Lana Fuchs Couture - LA Fashion Week

Lana Fuchs, the Russian-born designer, launched her Spring 2009 line in the Main Tent at the Mercedes-Benz 7th Annual Fashion Week in Los Angeles. Lana Fuchs signature style transcends the world of reality into fantasy. From exquisite dresses to extravagant red carpet gowns, Fuchs continues to design for the discerning woman with a need to dress for every occasion. With the abundance of exuberant colors and handmade embellishments, Fuchs' debut collection, the Rhapsody In Bloom featured a romantic bouquet of ultra feminine shapes juxtaposed with bold prints and floral notes.

Americas Next Top Model winners Saleisha Stowers and Nicole Linkletter were among the models that presented the collection on the runway. For the finale, Sudanese model Atong took to the catwalk a silk chiffon and organza bridal gown culminated by a confetti of pastel colored rose petals that rained over her for the epic closing scene to the show.

Fuchs debut collection received a standing ovation and rave reviews from stylists, editors and celebrities. Those in attendance included Joel Madden, Camille Anderson, Natasha Alam, Angela Simmons, Vanessa Simmons, Dominika Wolski, Lady Victoria Hervey, Pamela Bach, Julia Verdin, Crystal Allen, Simona Fusco, Inna Korobkina, Patricia DeLeon, LA Laker Lamar Odom, tennis professional Jan-Michael Gambill and celebrity stylist George Blodwell.

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.

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