An exhibition paying tribute to the works of late Israeli fashion designer Lea Gottlieb is going on at Design Museum Holon, located in the country’s capital city of Tel Aviv. Titled as ‘Lady of the Daisies’, the event not only offers an intimate view of her creations but also some rare insights into the life of the immensely talented design professional, who is still considered to be one of Israel’s most successful designers. Sourced from her archives, the exhibits include embellished swim

Women and the men who love them are very conscious and choosy about the cocktail dress that suits her best, so, care must be taken by all shoppers to choose one of the best cocktail dresses of 2013. On top of that, originality and a creative dress sense are prized. Especially for girls, it is important to be dressed properly to rock the party. Dressing in a dress that is flattering is also essential in giving a woman confidence in her personality. Pear Shape: Compared to others, those with

Colours and patterns continue to inspire KappAhl's summer collections in 2013. Classic and colourful summer clothes, like shorts, dresses, blouses, tunics and sleeveless tops, in women's, children's and men's lines, can be combined in numerous ways for great everyday wear and fabulous party outfits. The bright colours in the women's collection add a splash to the summer's other ranges. Floral patterns are juxtaposed with sporty designs and vibrant colours like cerise, mandarin orange, purp

Newly-placed chair of the Department of Fashion Design at Woodbury University, Kathryn Hagen, enacted various program updates this past year that has pushed student work into the limelight. As the school year comes to a close, the fashion department’s success continues to garner attention. The latest achievements to come out of the program’s changes this year include scholarship recognition for student talent. Woodbury senior student earned sought after Textile Association of Los Angeles (TAL

In dire straits:A powerloom unit in Erode. -PHOTO: M.GOVARTHAN More than 50 per cent of the powerlooms units in Erode region have closed their operations due to the slump in demand, spiralling prices of cotton yarn and power crisis. The demand for fabric from the domestic apparel manufacturers and export oriented units had come down sharply in the last few months. The global economic slowdown and the crisis in European countries were said to be the primary reasons for the sharp fall

When Iowa State University student models take to the runway Saturday for The Fashion Show 2013, they’ll be showcasing more than twice as many digitally printed garments than in years past. About 25 garments coming down the runway this year were made using the digital textile printer, compared to about 10 last year. The change comes as more students become aware of the technology, and as scholarships are awarded this year for garments that use it. “The overall color of their line is better

Oliver Proudlock, the young fashion designer primarily known for his role in the UK-based reality television series Made in Chelsea, has launched a new collection in collaboration with his photography enthusiast mother Lena Proudlock. Titled as Carnival '78, the fresh collection has been unveiled as part of the 24-year-old’s contemporary clothing brand Serge DeNimes. Made from hand-dyed 100 percent cotton fabrics, the new line of T-shirts feature the photographic images, taken by Oliver’s

Dudou, an ancient Chinese undergarment, is back in vogue again, thanks to its rapidly increasing popularity among socialites and celebrities from all around the world. Believed to be in wide use till the introduction of brassiere in the 20th century, the diamond shaped sexy revealing attire was revived and brought into mainstream fashion by internationally famous labels like Versace and Miu Miu in 2000. Made of luxe materials like lace, silk and cotton, the lower part of the antique linger

More than thirty well-known and emerging designers showcased their avant-garde apparel creations at the just-concluded South African fashion week titled Spring/Summer 2013 Collections. Influenced by the psychological personality analysis test Rorschach inkblot, Zimbabwe-born Clive Rundle featured a theatre like collection set on a live installation of a magazine fashion shoot replete with voice-over on the first day of the event. Adorned with exaggerated bow-tie collars, his collection includ

Twenty official inspection teams have filed case against 126 garment units in the capital for doing business without prior approval. These units also lack measures for safety and security of workers, officials said. A process has also been initiated to file cases against 71 more factories, they added. The special teams, formed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE), following two recent devastating fire incidents at Tazreen Fashions Ltd and Smart Export Garment Ltd. The Tazreen fire