Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall has been heating up the streets of New York as Samantha Jones, as filming of Sex and the City 2 continues. And she’s got something new in her sultry arsenal—Jee Vice’s Red Hot shades. The frames retail for $250 and are available at www.jeevice.com.

New York – September 15: (L to R) Actress Jessica Alba and Narciso Rodriguez backstage at the Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2010 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 15, 2009 in New York, New York.

Why do women love Narciso Rodriguez? Mostly because his designs are elegant, never fussy, and sexy without being va-va-voom. Rodriguez’ designs always allow the woman to wear them, rather than the other way around. For Spring 2010, Rodriguez showed a catwalk full of silk and linen, mostly simple in shape, but many with hems longer in back, shorter in front – a sort of mini train that is not intended to touch the ground, but flutter seductively. In this collection, Rodriguez left the complexity in subtle touches like the back of a dress pieced together and stitched in geometric shapes.

Narciso Rodriguez’ front row included Jessica Alba, Emmy Rossum, and Tori Burch, who soaked up the sexy atmosphere that included frankly sexy jumpsuits, simple shift dresses, and the occasional bubble dress. Rodriguez is no longer in a partnership with Liz Claiborne, Inc., and it appeared that he took the opportunity to revel in his freedom with his Spring 2010 collection.

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Diane von Furstenberg is a goddess. Her Spring 2010 collection reflects the best of slightly bohemian 70s looks combined effortlessly, it seems, with beautiful ethnic patterns without losing one ounce of class. The models wore softly draped dresses and blouses, and evening looks that one could never call outrageous or out of place. The theme of mining history for the best in effortless style was perfectly captured in this very feminine collection done up in rich, substantial, yet not over-saturated prints. These were balanced by solid color pieces in vivid reds, greens, and yellows.

Diane von Furstenberg’s stature among designers, stars, and fashion royalty was clearly evident in her all-star front row: André Leon Talley, Tina Brown, Fran Lebowitz, Graydon Carter, Terry Richardson and Carine Roitfeld. It is no wonder, really. Diane von Furstenberg’s dresses and separates are always pefectly wearable, whether you’re jetting off to Marrakesh or making your way uptown to work, perhaps wearing one of her fabulous structured jackets.

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New York’s fashion week includes over 500 fashion shows with over 20,000 people descending on Manhattan for the madness.

The invitation-only fashion shows, coupled with an economic climate in which retail sales in August dropped for the 12th straight month makes one wonder if actual shoppers are even a part of the fashion loop anymore. While the fashion shows will be picked over, blogged about, and discussed within hours after they take place, there is a disconnect when shoppers consider that the styles they see won’t be in stores for six months.

Whereas the designers’ runway schedule (show spring clothes in fall, fall clothes in spring) allows them time to produce the full line of clothes and allows the big fashion glossies to get their magazines ready well in advance, the fact that consumers everywhere can see next year’s line as soon as it debuts on the catwalk throws a wrench in the system. The new crop of “first responder” shoppers doesn’t want to wait six months to be able to buy a goody they saw in a fashion show.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America recently held a forum about just this problem. When the retailers push designers too hard on their deliveries, fall merchandise shows up in stores in July and consumers respond by waiting for them to be marked down. One response has been the new Fashion’s Night Out, an effort to increase sales of clothes and accessories that are in season now. There is talk that it could become a permanent fixture at New York Fashion Weeks of the future.

Looking your best is a professional must in New York City. TriBeCa MedSpa, a therapeutic environment that offers effective and innovative medical aesthetic treatments, knows that appearance is key for both women and men. Ladies, that means wearing sky high-heels and gents, it’s time to lose the lines that reflect the signs of the time on your face. TriBeCa MedSpa’s array of injectables and facial treatments, offer every client a one-stop shop for all of their skincare needs. With an array of fantastic spa treatments, you can choose from effective inhectable treatments. To their classic facial treatments. Here are some of the spas special offers.

Injectable Treatments

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Facial Treatments

NYC Breakout Buster- Got Hormones? Got Stress? Our skin is the first to show signs of unbalanced hormones and stress. This unique combination skin therapy offers a corrective facial with a medical grade salicylic peel, dermaplaning and Blue Light therapy to correct those sporadic breakouts that are associated with hormonal imbalance and/or stress. You will leave feeling calm and corrected!

City Grime Detox Skin Therapy – Check your skin into detox at TriBeCa MedSpa to fight city grime! Environmental factors such as pollution, bus and subway exhaust, and poor air quality can wreak havoc on your skin. This detoxifying treatment starts with a nectar cleansing facial massage along with an exclusive fruit enzyme to gently stimulate and exfoliate your skin to remove city pollutants for a healthier, fresher look. We then remove the buildup on the skin with dermaplaning. We finish the treatment with a blue light therapy to rid the skin of bacteria that could lead to unwanted irritation and breakouts.

To find out more about Tribeca Spa visit www.TriBeCaMedSpa.com

DKNY has designed a tee with a cause, which is called the “Chari-Tee.” DKNY’s Chari-Tee, is an interactive program between DKNY and those who love and wear it!

