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Dec 4, 2009

Tuesday night's Paris bash celebrating the new Sonia Rykiel for H&M collection, gave guests the opportunity to buy the pieces right then and there at one of the many carnival-themed booths at the event. Within hours the collection sold out and not everybody was able to purchase what they wanted.
Fortunately the collection goes on sale tomorrow, December 5th, at no less than 83 H&M locations nationwide. Line up now, ladies, all of it will go in a flash.

Ed Kavishe
Photo: Courtesy of H&M

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Paloma Soledad

Paloma Soledad Corsets

Dec 4, 2009

Winner of the Emerging Designer competition at Portland Fashion Week Paloma Soledad Corsets. Paloma's background as a costume designer for films ranging from Hostel to most recently Coraline might help explain her flair for the dramatic. Her line of exquisitely detailed corsets were highly impressive. Here is a look from her collection, shot by Ed Kavishe at The Nines Hotel in Portland Oregon.

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Tom Ford

Opens 2nd US Store in Las Veg

Dec 3, 2009

Tom Ford bets on Vegas for second U.S. menswear shop.
The 7,700-square-foot store, with an angular metallic facade that resembles the exterior of LA's Walt Disney Concert Hall, is located at the new Crystals retail center in the new CityCenter development. The interior resembles that of the New York and Milan locations, with antique bronze and glass display cases, velvet sofas, and luxe touches that include a black marble fireplace, Ultrasuede paneled walls and a beaver rug.

Like the other stores, it will serve up everything Ford envisions the modern man of style could possibly need, with a dedicated shirting room, a sportswear salon, a perfumery (where you can have a custom-blended scent made), and a room dedicated to made-to-measure suits.

Other luxury stores slated to open at the Crystals include Louis Vuitton, Ermenegildo Zegna, Cartier, Kiton, Paul Smith, Versace and Tiffany.

Tom Ford, 3720 South Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas

Ed Kavishe

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3Q09 US Apparel Sales Report

3Q Sales -2.8%; Expect Moderat

Dec 3, 2009

# Total 3Q09 Apparel Sales -2.8% � The U.S. apparel market shrank -2.8% in 3Q09, an improvement from 1Q�s -10.5% & 2Q�s -4.3%, given easier compares. Average selling price -1.1% while total units sold -1.8% in 3Q09 vs. LY.

# Mass Merchants Gain Share � Mass Merchants (21.8% vs. 20.6% LY) showed the greatest increase in market share, followed by Direct Mail/E-tail Pureplays (5.2% vs. 4.9% LY) & Off-price Retailers (9.8% vs. 9.6% LY). Department stores lost the most share (12.7% vs. 13.7%), followed by National Chains (12.7% vs. 13.5% LY) & Specialty Stores (31.0% vs. 31.5% LY). We believe Mass Merchants (WMT, TGT, Kmart, etc) & Off-pricers benefited from their strong value proposition, while Direct Mail/E-tail Pureplays (Amazon, E-bay, etc.) benefited from consumers� preference to shop online to more easily find the best deals and lowest prices.

# Overall Full Price Selling Lower � Overall dollar value of apparel sold at full price declined as expected to 43% in 3Q09 vs. 45% LY and full price selling at Specialty Stores declined ~5% to 42% vs. 47% LY. Greater full price selling at Warehouse Clubs (+5.5%) & Children�s Specialty (+3.3%) was more than offset by less full price selling at Men�s Specialty (-14.4%), Lifestyle Specialty (-8.6%) & others.

# Women�s, 55-64 Age Demo, & Denim Better � 3Q09 apparel sales fell in all wearer segments; however, Women�s declined the least at -1.9% vs. Kid�s -3.0% & M�s -4.7%. Apparel sales surprisingly increased among the 55-64 year old demo (9.8% vs. 8.6% LY). Denim rose impressively +3.6% vs. total apparel -2.8%.

# Household Incomes Skew Lower for Off-Price � Off-Price stores had a higher proportion of lower income shoppers than Specialty Stores: 43% of Off-Price (vs. 33% in Specialty, 35% in Factory, & 34% in Department Stores) in $0-$60k range. HHI trends also validated that American Eagle and Banana Republic brands capture higher-end households (AE has 40% & BR has 60% at $75K+); while Aeropostale (47%) & Old Navy (54%) have a strong $0-75k HHI presence.

# Looking Forward � We expect 4Q09 apparel sales to decline (1)-(3)% given worries over record unemployment and increasing gas prices offset by improving consumer sentiment and net worth on higher U.S. equities, stabilizing credit market, deleverage of consumer balance sheet, expectations for smaller Y-O-Y gains in unemployment, and increases in real average weekly earnings.

