new styles and fresh trends at H&M this autumn
This autumn, David Beckham is introducing new styles and fresh trends to his David Beckham Bodywear range for H&M, again with a focus on comfort, fit and function. The collection launches globally on August 21 in all H&M stores that carry menswear, as well as online.
SYMBIOSIS by Nikolay Bozhilov at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin
Bulgarian fashion designer Nikolay Bozhilov had his international debut during BERLIN FASHION WEEK 2014 (8-14 July). He presented his newest collection SYMBIOSIS at his fashion show at lavera Showfloor.
Menswear: Kenzo Spring/Summer 2015
Inspired by the designer duo's first visit to Paris and the way Parisians dress, the collection featured symbolic Parisian images such as the replica of the Statue of Liberty – also a nod to Carol and Humberto's homeland – and the words 'KENZO PARIS' emblazoned across the back of jackets.
Bikini, handbags and leather belts by Italian brand Elena
Elena is an Italian fashion brand, which offers to its customers high quality handcrafted leather goods with care for little details.
With passion for Skiing and golf, Elena wants to bring passion in life of those who appreciate the Italian aesthetic.
Richmart men's suits factory invites all fashion designers to a free made-to-measure training
Richmart is a factory, manufacturing made-to-measure men's suits. The factory is in Ruse, Bulgaria, Eastern Europe and has a capacity for production of up to 1 300 suits per day. The company wants to support all young fashion designers and invites them to visit the factory where every participating designer will receive made-to-measure training for free and also...
Miuccia Prada for the future of fashion
Miuccia Prada believes that fashion for women and men should be presented together.
Ewa Jankowska - Polish fashion and jewelry designer, owner and founder of Violent Mist
Ewa Jankowska has graduated clothing and jewelry design in 2014. Her graduation jewellry collection, titled "Bind runes", was inspired by talismans and Scandinavian magic and theirs evolution into modern Scandinavian society.
Ewa joined the Men's Style project and she gave us a short interview.
Superdry at London Collections: Men Spring/Summer 2015
Iconic British brand Superdry is teaming up with the British Fashion Council to celebrate the start of London Collections: Men on Saturday 14th June by co-hosting an exclusive party on the eve of the three-day fashion event.
Linda Evangelista is the new face of Moschino
The supermodel Linda Evangelista is the new face of the Italian fashion house Moschino, reports ContactMusic.
PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO 86 - Contemporary Global Lifestyle
Pitti Immagine Uomo, the key international trade event showcasing men's fashions and contemporary lifestyle trends, will be held in Florence from 17 to 20 June 2014.
Shanghai International AD & Sign Technology & Equipment Exhibition 2014
APPPEXPO Shanghai 2014 ad and Sign exposition is a large and popular international trade show in Shanghai for wide-format inkjet printers, inks, and substrates.
It will take place on July 3-6, 2014 at Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre.
Designers & Agents in Los Angeles
The starting place of Designers & Agents, over 15 years ago; D&A LA takes place in the landmark New Mart Building located in the heart of the downtown Los Angeles Fashion District at the Intersection of Ninth and Los Angeles Streets. Designed by famed architects Curlett & Beelman, the first high rise to be built in the downtown Los Angeles area and originally an apparel manufacturing facility, is known today for not only its notable tenant roster but also its proprietor, The Ben and Joyce Eisenberg Foundation. A charitable trust with the provision that all profits be donated to several pre-selected charities, primarily in the fields of medical research and the care of children and the elderly.
London Collections: Men - Spring/Summer 2015
TOPMAN and Fashion East's leading designer support scheme MAN returns to London Collections Men in June 2014 to showcase the most exciting new menswear talent. Established in 2005, MAN continues to champion and launch the brightest emerging designers in an unmissable group catwalk show.
Viva Glam by Rihanna
Rihanna launches our new M∙A∙C VIVA GLAM with two strikingly bold shades of red frosted Lipstick and Lipglass, perfectly capturing her fearless, confident style. Every cent of the selling price of VIVA GLAM Rihanna goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Limited-edition, soft-touch red packaging features RiRi's signature.
Some interesting facts for the supermodel Karlie Kloss
The famous model Karlie Kloss admits that her favorite ballet is responsible for her style of dress in everyday life.
Quality men's footwear at affordable prices
Chernin's new online site is the best place to find great deals on Men's shoes. They have a huge selection of Men's Shoes on sale including Clark's, Florsheim's, Stacy Adam's, Nunn Bush, and more.
