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Fashion ModREn: Erin by Erin Fetherston Fall 2012: The Enchanted Forest

2012-02-12T12:23:00.003-08:00

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Erin by Erin Fetherston Fall 2012: The Enchanted Forest

Tall, gorgeous, and without a hair out of place, designer Erin Fetherston could easily pass for one of the models in her Fall 2012 presentation, which as it turns out, is no coincidence. "What's been authentic about [my line] is that I'm always thinking, 'what would I want to wear?' 'what would my friends want to wear?" Fetherston told us before the presentation started.

It was this ethos, too, that led the designer to create her contemporary line, Erin by Erin Fetherston. "I realized the only disconnect that was happening [with Erin Fetherston] was that myself and the wonderful amazing people that I have around me who inspire me, none of us are really going to buy designer clothes," she told us. "Because i think when you have a lot of style and you have creativity, you don't really need to spend $2,000 on a dress to look amazing."

"I feel like that [designer] price point was taking the fun out of the joy of dressing," she added. "And that's what I'm all about–I'm about having fun, getting dressed up, you know, the joy of it. And i think being able to make beautiful clothes at an easier price point puts the fun back into it."

For Fall 2012, that meant a collection comprised almost completely of dresses (there only two pants looks), and which owed its inspiration to an "otherworldly enchanted forest,"–a point of reference which the illuminated golden tree stumps and beautiful harp player conveyed perfectly in the presentation space.

Photos: IMAXtree

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Fashion ModREn: Herv=?UTF-8?B?w6kg?=L=?UTF-8?B?w6k=?=ger Fall 2012: It=?UTF-8?B?4oCZ?=s All About the Harnesses

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February 12, 2012 8:17 pm

Hervé Léger Fall 2012: It's All About the Harnesses

Just when you think that skin-tight, respiratory constricting and strategically cut-out bandage dresses by Hervé Léger by Max Azria can't possibly get any more suggestive, fall 2012 comes along.

Two words for you: bondage and harnesses. Every single look that came down the runway was accessorized with some sort of strappy, buckled leather harness, be it waist-whittling corset belts, strapped-in vests, full-on bondage gear and in one instance a skirt-type contraption, which kind of hinted at a chastity belt but, then again, not really.

The pieces did accent and dramatize some ensembles like, giving curves to a shaggy multi-toned fur vest and adding another texture to a slinky silk jersey maxi-dress. But we could have left the S&M accessory in the closet for a champagne tassled and gold-embellished strapless mini-dress and peachy long-sleeved, alternating gold striped plunging neckline frock, which the harnesses kind of distracted from was. Either way, it's what you expect from the label – pure sexy, sexiness, just packaged in a different way each season.

Speaking of, I had high hopes for some sort of celebrity-related entertainment after last season when Thomas Jane's ill-timed bathroom-break totally caused a ruckus during the show. (Real quick: he ran backstage to pee right before the show started and then calmly returned to his seat via the runway as the models were walking it. It was awesome.) But no snafus this time around, just a front row lined with Beverly Johnson, Holly Marie Combs, Kate Mara (Rooney's sister), Tinsley Mortimer and Harley Viera Newton, who all presumably took care of business before the show.

Photos: IMAXtree

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Fashion ModREn: Jill Stuart Fall 2012: Inspired by Moody Rocker Girls and The Designer on ID=?UTF-8?B?4oCZ?=ing Models

2012-02-12T12:22:00.003-08:00

February 12, 2012 8:16 pm

Jill Stuart Fall 2012: Inspired by Moody Rocker Girls and The Designer on ID'ing Models

The neophyte Hollywood starlets (and tartlets) tend to make a strong showing in the Jill Stuart front row, but the guest list proved a bit eclectic this time around. Kelly Bensimon and Olivia Palermo filled the reality show alum category and Twilight's Nikki Reed was the real Hollywood starlet, not that it mattered anyway because the paparazzi's attention was focused on the wide receiver of the Superbowl-winning New York Giants, Ramses Barden (and yes, I had to Google that).

When the flashbulb frenzy finally subsided and the lights went down, Jill Stuart went the opposite of her pastel theme for spring. For autumn, she went with a darker, retro rocker girl inspired palette, heavy on moody blacks with softer navy and deep wine shades mixed in for some kicks. The silhouettes were long and lean for trousers and flippy and above the knee for skirting (sometimes with wide knife-pleating). Textures included intricate gold leaf embroidery on an inky black canvas, sleek merlot-hued leather, gleaming digital patterned silks and strategically-placed sheer black chiffon and lacey panels. I wouldn't be surprised if I end up seeing one of the beautiful flapper-reminiscent sheer dresses with delicate silver sequined designs on a young starlet on the red carpet (or maybe a footballer's girlfriend/wife?),

Afterwards, I caught up with Jill Stuart herself to hear what she had to say about her fall 2012 collection and the runway show.

Fashionista: What was your inspiration for this collection?
My inspiration was women like P.J. Harvey, Susie Bick, Lydia Lunch that have great style and sort of a nonchalance to the way they dress. Just great musicians. Just great personal style.

How did you go about selecting the models to embody your inspiration?
From "that girl". I was looking for "that girl" and that's how we selected the models.

Any ID-ing going on this season? Everyone's talking about..
Any what?

ID-ing of the models. You know, how everyone's talking about the CDFA guidelines where models have to be 16 and over…
Oh, most of our girls are over 16.

I noticed that Lindsey Wixson walked your show again. Would you say that she's one of your muses?
Yes, one of my muses, I adore her. She did my ad campaign and she did my makeup campaign as well. So she's definitely a Jill Stuart girl and she's the sweetest girl on the face of the earth. She's intelligent, she's bright, and she's a really good person. Wonderful.

So Giants wide receiver Ramses Barden was out in your front row…
I didn't notice that. I wasn't out there. It's the first I'm hearing of it. That's great to know. I am a fan.

So for us non-sports fashion types, what's the ideal Jill Stuart outfit to wear to a game?
Just a great pair of pants and great angora sweater with a fabulous sweater or coat.

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Fashion ModREn: Lacoste Fall 2012: Hitting the Ski Slopes Sexy-Style

2012-02-12T12:22:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 8:16 pm

Lacoste Fall 2012: Hitting the Ski Slopes Sexy-Style

In his second collection for Lacoste, artistic director Felipe Oliveira Baptista not only continued sartorially to amp up the sporty image of the 79-year old brand, but he also magically made it a winter wonderland inside (as it was snowing outside). As a crowd of fashion insiders pushed their way into the Studio before the show, you could hear the collective gasps from attendees upon seeing these tall framed glass aquarium-like structures that bisected the runway. A bottleneck ensued as everyone started snapping pics on their iPhones and wondering what Baptista had in store.

