Here's an interesting twist on the "Kevin Bacon Game" for you: what is the connection between NYC Fashion and the reign of the 16th-Century Russian Czar known to history as Ivan The Terrible? You may never have heard of Roman Petrovich Tyrtov, but if you enjoy old movie musicals from the 30s or are a devotee of early Broadway theatre, you know him by his initials, "R.T." - or as it was pronounced in French, "Erte." Czar Ivan IV (who was probably no more or less "terrible" than any of his contemporaries) was notable for transforming Russia from a small medieval kingdom into a vast, mu...

Corsetry has been a part of fashion since at least the 16th century. While corsetry was once an expected daily activity, however, corsets today are generally worn as costume pieces, including as sexy underwear. The goal of a corset, both historically and today, is to create a stunning hourglass figure. Modern corsets are available in a wide range of styles, fabrics and colors. Some are even appropriate as outerwear. Corsets are similar to bustiers in both design and function. The difference is largely one of degree. A bustier provides gentle shaping and enhancement of a woman’s natural sh...

Before you know it, summer will be over and Fall will be here. You can never start planning your Fall wardrobe too early. Looking toward the crisp, cool season, designers are filling up Fall fashion with fresh ideas. Vera Wang illuminated the Fall runways with an early-twentieth century Russian inspired collection. Full of shearling, military jackets, sturdy boots with medallions, and babushkas, Wangs new line is eye-catching and memorable. Wide belts are now considered a fashion faux pas. The new look for Fall is going skinnythin belts are now the highlight of any outfit. The fres...

From 16th to 24th March a Week for the World 16th March, Tuesday: It is a normal day. For business man today is a good day. For Some good deal or business contract purpose traveling can be predicted. 17th March, Wednesday: Good day in western countries. Good business preposition will come and good new contracts can be made today. Delay can be observed in almost everything. Individual may suffer delay in their work. Pleasant day in Eastern countries Prices of many things may go down. 18th March, Thursday: Over speed driving will create accidents. Unnecessary fastness in the life ...

Fashion and style. What are they? Do they always go together? Do they mean one and the same thing? It’s hard to say. According to specialists in the field, fashion is actually a synonym for style or glamour. It has been agreed on the fact that fashion is a way of personal expression, and according to this criteria, one can be fashionable when he/she fits in this expression mode, or unfashionable, which would be the opposite. Fashion has manifestations in all the fields of human activity, that is when can speak about fashion when we refer to topics such as architecture, clothing, music, cosm...

WHY OLD SCHOOL FASHION REPEATING ITSELF Old school fashion was designed to show off the beauty of human body. Also, the designs were sex induced oriented and fierce in nature. The youth of today find all these trademarks of the past interesting, challenging, loving and being ordinary in all its sense. Old school fashion constitutes fashion styles, clothing’s, creativity and trends of fashion designers dated back to 970s-1980’s. This is not only determined by clothes, it is also evidence in accessories, hairstyles and even in the attitude of today’s youth. Old school fashion is being b...

The Christmas Rose has long been celebrated as an integral part of the Holiday celebrations. While the connection between the Christmas Rose and the birth of Christ might not be boldly apparent, these beautiful holiday flowers maintain a colorful history. One of the earliest known references to the Christmas Rose is contained in a Christmas carol of German origin, known as Ed ist ein Ros entsprungen. In English, it is commonly translated to Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming and is first thought to have appeared in the late 16th century. While the author remains anonymous, the translation by The...

One of the planet’s most famous womens’ fashion magazines is, undoubtedly, Elle Magazine, which was created in France in the 1940’s (and is still owned by the Lagardere Group of France, but is being published by Hachette Filipacchi Media US to this day). Not only does Elle focus on women’s fashions, it also publishes articles on the beauty, health and entertainment inspired by today’s modern woman. Elle Magazine is most definitely the largest fashion magazine in the world with thirty-six editions on six continents throughout the world. The magazine also has offshoot companies such as Elle D...

As fashion launches itself headfirst into 2007, emerging musical trends - most notably indie rock and new rave - seem to have influenced the t-shirt design industry in a variety of ways. Tops and T-shirts for men found on the fashion highway are so bright, colourful and splashed across with patterns that it's hard to believe that, at one time, the t-shirt was only available in one colour - white. The t-shirt has a long history that dates back to the nineteenth century. Primarily developed as a type of underwear, the t-shirt was popularised in European society around the turn of the century....

A purse has been an important fashion accessory since its introduction several centuries ago. What started off as a simple pouch to carry money has developed into one of the most trendy and chic fashion accessory.Over the years, several different materials, styles and designs have been employed when manufacturing these handbags. From leather and fur to cloth and silk, a wide variety of materials have been used to create these trend-setting accessories. Today, designer purses are the most popular variety. Coming from some of the best fashion houses around the world, these handbags offer true st...