Marc Jacobs with a new version of Daisy Dream
Marc Jacobs, a creative director of luxury brand "Louis Vuitton" and a talented designer, creates a new flavor of his collection of perfumes "Daisy".
Alicia Keys is the new face of Givenchy
Alicia Keys has become the new face of Givenchy's perfumes.
The singer signed the first contract for advertising cosmetic perfume at the department of the French fashion house and she will be the face of their newest scent, which will be released in September.
Katy Perry will be wearing Roberto Cavalli and Valentino during her tour
Roberto Cavalli created two special outfits for of Katy Perry's Prismatic World Tour, which begins this week.
Sarah Jessica Parker with an award from the fashion industry
The actress Sarah Jessica Parker will be awarded with "Honorary Image" for her successful and creative work in the fashion industry.
22 designers with a boutique collection for HIV campaign
Born Free is a global initiative with the goal of ending mother-to-child HIV transmission by December 31, 2015. The exclusive Shopbop + Born Free capsule collection was formed in collaboration with 22 top designers, including Victoria Beckham, C?line, Tory Burch, and Isabel Marant. 100% of the profits from this collection will benefit Born Free. The MAC AIDS Fund will match all donations and the total purchase price of all products sold, up to $500,000.
Cartier brings expertise and savoir-faire in jewellery to Olivier Dahan's Grace of Monaco
The legendary Cartier boutique at 13 rue de la Paix in Paris provided the backdrop for the final scene of 'Grace of Monaco', a film by French director Olivier Dahan which is to open the next Festival de Cannes on Wednesday 14 May, 2014.
David Beckham launches swimwear collection this May at H&M
David Beckham and H&M are proud to introduce swimwear to the David Beckham Bodywear range in selected H&M stores in May 2014. The collection consists of three different styles: boardshorts, swimshorts and trunks. As with every piece in the David Beckham Bodywear range, the focus is on fit, performance, comfort and style.
Cara Delevingne is the new face of Yves Saint Laurent
Supermodel Kara Delevgne once again took the fashion world, this time as the face of the cosmetic campaign of French luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent.
'Pure' by MadRubb
MADRUBB presents its PURE collection, a proposal based on the essence of feelings, dedicated to an extremely strong and delicate woman at the same time.
PURE is inspired in every detail of the female personality, in the daily moments in different personal states and emotions: pleasure, desire, despair, excitement, sensuality... without falling into the explicit, vulgar or in the daily routine.
Fall-Winter 2014/2015 collection by the London based designer Ekaterina Kukhareva
Ukraine-born knitwear designer Ekaterina Kukhareva, who launched her line in 2009 after graduating from Central Saint Martin's with BA in Textiles in London, presents her Fall-Winter 2014/2015 collection called Skazka (A Fairytale).
Producing unique knitted fabric, her label is known for its luxury hand-made trimmings.
AMULETTE DE CARTIER - Precious jewellery as personal lucky charms
Sparkling in the light and irresistibly resplendent, they are a sign of eternal luck: precious amulets, worn as jewellery pendants, captivating owners and beholders alike with their magical power.
FENDI Boutique opens in Munich
On Tuesday, March 18th, 2014, the luxury label FENDI, whose Creative Director is Karl Lagerfeld, will open its first boutique in Germany. The boutique is 365 square meters large and is located in Maximilianstraße 12-14 in a historical building from the 19th century. The hosts, Pietro Beccari (Chairman and CEO of FENDI), Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi will personally welcome the guests at the opening.
Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss for the campaign of Burberry's fragrance
Photographer Mario Testino finally unite the British beauty in the face of Kate Moss and Cara Delevigne and shot the models for the advertising campaign of the new fragrance of Burberry.
World Fashion Week Review of Fall/Winter 2014/15
Fashion weeks have record history of bringing the stunning collections on the ramps and stealing the shows. The designs always have covered massive target-markets which included traditional collections, vintage patterns, modernistic skirts and tops, wedding dresses, mother of the bride suits and much more.
Wonderbra's new face is Miranda Kerr
The supermodel Miranda Kerr is the new face of lingerie brand Wonderbra. She terminated her contract with Victoria's Secret less than a year.
Fashion designers, Say 'No' to black business suits
The classic men's suit is most wanted for corporate and formal wear. Huge amounts of garments are sewn in black, gray and blue and this makes male's style in offices extremely unattractive and impersonal. The 'fashion' element is actually missing.
The main reason for this is that stores offer limited variations of models because of the huge variety of sizes, which manufacturers should produce to fit the different characteristics of the male body.