The mood at the show channeled a low-key, insider affair as fashion-y guests air kissed one another and posed for pics before the show began. A New York Giants player was reportedly snacking on a pre-show muffin off the runway and a heavy foundation-wearing Kellan Lutz made such a low-key entrance that the paps didn't even work themselves into a frenzy to take his picture. And thereby not giving me the signal that the beefy guy in a tight nautical shirt was indeed the Twilight hunk, until someone pointed it out right before the show started. Damn.

As the lights went down, gasps filled the room as a wintry, snowstorm began to swirl around in the gigantic glass structures. It was pretty damn cool and a perfect mood-setter for the circa 1966 French National Ski Team-inspired collection that made its way down the runway. The color palette remained true to the theme – with blue, white and red remaining constant, mixed in with neutral caramels, creamy ivories and lush navies. Ski-wear was reinterpreted in skin-tight, color blocked and zippered dresses, jumpsuits and tops – plus a more wearable dolman-sleeved and zippered knee-length style. The outerwear was an ode to a mild winter (how did he predict?) with quilted vests for layering, leather sleeved wool jackets and a lovely creamy hooded wool parka. Mixing it up a bit were shift dresses and blousey tops in a brighter-hued crisscross graphic (with sporty cloches to match) and a sexy-sporty slashed-sleeve capelet dress. The near-black navy leather version was honestly to D-I-E for and the show closed out with an elegant palazzo-panted v-neck with the capelet-sleeves. In his second showing, Baptiste again succeeded in giving the brand a sexier, sleeker edge without sacrificing its iconic heritage.

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Fashion ModREn: Want a Job in Fashion? Check Out Our Careers Page!

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February 12, 2012 8:15 pm

Want a Job in Fashion? Check Out Our Careers Page!

Has Fashion Week given you the urge to throw yourself into the madness? Fashionista has just what you're looking for! We are constantly updating our Career page with new and exciting opportunities and all you have to do is apply. So take a break from checking those street style blogs to brush up your resume and put together cover letters. Bollare is looking for their next Accessories Editorial Account Manager and if you're looking to gain experience, Beyond Vintage is looking for design interns!

Our Career's page is a great place to start your search for a new and fulfilling job. So head over and get ready to find your place in the fashion community!

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Fashion ModREn: Altuzarra Fall 2012: With Bells On

2012-02-12T12:21:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 8:15 pm

Altuzarra Fall 2012: With Bells On

Damn does Joseph Altuzarra knows how to make a great jacket. The outerwear at Altuzarra's fall 2012 show–from expertly tailored cropped sailor pea coats with the subtlest bow at the back to longer knee length more substantial shearling lined toggle coats to leather printed numbers with massive fur collars–was an easy standout. But I have a feeling critics will be praising this collection as among the best of the week–at least I think it belongs up there.

Altuzarra is a relative newcomer to the scene but he made his entrance with Carine Roitfeld's blessing and a lot of buzz (her pregnant daughter Julia was there in her stead, looking glowy and gorgeous). For a lot of designers, buzz fades after a couple of seasons, but Altuzarra has built on that buzz, slowly, steadily, and after a CFDA win, he really stepped into the spotlight with this confident collection. There was a Gypsy theme that ran throughout: The runway was a maze set in a big open gallery space with area carpets strewn about the old wooden floorboards; belly dancer sashes of bells were draped at the waists and along the hems of dresses and skirts, and wrapped around the waist like obis so models jingled as they strutted. It was Gypsy meets military then, as structured jackets with shiny brass buttons were layered over knits and printed pants. I especially loved the sweaters (maybe because they looked a bit Carven-esque and I love Carven)–like the printed ones worn over sharp white collared shirts and the ones adorned with embroidered strips of mirrors and little red puff balls (yes this actually looks good despite my description) and paired with flared skirts. To add another layer of drama, models wore serious over the knee patent leather lace up stiletto boots.

Are you drooling over those jackets yet?

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Fashion ModREn: Fashion Week Beauty Advice: How to Look Awake When You Feel Like Death Warmed Over

2012-02-12T12:20:00.000-08:00

February 12, 2012 8:14 pm

Fashion Week Beauty Advice: How to Look Awake When You Feel Like Death Warmed Over

Photo: Imaxtree

New York fashion week is officially at the half way point, and whether you're running around attending shows, or just staying up too late checking out runway pics online, it's all very stressful. Lack of sleep shows up on your face, and that's the last thing you need during the most fabulous time of the year.

We tapped into the brains of some of our favorite dermatologists, aestheticians, and makeup artists to give you some tips for how to fake being bright-eyed and bushy-tailed even when you look like hell. Yes, 9 hours of sleep is ideal, but who has the time when after parties don't start until 11pm? Check out all our pros' tips below, then click through the slide show for some product recommendations.

FULL BODY QUICK FIXES:
-Start out by beating the tired look by drinking 2 glasses of water right out of bed. Our bodies are like a sponge. Without water we crinkle up and look tired–Dr. David Colbert, founder New York Dermatology Group

-Exercise to get circulation going. Climbing just a few flights of steps will fully oxygenate your skin and give an immediate glow. Sloth begets fatigue, so keep moving, even if you simply get a small workout in by walking or doing the steps {Ed note: Or running down Broadway because you're late for a show. Again.}–Dr. David Colbert

-To combat eye puffiness, drink a "draining" herbal tea leading into your week (and through the week)–Regine Berthelot treatment manager at Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza

DIY EYE TREATMENTS FOR PUFFINESS:
-Place slices of cucumber or a cold tea bag directly on your eye. The following ingredients also help with dark circles and puffiness: green tea (soothing antioxidant complex, helps reduce puffiness), dipotassium glycyrrhizate from licorice (calms on contact, gets control of under eye circles), glycosaminoglycans (help diminish under eye circles), and collagen.–Christine Chin, complexion guru and owner of Christine Chin spa in NYC

-For an immediate last minute fix, it's best to go with the old fashioned remedy of chilled spoons. (At the spa they use sliced, chilled grapes.) Hold them on your under eyes for 20 seconds on each eye.–Regine Berthelot

FACE:
-In the morning apply a few drops of RODIN olio lusso face oil (or your fave face oil). Buy a small LED light with heat and vibration (Dr. Colbert likes Line Rewind by Zeno) and massage it in for 5 minutes.–Dr. Colbert

-Try a mask in the morning for an instant burst of radiance. It's a perfect quick fix as you only need to leave it on for 10 minutes (while you do other things like finish your hair, paint that chipped nail). Look for a mask with non-sensitizing ingredients like Papaya Enzyme that will offer a micro-exfoliation without the redness.–Regine Berthelot

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DyStar Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

2012-02-12T11:44:00.001-08:00

A new Post "DyStar Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition" was written on the February 10, 2012 at 9:19 am on "Textile Global - Textile and Fashion News".

*Posted Date: *2/7/2012

DyStar [1] has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) [2], the
collaborative venture established in 2011 by leading apparel
retailers, suppliers and manufacturers with participation from
academics and NGOs. The main objective of the SAC is to develop an
Apparel Index which takes a full lifecycle view of an apparel product
and identifies all major social and environmental impacts along the
production chain from cradle to grave.

