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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Your fashion portfolio speaks volumes of your worth as a fashion designer. It can make or break your career. Should fashion houses invest in your skills and talent? It all depends on your portfolio. Of course, there is no standard look for a fashion portfolio. If there were a standard, then that would be very uncool. Instead, your portfolio must bring out the very best of who you are and exhibit your unique creative vision. Here are some fashion portfolio tips that can help you: 1) To whom are you presenting the portfolio? Understand what a particular agency is looking for so you ca...

No one is more diligent than women when it comes to fashion, beauty, and anything that can help them enhance their looks and boost their self esteem. Women have been finding ways to improve their look for as long as we can remember and are willing to try and experiment with anything that can enhance their beauty. Which is why you will find that the women's fashion industry is one that never goes out of business as it is always on the move to meet the demands of today's fashion clothing industry. From clothing, to jewelry to footwear, the world of ladies fashion is always changing and comi...

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...

Diamond stud earrings are one of the few fashion accessories that have made a lasting impact over time. Considered very elegant, they were one of the earliest pieces of jewelry designed by ancient cultures, and date back to the 18th century. Most women consider it as a fashion basic, like lipstick. Although the design options are endless, there are several pieces that are appropriate for every outfit and occasion.Classic diamond stud earrings consist of round diamonds set in gold or platinum. Numerous shape and style variations include pearl studs with diamond accents or delicate diamond flowe...

Fashion contact lenses can be used to match the eye color with the outfit on special occasions. In general, fashion contact lenses come in two types: one type that enhances the current eye color and the other type that changes the current eye color completely. Fashion contact lenses are more commonly called colored contact lenses, which are widely taken by many people in order to match the current outfit. Some individuals wear these colored contact lenses simply for additional daily fashion. So they are to some extent a fashion accessory. Colored contact lenses are available both in cosme...