Nicole Scherzinger presented her debut collection
The former Pussycat Doll has been busy creating a new clothing line for brand Missguided and fashion fans will be delighted to hear that it's almost here.
The most stylish celebrities at the Oscars
In the most important night for the world of cinema the whole elite of Hollywood wants to show the best. So the Hollywood celebrities choose models of some of the most famous designers in the world like Versace, Armani, Dior, Gucci.
See how our favorite actresses show at the red carpet this year.
Interview with Kinga Luks - menswear designer from Poland
Today we're going to present you Kinga Luks from Poland - one of the contestants in Men's style international fashion design project.
Trends for Summer 2014: Hairchalk
Right now, brightly-coloured hair is bang on trend. From the editorial take on the catwalk to the super wearable street-style hairstyles, we've been seeing coloured ombré everywhere. The NEW Hairchalk range from L'Oréal Professionnel is our perfect product to achieve the look.
Margot Robbie for the Australian "Elle"
The actress Margot Robbie, who played one of the leader roles in the nominated "Wolf of Wall Street", is going to be on the cover of the Australian edition of Elle for March. The Hollywood beauty made a special photo shoot for the magazine.
Rahul Mishra wins 2013/2014 International Woolmark Prize
The Woolmark is the world's best known textile fibre brand, established in 1964. The Woolmark brand is owned by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), a not-for-profit company owned by more than 27,000 woolgrowers. AWI's vision is to be a significant contributor to a vibrant, stable and profitable wool industry providing the world with the best natural fibre. The company works throughout the global supply chain – from woolgrowers through to retailers.
Floral Metalica by Alfredo Villalba
Seven are the exclusive models that comprise the Haute Couture Collection by ALFREDO VILLALBA SS 14, the luxury brand Made in Spain that redefines the aesthetic concepts related to Haute Couture. Seven unique dresses, fashion jewels inspired by a floral metalica.
Menswear fabrics collection for Spring-Summer 2014 by Lanificio F.lli Cerruti
For the 2014 Spring-Summer season Lanificio F.lli Cerruti is launching a collection of fabrics for Formal Friday made of shimmering silks, the finest wools and blends with Cerruti's renowned mohair, Kinair.
For a Friday that is formal yet always current and contemporary: the latest authentic style is to wear an impeccable and sophisticated suit even for the last day of the working week.
Color prints by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada
In Agatha Ruiz de la Prada's designs there is a constant that is always kept intact. Since her first fashion show in 1980, contemporary art has been a basic reference, not only in the conceptualization of ideas, fundamental in all of her collections, but in the way in which she introduced it to the world of clothing through her choice of silhouettes, materials, colors and the use of the house's classic icons, always falling back on a tug of war between lack/abundance of meaning. This reverts us directly to the use of graphic design, which in an almost omnipotent way is applied to all the branches of her design the first being, naturally, that of the textile printing.
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK USA - more from GLA-CLASS
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 13 model lines ranging from the sporty CLA-Class four-door coupe to the flagship S-Class and the SLS AMG GT.
IFEMA will present the fashion shows of 40 great Spanish designers of the moment at the 59th Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFWM), an event organised by IFEMA and the best showcase for creation and new trends in Spain within the field of fashion, will hold its fifty-ninth event from 14th to 18th February 2014 at Feria de Madrid.
Over a period of five days, Hall 14.1 at Feria de Madrid will provide the setting for the forty best Spanish designers of the moment to present their collections for Autumn/Winter 2014-15.
Nail trends for Spring/Summer 2014
If you want to have a perfect look, turn your gaze to the hands and especially to the nails. Maintained and great looking nails say a lot about the woman. We've put together the hottest manicure trends for Spring / Summer 2014.
Hair trends for Spring/Summer 2014
Hairstyles trends for Spring/Summer 2014 are unusual with that the hair has a casual look. This season the natural hair is on the top without losing the chic and style. We've put together some of the most impressive hairstyles presented to the world fashion.
David Beckham stars in new campaign for H&M
In the action-packed plot, David is locked out of a photo shoot on a rooftop in just his underwear, with no way down. He has to go to any length to get to safety, performing all his own stunts in the process. David has filmed two alternative versions, which will be put to a vote on hm.com to find the people's favourite, voting starts January 27th.
Junk Fashion Show 2014 in Poland
Between January 30th and February 2nd 2014 in Krakow, Poland, took place the Eko Fashion Weekend.
We offer you to see the creations made of paper by the students of the School of Art and Fashion Design, during the Junk Fashion Show 2014.