Dyes and chemicals are a key area of interest for the SAC as not only
do they add significant value to the apparel in terms of color and
performance but they can also have a major environmental impact at the
wet processing stage of fabric production.

DyStar is the leading global supplier of dyes and chemicals to the
textile industry and not only has a long history of action to reduce
the environmental impact of the supply chain but also recently issued
its first corporate Sustainability Report prepared according to GRI
principles.

DyStar already works closely with many of the brand and retailer
members of the SAC in creating seasonal color palettes through its
Color Solutions International business headquartered in Charlotte, NC
and in ensuring compliance of its products with Restricted Substance
List requirements through its econfidence program.

Signing the SAC Letter of Commitment, Harry Dobrowolski, president of
the DyStar Group said, "Our membership of the Sustainable Apparel
Coalition signifies our commitment to working together with our
partners in the industry to deliver systemic change in the way that
textiles are manufactured globally."

DyStar is a founding member of ETAD, a System Partner of bluesign and
a member of the Textile Exchange. Through its Sustainable Textile
Service program for brands and retailers DyStar can help to improve
communication on chemical requirements along the supply chain and to
minimize the risk of costly product recalls due to chemical
contamination. Through its global network of technical experts DyStar
also assists in identifying ways of reducing the overall water and
energy consumption of textile mill processing.

Jason Kibbey, newly appointed CEO of the SAC, added, "We're thrilled
to have DyStar join the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. We look forward
to their participation in building and implementing the Coalition's
sustainability index to measure and improve sustainability initiatives
throughout the entire industry."

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Aftermarket Leads: U.S. electric-vehicle adoption rate isn't slow, it's typical

2012-02-12T11:40:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 7:31 pm

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U.S. electric-vehicle adoption rate isn't slow, it's typical

We’ve all heard the doom and gloom about the failure of plug-in cars, right? It is true that plug-in vehicles will account for substantially less than one percent of new cars sold in the U.S. this year, but that doesn’t mean electric-drive vehicle advocates should fret. Not when you look at a bigger picture.

That’s what speakers from companies such as Ford, Dow Kokam and Gartner were saying last week at the Automotive Megatrends USA 2012 conference in Dearborn, MI, according to MLive.com, a website about news in Michigan. The condensed gist: since EVs represent an entirely new vehicle technology – at least for the mainstream – how they are accepted by the masses needs to be viewed as a process that could take decades, just as other revolutionary technologies like the personal computer and home electricity did.

Last year, about one in every 700 new cars were electric-drive vehicles like the Nissan Leaf battery electric or the Chevrolet Volt extended-range plug-in. Those two models combined to sell more than 17,000 vehicles. This year, automakers are hoping that the ratio of new EVs to total vehicles may fall to one in 135, though the number’s more likely to be closer to about one in 300, MLive.com reported, citing Thilo Koslowski, vice president and lead automotive analyst at Gartner. Meanwhile, Ford has estimated that as much as 25 percent of its global fleet will be either hybrid-electric or plug-in, compared to about one percent last year.

Projections of plug-in vehicle sales vary. Last year, Michigan’s Center for Automotive Research estimated that U.S. electric-drive vehicle sales will hit about 140,000 units in 2014. Colorado-based green-technology research firm Pike Research was more optimistic, saying Americans would buy about 300,000 plug-in vehicles in 2015.

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Aftermarket Leads: House panel blocks sale of E15

2012-02-12T11:38:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 7:30 pm

House panel blocks sale of E15

The Science Committee in the House of Representatives has a approved a bill that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from allowing the use of gasoline with a higher ethanol content without additional study.

According to The Detroit News, the bill was sponsored by Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wisconsin and passed 19-7 along party lines after numerous groups spoke out against E15. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the American Petroleum Institute, the Friends of the Earth, the Milk Producers Council, the American Bakers Association and the National Turkey Federation all pushed for further E15 study.

Last year, the government estimated more domestic corn was used for ethanol than to feed farm animals, and opponents of ethanol argue E15 would only lead to steeper food prices across the country.

Congress just recently ended a 30-year tax subsidy on corn-based ethanol and put a stop to tariffs on the fuel imported from Brazil. The subsidy alone reportedly cost taxpayers $6 billion annually. All told, Congress has awarded the ethanol industry $45 billion in subsidies since 1980.

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Aftermarket Leads: Infiniti takes us behind the scenes in World's Fastest Hybrid vid

2012-02-12T11:36:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 7:30 pm

Infiniti takes us behind the scenes in World's Fastest Hybrid vid

Nissan clearly wants to get as much mileage as it can out of the “duel” it staged between its Infiniti M Hybrid and the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. You’ll remember the spot, showing the M35h ripping through the quarter-mile in less than 14 seconds, ahead of the hybrid Porsche. Infiniti got Guinness World Records to proclaim it the fastest accelerating full hybrid last year, which served as the inspiration for filming the online ad.

Now, a new video has been posted to YouTube, showing some behind the scenes footage of the filming of the ad. It’s not exactly earth-shattering stuff, as the parts we found most interesting were the shots of the camera chase car, which is neither an Infiniti nor a Porsche, but actually a Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

While we like the spot, this second go-round with it had us contemplating other things. We always wonder about the effectiveness of comparing your brand to another when it’s clearly done to try and rub some of that competitive luster onto your own badge. And backing it up by throwing out a name that we most closely associate with overweight twins riding motorcycles? We like the M Hybrid, and we’re happy to get more of a look at it, but if Infiniti really wants to impress, we’d like to see some more competitive comparisons, like how it performs on a road course or even how it matches up with non-hybrid models.

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Fashion ModREn: Lana Del Rey Covers T Magazine, Talks ‘Real Lips=?UTF-8?B?4oCZIA==?=and Onstage Nerves

2012-02-12T11:12:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 7:06 pm

Lana Del Rey Covers T Magazine, Talks 'Real Lips' and Onstage Nerves

By Erin Donnelly

02/10/12 at 10:00 AM

Lana Del Rey sports a white Carven top in her cover shoot with Terry Richardson.

Love her or hate her, Lana Del Rey has landed yet another magazine cover.

In contrast to her girly-glam Louis Vuitton-clad shoot for Vogue U.K., the polarizing torch singer keeps it simple with loose locks and a white knit Carven top for her Terry Richardson-lensed cover for T Magazine‘s Spring Fashion Issue, on sale February 19.

The accompanying fashion spread, meanwhile, seems to be taking her “gangsta Nancy Sinatra” style to heart. One image sees Del Rey playing a pinup in an Emporio Armani Underwear baby tee, Opening Ceremony cheerleader skirt, and Charlotte Olympia for Peter Som high-heeled loafers paired with ankle socks; the next reveals a gang sign-flashing tomboy in a Chanel tank and baggy Diesel jeans.

Though her style and name have changed, the artist formerly known as Elizabeth Grant insists that her pop makeover doesn’t include plastic surgery.

