Accomplished Georgian-American designer Patuna Bushyhead will show her latest ethereal designs at Couture Fashion Week at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday February 18, 2012. Marking the designer’s first appearance at CFW, the fashion show will be held in the legendary Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria on Park Avenue, New York City. It will be opened with a performance by singer Nini Shermadini, fresh from her recent appearance on Greece’s “X Factor.”

A native of the Republic of Georgia, now a U.S. citizen, Patuna Bushyhead spent her childhood studying and performing ballet, acting, folkloric dance, classical piano, painting, and pantomime. As a teenager she served as host of two nationally broadcast TV programs in Georgia. At age 16 she entered the Tbilisi State Institute to study gynecology, and later switched her field of study to dentistry, graduating top of her class as a doctor of dental surgery. After working in a private dental practice, she met her American husband and they spent the next few years traveling the world including the USA, Mexico Western Europe, Russia, and the UAE, among other destinations. In 2008, Ms. Bushyhead made a career change from dentistry to her real passion: fashion. She is currently the owner and director of Patuna Fashion House.

In recent years, Ms. Bushyhead studied sketching with a professional tutor on anatomy, dress/shoe design and portraiture, and earned a degree in fashion merchandising and design, sewing/dressmaking and cosmetology/esthetics. Using her own technique of applying Swarovski crystals to her designs, Ms. Bushyhead created a dress for a fashion show in Georgia themed: “Beauty will survive the world.” She applied over 2,000 Swarovski stones by hand depicting the map of Georgia and the phrase “I love my Georgia!” The flowing dress represents the Georgian National Grape Tree.

Ms. Bushyhead designed a line of baby clothes which was presented in a nationally televised fashion show, as well as swimsuits for all contestants in the famous “Elite Model Look” competition. She designed the cocktail dress worn by Miss Georgia in the Miss World 2009 pageant held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ms. Bushyhead was a judge in the Miss Georgia 2009 pageant, as well as designing the swimsuits worn by the contestants. She served as costume designer for a major motion picture in Tbilisi, and also made an appearance in the movie as an actress playing a Georgian designer.

In December 2010 Ms. Bushyhead was honored as Georgian National Television’s “Extraordinary Guest of the Year”, and was named one of the Georgia’s top 20 successful women in a nationally televised event.

More information: www.PatunaFashion.com

Couture Fashion Week is a multi-day event showcasing couture and luxury fashion. It also includes exhibits of luxury brands and fine art as well as world-class entertainment and receptions. The event is held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City and is attended by upscale consumers, invited VIPs, the press and high-end store buyers. Couture Fashion Week offers unique promotional opportunities for luxury products and services.

Visit the event website for more information: www.CoutureFashionWeek.com

Gewinnershirt des Rebecca Bonbon und Pussy Deluxe Designwettbewerbs ab sofort bei Otto und im Napo-Shop erhältlich

Endlich ist es soweit – das langersehnte Gewinnershirt des Rebecca Bonbon und Pussy Deluxe Designwettbewerbs „Style your Shirt“ ist ab sofort bei Otto und im Napo-Shop erhältlich. Designt wurde das stylische Motiv von Miriam Holein, die sich gegen zahlreiche weitere Einsendungen durchsetzen konnte.

Gewählt wurde das freche Shirt von keiner Geringeren als Hello Kitty Designerin Yuko Shimizu in Abstimmung mit Otto, Pussy Deluxe und Rebecca Bonbon. Das T-Shirt sollte zeigen, dass Rebecca Bonbon und Pussy Deluxe die coolsten Freundinnen am Modehimmel sind“, erklärt Diana M. Dieckmann, FME’s Vice President, Licensing, Germany & CEE. „Wir haben viele tolle, kreative, süße und verrückte Einsendungen bekommen, aber Miriam ist diese Aufgabe in unseren Augen besonders gelungen. Allen voran haben es uns die süßen Hunde- und Katzenpfoten angetan, die Miriam zu dem Herz kombiniert hat“. Ein weiterer Grund warum die Auswahl der Jury auf das Design der 23-Jährigen fiel, ist die Farbkombination von knalligem Türkis und Pink. Das Shirt ist dadurch ein totaler Hingucker und kann nicht nur tagsüber sondern auch zum Ausgehen gestylt werden.