Jewellery Trends for 2014
If you splashed out on statement jewellery for AW13/14, you're sorted for the summer. New York, London, Paris and Milan Fashion Week catwalks were packed with statement pieces from all the top designers. Jewellery has the advantage of being able to perfectly pull together an outfit and add a special twist even to standard basics. Buying the right accessories can immediately update your seasonal wardrobe, so don't hesitate to start planning your SS14 must-have collection.
How to Shop for a Top Quality Watch
While many have suggested that the emergence of the smart watch has sounded the death knell for the traditional watch making industry, this does a disservice to the resilience and fortitude of those within the industry. Traditional watches may well be one of the most intricate and ground-breaking innovations ever created, as this feat of engineering has the longevity to survive even the most unique technological developments. January is also one of the best times of the year to buy a brand new watch, as retailers often lower the prices and offer cut-price deals.
Menswear Trends for 2014 Explained
2014 is set to be an innovative year for menswear, whether you are an avid follower of fashion or you demonstrate only an occasional interest. For those considering a wardrobe overhaul, it can sometimes be difficult to translate catwalk trends into more practical outfits that will see you through the coming seasons. However, this practical guide will make sense of Spring/Summer trends and show you how to wear even the trickiest garments favoured by the top designers this season.
The winners of the very first STYLIGHT Fashion Blogger Awards are announced
STYLIGHT is the best place to shop fashion online. Millions of people use STYLIGHT's website and app every month to get inspired by looks created by the community, discover fashionable brands and buy the latest products. Launched in 2008, STYLIGHT, the leading fashion platform in Europa, headquartered in Munich, Germany is currently available in the United Kingdom, Australia Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, India, Brazil and Russia. STYLIGHT brings together an assortment from the most fashionable brands and stores in one destination; allowing users to shop millions of fashion products all in one place. The integration of community and shopping creates a compelling proposition for retailers and brands.
Exceptional Blue Carpet for the new Bugatti Fall/Winter 2014-15 Collection
Celebrities and socialites attended the gala evening presenting the first Fall/Winter collection of the prestigious automobile manufacturer, after the launch of its Lifestyle Brand project.
Stella McCartney: Be stylish in the fitness
The designer Stella McCartney said that the stylish clothes in the gym make us more confident. For her collection Spring-Summer 2014, Stella again chose to work with the sports giant "Adidas". "Being dressed fashionable during exercise simultaneously helps the way we feel and the proper implementation of the exercises", said designer to the newspaper "Daily Telegraph".
Cara Delevingne for MULBERRY
Dogs, horses, parrots and Cara for the new campaign of Mulberry. The British model is more feminine than ever for non-standard session with animals of the brand.
Kisses smooth wrinkles out and make people smarter
Experts say that kissing is one of the effective ways for healing the body.
Medics note that kisses are useful especially for the cardiovascular system, said the profiled online edition sex-news.ru.
Collections cocktail dresses 2014 by LA SPOSA and Holiday Sona
In Varna, Bulgaria, boutique La Sposa is the fashion center where every modern woman can find her dream dress for a special occasion.
Along with the latest bridal collections in the boutique are already available cocktail collections 2014 by LA SPOSA and Holiday Sona.
Unique and comfortable garments by Axel Hardy
Fashion designer Axel Hardy (Axinia Hadzhieva) creates unique and cutting-edge clothing made of personally developed yarns from organic cotton, linen, silk, soy. Her garments present Bulgaria in Europe's fashion world for years. In December 2013 the models were shown at the exhibition in O2 Arena in London, UK.
Yves Saint Laurent new gloss collection
Yves Saint Laurent premieres the first light weight non sticky lip gloss.
Sarah Hyland opts for Carrera y Carrera jewelry
The young actress selected the Granada ring to complete her spectacular look at the premiere of the latest installment of "The Hunger Games"
The style of Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima likes to feel herself "feminine" and "sexy".
Gorgeous dresses for the holidays
If there's one time of the year when every woman longs to wear a lovely new dress it has to be Christmas. We have such an incredible amount on our plates in the run up to, and during the big day itself, that the chance to get changed into a pretty frock is usually the sign that everything is at last, under control and the celebrating can really begin.
Calvin Klein new fragrance for Spring 2014
The Calvin Klein Endless Euphoria fragrance for women is glamorous, chic and exciting. The sophisticated and pleasant notes included in the bouquet of this fabulous perfume have the most memorable components for you to be able to leave your traces wherever you go. Those surrounding you will not be able to forget you even when you're long gone.
