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Category: Fashion Accessories

Erdem Partners With Cutler and Gross for Sunglasses Line

Erdem Sunglasses


Erdem has partnered with Cutler & Gross to launch a new sunglass collection for spring/summer 2010. Vogue says the 60s shaped sunglasses were inspired by an image of a Japanese fisherwoman "dressed in brightly printed shorts charging out from the waves across black sand."

Posted on November 18, 2009
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Oakley Launching Ultrapremium Sunglasses Line

Oakley C Six Shades


USA Today reports that Oakley is launching a luxury sunglasses line. The Oakley Elite C Six Shades made with 80 layers of carbon fiber will sell for $4,000 each. Critics say this is the wrong time for Oakley to launch an expensive sunglass line but Oakley doesn't agree.
The move comes at a time when the $200 billion luxury-products industry, once thought recession-proof, is spiraling downward. Luxury-product sales globally are expected to fall a hefty 8% in 2009, projects a Bain & Co. study.

Pooh-poohing all that is Oakley CEO Colin Baden. "Why not go after the Holy Grail of elite sunglasses? It's less a business objective and more Oakley flexing its R&D muscle and thumbing its nose at the other expensive eyewear makers."

The ultrapremium Oakley Elite C Six will sell at almost seven times the price of the $600 Pit Boss, which had been Oakley's costliest line. Sporting goods gurus and sports marketing experts are hard-pressed to name a pricier line of sunglasses, or to explain why Oakley is launching it now.
Oakley says 90 hours of machine time goes into making each pair of its Elite C Six sunglasses. USA Today says Oakley will limit the line to just 200 pairs over the next year.

Posted on November 8, 2009
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John Galliano's First Sunglasses Collection

John Galliano Sunglasses


Here is a first look at John Galliano's first sunglasses collection. The sunglasses made by Marcolin. John Galliano signed a five year deal with Marcolin earlier this year. The first John Galliano Eyewear collection will be availble in Spring 2010.

(via Highsnobette)

Posted on November 6, 2009
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SafeSmart Claims Its Ties are Nearly 100% Resistant to Swine Flu

Safety Ties Beading Droplets


A company named SafeSmart has developed a line of antimicrobial silk ties. The ties are made of 100 percent nano-treated silk. The company says its ties have a built-in barrier that keeps dirt, liquids and bacteria out. The graphic above shows that water droplets bead up on the ties instead of soaking in. The company says independent studies by BCS Laboratories of Gainesville, Florida, laboratory testing indicated that SafetyTies are 99.95 percent resistant to H1N1 influenza A. The ties are currently being sold for about $24.95 to $29.95. They can be purchased here.

Posted on November 4, 2009
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Christian Siriano Designs Mini Starbucks Card

Christian Siriano Starbucks Card


Starbucks is launching a Mini Starbucks Card designed by Project Runway winner Christian Siriano. The Christian Siriano Mini Starbucks Card will be available in participating stores nationwide and in Canada on November 17, 2009.

Christian Siriano said, "One of the things I love about fashion is that it can change the way you feel inside and out. Put on a fabulous little something and you feel like a new lady! Giving back is the same - it changes what's going on in your life because it changes what's going in your heart. It's true, people! This year, the Card design that I created with Starbucks is all about putting the spirit of fashion and giving into your life for the Holidays. And maybe a Frappuccino Blended beverage, too. I can't get enough of those!!"

As part of the collaboration Starbucks made a donation in honor of Christian Siriano to The Art of Elysium, a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1997, which encourages working actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions. In addition to the one-time donation, Starbucks is supporting Christian's workshop with five lucky girls to help design and create dresses for them to wear to the charity's annual gala in January.

Posted on October 30, 2009
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Victoria Beckham to Expand Into Handbags and Shoes

Marie Claire UK reports that Victoria Beckham plans to expand into handbags and shoes after finding success with her dresses.
Posh is though to be fed up of being a 'walking advert' for other designers, who benefit from increased sales whenever she is pictured with one of their pieces.

A close friend of the stylista told the sun: 'Victoria is fed up of promoting other brands. If she wears Hermes or Christian Louboutin, people go and buy it.

'She thought, 'why can't I do this with my own line?'' the insider continued. 'Her current collection has gone down a storm across the celebrity world. If this is repeated with her line of shoes, the range would be worth an absolute fortune.'
It is true that the fashion and gossip blogs and tabloids report on what kind of handbag Posh is carrying and what designer brand of shoes she is wearing. This does generate publicity for the designers. No time frame has been reported for the planned launch of Posh's handbags or shoes.

Posted on October 29, 2009
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Luxottica Optimistic About 2010

LuxotticaItalian eyewear maker Luxottica is confident about next year reports Reuters. The company recorded a big 20.6% plung in 3rd quarter profit. However, sales started trickling up for the eyewear manufacturer. Q3 sales rose 0.9%. Andrea Guerra says the worst is behind the stylish eyewear manufacturer.
"2009 has been a challenging year but the worst is behind us. Today we are looking to the future with optimism," Guerra said, speaking at an earlier shareholders' meeting, where the payment of a dividend of 0.22 euro per share was approved.

