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Sue Wong Fall/Winter 2004/2005 Collection
1920's Era Inspires Female Flights of Fantasy

Sue Wong's exotic harem girl and Andalusian gypsy represent eternal female archetypes embodied in her spectacular Fall / Winter 2004-2005 Collection from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios.

Wong presents the Odalisque, a beautiful and exotic harem girl who holds the prince captive with her allure, in the form of silk georgette, silk devoré, and silk charmeuse evening dresses ready for the fall social season. Her choice of color palette includes sienna, gold, copper, cinnebar, and jasper for a distinctly opulent, arabian style.

Photo: Bordeaux long embroidered gown with one arm scarf sleeve

Sue Wong Fall/Winter 2004-2005 Nocture Collection plays off of the gypsy muse with Flamenco gowns, plunging necklines, and layered ruffles. This muse was a literary figure modeled after Zelda Fitzgerald, Colette, and the flapper icon. This look evokes the classic Jazz Age with elongated dress torso, uneven hemlines, and that "improvised" feel.

A strong element of fantasy informs the work of Sue Wong, magically transforming the woman into a darkly elegant vamp or celestial angel, as her heart leads. Sue Wong Fall/Winter 2004-2005 Collection embodies this transformation.


PHOTOS: ©2004 Metrofashion-Magazine.com. Left to right: charcoal jacket and paneled embroidered slipdress with mother-of-pearl trim, platinum beaded scallop dress, bordeaux long silk devore gown assymmetrical cascade ruffles, port ensemble including halter back-tied silk top with passementerie embroidery, silk skirt and pant, and black embroidered tunic coat, black embroidered slipdress with flowering branch motif
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 

2004 Swimwear Collection - J.Lo Swim
Jennifer Lopez licensed Summer 2004 swimwear hits the beach

Jennifer Lopez makes her mark with a swim style that is flirty and feminine for teens and young women. Bikini prints range from disco hardware to preppie stripes and jazzy polka dots to conversational prints with exotic locales and ethnic themes. In addition to matte nylon, textured and distressed fabric play a key role in the J.Lo Swim 2004 collection.

Halter bikini tops are the rage this year, and J.Lo Swim has a twist on all of them. Favorites include the ocean blue string bikini with gauzy overlay tie-front and tie-dye in tropical hues of orange and turquoise fluttering with lettuce-edges and fun waist ties.Halter bikini tops.

Jennifer Lopez Official Website
JLo by Jennifer Lopez® shopping site (click on "Swimwear")

JLo by Jennifer Lopez® is licensed and operated by Warnaco Inc. Warnaco designs, sources, manufactures and markets a broad line of intimate apparel, sportswear and swimwear worldwide, marketed under several highly recognized brand names, including Warner’s®, Olga®, Calvin Klein®, Speedo®, Chaps®, Nautica® and Lejaby®.

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mon petit oiseau Spring 2004 Collection
Designer Tracy Wilkinson brings the joys of urban edginess to casual spring summer looks
Happy Spring... Perhaps the joys of spring are best expressed by a smiling lass dressed in a flirty combination of constructed bottoms and country tops, with a picnic dress thrown in for special occasions. mon petit oiseau Spring 2004 puts a new spin on spring/summer adventure by matching boyish fabric styling with neutral stripes and theme prints like chickadees. The result is a bevy of coy models with subtle exposure and girlish gaits; the perfect rhythm for summer escapes from the city.

Fashion designer Tracy Wilkinson of mon petit oiseau creates an urban look that incorporates edgy details like silver eyelets on an overall strap chickadee mini-dress. The upwardly cascading illustrative print leads directly to the casual overslung straps for a more formal appeal. This theme of mixing casual and formal continues in a herringbone knicker design matched with whimsy japanese floral top bordered in lilac. "Push-pull" looks of classic menswear fabrics contrast with quirky carnival colors throughout the Spring 2004 Collection from mon petit oiseau.

Of special note for this season, designer Tracy Wilkinson teamed up in October to design men and women’s t-shirts for Artists for Amnesty project. A portion of the funds raised were earmarked for the organization's international campaign to end violence against women. Artists for Amnesty was held at La Boheme Restaurant in West Hollywood. The "one-of-a-kind" tees were modeled by Brendan Fraser, Mia Kirshner, Poppy Montgomery, and Jennifer Beals, with the event hosted by Academy Award winning actress Mira Sorvino.

Joining in the festive Spring 2004 runway fun as sponsors for mon petit oiseau were shoe designer Sigerson Morrison, with the launch of the affordable "Belle" line of flats, pumps, and strappys, and Tarte Cosmetics, by creator Maureen Kelly. Celebrity hair stylist Laurent D of Prive Salon in LA provided the feminine cuts to compliment Wilkinson's signature spring looks. mon petit oiseau Spring 2004 Collection presented at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Los Angeles, October 29-November 2, 2003.