Black Zebra Manicure
Do you want your nails to look rock and chic? This is the right place to find out how. Black Zebra Manicure is a perfect style for the fall/winter season.
Nails for celebrities - The most Expensive Nails in the World
After the successful launch of BOHEM nail jewellery, BOHEM is now releasing their first pair of nails for celebrities.
These experimental nails were produced in the Birmingham based studios.
The strawberries are antiallergic
The essence of strawberries is antiallergic and it is useful in the treatment of allergic skin reactions. Japanese scientists published the research in the journal Journal of Functional Foods.
Support Bulgarian clothing industry in the competition Building of the Year
From now until December 11, 2013 runs online voting in the national competition 'Building of the Year'. As supporters of the Bulgarian fashion and apparel industry, we at Fashion.bg undoubtedly support and will vote for the new factory of one of the largest manufacturers of men's suits in Bulgaria - Top Man Ruse, which is recently popular with brand Richmart.
The benefits of the dark chocolate
A new study showed that eating dark chocolate can quickly and effectively get rid of the heavy emotional breakdowns.
Eat nuts for health
Scientists found that a daily meal of nuts reduces the risk of mortality from a variety of diseases with 20%.
Winners of the 2013 Fashions Finest Awards
The third annual Fashions Finest Awards, held on Saturday 2nd November 2013, was an event aimed at showing recognition and appreciation towards the exceptional undiscovered and emerging talent that exists within the British fashion industry.
Here are the winners of the 2013 Fashions Finest Awards, as selected by The Academy of Fashion & Creative Arts (AFCA)...
New member of Cartier family
This autumn the Maison Cartier welcomes a new member in the Marcello de Cartier family: the Mini-Bowling Bag.
Cristiano Ronaldo presents CR7
World famous sportsman Cristiano Ronaldo made a public appearance in Madrid today to officially launch his new CR7 by Cristiano Ronaldo underwear collection, which is available worldwide from 1st November 2013.
Accessories' trends for Spring/Summer 2014
We selected for you, the newest Spring/Summer 2014 collections of the most famous designers. Enjoy with the selection.
Huishan Zhang Announced Winner of 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
Huishan Zhang is the winner of the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. The award was bestowed to the designer tonight at The Dorchester after a catwalk show featuring the four shortlisted designers of the prize. Huishan Zhang was presented with an endowment of £25,000 from Dorchester Collection's chief executive officer Christopher Cowdray, along with an engraved Baccarat crystal trophy and a stay at a Dorchester Collection property, and in a new element launched this year, the prospect of one-to-one mentoring from a selection of the judges.
Cartier Style and History
The fame of the name and the dazzle of the diamonds have perhaps overshadowed the complex, many-faceted history of the great jewellery house, yet Cartier has played a prominent role in the history of the decorative arts. Cartier designs, from classic pieces worthy of the "kings' jeweller" to radical Art Nouveau creations, both geometrical and exotic, are an intriguing testimony to the changes in taste and social codes. Cartier seduced the most elegant personalities of the 20th century with jewellery, clocks and watches, and refined yet practical objects.
Jakarta Fashion Week 2014
Jakarta October 24, 2013. On the sixth day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2014 at fashion tent, Senayan City began the festivity with "La Vie En Noir" show and highlighted Barli Asmara+Bebe, Mango, Max&Co, May & June, Raoul and Wakai. Matahari featured latest fashion trends and affordable clothing.
Rita Ora Gives Surprise Performance As Rimmel Announces Her Exclusive, Limited-Edition Colour Collection
Incredibly, Rimmel is one of the world's oldest beauty brands having been the fashion-forward inventor of the hip London look since 1834. Aptly, the party was hosted at the London Film Museum in Covent Garden, just a few metres away from the Strand where the first Rimmel headquarters was located back in 1860.
Black Dresses: A Thing Of Beauty
2013 is a great year for fashion because everything goes with all the dresses and styles you can wear. You can be hip, you can be funky, you can be smooth, and you can be sexy. But when it comes to my choice of dresses, there's nothing more elegant than to wear black evening gowns for formal and semi-formal events.
Desigual for Autumn/Winter 2013-2014
Desigual, a Spanish company working in the textile and fashion industry with its headquarters in Barcelona, is characterised by its distinct, optimistic and colourful designs.
Kate Moss for Liu Jo Autumn/Winter 2013-2014
The stunning collaboration between Kate Moss and Liu Jo continues to give birth to new and amazing presentations of the Liu Jo Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 collection.
