Madonna Forays Into The World Of Eyewear

MG ICON, the newly formed joint venture between Iconix Brand Group and Madonna and Guy Oseary have announced their first designer accessories collection, MDG. MDG is a sunglass collection personally designed by Madonna together with the designer-duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

The collaboration marks Madonna's first foray into the world of eyewear and is the first co-branded project Dolce and Gabbana have done in their career. The collection will showcase the MDG logo on styles and will be manufactured by Luxottica. The collection will be carried in all Dolce & Gabbana stores worldwide, plus the Sunglass Hut chain and select opticians. The MDG collection will debut during the May market.

Neil Cole, CEO and Chairman, Iconix Brand Group stated, "MDG shows the diversity and range of brands and opportunities under MG Icon umbrella. We look forward to the growth potential of this collection which aligns designing duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana's expertise with Madonna's vision."

Stefano Gabbana recently told Women's Wear Daily, "We're so excited. This further strengthens our relationship with Madonna, and it was a very constructive experience for us." Dolce added, "We thought, why not do something together and unite two very strong and high-profile names." 

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Dubai's Global Fashion Ranking Set To Rise In 2010 - Esmod

Dubai is expected to rise further in the 2010 ‘top fashion cities of the world’ ranking after climbing up 13 positions from 24th in 2007 to 11th currently, according to the French Fashion University Esmod (FFUE) in Dubai, the regional arm of the renowned Esmod International Fashion University Group. 

Trends in the local fashion scene point towards a further rise in the rankings, which are compiled by Global Language Monitor and set to be released in July this year.

Dubai is the only city in the Arab World to enter the list of the top 30 global fashion cities and the second only to Hong Kong in Asia, according to the report. Esmod Dubai pointed that Arabian styles are already influencing European street fashion while celebrity designers such as Christian Lacroix have been incorporating Arab-inspired ensembles into their wardrobe. The University will be sending its students, many of them Emiratis, on a trip to Tokyo, Japan from March 23 to 31, 2010 to expose them to the Japanese fashion scene in order to widen their fashion knowledge and broaden the scope and appeal of Arab fashion.

“Tokyo is well-known for its creative fashion and haute couture. Our students can learn a lot from the city’s designers on how to harmonize colors and innovatively match clothing.Like Dubai,Tokyo also enjoys applying traditional designs to contemporary fashion,” said Tamara Hostal, Director and Founder, French Fashion University Esmod Dubai. “Our visit to Japan will reinforce our mission that our students should continue to explore all kinds of fashion styles and techniques in order to enhance their creativity and broaden their range.

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"I've never been a millionaire but I just know I'd be darling at it."

Titled quote from Dorothy Parker. Those of you who pay attention to my "Of The Moment" section on my sidebar you will know I have just finished reading 'The Collected Works of Dorothy Parker' and loved it.
She is so darn cool and quotable.

Moving on though, here are a collection of beautiful interior shots from the one and only Selby. The photos are of Erin Wasson's, Ines de la Fressange's and Natalie Wood's places.
One day I will live in an apartment as amazing as one of theirs:

Gloria Vanderbilt To Carry Designer Stretch Jean

The Gloria Vanderbilt jeans brand revolutionized the women’s denim market in the 1980’s by launching the world’s first ‘designer stretch jean’ – going on to sell out of its figure flattering miracles to delighted women customers the world over. The brand enjoyed iconic celebrity status and was worn by models, actresses, singers and royalty including Debbie Harry, Helena Christensen, Kate Moss and Giselle.

Now Gloria Vanderbilt is back in the UK – re-launched with a brand new premium stretch denim range designed to appeal to women in the 2010’s in the same way the original was designed to appeal to 1980’s women. 

The brand ethos is the same – classy, quality denim wear that keeps all the curves comfortably, stylishly and effortlessly in the right place, however the designs and the technology that supports them have been totally revised to provide the most effective figure flattering package there is.UK women can beat the bulge this season with Gloria Vanderbilt’s SS10 ‘made to fit’ denim collection.

Panels of hi-tech stretch denim reach across the hips, waist and bottom, smoothing out lumps and bumps and flattering the contours for a shapely silhouette. The range of styles available includes slim, skinny and boot cut fits. Gloria Vanderbilt denim is specifically targeted at the discerning, design conscious woman desiring the cachet of a designer label but also wanting a flattering, comfortable quality garment.

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