“They're real lips,” she says of her highly scrutinized pout.

“In real life my lips don't look that big. I think because I cartoonized the footage of myself in the video for 'Video Games' things look exaggerated."

Interviewed before her critically slated Saturday Night Live appearance, the chanteuse also tellingly admitted to struggling with performance nerves.

“I'm not by nature a showstopper,” she says.

“I love to write and play songs, but onstage, all these things come into play. I'm always saying to myself, Don't mess up. Don't mess up."

Self-fulfilling prophecy much?

Fashion ModREn: Middleton Mania - ‘Duchess Effect=?UTF-8?B?4oCZIA==?=and ‘Pippa=?UTF-8?B?4oCZ?=s Bum=?UTF-8?B?4oCZIA==?=Among Top 5 Fashion Buzzwords ...

2012-02-12T11:11:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 7:05 pm

Middleton Mania - 'Duchess Effect' and 'Pippa's Bum' Among Top 5 Fashion Buzzwords ...

Middleton Mania – 'Duchess Effect' and 'Pippa's Bum' Among Top 5 Fashion Buzzwords for 2012

By Erin Donnelly

02/10/12 at 11:30 AM

Photo: Getty Images

Word up: The Duchess sets tongues wagging in a shawl-collared Jesire coat dress with Jimmy Choo heels.

It’s been almost a year since the Royal Wedding, but we still can’t seem to shake off those Middleton girls.

Kate Middleton has topped Global Language Monitor’s Fashion Buzzword List for the second year in a row (becoming the first person to do so), as it’s been revealed that “The Duchess Effect” is the most popular style term for 2012.

Indeed, the Duchess of Cambridge already appears to be making a big impact on the New Year, from inspiring a dress at Banana Republic to helping land designer Jenny Packham a collaboration with Debenhams.

“The Duchess Effect appears to extend much further than the economic impact of Kate's fashion choices; this year the fashion landscape seems to be a brighter, more accessible place with the styles more colorful, feminine, and graceful than we've observed in many years,” GLM fashion director Bekka Payack says in a press statement.

Per usual, kid sister Pippa is trailing behind, but not by much. The scene-stealing maid of honor has earned the dubious honor of placing fifth on the Fashion Buzzword List with “Pippa’s Bum,” suggesting the public has more than a passing interest in her most famous feature.

The list—compiled from analysis of the Internet, blogosphere, the top 75,000 print and electronic global media, and new media—also featured plenty of terms that had more to do with Spring 2012 trends than newly minted royals.

“Peplum,” “Braids,” and “Pajamas” ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively, while “Paisleys,” “Gatsby,” “Pale Colors,” “Tangerine” (2012′s Color of the Year), and “Novelty Denim” rounded out the top 10.

Finally, “Luxe Hides,” “African Prints,” “Ankle Boots,” “Mixed Florals,” “Color Blocking,” “Vintage Styles of the ’20s,” “Vintage Styles of the ’40s,” “Vintage Styles of the ’50s,” “Ethical Fashion,” and “Sustainable Fashionable” also made the top 20.

Hmmm. Guess we fashion folk have a lot on our minds!

Fashion ModREn: Christian Cota Designs Collection for Diet Pepsi

2012-02-12T11:10:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 7:04 pm

Christian Cota Designs Collection for Diet Pepsi

By Emily Gyben

02/10/12 at 12:00 PM

Photos courtesy of Christian Cota

Christian Cota’s capsule collection

Diane von Furstenberg just lent her design skills to Diet Coke, but Diet Pepsi's getting its own fashion twist.

Christian Cota has teamed up with the soda brand to create a capsule collection inspired by the soft drink, which will launch with his Fall 2012 presentation on Saturday, February 11.

"I wanted to do something that reflected the company from the 1900s to today," Cota told FashionEtc at a preview of the collection at Lincoln Center on Thursday, explaining that Pepsi's roots go back to the 1890s. "They gave me access to their full library, which was really exciting. I spent hours and hours looking through—and you can really tell which decade is which by the packaging."

The collection includes a sweater with Pepsi's signature blue and red swirl, a maxidress with a print inspired by the Art Nouveau Pepsi font in the early 1900s, and a mod minidress with an abstract plaid lifted from Pepsi packaging.

The greatest perk of Cota's new collaboration, though, is of the thirst-quenching variety.

"I think this is my fourth one today," Cota laughed as he sipped his soday. "It's better than coffee for me! Coffee give me a stomachache, but this gives me the same energy—plus there's bubbles! "

Fashion ModREn: Karlie Kloss Gets Kitschy in Americana Manhasset Spring 2012 Lookbook

2012-02-12T11:09:00.000-08:00

February 12, 2012 7:03 pm

Karlie Kloss Gets Kitschy in Americana Manhasset Spring 2012 Lookbook

By Erin Donnelly

02/10/12 at 01:00 PM

Mourning Karlie Kloss’ no-show at New York Fashion Week? Americana Manhasset’s irresistibly campy Spring 2012 lookbook should help soften the blow.

Marking a dramatic departure from her smoldering Spring 2012 campaigns for Elie Saab and Oscar de la Renta, the luxury retail group’s 60-page “I Love Americana” catalog sees the St. Louis native giving June Cleaver a run for her money in a kitschy, ’50s-inspired take on designer fashion.

Rocking a perfect Betty Draper-style flipped ‘do, Kloss plays the perfect housewife as she greets the milkman in a floral Alice + Olivia strapless number, tends to a turkey in color-blocked Max Mara, does some dusting in a Dior gown, and, in a nod to a certain label’s Spring 2012 ads, perches on a 1959 Ford Galaxy Skyliner in a pink Prada dress.

The Victoria’s Secret model also stars alongside “hubby” Simon Nessman, three adorable tykes, and Jacob the border collie in a 30-second black and white film, also titled I Love Americana, which will air in New York City taxi cabs during Fashion Week.

Photos courtesy of Americana Manhasset

Karlie Kloss in Alice + Olivia and Max Mara.

“The prevalence of 1950s-inspired looks on the runways provided us with the creative juice for Americana Manhasset’s Spring campaign," says Charles DeCaro, who co-photographed and produced the shoot.

"We didn't want to be subtle this season, but decided instead to run with the theme in a big, fun way, with a ton of kitschy props and a wink and a smile. As always, although we put forth a strong editorial voice, it is paramount that the fashion and respective designers’ messages remain the focus.”

Sure, sure. Just don’t blame us if we try to accessorize with a time travel machine.

Aftermarket Leads: Nissan to debut all-new car in V8 Supercars

2012-02-12T11:05:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 6:55 pm

Nissan to debut all-new car in V8 Supercars

On the grid: Rick (left) and Todd Kelly will drive an all-new Nissan sedan – not the GT-R shown with them here – in V8 Supercars from 2013.

Nissan's still-secret American-built sedan to take on local heroes Holden and Ford

9 February 2012

By RON HAMMERTON

NISSAN will use its entry into Australia's V8 Supercar Championship to launch an all-new American-built large sedan on the local market in 2013.