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Isaac Mizrahi

@ Isaac Mizrahi

Dec 2, 2009

It was beautiful, sexy and sophisticated, everything you would wish for for a runway show.
Photo:Ed Kavishe/fashionwirepress.com

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Start Your Engines

Karl Lagerfeld's Tweed Helmet

Dec 1, 2009

Tuesday, December 01, 2009
WHAT: Ruby and Karl Lagerfeld tweed helmet

WHY: We all remember those iPod-holding helmets sported by the models at Karl Lagerfeld's fall 2009 show, but did you ever think you could get your hands--er, head--on one? Les Ateliers Ruby founder J�r�me Coste and Karl Lagerfeld created these beauties, only for the chicest of motorcycle chicks. Want to go extra luxe? The helmet is also available in white rabbit fur, fabric embroidered with pearls, or black minx, so you can really ride in style.

PRICE: �1,200
AVAILABLE: http://www.ateliersruby.com

Photo: Ed Kavishe/fashionwirepress.com

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Lanvin Spring 2010 Campaign

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinood

Dec 1, 2009

Photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin get to taste the other side of the lens when they feature in the Lanvin Spring 2010 Menswear Campaign.
The dutch duo photographed themselves in Paris this past weekend, with the focus on Matadin. The campaign will feature in editorials this coming Spring.

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Zac Posen for Target

Dec 1, 2009

Target announces Zac Posen as the next limited-edition designer for GO International�, an innovative program designed to offer guests reasonably-priced fashion created by world-renowned designers. Zac Posen will launch his exclusive collection available at most Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. The women�s fashion collection will launch on April 25, 2010, and be available through May 30, 2010.

Additional information, images and sample product for the Zac Posen for Target collection will be available in March 2010.

Above look from the Zac Posen Spring 2010 Collection
Photo: Ed Kavishe/fashionwirepress.com

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M.A.C Gives Back On World Aids

Buy M.A.C on December 1

Nov 28, 2009

World Aids Day, on December 1, raises awareness of HIV/AIDS and encourages support for HIV positive and AIDS patients.

M.A.C is extending the work of its M.A.C AIDS Fund by donating 100 per cent of the proceeds from the sale of its M.A.C Viva Glam lipstick, lipglass, Holiday Gift Palette and Kids Helping Kids greeting cards to organisations supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families.

The campaign is part of the cosmetic company's global effort to commemorate World AIDS Day.

To find out more about M.A.C's involvement in the fight against HIV/AIDS, visit www.macaidsfund.org

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Zimmermann's Summer Pop-Up

The store will offer everythin

Nov 28, 2009

On December 1, Australian label Zimmermann opens a pop-up store on Sydney's northern beaches, exclusively dedicated to the brand's swim and resort collections.

Nicky and Simone Zimmermann came up with the concept while working on their swim campaign in Montauk, New York earlier this year. The pair returned to Sydney, determined to uncover a location that embodied the nostalgia and quirkiness of Australian beachside living. The result of their search: a seasonal store located in Whale Beach.

As well as swim and beach wear, the shop will offer everything you need for the perfect day at the beach, says creative director Nicky Zimmermann.

"We'll be stocking other items that we love for summer - some great summer reads, skin products and some one-off accessories," reveals Zimmermann.

The store will be open until January 31, 2009.

Zimmermann Summer Store
Shop 1, 231 Whale Beach Road
Whale Beach

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Tiger Woods

Seriously hurt in Car Accident

Nov 27, 2009

Tiger Woods was seriously injured early Friday when he hit a fire hydrant and a tree near his Florida home, authorities said.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the PGA star hit the fire hydrant and tree as he pulled out of his driveway in his 2009 Cadillac sport utility vehicle.

Woods was taken to Health Central Hospital. Officials there did not have record of him as a patient, though the news release said Woods' injuries were serious.

The highway patrol said the crash is still under investigation, and charges are pending. However, the highway patrol said the crash was not alcohol-related.

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@ Armani

Giorgio Armani Stairs

Nov 26, 2009

5th Avenue
New York City

One of my favourite stores on New York's 5th Avenue is the Giorgio Armani Store, Its a one stop for everything Armani, Armani Exchange, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Armani Dolce, Armani Cosmetics and Armani bags.
My favourite feature about this particular store is the staircase as you can see from the picture above (i have never actually taken the elevator to the top floor for this particular reason). Its the only store in North America that carries the Armani Dolce, a unique collection of sweets, chocolates and marmalade spreads,(i love em all).
Don't forget to check out some of the exclusive collections that are made for this store only.

Photo: Ed Kavishe/fashionwirepress.com

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