Voices hushed, lights dimmed, the spot light settles. A dame-moiselle saunters into view; languid, self-assured and smoking hot. Her silhouette delights in womanly curves; day wear is a sassy masculine/ feminine mix, while an alluring fairytale femme fatale is revealed through an evening wear set that comes sprinkled with star dust and is surrendered to us on a cushion of feather and mink clouds. Our daytime Dame-Masuclines arrive walking with sinuous swaggers thanks to ultra tight mid

In the City of Lights, a bright new bulb lit up the atmosphere in Paris at the 50th Anniversary of Salon International De La Lingerie. That spark came from The Shibue Strapless Panty by Shibue Couture. Salon International De La Lingerie is the largest lingerie show in the world, opening doors for new designers in the industry. For Shibue Couture, this was the launching pad into the European Market for Shibue Couture’s European line Stanga. Although its slender shape and size does have a hint

When the market reopened after the long Presidents Day weekend, it looked like May was ready to break out of its flagging pattern when it traded to a high of 85.24 cents on Wednesday. However, there was still enough opposition by the trade to reject further advances for now, forcing the market to retreat. Trade shorts are obviously still convinced that their massive net short position in New York is warranted and that it will sooner or later pay off. According to the latest CFTC report as of

Famous American actress Kate Bosworth has once again collaborated with the British high-street retailer Topshop to release a special clothing line based on the fast-paced evolution of multi-media. The 29-year-old actress has teamed up with the brand to create a special technology enhanced bespoke collection, the retailer’s Chief Marketing Officer Justin Cooke told Telegraph. Last year, the Hollywood star, who also is an acclaimed singer, had starred in the fashion label’s first-ever festi

Nike’s new uniforms for all 16 teams of the China Football Super League (CSL) feature designs that speak to each club’s heritage and traditions, and utilize Nike’s latest apparel innovations. In addition the kits for the 2013 season are made with recycled polyester spun from recycled plastic bottles, a sustainable innovation that Nike first introduced in 2010. The recycled fabric features Nike Dri-FIT technology and incorporates laser-cut ventilation holes, both of which promote cooling to h

The trend in buying fine custom clothing perfectly tailored to the individual has surged in the past 20 years. Since mass merchandising created products that fit consumers into a one-size-fits-all box, many consumers changed where they shop to express their unique personalities and taste through custom apparel. In the world of custom clothing, there is no purer form than bespoke. Steve Wilson, owner of S.W. Wilson Bespoke & Custom Clothier, is proud to bring his personalized bespoke suit

Apparel exports from France grew 3.4 percent year-on-year in 2012, the third consecutive rise since 2010, according to French business daily Les Echos. French garment exports to the US surged by 28 percent year-on-year, while those to Hong Kong and Japan rose by 39.6 percent year-on-year and 17.6 percent year-on-year, respectively. However, French clothing exports to European countries declined during the year, due to economic slump in the region. French ready-to-wear garment exports to It

Lifestyle brand Next have launched their online collections of maternity clothing for Spring Summer 2013. From stunning maternity dresses to over-the-bump jeans, the range is beautifully designed with catwalk inspiration and your comfort in mind. Perfectly proportioned for mums to be, design features include wrap fronts, elasticated waists and hems, hidden stretch panelling and gathered sides for durability during your pregnancy - whilst still keeping with the latest style trends and season'

Paul Marciano has found his next iconic blonde "Guess Girl." Being labelled as the next Brigitte Bardot of our generation, Ashley Diana has the stunning good looks of Anna Nicole Smith and the poise of Claudia Schiffer. After Guess's 30th anniversary celebration, it is truly exciting to have an undiscovered fresh face as the new Guess girl of 2013. Ashley Diana Morris is going to be a face that the world will be seeing much more of, and like many of the iconic models of our time, she is start

When it comes to developing new, extremely sustainable vehicles, the focus is no longer solely on service life and fuel consumption but also, and increasingly, on the entire life cycle. One of the main reasons for this is the EU Directive on the Environmentally Friendly Disposal of End-of-life Vehicles, which prescribes that 95 percent of a vehicle by weight must be suitable for recycling by 2015. From the body shell, engine and wheels to the foot mats, every component is subject to close scruti