And the long-term race deal with Melbourne-based Kelly Racing for the newly created Nissan Motorsport Australia might be just the starting point for the Nissan-Kelly relationship, with both parties set to discuss a special vehicles road car program, most likely under Nissan's famed NISMO banner.

Racing brothers Todd and Rick Kelly and their parents, John and Marg, have included facilities for a special vehicles factory in their state-of-the-art Braeside facility, in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

Also, chairman of Kelly Racing is former managing director of Holden Special Vehicles John Crennan, who built Australia's leading specialty car business from scratch with former British racing champion Tom Walkinshaw.

The heads of agreement for the Nissan-Kelly deal were signed today in readiness for the racing program to kick off next season, using a new unnamed Nissan sedan that is set to be announced globally within months.

The race variant will be powered by a Nissan V8 engine, prepared in Kelly Racing's own workshops that just yesterday took delivery of several million dollars worth of machinery.

Left: Nissan Australia managing director and CEO Dan Thompson. Below: Group A Skyline from the late 1980s and R32 ‘Godzilla’ from the 1991 Australian Touring Car Championship.

The arrival of Nissan in V8 Supercars is set to shake up the cosy two-brand series that has been a two-horse race between Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon from its inception in the 1990s.

But the move has been welcomed by Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux who commented: "Bring it on!"

Todd and Rick Kelly and contracted drivers Greg Murphy and Karl Reindler will continue to drive Holden Commodores in this year's series, while a special team assembled by the Kellys will work separately on the development of the Nissan race cars in a secure facility, away from the day-to-day racing operation.

A fourth car manufacturer – thought to be Chrysler – is also set to sign up to join the series.

Nissan Australia managing director and CEO Dan Thompson said the new car would be launched in Australia in 2013, with the company's new V8 Supercar involvement playing a major role in generating excitement about the new product.

Mr Thompson declined to say how much Nissan was spending on the racing deal, saying only that it would be "a significant investment" and a long-term strategy.

"These things don't happen overnight," he said. "We plan to be involved for many, many years."

The car that will form the basis of the race car is most likely the Nissan Maxima replacement that Mr Thompson disclosed to GoAuto at the recent North American International Motor Show in Detroit.

This all-new model is expected to use the Nissan-Renault Alliance's large car platform, that will underpin the next Altima – Nissan's best-selling car in the United States.

Mr Thompson said the engine would be chosen from "one of several" production powerplants available in the Nissan stable, reworked for V8 racing for the new Car of the Future rules developed under the guidance of former racing champion and now V8 Supercars Commission chairman Mark Skaife.

All brands of V8 Supercars will share common underpinnings in the new format, as well as a rear-mounted transaxle gearbox and other components, in an effort to drive down cost and make it viable for brands other than Holden and Ford to get involved.

The new regulations allow for a variety of engines, with ways of restricting power so that sophisticated multi-cam alloy-block units – such as the engine being considered by Nissan – will match up against the traditional cast-iron-block push-rod valve V8s used by both Ford and Holden.

Contrary to popular belief, the Holden and Ford V8s are not based on the units used in either Holden or Ford Performance Vehicles cars, but bespoke race V8s from the US.

Nissan was a dedicated competitor in the Australian Touring Car Series – the forerunner to the V8 series – winning thee Australian titles with drivers Jim Richards and Mark Skaife from 1990.

The all-wheel-drive turbo-charged Nissan GT-R race cars – nicknamed Godzilla – all took Richards and Skaife to two successive Bathurst wins.

Mr Thompson said the new race program was a local initiative, but that Nissan in Japan would lend support in engineering and technical help.

The Nissan involvement in the V8 series has been helped by a planned international expansion to the US next year, where a race is planned is planned in Austin, Texas.

The new Nissan car will also be sold in North America, making the vehicle easily identifiable to race fans.

And if Chrysler joins the series as rumoured with its 300C, that will make another US car in the field.
Asked if Nissan was contemplating a special vehicles joint venture with Kelly Racing, Mr Thomson said: "Certainly, we haven't had discussions at this stage. Of course with Nissan's investment into NISMO, certainly in recent times, that is probably the avenue we would look at.

"That will probably be a good year-plus down the road before we tackle it."

Todd Kelly told GoAuto that Kelly Racing would love to be involved with NISMO, but that the race program would be the first consideration.

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Aftermarket Leads: Prices for broader new Commodore LPG range emerge

2012-02-12T11:03:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 6:53 pm

Prices for broader new Commodore LPG range emerge

Niche: The LPG-powered Holden Commodore Sportwagon will have no direct competitor in the absence of an LPG-fuelled Ford Territory or Falcon wagon.

Pricing revealed for more extensive new Commodore LPG range as Cruze prices rise

9 February 2012

By MARTON PETTENDY

HOLDEN has revealed prices for its new and expanded dedicated-LPG Commodore sedan range, along with price increases for its smaller Australian-made stablemate, the Cruze.

Twelve new sedan and ute models will be available when the upgraded single-fuel Commodore LPG range is officially launched on February 21 – including Sportwagon, Caprice, Equip and SV6 versions for the first time – each with a six-speed automatic transmission instead of the outgoing dual-fuel LPG Commodore's archaic four-speed auto.

Prices start at $37,990 plus on-road costs for the 2012 VE Commodore Series II Omega Ute, making Holden's new dedicated LPG ute $900 cheaper than before at base level, but still more expensive than Ford's new dedicated-LPG MkII Falcon EcoLPI ute (from $31,090 cab-chassis, or $31,490 with styleside tray).

New to the Commodore-based Ute range is the SV6 LPG model, priced at $41,990 plus ORCs, which will be a direct rival for the Falcon XR6 EcoLPI (from $37,890 cab-chassis, or $38,190 styleside).

A new Equipe variant will open the revised Commodore LPG sedan line-up at $40,490 – $1900 less than Holden's previous Commodore LPG sedan price-leader but still $755 more than Ford's equivalent MkII Falcon XT EcoLPI sedan ($39,735 plus ORCs).

Left: Holden Omega Ute and Berlina sedan. Below: Holden Cruze sedan.

The 2012 Commodore Omega LPG sedan will cost $2000 more at $42,990 plus ORCs ($600 less than before), while the upgraded Berlina LPG sedan is priced from $45,990 (up $100) and the new SV6 LPG sedan is $46,290 plus ORCs – $3300 more than the XR6 EcoLPI sedan (from $42,990).

The all-new Commodore Sportwagon LPG range, which has no direct competitor in the absence of an LPG-fuelled Territory, will open $2000 higher than the sedan from $42,490 for the new Equipe LPG.

Mirroring the Commodore LPG sedan range, the Holden's LPG wagon range also includes the Sportwagon Omega LPG (from $44,490), the Sportwagon Berlina LPG (from $47,990) and the Sportwagon SV6 LPG (from $48,290).