Rebecca Bonbon, die kesse französische Bulldogge, ist die aufstrebende Fashionbrand von Hello Kitty Designerin Yuko Shimizu. Stars wie Kim Kardashian, Ashley Tisdale, Britney Spears, Nina Dobrev oder Michelle Trachtenberg gehören bereits zu ihren Fans. Zur Produktpalette zählen bereits trendige Produkte wie T-Shirts, Taschen, Schreibwaren, Bettwäsche und vieles mehr. Als Zielgruppe gelten modische Frauen ab 14 und junge Mädchen im Alter von 6 bis 14 Jahren.

Erhältlich ist das T-Shirt für 19,99 € auf www.otto.de unter diesem Link!

ÜBER REBECCA BONBON
Rebecca Bonbon ist die neue, aufstrebende Fashionbrand von Hello Kitty Designerin Yuko Shimizu. Die Figur Rebecca ist eine kleine französische Bulldogge aus NYC – ein Celebrity Dog mit Vorliebe für Shopping und Sweets. Vermarktet wird Rebecca Bonbon in Deutschland durch Fremantle Licensing Germany. Weitere Informationen unter:
www.facebook.com/RebeccaBonbonGermany

ÜBER PUSSY DELUXE
Das Label Pussy Deluxe hat Nastrovje Potsdam im Jahr 2000 auf den Markt gebracht. Pussy Deluxe, das sind süsse Shirts, aufregende Kleidchen und tolle Fashion für Mädchen, die Spaß haben an extravaganten Schnitten und schönen Farben. Verbindendes Element ist die Katze als Motiv, die in vielerlei Variationen verarbeitet wird. Weitere Informationen unter: www.pussydeluxe.de

ÜBER FREMANTLEMEDIA ENTERPRISES & FREMANTLEMEDIA
FremantleMedia ist einer der weltweit führenden Content Produzenten von Entertainment Marken und somit Teil der RTL Group, Europas größter TV- & Radiosender. Die RTL Group gehört wiederum zu 90% zu der Bertelsmann AG, einem der bedeutendsten Medien- und Entertainment Unternehmen. FremantleMedia’s weltweiter Produktionsarm ist verantwortlich für viele der weltweit erfolgreichsten Programmen im Bereich Primetime, Drama, Serie und Dokumentation.

FremantleMedia Enterprises ist die Division der Markenerweiterung von FremantleMedia und bietet einen weltweiten One-Stop-Shop für Licensing, Distribution und Home Entertainment. Die FremantleMedia Group (u.a. bestehend aus FremantleMedia Nord Amerika, UFA, talkbackTHAMES, FremantleMedia Australien und Original-Productions) hat Standorte in 22 Ländern; eines der weltweit umfassendsten Netzwerke; sie produziert nahezu 10.000 Stunden originäre TV Unterhaltung pro Jahr und vertreibt sowie managet mehr als 60 Formatmarken bzw. 300 individuelle Titel.

FremantleMedia hat einige der weltweit gefragtesten Entertainment Marken und Dauerbrenner im Portfolio und produziert weltweit Formate wie: Idols (in den USA co-produziert mit 19 Productions), Hole In The Wall, Got Talent (in UK und den USA co-produziert mit Syco), The X Factor (in UK co-produziert mit Syco), Take Me Out, Family Feud, The Price is Right, Farmer wants a Wife, Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten, und Neighbours.

Originelle Liebeserklärung zum Valentinstag - Die Manuel Luciano Traumfrau-Tasche

Der Valentinstag steht kurz bevor. Wer am Tag der Liebe über die Geschenkeklassiker hinaus seine Partnerin mit einem besonderen Präsent beeindrucken möchte, kann sich von „Manuel Luciano“ unter die Arme greifen lassen – exklusiv zum Valentinstag präsentiert das italienische Luxus-Modelabel die Traumfrau-Tasche mit echten Swarovski -Kristallen und kuschelig weichem Nerzfell.

„Was schenkt man zum Valentinstag? Rosen und Pralinen oder ein Essen im Lieblingsrestaurant“, sagt Julia Victoria Wendt, Chefdesignerin bei Manuel Luciano. „Für all diejenigen, die ihre Frau mal mit etwas wirklich Besonderem überraschen wollen, haben wir die Traumfrau-Tasche designt. Die Tasche ist aus weichem Leder und mit niedlichen Rüschen und Nerzfell verziert. Für die perfekte Liebeserklärung sorgt der Schriftzug „Traumfrau“ – komplett aus Swarovski-Kristallen. Ich bin mir sicher, dieses Geschenk bringt Frauenaugen zum Glänzen!“ Preislich liegt die Tasche bei 999 €.

