Australian Fashion : 28th NRA Fashion Design Awards n Festival

28th NRA Australian Fashion Design Awards n Festival was staged nationally from 31 March to 8 April 2009 across 6 AMP Capital Shopping Centres throughout Australia.
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Swimwear Trends in 2008/2009

Are you ready for Summer? Let's take a look at what we can expect in Swimwear trends in 2008/2009.

First lets discuss color and prints. Fuchsia is a huge craze this season as well as the jewel tones including emerald, purple and sapphire blue. Geometrics, African prints and a touch of metallic bling are all making an appearance on the international fashion shows. Of course we can not forget that nothing epitomizes poolside glamor like a classic black swimsuit.

A black halter-neck on-piece. The revival of the on-piece is chic and glamorous. While the return of the classic one-piece is evident, variations on this style including cut-outs, monokinis and stylish maillots will be gracing poolside and shorelines in a modern chic fashion. Also taking a front seat will be lower leg lines embracing a retro look in an updated way.

Who are the brands to watch out for? Well, swimwear has previously been dominated by the surf giants of the fashion world and although surf brands will always have their place, the recent acquisition of Tigerlily by surfwear giant Billabong proves that swimwear fashion is being taken more seriously.

Busy Summer is making all the right waves in Australia and seems to be hitting a chord worldwide. With the backing of Ugg boots Australia fashion agent, and a favorite with swimwear models this brand is certainly one to watch.

Losing grounds are brands such as Wicked Weasel, Malibu Strings and other micro bikini specialists. Popular in the earlier part of this decade, swimwear that leaves little to the imagination is not capturing the imagination of modern fashionistas.

So now your equipped with everything you need to know about swimwear trends for the 2008/2009 season, now all you have to do is head down to your local gym and perfect that bikini body.

Fashion Trends - Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra

The 2008 Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra has been unveiled. The latest version modeled by Adriana Lima is named the Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra. It was created by jeweler Martin Katz and is set with 3,575 black diamonds, 117 certified one carat white round diamonds and 34 rubies. Two black diamond drops weighing a total of 100 carats swing down from the bra. It is selling for $5 million.

Fashion Trends - The Pirelli 2008 Calendar

Accoring to Pirelli's Official site, the Calendar is a communication symbol for Pirelli. It was their 1964 edition that gave the Pirelli calendar the international famedom. The 35th edition of "The Cal" is the first ever to be realized in Aisa. It is an exceptional visiting card to bring the world of Pirelli to the public of the Orient. The 2008 Calendar is set entirely in Shanghai the picturesque streets of the old French Concession, the splendid gardens of the former British Legation, the mysterious and sensual atmosphere of forbidden China, the convulsive Nanjing Road and the characteristic tea houses constitute the background for the camera shots that will grace the coming months.



The twenty-three intense portraits recount the pomp of ancient China, with its splendour and the colours in which the Oriental myth of female beauty - perfection, purity, grace - is searched out. "Very often I find Western people seem to go for the more cliché Chinese faces: long hair, slanted eyes. All that has changed I think. Many Chinese women are graceful; I think we have an inner grace that's more rare than you find in the West," affirmed Maggie Cheung, the well-known Chinese actress.

The photographer for the Pirelli 2008 calendar is Patrick Demarchelier.


Here is the promotional video for the Pirelli 2008 Calendar.

Fashion Trends - Primadonna Fall Winter 08/09 Collection

To search for the origin of Prima Donna, we need to go back to 1865, when it was founded in Germany by Salomon Lindauer. Lindaur’s primary focus for Prima Donna was to provide a perfect fit for large and naturally shaped women. The company evolved from providing primarily corsets to manufacturing bras for large-breasted women. Prima Donna changed hands from S. Lindauer & Co, (Wilhelm Meyer-Ilschen in 1938) to the current company in 1990, Van de Velde of Belgium. Van de Velde revitalized the line and made priorities of comfort, fashion, and fit. Prima Donna has been renowned for over 140 years for their perfectly-fitting luxury lingerie. Their longevity and success proves that fit and fashion hold a timeless appeal.