Highlights: • spa top and herringbone denim adventure pant • yellow stripe baby doll with denim blessed skirt • paisley taryn dress • blue paisley helena mini and fushia lovebird bra with white eyelet zuma top • chickadee dress • green spa top with navy plaid ballerina skirt


PHOTOS: ©2004 Metrofashion-Magazine.com. Spring 2004 Collection styles from mon petit oiseau, fashion designer Tracy Wilkinson
     
     
 
Yoanna House, America's Next Top Model Winner, debuts at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Los Angeles
Dreams Do Come True One couldn't miss the soft smile on Yoanna House's face as she appeared on the runway in the dynamic Petro Zillia Fall 2004 ready-to-wear collection by Nony Tochterman; after all, House had only one week earlier won the America's Next Top Model contest on UPN television network in front of millions, and here she was living the dream of walking down the catwalk for an emerging fashion design star. In later shows, she would adopt the expressionless posture that defines a top catwalk model, but for now, Yoanna was basking in the moment. And the moment was grand; the audience response was delayed as many took a second look and thought, "wait a minute, isn't that ...?", but then a strong applause started and grew as Yoanna reached the end of the runway, made her turn, and started back.

The buzz was electric; here she was straight from reality television - a former babysitter now walking the runways of international fashion. At Fashion Week, there were varying opinions as to who should've won on the show America's Next Top Model. And while other participants were around (e.g. Mercedes Scelbe-Shorte walked for a number of designers), Yoanna House was the name that kept popping up: "She's a natural!" "She's doing a great job to have so little preparation time." "Yoanna is going to be huge." She would get warm applause everytime she appeared during the week.

At that same moment in Petro Zillia's show, another spark ignited; Yoanna's transition from television to catwalk marked the second such recent jump, following Paris Hilton's Spring 2004 runway debut, but it was clearly the first time for a non-celebrity personality. Yoanna is likeable and talented, and like the American Idol participants, not professionally trained. Yet here she was, living the fashion model dream. Hollywood had pulled off the unimaginable, transforming a bright, attractive young woman into a fashion star. That realization made many in the audience sit up and take notice, and it sparked the imagination of the fashion circuit.

FACTS ABOUT YOANNA HOUSE (from the Official UPN website for America's Next Top Model)
age: 23 height: 5'11" weight: 134
birthdate: 04/08/1980 hometown: Jacksonville, FL occupation: babysitter/clothing designer
favorites: "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Wonder Years", Indie pop music, sumo wrestling, rally racing

Yoanna House's appearance on the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week runways also added a heartwarming element to Los Angeles Fashion Week itself, which is working hard to establish Los Angeles as a bonafide fashion powerhouse. Where her agent could have saved Yoanna's debut for a summer event in Europe, it seemed most appropriate that her first catwalks would be in Los Angeles near Hollywood. The combination hinted at the one of the important motivations behind Los Angeles Fashion Week - establish a direct proximity and intimate connection between the glamour of television and movie stars and the fashion scene. Hollywood is bringing the international fashion scene to Los Angeles.

Yoanna appeared in the Petro Zillia Fall 2004 Collection fashion show wearing a sherbert striped wool jacket, wrapped over a matching print blouse with knit waist section and a banana wool pleated skirt. The look is festive, crisp, and very jazzy. Reminiscent of the speak-easy era, Tochterman's full line-up of wool-accented fruit colors made for a Fall 2004 collection that promises to sweeten the dinner parties this October. Tochterman's gentle layering of preppy jackets and luscious wool skirts was the perfect forum for Yoanna's interpretation of the Audrey Hepburn style of the early 2000's.


PHOTOS: ©2004 Metrofashion-Magazine.com. "America's Next Top Model" winner Yoanna House appears (top row) in Sue Wong and (bottom row) in Custo, Petro Zillia, Sue Wong
 
     
 
     
 
     


RELATED STORY: MODELS WITH CEREAL BACKSTAGE

New Total Protein Lower-Carb Cereal Was a Hit With Los Angeles Models and Designers During Fashion Week
First Major Food Company to Offer a Cereal for a Low-Carb Lifestyle

April 2004 (Newstream) -- New Total Protein cereal from General Mills was in demand backstage at this year's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. High-profile models such as Yoanna House and Mercedes Scelba-Shorte (America's Top Model) were seen crunching while preparing backstage, and show attendees Nicky Hilton and Kimberly Stewart had their taste of the lower-carb, higher-protein cereal while visiting with designers after the shows.

Total Protein was introduced in response to consumer demand for reasonably priced lower-carb, higher-protein products that offer the nutrition and taste of traditional cereals. With 100% of the Daily Value of 11 vitamins and minerals, eight grams of net carbs, and a hearty 13 grams of protein, Total Protein cereal is an easy way for consumers to moderate their carbohydrate intake, while enjoying the great taste and nutritional benefits of a familiar brand.