Die Marke Manuel Luciano verbindet gekonnt strukturierte, klare Linien mit sinnlichen Details. Absolute Besonderheit sind die jede Saison selbst entwickelten Prints, deren Inspirationsquelle aus den jeweiligen saisonalen Themen stammen. In der Sommerkollektion 2012 sind z.B. Themen wie Hawaii-Flowers, “les Gens de St.Tropez“ und „the Art of ML“ zu finden. Ziel des Labels ist es, Konventionen zu brechen und durch unerwartete Kombis neue, spannende Looks zu kreieren. Angesprochen sind anspruchsvolle, selbstbewusste und szenische Frauen, die Wert auf Luxus, Exklusivität und Marken legen.

Glam. Luxury. Rock ‘n‘ Roll – in diesem Stil entwirft Manuel Luciano zusammen mit Chef-Designerin Julia Victoria Wendt (ehemalige Escada-Designerin) seit 2005 jährlich eine Sommer- und Winterkollektion. Das modische Spektrum umfasst dabei alle Bereiche einer luxuriösen Daily- und Evening-Wear – angefangen bei rockigen Leder- und Pilotenjacken, über verzierte Blazer und ausgefallene Shirts oder Blusen bis hin zu aufsehenerregenden Kleidern oder Overalls für den Abend. Vertrieben wird Lucianos Mode bereits in ganz Europa, in Asien und bald auch in Indien.

Weitere Infos unter: www.manuelluciano.com

Das Modeportal styleranking hat zur Berliner Modewoche die Facebook-Profile teilnehmender Designer analysiert. Das Ergebnis: Zahlreiche Designer zeigen in der Fan-Pflege noch großen Nachholbedarf. Im Schnitt verfügen Fashionweek-Designer über rund 1300 Fans. Ein Ranking.

Social Media spielt heutzutage für fast alle Unternehmen im Marketing und in der Kommunikation eine große Rolle. Facebook, Twitter und Co. erfreuen sich großer Beliebtheit. Wie die an der Fashion Week beteiligten Designer im Bereich Social Media aufgestellt sind, zeigt nun ein Ranking, das die Modecommunity styleranking erstellt hat. Hierzu wurden mehr als 50 Profile und Auftritte analysiert und ausgewertet. Das Ergebnis: Nur wenige können eine relevante Fangemeinde aufbieten.

Dabei eignet sich insbesondere Facebook ausgezeichnet zur Kundenpflege. Während internationale Unternehmen wie Hugo Boss mit über 800.000 Fans bei Facebook vertreten sind, kommen aufstrebende Designer auf etwas über 10.000 Fans. Positive Beispiele gibt es: Rockabilly-Designerin Lena Hoschek etwa gelingt es, auch im Bereich Social Media ihre Anhängerschaft zu unterhalten – das trifft auch auf Designer wie Wood Wood, Kilian Kerner oder Lala Berlin zu.

Mehr als ein Drittel der Fashion Week-Designer verfügen allerdings über weniger als 500 Fans bei Facebook. Im Schnitt weisen die Designer-Facebookseiten rund 1300 Fans aus. Nur sehr wenige kommunizieren hingegen auch regelmäßig über Twitter.

Dabei schlummert hier großes Potenzial zur Kundenpflege und Kundenakquise: „Für Designer ist Social Media nicht nur eine enorme Ressource für die tägliche Inspiration, sondern auch ein effizient zu nutzender Marketingkanal“, sagt etwa Social Media Experte Nico Lumma, Chief Operating Officer bei Digital Pioneers, im Gespräch mit styleranking.

Die Top 10 Designer nach Fans bei Facebook:

1 Lena Hoschek 10.238
2 Wood Wood 8.041
3 Kilian Kerner 5.885
4 Lala Berlin 4.119
5 Dorothee Schumacher 3.804
6 Patrick Mohr 3.141
7 Odeur 2.745
8 Mariusz Przybylski 1.681
9 Stephan Pelger 1.650
10 Kallol Datta 1.295

Das komplette Designer-Ranking ist unter www.styleranking.de abzurufen.

styleranking ist ein Modeportal für Fashionbegeisterte und bietet seinen Lesern redaktionelle Inhalte zum Thema Mode, Beauty, Lifestyle und mehr. In der Fashion-Community können Mitglieder Bilder ihrer Outfits einstellen, Styles bewerten und sich mit Gleichgesinnten in Foren austauschen. styleranking betreibt zudem ein Jobportal mit dem Namen stylejobber und eine Designerportal mit dem Namen dressed.by.