Topping Holden's fresh LPG range is the new long-wheelbase Caprice LPG sedan, priced from $64,990 – $2500 more than the entry-level 3.6-litre Caprice V6 (from $61,990).

Technical details are yet to be revealed, but GoAuto understands Holden's new dedicated LPG range will be powered exclusively by a 3.6-litre V6 that produces 178kW at 6000rpm, which is up from the previous dual-fuel LPG V6's 175kW.

However, its peak power output falls short of the entry-level Commodore's 3.0-litre direct-injection SIDI petrol V6, which offers 190kW at 6650rpm along with 290Nm of torque (the old LPG engine already bettered it at 318Nm), not to mention the 3.6-litre SIDI V6's 210kW/350Nm outputs.

The performance of Commodore's new dedicated LPG system, which retains gaseous multi-point injection technology, is also eclipsed by the Falcon's more advanced liquid injection LPG system, which was developed by Orbital and is also employed by HSV's V8 range.

In Ford's case it delivers more performance than the Falcon's 4.0-litre inline petrol six, at 198kW and 409Nm.

Official certification figures also reveal the new LPG Commodore models will retain the same 2100kg braked towing capacity as 3.6-litre petrol models – up from 1200kg for 3.0-litre petrol models – while all Commodores can tow 750kg unbraked.

Tare weights for Holden's new Eco-branded dedicated LPG system – which will dispense with the conventional space-sapping boot-mounted gas tank – will start at 1710kg for the base Omega sedan, 83kg more than the petrol Omega sedan.

The single-fuel LPG system, which will incorporate an under-floor gas cylinder, not only paving the way for a return to LPG in the Sportwagon but potentially gives sedan and ute models a cargo advantage over the EcoLPi Falcon and aftermarket systems

We understand LPG Commodores will lose no boot space, unlike Falcon EcoLPi sedans, which have a shallower boot than petrol models but also lose the full-size spare wheel as standard equipment.

Meantime, Holden has revealed price increases of between $250 and $1300 for its smaller Cruze sedan and hatch range, following the release of its more expensive new Barina sedan range earlier this month.

As we've reported, the new Barina sedan is now available from $16,490 – $200 more than before and $500 more than the new TM-series Barina hatch (which itself increased by $1200 at base level) upon which is based.

Effective from February, the entry-level Cruze 1.8 CD sedan and hatch now cost $21,490 plus ORCs – up $250 or 1.2 per cent from their former base price of $21,240.

The Cruze 1.8 CD auto is now $23,790 plus ORCs (up $550 or 2.4 per cent), with 1.4-litre turbo CD models undergoing similar price hikes to $22,740 and $25,050 respectively.

The Cruze 1.8 CDX manual has been discontinued, while the auto rises $300 to $27,040.and 1.4T SRi models hike by $1000 or four per cent ($25,990 manual) and $1300 or 4.8 per cent ($28,290 auto), with SRi-V models up by the same amounts to a respective $29,490 and $31,790.

Diesel-powered Cruze models have undergone the same price increase and now start at $25,490 for the 2.0 CD manual, increasing to $27,790 (CD auto) and $31,040 (CDX auto), with the diesel CDX manual also discontinued.

Holden Commodore LPG pricing (plus on-road costs):
Equipe sedan (a)	$40,490
Equipe wagon (a)	$42,490
Omega sedan (a)	$42,490
Omega wagon (a)	$44,490
Berlina sedan (a)	$45,990
Berlina wagon (a)	$47,990
SV6 sedan (a)	$46,290
SV6 wagon (a)	$48,290
Caprice sedan (a)	$64,490
Omega Ute (a)	$37,990
SV6 Ute (a)	$41,990

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Aftermarket Leads: Opel GTC coupe confirmed for Australia

2012-02-12T10:59:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 6:52 pm

Opel GTC coupe confirmed for Australia

Easy as GTC: Opel's decision to import the Astra GTC along with the rest of its launch line-up will enable it to field a sleek entrant in Australia's resurgent compact coupe segment.

Astra GTC confirmed, Mokka micro-SUV a good chance for Oz as Opel preps for Geneva

9 February 2012

By HAITHAM RAZAGUI

OPEL has announced it will add the sporty three-door Astra GTC coupe to its Australian launch line-up in the third quarter of this year, alongside the five-door and wagon-bodied Astra, three- and five-door versions of the Corsa light car and the mid-size Insignia sedan and wagon.

The GTC will join a new wave of affordable compact coupes that began their march into Australian showrooms late last year with the Honda CR-Z hybrid, followed this month by the Hyundai Veloster and mid-year, the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ twins.

The news comes as General Motors' German brand firms up its Geneva show line-up, with world premieres confirmed to include a sizzling high-performance OPC version of the GTC, the Mokka sub-compact SUV and, bizarrely, an electric bicycle concept dubbed RAD e (see separate story).

Opel Australia marketing and public relations manager Michelle Lang described the GTC as "the hero model in the line-up" and told GoAuto its addition to the range is "very exciting and something we have wanted to announce for months".

Although it is still too early for the Australian variant mix to be announced, the European GTC line-up – not including the OPC flagship – is powered by a choice of turbocharged 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines plus a 2.0-litre diesel, priced at a small premium over the Astra five-door.

From top: Opel Astra GTC, Mokka crossover and Astra OPC coupe.

Although based on more practical Astra variants, the GTC is extensively modified, with a 15mm lower ride height, 40mm wider front track, 30mm wider rear track and a 10mm longer wheelbase – the latter achieved through a modified version of the Watt's link rear suspension.

Uniquely in the Astra range, the GTC also features HiPerStrut front suspension similar to that of the 270km/h Insignia OPC and Saab 9-5, said to improve steering precision and feedback, tyre grip and wheel guidance, while reducing torque steer and increasing cornering power.

The changes mean the GTC's relationship with the Astra is similar to that between the Volkswagen Scirocco and Golf.

Opel Australia managing director Bill Mott said the company is "excited to be able to present this dynamic car to Australians, as it offers the ideal blend of emotion and functionality".

Ahead of the 2.0-litre turbocharged Astra OPC's Geneva world debut, Opel has issued more pictures of the car, which Ms Lang said the company is interested in importing to Australia.

She said Opel Australia is "interested in OPC altogether", which means each model could eventually be topped with a high-performance variant here as in Europe, where OPC versions of the Corsa and Insignia exist.

Ms Lang added that although Opel's Australian branch "would be mad not to be interested" in the performance sub-brand, its focus remains on the newly-expanded initial line-up and building the brand here.

The 206kW/400Nm Astra OPC will set a cat among the hot-hatch pigeons for it outguns all-comers by at least 16kW and 20Nm, including the Renault Megane RS250, Mazda3 MPS, Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV, Volkswagen's R-rated Golf and Scirocco and the upcoming Ford Focus ST.

Opel quotes a top speed of 250km/h for the Nurburgring-developed Astra OPC, but is yet to announce the 0-100km/h acceleration time.