Men's Fashion Cluster organizes International contest for photographers and filmmakers
As we have already announced the Men's fashion cluster organizes International fashion design contest for designers, fashion photographers and filmmakers with theme 'Men's suit - modern and practical'.
If you are a fashion photographer or filmmaker, the MFC's contest is an excellent business opportunity for you.
For participating in the contest you should send via email...
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2014
Imagination and creativity! The new Louis Vuitton Spring / Summer 2014 collection was presented on the last day of Paris Fashion Week.
International fashion design contest Men's Style - an opportunity for young and approved designers
The Men's fashion cluster organizes International fashion design contest for designers, fashion photographers and filmmakers and the theme is: 'Men's suit - modern and practical'.
The main aims of the project are to make the suit more attractive and practical in everyday life of men, teenagers and children, to preserve made-to-measure traditions and to promote the use of wool fabrics, which allow the clothes to breath, being ecologically clean, practical, light and fine.
Fashion industry met in Poznań
The Poznań Fashion Fair – the largest business fashion industry event in Poland – has just finished.
Farrell by Robbie Williams in London
The fashion line of Robbie Williams-"Farrell" can be purchased from his store in London.
CND for Michael van der Ham Spring/Summer 2014 Collection
Professional nail care company CND revealed four unique nail designs today at the Michael van der Ham Spring/Summer 2014 Fashion Show at Hotel Café Royal in London. CND Co-founder Jan Arnold and an elite team of CND Nail Artists collaborated with the designer to create works of art that beautifully complemented the designs presented on the runway.
The 58th edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid brings together the best of Spanish fashion
Between 13th and 17th September, Hall 14.1 at Feria de Madrid will once again provide a focal-point for fashion and design in Spain and the best showcase for the latest new trends when MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK MADRID (MBFWM), organised by IFEMA, stages its fifty-eighth event.
This is a key forum for Spanish fashion, one where the industry's creative talent and latest ideas for Spring/Summer 2014 are destined to play the starring role over a period of five days, based on the presentation of collections from 44 designers and labels on the catwalk.
Alessandra Ambrosio for Glamour
Alessandra Ambrosio shot a playful photo shoot for the September issue of the Brazilian magazine Glamour.
Nail polish trends for Fall/Winter 2013-2014
The following selection for nail trends Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 is inspired by fashion shows.
Rihanna presented her second collection for River Island
Rihanna once again scandalized by her appearance as appears with blue lipstick, black and white sports jacket, transparent shirt and tight metallic jeans for the presentation of her new fashion collection in London.
Emma Watson at the GQ's cover
The young British actress Emma Watson showed impressive skills as a model.
The trends of hair for Fall/Winter 2013-2014
We made a selection of the most widely spread hair style for Autumn/Winter 2013-2014.
Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week presents Spring 2014 collections
Summer may be winding down, but the fashion industry is kicking into high gear as the newest Collections are just a few weeks away from their debut. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week draws hundreds of thousands of fashion fans to New York City, and today IMG Fashion, owners and producers of the Event, announced the preliminary line up of designers who will take center-stage at Lincoln Center, September 5-12, 2013.
"HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA" collection for Spring-Summer 2014 at New York Fashion Week
And now we head to the runway at New York Fashion Week and check out the latest fashion creations by Hervé Léger. Once again, the label's designer duo dismissed the usual "sex appeal" dresses and opted for a more sophisticated look. And meanwhile, they've added swimsuits to their line-up of famed skin-tight bandage dresses.
The Hervé Léger signature bandage dress made its way down the runway on Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.
Y-3 Spring/Summer 2014
This season, Y-3 gets graphic with renowned art director Peter Saville, whose hyper-colorful designs form the basis of a collection inspired by digital noise and named "Meaningless Excitement".
Giorgio Armani for Made-to-measure
Giorgio Armani tells the story about his new campaign- Made-to-measure suits.
Lady Gaga dedicated a song to Donatella Versace
The pop singer Lady Gaga dedicated one of her last songs of Donatella Versace.
Carrera y Carrera: Ecuestre collection
The Purebred Spanish horse, emblematic, beautiful, proud, dependable, brave, and admired all over the world for centuries.
Première Vision presents a new space dedicated to knitwear experts
The World's Premier Fabric Show Première Vision will take place from 17-19 September 2013 at Parc d'Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte.
The green make-up tutorial - it's gorgeous
The summer brings to us so much fun and long nights. We chose really interesting and soft make up. It is suitable for the office and for the evenings, too.