He said Luxottica was working towards making 2010 "a return to normality" for the maker of Prada and Ray-Ban sunglasses.

On a conference call with analysts, he said Luxottica was building to go back to mid-single digit growth in 2010 sales and the ratio between EBITDA and debt should be below 2.5 times.

"We want to have a strong growth in profitability, we want to be back to our normal terms," Guerra said.
We will soon find out if Luxottica is correct as 2010 is not that far away.

Posted on October 29, 2009
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Nicole Richie Launching Fashion Line

Nicole Richie is launching a contemporary clothing line which will debut next spring. The contemporary line, called Winter Kate, will be casual with a bohemian flair. WWD reports:
The 37-piece Winter Kate line, which takes her daughter Harlow's two middle names, will hit stores such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ron Herman, Intermix and Kitson, beginning in February. "It feels as though I've always been working on this collection, but officially I started putting it together in early 2009," said Richie, who is lying low at home after the birth last month of her son, Sparrow. "I've wanted to design a clothing collection for a very long time."

Richie, who has become known for her eclectic bohemian style with a Sixties and Seventies flair, said she has torn fashion pages out of magazines for years and also draws inspiration from her favorite animals, including peacocks and other birds. The line includes mostly tops, vests and bed jackets in colorful vintage-inspired silk, crepe and chiffon because these tops are a mainstay of Richie’s own wardrobe.

"I probably wear the same two pairs of jeans every day as the background to a fabulous top," she said. "Bed jackets are a staple of my wardrobe because they are a gorgeous way to give jeans and a white T-shirt a completely different look." Also key for spring dressing are "definitely a beautiful, fun slip dress in a great print and also a leather jacket to turn the romantic day dress into an edgy night-out outfit," Richie said.
Nicole loves slip dresses and said she made the dresses in both solids and prints. She likes to use the dresses as a base piece and layer pieces on top. There are also maxidresses, which have made a comeback since Angelina Jolie started wearing them several years ago.

Nicole says the ideal customer is a woman like her: She does not look at labels; she knows how to mix and match. The pieces can be dressed up, made casual, but most importantly, they provide the wearer a means of self-expression and fun."

Posted on October 23, 2009
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Hogan Launches Eyewear Line

Photo of Hogan sunglasses


WWD reports that luxury handbag maker Hogan is getting into the eyewear business. The eyewear will feature an H as a logo and will be in stores starting Monday.
Hogan's 16 styles for men and women are made from plastic, metal or combinations of the two, and are made in Italy. The prescription frames will arrive in stores at the end of March. "The eyewear was a natural evolution for a successful brand like Hogan that started out with footwear and, in time, has added leather goods and apparel," said Nicola Giorgi, Hogan's general manager.

The women's styles are characterized by a contemporary spin on oversize, slightly retro shapes, while the men's designs have an aviator feel. Colors include black, shades of brown and plum. Retail prices range from 190 euros, or $285 at current exchange, to 250 euros, or $375. Celebrities already have been spotted wearing the frames, including Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss, Daisy Lowe, Kiera Chaplin, Colin Firth and Anna Friel.
Hogan has 45 retail stores worldwide which will all sell the sunglasses. Hogan, which is owned by the Tod's group, is currently expanding its offerings. Hogan's apparel line, which is designed by Thakoon Panichgul, will also most likely be expanding.

Posted on October 23, 2009
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Daisy Fuentes Eyeglasses Sold at Walmart Vision Center

Daisy Fuentes Eyeglasses


Daisy Fuentes new line of eyeglasses is being sold at Walmart Vision Centers. She has provided some tips for matching lenses with various face shapes.

"Finding the perfect frames doesn't have to be difficult or break the bank," says Daisy Fuentes. "Before heading out to purchase new eyeglasses, I recommend narrowing down your choices by focusing on your facial features before looking for the latest trends."

Daisy Fuentes provided the following tips for matching eyeglasses with oval, round and square face shapes:
  • Oval: Keep balance and proportion in mind when trying on different options and look for frames that are as wide as the broadest part of the face. Make sure the eyewear features aren't overwhelming.
  • Round: A round face is full with curvy lines and no angles. Use eyewear to provide a slimming effect and minimize the fullness of the face. Avoid square styles. Look for oversized eye shapes in oval or rectangle to make the face appear longer and thinner.
  • Square: Square faces often have a strong jaw line, broad forehead and wide chin and cheekbones. Choose a frame with soft lines or curves to enhance and make the face appear longer. Try highlighting the cheekbones with a cat-eye inspired look.
Daisy also says to be sure to pick a color that complements hair, eye color and skin tone.

"If you have red hair and freckles, avoid bright red frames. Dark skin tones look great with a lighter pair of glasses and vice versa," said Fuentes. "Pick hues that accentuate your eye color. You can amplify your brown or blue eyes by wearing glasses with a similar shade."