Helping keep the extra power under control are Brembo brakes and an adaptive suspension system dubbed FlexRide, linked to a switchable drive mode system – similar to Alfa Romeo's DNA – which provides presets for the adjustable dampers, throttle response and steering.

The OPC also exclusively debuts an organic light-weight injection-moulded material on the shell of its bucket seats, claimed to reduce shell weight by 45 per cent.

Occupants of the OPC sit 17mm lower than in the standard GTC and 40mm lower than the five-door Astra hatch and wagon, and Opel claims the seats offer the widest range of adjustment in the compact coupe segment.

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Aftermarket Leads: Geneva show: BMW's faster blaster

2012-02-12T10:57:00.001-08:00

February 12, 2012 6:51 pm

Geneva show: BMW's faster blaster

Twin power: BMW’s M6 Convertible will go on public show in April, one month after the M6 Coupe.

BMW's M6 revealed in duplicate ahead of Geneva and New York shows

12 February 2012

By RON HAMMERTON

HARD on the heels of the Australian launch of the hot-shot M5 sedan last week, BMW has revealed the next two installments in its mid-sized M story – the M6 Coupe and Convertible – in images and mechanical details released in Munich.

The twins become BMW's fastest-ever two-door cars, with the coupe capable of laying down a 0-100km/h time of just 4.2 seconds – one tenth of a second quicker than the M5 and well ahead of the M3 coupe's 4.8 seconds.

As expected, the M6 Coupe will go public at next month's Geneva motor show, while the Convertible will be saved up for the next big North American show, in New York, in April.

Both cars are due in Australian showrooms in the third quarter of this year, where they will join current 6 Series offerings, the TwinPower turbo 3.0-litre six-cylinder 640i Convertible and V8 4.4-litre 650i Convertible, that both reached our shores last year.

Powered by the same hard-revving TwinPower twin-turbo-charged 4.4-litre V8 as the $230,000 M5, the new M6 twins boast 412kW of power at 6000rpm and 680Nm of torque at 1500-5750rpm – 10 per cent and 30 per cent higher respectively than previous models.

The M6 Coupe – with a superlight carbon-fibre reinforced plastic roof – is a tad faster than the M5 sedan in the dash from zero to 100km/h, at 4.2 seconds, while the Convertible can match the sedan version, at 4.3 seconds.

Both cars are electronically restricted to a top speed of 250km/h, although the optional M Driver's Package can make that go away, taking the top speed for both cars to 305km/h.

The Convertible continues with the light folding soft-top of the standard 6 Series Convertible, eschewing the folding metal hardtops of other convertibles in the interest of driving performance.

The M version of the Convertible tips the scales at almost two tonnes – 1980kg – 130kg more than the 1850kg Coupe and 40kg heavier than the 650i, despite the extensive use of lightweight materials such as aluminium and composites in the bonnet, doors, boot lid and roof compartment cover.

Nevertheless, fuel consumption has been slashed by 30 per cent over predecessors, to 10.3 litres per 100km for the Convertible and 9.9L/100km for the Coupe, with CO2 emissions claimed to be 239 grams per kilometre (Convertible) and 232g/km (Coupe).

These figures are helped by the addition of idle-stop fuel-saving technology, along with BMW's new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, direct from the M5, driving the rear wheels.

Nineteen-inch alloy wheels are standard, with 20-inch alternatives on the options list, along with ceramic brake discs.

Wider wheels contribute to a 30mm gain in track width, giving the M models a suitable muscular, hunkered-down look.

Traction is optimised by BMW's Active M Differential, including in situations such as accelerating out of corners and making lane changes.

BMW M Division's dynamic damper control is also standard, along with the M version of Servotronic steering.

Both M6 models get BMW's trademark circular headlights, but this time with a line LED daytime driving lights across the top.

The M6 range will be joined in Australia by the first 6 Series sedan – the Gran Coupe – in the third quarter of 2012.

The 6 Series Gran Coupe – revealed in its production form late last year – was first shown as a concept at the Beijing motor show in 2010.

Last year, BMW shifted 74 of the luxury 6 Series cars in Australia, up more than 80 per cent on the previous year.

This year has started with a bang, with 22 640i/650i soft-tops finding new homes in January.

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Visual 2000's Updated ERP Features Polar Bear UI

2012-02-12T08:04:00.001-08:00

A new Post "Visual 2000's Updated ERP Features Polar Bear UI" was written on the February 10, 2012 at 9:19 am on "Textile Global - Textile and Fashion News".

*Posted Date: *2/7/2012

Visual 2000 International Inc. [1] is releasing Version 5.12 of its
popular Visual ERP.net [2] fashion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
solution. Designated 'Polar Bear', the enhanced software features a
newly redesigned interface that delivers an improved user experience
through its sleek design and aesthetic white background. The
comprehensive, browser-based software enables apparel, footwear, and
accessories companies to better manage accounting, purchasing, sales,
production, inventory, and other core business processes.

"Polar Bear brings significant usability and productivity improvements
to the traditional ERP interface," said Charles Benoualid, vice
president of research and development. "As expectations of corporate
software users increase along with advances in consumer technology, we
are certain that this new version will appeal current and new
customers who want to equip their teams with the most modern and
intuitive ERP software available."

For a limited time, Visual 2000 is marking the launch of Polar Bear by
making a donation to the WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF), the global
conservation organization, in the name of each company that upgrades
or purchases the new software.

Visual ERP.net Version 5.12 is now available for immediate delivery
worldwide. Companies currently running Visual ERP.net Version 5 or
higher can schedule a free upgrade through their Visual 2000 customer
support team. Others can purchase the latest Visual ERP.net software
separately, or as a fully integrated component of Visual 2000's
End-2-End business solution.

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Survey: Shoppers Plan to Double Eco-Apparel Purchases in 2012

2012-02-12T07:45:00.001-08:00

A new Post "Survey: Shoppers Plan to Double Eco-Apparel Purchases in 2012" was written on the February 10, 2012 at 9:19 am on "Textile Global - Textile and Fashion News".

*Posted Date: *2/8/2012

New research from the 2012 Ryan Partnership Chicago/Mambo Sprouts
Marketing Styling Sustainability [1] consumer apparel survey indicates
consumers would increase eco-apparel purchasing if only they could
find such products.

Despite the challenge, survey data shows that consumers intend to
double their eco-apparel purchases this year. In 2011, leading shopper
interest were eco-apparel gateway categories such as footwear (23
percent), active/workout wear (21 percent) and women's casual wear (21
percent), with green options purchased by about one in five
respondents. While seven in ten (69 percent) considered
eco/sustainability at least sometimes when purchasing clothing in
2011, eco-fashion purchase intent doubles in nearly every category in
2012, with the gateway segments reaching 48 percent, 47 percent, and
47 percent, respectively.

