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12 Jewelry Trends for 2012

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Jewelry trends come from the three Rs: red carpet, runway, and real life. Here’s a list of 12 trends compiled through jewelry market research of new styles at shows, fashion designs for spring, and top looks at awards shows. Button and Stud Earrings: A hit on the red carpet this year and the subject of some new collections (including one from Amáli Jewelr[Read More]

Fashion Trend: Deep Sea Aquatics

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Learn to let your wardrobe make a splash this season In welcoming spring, seashells and waves have begun to decorate more than just the ocean. As spotted on this season’s runways, multiple designers let the sea splash over their garments, too. From Sarah Burton’s coral-inspired ruffles and mermaid-cut skirts to Chanel’s feminine aquatic pieces, standard b[Read More]

2012 Fashion: Purse Trends for the Season

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The bags to carry this season We’re at no loss for purse trends this season, but what are the looks that will catapult your spring and summer wardrobe into 2012? Luckily, we’ve got you covered, and instead of using the same tried-and-true bag you’ve been carrying all winter, take a look at the following purse trends and see what will work for you best. [Read More]

Tricky Fashion Trends: Wearing Sheer Skirts

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Dropping your drawers has never been more stylish. Spring demands a touch of the whimsical with a big dose of sex appeal and sheer skirts fit the bill. Chanel, Dior, Jil Sander and Chloé (to name a few) all put sheer skirts down the runway. With a few key ways to appropriately wear a sheer skirt, you'll be sure to find your place. Wearing sheer isn't always [Read More]

New York's Fashion Week concludes after more than 300 shows

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Dark colors, bold patterns and shimmering fabrics emerged as prominent themes from New York's Fall 2012 Fashion Week, which concluded Thursday after a packed schedule of more than 300 shows. While runway fashion tends to be over the top for most of us mere mortals, it sets the tone for what to expect in stores this fall. With around 320 shows and presenta[Read More]

The Best of South African Fashion

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For four exciting days, Fashion Week Cape Town will present the best of South African fashion design with a stellar line-up of high energy runway shows by celebrated designers and up-and-coming talent. Now in its 10th year, the event will take place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre from July 25 to 28. Established names include Hip Hop, [Read More]

It bags and 3-piece suits: first look at Dolce & Gabbana's debut childrenswear range

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Look out for the Dolce & Gabbana mini-me as the Italian fashion label branches out into childrenswear. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana may have bid arrivederci to their D&G diffusion line this summer, but the design duo has carved out more work for themselves by creating their first ever range for children. Designed with a 'profoundly Italia[Read More]