DIY easy hairstyle - Boho rose braid
Another of Stephanies simple and easy to do hairstyles that will suit any age group. Perfect hair for festivals, children, this seasons Spring & Summer boho look and can be achieved by simply platting, 2 bands and a little creative knotting. We love this look with a slight wave and highlights make the look even more eyecatching.
The new issue of "Harper`s Bazaar" with Milla Jovovich and Kate Hudson
The august issue of the Hong Kong edition of "Harper's Bazaar" offers two photo shoots featuring two of the most famous Hollywood stars - Mila Jovovich and Kate Hudson.
Uma Thurman is the face of Campari Calendar 2014
With its vibrant red color, intense aroma and inspiring flavour, Campari is popular around the world as an icon of passionate Italian style and excellence.
Campari's calendar is an artistic creation, sold in limited edition of only 9 999 copies to collectors worldwide.
Famous Hollywood actress Uma Thurman is the star of the Campari Calendar 2014, which will be captured by fashion photographer Koto Bolofo.
The "Long breathing" diet
We have a surprise for all of you who can not follow diets. A new technique for weight loss has become a hit in Japan.
Pantone and ALU about colour impact in retail design
A new look has been given to ALU's showroom in NYC. Thanks to a partnership with PANTONE at the end of June, the newly transformed space pays a tribute to colors and enhances ALU's creed to reinvent and re-imagine.
PANTONE, the sole author of the universal color language, held an interactive lecture on the importance of colors and their impact in retail design.
Handwriting improves health
A new study finds that the expression of emotions on paper encourages more rapid and effective treatment of wounds, not only emotionally but also physically.
Art Meets Asia - Laurèl's new Summer 2014 Collection
From Goa to Singapore, from Shanghai to Bali: exotic lifestyles meet cutting-edge urban looks. Asian esthetics were the inspiration for Laurèl's new Summer 2014 Collection, presented at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin in the Runway marquee, Brandenburg Gate. This collection has an especially personal note; Asia, and Bali in particular, is the favorite retreat of Laurèl's Head of Design Elisabeth Schwaiger, and a vibrant source for her creative inspiration. Her husband, Munich artist and painter Jo Netzko, also finds a rich wellspring of new ideas in the region. Laurèl prints his colorful works on fabric, transforming the original oil paintings into wearable art pieces. Fashion loves art – art loves fashion.
Men must have gone crazy. 7 Top trends for Summer 2014
Menswear becomes more and more impulsive, capricious and flirty. In other words - more and more feminine.
Summer 2014 menswear collections are full of floral motifs, lace, fishnet and tropic tones.
And while Brands like Lanvin and Jill Sander still keep offering classic outfits, some other fashion houses take our breath away with their eye-catching looks. For example...
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Paraphrase and Summary
When should I paraphrase, and when should I summarize?
To paraphrase means to restate someone else's ideas in your own language at roughly the same level of detail. To summarize means to reduce the most essential points of someone else's work into a shorter form. Along with quotation, paraphrase and summary provide the main tools for integrating your sources into your papers. When choosing which to use, consider first your discipline and the type of writing in which you are engaged. For example, literature reviews in science reports rely almost exclusively on summary. Argumentative essays, by contrast, rely on all three tools.
Paraphrase and summary are indispensable in argumentative papers because they allow you to include other people's ideas without cluttering up your paragraphs with quotations. These techniques help you take greater control of your essay. Consider using either tool when an idea from one of your sources is important to your essay but the wording is not. Space limitations may guide you in your choice. But above all, think about how much of the detail from your source is relevant to your argument. If your reader needs to know only the bare bones, then summarize.
Though paraphrase and summary are often preferable to quotation, do not rely too heavily on them, either. Your ideas are what matter most. Allow yourself the space to develop those ideas.
How do I paraphrase?
Whenever you paraphrase, remember these two points:
- You must provide a reference.
- The paraphrase must be in your own words. You must do more than merely substitute phrases here and there. You must also create your own sentence structures.
Finding new words for ideas that are already well expressed can be hard, but changing words should not be your chief aim anyway. Focus, rather, on filtering the ideas through your own understanding. The following strategy will make the job of paraphrasing a lot easier:
- When you are at the note-taking stage, and you come across a passage that may be useful for your essay, do not copy the passage verbatim unless you think you will want to quote it.
- If you think you will want to paraphrase the passage, make a note only of the author's basic point (or points). You don't even need to use full sentences.
- In your note, you should already be translating the language of the original into your own words. What matters is that you capture the original idea.
- Make sure to jot down the source as well as the page number so that you can make a proper reference later on.