While price will always be top-of-mind, lack of availability appeared
to be a strong limiting factor. About one in three (33 percent) of
those who don't regularly consider sustainability in their apparel
purchases said they didn't buy sustainable because it wasn't available
where they shop and one in four (28 percent) said they didn't even
know where to purchase eco/sustainable clothing.

"The data is showing a strong interest in eco/sustainable apparel.
This represents a growth opportunity, especially if manufacturers and
retailers make it easier to find," said Christine Nardi Diette, group
president, Ryan Partnership Chicago.

When shoppers do buy eco/sustainable, more than half (57 percent) said
they became aware of eco-attributes through product tags, while a
third (37 percent) credited in-store information. Fewer than one in
four use digital means to seek out eco/sustainable information through
online search (23 percent) and brand websites (22 percent).

Notably, a majority of shoppers (61 percent) expressed interest in an
Apparel Sustainability Rating or Index. One consumer said, "It would
be a tipping point if I were choosing between two products of similar
price and quality or might persuade me to buy the more expensive
product."

Diette points out that eco/organic food, personal care and cleaning
products have already overcome this eco-awareness hurdle. "We believe
sustainable apparel may be next if the industry can pull together with
a similar effort to better market the category," Diette said.

The survey shows that shoppers seek eco-conscious apparel at
mainstream retailers where they shop, suggesting those products
represent an immediate growth opportunity for all apparel retailers,
not just niche shops. "We believe there's a case to be made for more
consistent and impactful eco-apparel product labeling and compelling
point-of-sale signage. A 'store-within-a-store' concept for this
category could significantly increase shopper perception of
availability as well, eliminating a major barrier to purchase," Diette
said.

Also, the report revealed eco-conscious consumers aren't willing to
trade fit or durability, and rank a number of "sustainable" factors at
the same level of importance in their purchase decision, such as "fun"
and "fashionable." With the growing availability of a range of stylish
yet sustainable apparel options, today's shoppers can have it all –
if they can find it.

The survey was fielded among 1,000 eco-conscious shoppers. Visit One
Green Score for One Earth (www.onegreenscore.com) for details.

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Nike Opts for Waterless Textile Dyeing

2012-02-12T07:19:00.001-08:00

A new Post "Nike Opts for Waterless Textile Dyeing" was written on the February 10, 2012 at 9:19 am on "Textile Global - Textile and Fashion News".

*Posted Date: *2/8/2012

NIKE, Inc. [1] announced it has entered into a strategic partnership
with DyeCoo Textile Systems B.V. [2], a Netherlands-based company that
has developed and built the first commercially available waterless
textile dyeing machines.

By using recycled carbon dioxide, DyeCoo's technology eliminates the
use of water in the textile dyeing process. The name "DyeCoo" was
inspired by the process of "dyeing" with "CO2." The partnership is
illustrative of NIKE, Inc.'s long-term commitment to designing and
developing the most superior athletic performance products for
athletes and its overall sustainable business and innovation strategy.

"Waterless dyeing is a significant step in our journey to serve both
the athlete and the planet, and this partnership reinforces Nike's
long-term strategy and deep commitment to innovation and
sustainability," says Eric Sprunk, Nike's vice president of
merchandising and product. "We believe this technology has the
potential to revolutionize textile manufacturing, and we want to
collaborate with progressive dye houses, textile manufacturers and
consumer apparel brands to scale this technology and push it
throughout the industry."

Nike has been exploring this technology for the past eight years and
expects to showcase cutting-edge apparel using textiles dyed without
water at events later this year, with an eye towards scaling the
technology for larger production volumes.

"We're very excited to be partnering with Nike to help drive this
together and believe the benefits and impacts of this technology are
significant," says Reinier Mommaal, CEO of DyeCoo."There is no water
consumption, a reduction in energy use, no auxiliary chemicals
required, no need for drying, and the process is twice as fast. The
technology can also improve the quality of the dyed fabric, allows for
greater control over the dyeing process, enables new dye capabilities
and transforms fabric dyeing so that it can take place just about
anywhere. We hope more industry leaders will join us in leveraging
this innovative technology in the near future."

Conventional textile dyeing requires substantial amounts of water. On
average, an estimated 100-150 liters of water is needed to process one
kg of textile materials today. Industry analysts estimate that more
than 39 million tonnes of polyester will be dyed annually by 2015.
Nike says it expects DyeCoo's supercritical fluid carbon dioxide, or
"SCF" CO2 dyeing technology, to have a particularly positive impact in
Asia, where much of the world's textile dyeing occurs. As this
technology is brought to scale, large amounts of water used in
conventional textile dyeing will no longer be needed, nor will the
commensurate use of fossil fuel-generated energy be required to heat
such large sums of water. The removal of water from the textile dyeing
process also eliminates the risk of effluent discharge, a known
environmental hazard. The CO2 used in DyeCoo's dyeing process is also
reclaimed and reused.

DyeCoo is believed to be the first company to successfully apply the
SCF CO2 process to the commercial dyeing of polyester fabric, and
research is already underway to apply the technology to other natural
and synthetic fabrics. SCF CO2 technology is safely utilized at scale
in other industries such as the decaffeination of coffee and the
extraction of natural flavors and fragrances.

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Fashion ModREn: Alexander Wang Fall 2012

2012-02-12T06:48:00.008-08:00

February 12, 2012 2:42 pm

Alexander Wang Fall 2012

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Fashion ModREn: Herv=?UTF-8?B?w6kg?=L=?UTF-8?B?w6k=?=ger by Max Azria Fall 2012

2012-02-12T06:48:00.007-08:00

February 12, 2012 2:42 pm

Hervé Léger by Max Azria Fall 2012

>> The leather harnesses that made an occasional appearance in the Hervé Léger Pre-Fall collection were out in full force for Fall 2012. They came in nearly every incarnation — brown, black, metallic, corset-like, or full-torso — and adorned nearly every look. They added an element of toughness to the line’s ubiquitous bandage dresses, which, this season, came patterned in geometric panels, emblazoned with crystals, or spliced with intricate prints. Also adding toughness: strict leather vests, jet-black fur, and laser-cut fabrics.

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Hervé Léger by Max Azria Fall 2012

Fashion ModREn: Rachel Zoe Fall 2012

2012-02-12T06:48:00.005-08:00

February 12, 2012 2:42 pm

Rachel Zoe Fall 2012

>> “If you took Mick Jagger in the ’60s and made him a woman, these things are what he’d be wearing — with a bit of Marianne Faithfull, Bianca Jagger and Jane Birkin thrown into the mix,” Rachel Zoe said of the inspiration for her Fall 2012 collection. And so, out came the velvet brocade blazers, thigh-high suede boots, sequined minidresses, and long pile fur coats. Also in the mix were a few new silhouettes: pleat-front trousers, below-the-knee pencil skirts, and some super-wide palazzo pants. A little something for everyone, perhaps? “It’s just for a girl or woman that loves fashion, that kind of is not trendy, but she’s on trend, a woman that wants to enjoy life,” Zoe explained.

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