Fans of Rare Fashion clothing should head straight for the retailer’s online shop, where they will find a massive January sale with up to 70 per cent off some of its hottest fashion items of the season.

Rare’s January sale includes everything from party dresses to playsuits and makes for the ideal opportunity to save pounds on the overall price of some of the retailer’s most popular items. The sale will only run for a limited time though, so those that are interested in bagging a few bargains should act now before stocks run out.

In total, there are just less than 400 items of women’s clothing included in the sale, available in sizes six to 16. There are many items available for less than £10 and a lot of the clothes are available in a range of colours, so customers will still be able to pick the best style for them.

A fair few items from Rare’s stunning brand ‘Opulence’ are also on sale right now, with up to 60 per cent off, and customers will also find some clothes from guest brand Paprika. There is a selection of Rare accessories and bags to choose from as well, with items starting at just £2.

“A lot of our favourite items are included in this year’s sale,” said Deepa Kumra of Rare Fashion. “The January sales are always a time to pick up some real bargains, and at Rare we want to make sure that customers get the chance to do that.”

Rare has also recently unveiled its new spring/summer collections, named Parisian and Soul. The collections showcase floral patterns, horizontal stripes and block colours across a range of fabulous items including skater dresses, playsuits, maxi dresses bandeau dresses and more.

To buy from Rare’s sale or to check out the new collections, visit the official website at www.rarefashion.co.uk now.

“Fantaisie Nocturne” is the Latest Fanciful Couture Collection by Designer and Producer Andres Aquino

The couture collection entitled “Fantaisie Nocturne” by Andres Aquino will be shown on the runway at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday February 18, 2012 during Couture Fashion Week New York. The collection is part sophistication and part whimsical art. Sumptuous fabrics, embroideries and exquisite trimmings feature prominently in the collection. The show will be presented in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria.

The sculptures and illustrations of many Parisian artists serve as the inspiration for Andres Aquino’s new collection, fusing Parisian sophistication with New York City energy. “I love art, poetry, architecture, dance and history,” says Mr. Aquino. “All of these influence the components of color, romance and fun I strive to incorporate into my fashion designs. Paris has always inspired poets and artists, and New York energizes the artistic creative process.”

The 8:00 p.m. show on February 18 will open with the latest collection of luxury original and giclee denims and accessories by designer Princess Tarinan Von Anhalt for her Jet Art label. The highly creative presentation will be followed by the Andres Aquino evening couture collection accompanied by an array of entertainers.

A writer, poet, successful entrepreneur, accomplished fine art photographer and fashion designer, Andres Aquino is also the founder and producer of Couture Fashion Week in New York. He has received multiple awards for his contribution to the fashion industry including the EL Award (El Diario New York), Legacy Award (Latin Fashion Week, Washington, D.C.), and Style Fashion Leader & Inspiration Award (SUNY Westchester Community College), among others. His fashion designs are consistently classic and elegant in their construction, with a focus on allowing the wearer’s natural beauty and style to shine through. His creations have been shown on the runway in Dubai, Romania, India, the Dominican Republic and USA among other locations, and his work has been featured in top fashion publications and media around the world.

Visit the designer’s website for more information: www.andresaquino.com

Couture Fashion Week is a multi-day event showcasing couture and luxury fashion. It also includes exhibits of luxury brands and fine art as well as world-class entertainment and receptions. The event is held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City and occasionally in other selected cities and is attended by upscale consumers, invited VIPs, the press and high-end store buyers. Couture Fashion Week offers unique promotional opportunities for luxury products and services.

Visit the event website for more information: www.CoutureFashionWeek.com

BlacMéra by Yuliana Candra: Modern Designs Inspired by Old World Romanticismat Couture Fashion Week New York

The latest collection by Yuliana Candra under her BlacMéra label will be shown on the runway during the upcoming Couture Fashion Week in New York City. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012 in the iconic Grand Ballroom of the world-famous Waldorf Astoria hotel.