When it comes time to write the paper, rely on your notes rather than on the author's work. You will find it much easier to avoid borrowing from the original passage because you will not have seen it recently. Follow this simple sequence:
- Convert the ideas from your notes into full sentences.
- Provide a reference.
- Go back to the original to ensure that (a) your paraphrase is accurate and (b) you have truly said things in your own words.
Let's look at examples of illegitimate and legitimate paraphrase, using a passage from Oliver Sacks' essay "An Anthropologist on Mars":
The cause of autism has also been a matter of dispute. Its incidence is about one in a thousand, and it occurs throughout the world, its features remarkably consistent even in extremely different cultures. It is often not recognized in the first year of life, but tends to become obvious in the second or third year. Though Asperger regarded it as a biological defect of affective contact—innate, inborn, analogous to a physical or intellectual defect—Kanner tended to view it as a psychogenic disorder, a reflection of bad parenting, and most especially of a chillingly remote, often professional, "refrigerator mother." At this time, autism was often regarded as "defensive" in nature, or confused with childhood schizophrenia. A whole generation of parents—mothers, particularly—were made to feel guilty for the autism of their children.
What follows is an example of illegitimate paraphrase:
The cause of the condition autism has been disputed. It occurs in approximately one in a thousand children, and it exists in all parts of the world, its characteristics strikingly similar in vastly differing cultures. The condition is often not noticeable in the child's first year, yet it becomes more apparent as the child reaches the age of two or three. Although Asperger saw the condition as a biological defect of the emotions that was inborn and therefore similar to a physical defect, Kanner saw it as psychological in origin, as reflecting poor parenting and particularly a frigidly distant mother. During this period, autism was often seen as a defence mechanism, or it was misdiagnosed as childhood schizophrenia. An entire generation of mothers and fathers (but especially mothers) were made to feel responsible for their offspring's autism (Sacks 247-48).
Most of these sentences do little more than substitute one phrase for another. An additional problem with this passage is that the only citation occurs at the very end of the paragraph. The reader might be misled into thinking that the earlier sentences were not also based on Sacks.
The following represents a legitimate paraphrase of the original passage:
In "An Anthropologist on Mars," Sacks lists some of the known facts about autism. We know, for example, that the condition occurs in roughly one out of every thousand children. We also know that the characteristics of autism do not vary from one culture to the next. And we know that the condition is difficult to diagnose until the child has entered the second or third year of life. As Sacks points out, often a child who goes on to develop autism will show no sign of the condition at the age of one (247).
Sacks observes, however, that researchers have had a hard time agreeing on the causes of autism. He sketches the diametrically opposed positions of Asperger and Kanner. On the one hand, Asperger saw the condition as representing a constitutional defect in the child's ability to make meaningful emotional contact with the external world. On the other hand, Kanner regarded autism as a consequence of harmful childrearing practices. For many years confusion about this condition reigned. One unfortunate consequence of this confusion, Sacks suggests, was the burden of guilt imposed on so many parents for their child's condition (247-48).
This paraphrase illustrates a few basic principles that can help you to paraphrase more effectively:
- Refer explicitly to the author in your paraphrase. The passage above makes explicit right away that the ideas come from Sacks. Its indebtedness is signaled in a few strategic places. The single parenthetical note at the end of each paragraph is therefore all that is needed by way of citation. Referring to Sacks also strengthens the passage by clarifying the source of its ideas.
- Don't just paraphrase. Analyze. In the paraphrase of Sacks, the decision to split the original passage into two paragraphs adds an analytical dimension: the new passage doesn't just reiterate his points but lays out the two-part structure of his argument.
- Not all of the details from the original passage need to be included in the paraphrase.
- You don't need to change every word. For the sake of clarity, keep essential terms the same (e.g., autism, culture, children). However, avoid borrowing entire phrases (e.g., reflection of bad parenting) unless they are part of the discourse of your field (e.g., psychogenic disorder).
How do I summarize?
Summary moves much further than paraphrase from point-by-point translation. When you summarize a passage, you need first to absorb the meaning and then to capture in your own words the most important elements from the original passage. A summary is necessarily shorter than a paraphrase.
Here is a summary of the passage from "An Anthropologist on Mars":
In "An Anthropologist on Mars," Sacks notes that although there is little disagreement on the chief characteristics of autism, researchers have differed considerably on its causes. As he points out, Asperger saw the condition as an innate defect in the child's ability to connect with the external world, whereas Kanner regarded it as a consequence of harmful childrearing practices (247-48).
Written by Jerry Plotnick, Director, University College Writing Centre
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