Photo: Walmart

Posted on October 23, 2009
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France Mulls Aid to Hard-Pressed Couture Artisans

In France one of the groups of workers hit hardest by the global recession is the group that does all the hand made work for luxury items. Artists, seamstresses, embroiderers, tailors, glove makers and hatmakers. When luxury sales fell off a cliff, all those people who make handmade, couture goods for a living saw their income drop substantially.

Things are so bad that the French government is considering a bailout for them. Highly skilled artisans are disappearing, as younger artists don't go into the trade because they feel they can make more money doing something else. If this keeps up, there won't be anyone who knows how to hand-stitch the rolled edge of an Hermes scarf, do the beading on a Valentino gown or tool the leather on an intricate Louis Vuitton handbag.
The number of small French businesses serving the high-end fashion industry has shrunk to 115 in 2007 from 468 in 2000, according to the French national statistics agency INSEE. As a result, the number of highly skilled artisans employed in France has dropped 80%, to 5,209 in 2007.

"In the long-term, France's position as a leader of fashion and creativity is at risk," says Clarisse Reille, a luxury-goods consultant hired by France's Industry Ministry to help draw up an aid package for France's textile businesses. Orders for luxury garments are down some 30% this year in France from 2008, as consumers cut spending, says Ms. Reille.

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In an attempt to preserve technical know-how and guarantee quality, some fashion houses have sought to buy up the artisans themselves. Over the past 15 years, Chanel has bought out several Paris-based artisans who make garments for "haute-couture," the highest-end of the designer clothes spectrum. Chanel bought Lesage, one of France's most prestigious embroiderers and six other businesses, including feather specialists and jewelers -- without which Chanel couldn't make its most elaborate clothes. "This is not an act of charity," says Bruno Pavlovsky, the president of fashion at Chanel.

The companies Chanel bought are allowed to do business with other high-end fashion brands, even though Chanel requires that its own products are all sourced in France.
Many of the small businesses have begun to outsource. Much of the intricate embroidery for French couture is made in Morocco now. But quality control sometimes suffers when the artisans aren't on-site.

France's Prime Minister Francois Fillon will host a gathering of luxury goods executives, government advisors and artisand to talk about aid for France's craftsmen. One issue that will be discussed is how to entice young people to enter the trade and how to make the training more available.

Posted on October 21, 2009
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Fulton Umbrellas and Lulu Guinness Collaborate on Umbrella Collection

Lulu Guinness Birdcage Umbrella


Vogue UK reports that Fulton Umbrellas and Lulu Guinness have partnered for a new umbrella line. The collection include the Birdcage umbrella pictured above and the Eliza flocked Dot umbrella pictured below.
For the second time, the two have teamed up to create a range of umbrellas which, actually, will make you ever so slightly wish it would rain, featuring as they do, Guinness' trademark wit and humour.

"We're delighted to have worked with Lulu Guinness to celebrate such a special occasion. The glamorous and stylish umbrellas combine Lulu's iconic prints with Fulton's quality designs," says Nigel Fulton, chief executive at Fulton.
You can see the complete collection of umbrellas here on Lulu Guinness. The prices range from $40 to $52.

Lulu Guinness Birdcage Umbrella


Posted on October 19, 2009
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Gucci Launches Gucci Eyeweb Website and Sunglasses Collection

Gucci Eyeweb Website


Gucci has launched a new website called Gucci Eyeweb. The website allows users to view photographs of Gucci fans in several cities. Visitors to the website can also contribute their own photographs. The launch of the new website coincides with the launch of the Gucci Eyeweb sunglasses collection designed by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini.

(via Chic Report)

Posted on October 16, 2009
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Shopping for Sunglasses With Becki Newton

TV Guide's Fashion Team went shopping for sunglasses with Becki Newton from Ugly Betty. The hot trends Becki Newton sees in shades include wayfarer frames, aviator frames, Versace frames and Tiffany's sunglasses. Take a look:



Posted on October 16, 2009
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Forever 21 and Trovata Settle Lawsuit Just Before Second Trial to Start

One day before a second expensive trial was to start, Forever and Trovata came to a settlement of the case. The terms are confidential. Trovata sued Forever 21 and alleged that it had ripped off seven of its distinctive designs. The first trial ended in a mistrial WWD reports:

The two parties issued a joint statement through their lawyers late Friday, reading: "Trovata, Inc. and Forever 21, Inc., Forever 21 Retail, Inc., and Forever 21 Logistics, LLC had been involved in litigation with each other for the last two years. All companies have recently resolved their differences to their mutual satisfaction, without any admission as to liability, and the action has been dismissed. The terms of settlement are confidential."

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The first trial was significant in that it was the first time Forever 21 faced an actual jury, after being sued more than 50 times in alleged design infringement cases over the past four years. The retailer had settled all those cases out of court, as it did again in this instance.
So what does it all mean? Let us translate. Trovata isn't allowed to talk about the case. Forever 21 won't be using Trovata as "inspiration" for any future designs. Forever 21 wrote a whopping big check to Trovata. And fast fashion stores will continue to do business as usual -- for now.

Posted on October 12, 2009
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