DKNY’s Chari-Tee retails for $65 and benefits a menu of NYC organizations. Each hangtag lists five NYC charities to which you can donate. Once you’ve decided on the organization, log on to dkny.com, and select your choice. DKNY will then donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of your Chari-tee. It’s a fun, cool way to send instant love to NYC!

In addition to the Chari-tee, DKNY has produced eight different “eco-friendly printed” totes featuring artwork of eight NYC students, created for the CITYarts “portraits of peace” initiative There are 5 of each style – 40 unique bags in total. The totes were printed using an eco-friendly digital printing process. The resulting water-based design is printed without screens or films utilizing less ink with no excess ink waste.
The totes are only $25 each, with all proceeds going back to CITYarts. The totes will only be available at the DKNY store on Madison Avenue.

Article featured by Jacqueline H. 2009

Michael Thompson Ruffled Neck, New York City, 2007 © Michael Thompson Courtesy of the artist

Fashion photographs are now some of the most sought-after and collected images in the world, drawing upon the influences of both the fantastical and the everyday. Groundbreaking images by fashion photographers reflect upon the needs, wants and values of modern society while simultaneously pushing through its boundaries. In order to dedicate serious attention to the art of fashion photography, the International Center of Photography (ICP) is declaring 2009 the Year of Fashion. From January 16, 2009 to January 3, 2010, ICP (1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street) will present six innovative exhibitions including presentations of the fashion work of the legendary photographers Richard Avedon and Edward Steichen as well as exhibitions that showcase work by some of the most inventive fashion photographers and artists working today.

Edward Steichen Two Models wearing dresses by Vionnet, 1930 © 1930 Condé Nast Publications

The series will feature images by such legends as Richard Avedon and Edward Steichen as well as work by young emerging photographers that will provide a contemporary context. ICP is organizing the Year of Fashion to dedicate serious attention to one of the most influential forms of contemporary photography. The Year of Fashion will address a variety of topics, including the history of fashion photography, the relationship between fashion and other cultural and social phenomena, our perception of fashion and women in photographs, and the long relationship between art and fashion.

Source: International Center of Photography 1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street New York NY www.icp.org

Article by © Jacqueline H. – Senior Writer 2008

New York - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kick started with b. michael’s firing up the runway. And he has kept his promise of offering us more glam than ever. With great cuts and perfect lines. Sensuous and sexy fifty inspired fashions. And delightfully accented dresses with poker dots, bold geometric fabrics, and his usual classic chic – stark black.

From the top, orange and pink mauves could not have been more greatly appreciated than in a bold geometric design using silk. The dress flows beautifully, adding a little roaring twenties gatsby into the models stride.

When I see this next outfit, I just want to be sitting down to afternoon tea. The design is very high couture, with the beiges and strong plush hat accenting this to be the perfect Ascot wardrobe. Very dreamy.

My third choice of dress is delightful in oceanic blue, with two contrasting colors beguiling each other. To create the perfect Zen moment. It’s almost like drawing water in a Japanese inspired garden – the perfect cut in color – is the perfectly drawn stroke in the sand.

Hot to trot in poker dots and snappy heels. Yes girls, it’s time to get your bee-hives up with a lot of hairspray. In this surely well rounded 1950’s inspired number.

Stiff colors and scarf’s for the sophisticate women. Accented with great lines, and exotic patterns. Once again we are seeing the Zen trend sparkling through.

My favorite of the collection. We see the best of b. michael here in this stark black cocktail dress. Tighting up the waist with a beautiful corset stylization. And the cleverly accented signature mark of b. michael’s geometric pattern. And frill cuts ties up pure sophistication to his spring 2009 look.
b. michael’s has transformed, created, and conquered the runway. And has brought back the romance to fashion. And for that my friend we applaud you.

Source: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Check out the fashion show with b.michaels Spring 2009 collection at b michaels Spring 2009 Collection/a>

With fashion week just around the corner I know that we are all curious about what’s out there for Spring 2009. Questions like is Justin Timberlake the new Gwen Stefani? Will goth be the new grunge? Here’s everything you need to know—to be in the know—before New York fashion week even starts.

William Rast Is the New L.A.M.B.

Gwen Stefani is taking things to a new level with her savvy brand L.A.M.B. But copycat Justin Timberlake is hoping for a similar business fashion model success with William Rast, a denim collection that’s been expanded to include men’s and women’s ranges designed by Johan and Marcella Lindeberg.

Joseph Altuzarra Is the New Boy Wonder

Joseph Altuzarra’s only a few years out of school, Altuzarra doesn’t even have a Web site yet—although he has an internship with Marc Jacobs and stints with Proenza Schouler and Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy under his natty belt. His precocious debut is being shown by appointment in New York next week.

Nicholas Kirkwood Is the New Christian Louboutin

Nicholas Kirkwood is ready to step into being in control. As he’s landed a gig making shoes for Pollini, where the appointment of Jonathan Saunders as ready-to-wear director has made it one of Milan’s must-see shows. Celebrities such as Selma Blair have been spotted in his architectural stilettos and platform heels.

Source: Style.com