BlacMéra is a couture brand founded by Yuliana Candra, with a vision to bring the femininity and the romanticism of the old world to modern, strong, and powerful women. To attain an effortless elegance with international appeal, the designer draws her inspiration from the heritage of world cultures and transforms the rich nuances into contemporary high fashion through detailed craftsmanship and the finest textiles. Her understanding of grace and beauty from a seasoned exploration around the world is expressed meticulously through distinctive beading, hand embroidery, crystal work, and intricate embellishments. The lavish and alluring signature pieces are cut-to-the-curve to accentuate the feminine silhouette.

Ms. Candra’s passion for world cultures has inspired her commitment to the research and revival of various dying arts and crafts and her collaborations with artisans from around the globe. BlacMéra’scollections are glamorous and sophisticated, yet unique and bold with historical opulence and a personalized character. “I am often asked what is my inspiration for the hand painted tunic dresses, says Ms. Candra. “Photography is my long-time passion and I captured beauty from unusual places and objects, such as a rustic window in Morocco, an elephant face full of wrinkles in Rajashtan, a pile of colorful garbage in Zanzibar Island. I gathered knowledge of unfortunate dying arts in various places. I have always wanted to do something about reviving them. Here I am, finally connecting everything I love: travel, photography, culture, arts, and making a daifference.”

BlacMéra was featured at the 53rd Grammy Awards earlier this year as well as at the Primetime Emmy and ESPN/ESPY Awards. At the 2011 Academy Awards celebrities including Anne Hathaway, Nicole Kidman, Annette Bening, Amy Adams, and Michelle Williams were among the nominees who received the designer’s signature hand painted tunics. Yuliana Candra is a favorite designer of recently crowned Miss World Canada 2011 Riza Santos who wore BlacMéra’s evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and jewelry during the competition.

For more information visit www.blacmera.com

Couture Fashion Week is a multi-day event showcasing couture and luxury fashion. It also includes exhibits of luxury brands and fine art as well as world-class entertainment and receptions. The event is held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City and is attended by upscale consumers, invited VIPs, the press and high-end store buyers. Couture Fashion Week offers unique promotional opportunities for luxury products and services.

Visit the event website for more information: www.CoutureFashionWeek.com

9 years and still getting bigger and better! Since its launch in 2002, Apparel Deals has been offering the public with high- end apparel, the trendiest clothes, and the best deals in the market. .. And now, it doesn’t just stop with the local market because Apparel Deals is now online! This makes shopping for wholesale casual fashion and clothing easier and more convenient with the launch of its official website: ApparelDeals.com this June 2011.

Ever since the company has started, they have dedicated all efforts into giving consumers comfort, style, and quality at the most affordable price. One can purchase a wide variety of items, whether it’s a chic black dress for that trendy evening event or that trendy pair of hot sunglasses best suited for a top you have in your closet, they can even add a great pair of shoes and a belt to their purchase just to complete that savvy casual look. One can always compare and contrast the price set by different companies and find out for themselves that Apparel Deals offer the same product for less without compromising the quality and service.

ApparelDeals.com offers people, especially women, all over with the ease of purchasing great quality wholesale clothing and accessories online at a reasonable price. They ship the purchases anywhere in the world, whether it’s in the US or in Singapore. With the company’s increasing client base and growing popularity, the launch of the ApparelDeals.com is an essential to cater to the public’s growing need, enabling people to shop virtually in their easy to navigate website. People can effortlessly browse through the site and to further enhance the virtual shopping experience, they have categorized some of their products into Wholesale clothing, Wholesale accessories, Wholesale tops, Wholesale dresses, and Wholesale apparel deals, all of these clothing and accessories options are consistent with Apparel Deal’s mission of providing the most discriminating consumer with the stylish and chic merchandise.

For those who are seeking more value for their money, costumers can browse through the bargains clearance section of the website and scroll through hundreds of clothes and accessories that have been further marked down. It’s great to be able to easily pick out something from your closet that’s “just right” for an occasion with so many options available from Apparel Deals, and with its worldwide launch on the web, Apparel Deal’s vision of affordably stylish clothes and accessories is made more accessible to the world.

Apparel deals is an online wholesaler specializing in women’s wholesale clothing and accessories.

www.appareldeals.com