Lloyd Klein kicked off Fashion Week on March 29th at 12:00 p.m. The show marked Klein's miraculous return to the runway after a devastating car crash in February left him in critical condition forcing him to cancel his New York presentation. Following Klein were Rachel Palley, Coco Clicks, Maria Bianco Nero, Petro Zillia and Gen Art. Continuing throughout the week were Von Dutch Kids, Michelle Mason, Tomer, Rami Kashou, Custo Barcelona, Pegah Anvarian, Jenni Kayne, Karanina, Monah Li, Sue Wong, Naqada, Heike Jarick, Sheri Bodell, Trina Turk, Lords, Davies, Frankie B., MartinMartin, Single, John Sakalis, Editte Keshishyan, Danang, Corey Lynn Calter, Richard Tyler, Shay Todd, Joe's Jeans, Grey Ant, Eduardo Lucero, Oligo Tissew for Oliver Twist, Susana Mercedes, Sanctuary and Louis Verdad.

About Total Protein

Available nationwide in March 2004, Total Protein consists of lightly sweetened toasted wheat flakes. Each ¾ cup serving of Total Protein contains 13 grams of protein and 8 grams of net carbs, as well as 100% of the Daily Value of 11 vitamins and minerals, including B-vitamins to help release energy, and antioxidant vitamins C and E to help maintain a healthy immune system. Total Protein follows the nutrition tradition established in 1961 with the introduction of Total cereal. Since Total was introduced more than 40 years ago for a "vitamin conscious public," the brand has continued to be a leader in meeting the nutritional needs of Americans.

"It is important that people follow a health plan that includes exercise and a healthy eating plan - and that includes some carbohydrates," said Helenbeth Reiss Reynolds, MPH, RD. "Consumers can miss out on key nutrients with some of the popular low-carb diets, and Total Protein is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals."

General Mills is a leading maker of consumer foods and has created such favorite brands as Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Cheerios, Wheaties, other Big G cereal brands, Yoplait, Progresso, and more. General Mills is also a leading supplier of wholesome and tasty baking and other food products to the foodservice and commercial baking industries.

The other cereals in the Total family are Total Whole Grain, Total Raisin Bran, Brown Sugar and Oat Total and Total Corn Flakes.

 
 
OSCARS® 2004 FASHION
The 76th Annual Academy Awards, Oscars® 2004 fashion... Color trends highlighted the Oscars® 2004 Red Carpet - delicious caramels, creamy vanillas, and glittery cafe au lait set the tone for the 2004 formal evening gown season. Slinky and soft, most actresses opted for well known silhouettes with modern touches of border fancy. Julia Roberts presented and wore a body skimming cocoa gown with plunging neckline and shimmery waist brooch. Naomi Watts was electric in a heavy beaded and sequined gold strapless dress. Angelina Jolie exuded drama in satin charmeuse, calling her look "sexy." Perhaps the most surprising fashion statement of the night was Johnny Depp's new haircut, which respected his quirky persona while dressing up for his big Best Actor Nomination night.

Jennifer Garner in vintage Valentio evening gown
Alias star Jennifer Garner in a vintage Valentino evening gown, Oscars® 2004
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2004 OSCARS® WINNERS  
Best Motion Picture
The Lord of the Rings : Return of the King, New Line Cinema
Best Leading Actor
Sean Penn, Mystic River
Best Cinematography
Master and Commander : The Far Side of the World, 20th Century Fox
Best Leading Actress
Charlize Theron, Monster
Best Screenplay - Adapted
The Lord of the Rings : Return of the King, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson
Best Supporting Actor
Tim Robbins, Mystic River
Best Writing - Original
Lost in Translation, Sofia Coppola
Best Supporting Actress
Renee Zellweger, Cold Mountain
Best Film Editing
The Lord of the Rings : Return of the King, New Line Cinema
Best Director
Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings : Return of the King
 
GOLDEN GLOBES 2004 FASHION

The 2004 Golden Globes fashion was a meadow of pale-hued flowers with frothy dresses in pale rose, apricot, and peach blossoms. Black, wine, and dark blue evening gowns and cocktail dresses stood out this year amid all the light creams and taupes, bringing a delightful mix of color palettes to the awards show. Notable fashion winners this year happily included two awards winners.

Charlize Theron glowed in a creamy banana chiffon spring dress with romantic ruffles along the hips and shoulders. Cut with a v-back, thin spaghetti straps accented her tall, curvy frame. Her curls were swept up on one side with a sparkling barrette, a new trend this year seen on other red carpet fashionistas. Winner of best screenplay and best motion picture musical or comedy, Sofia Coppola captured the essence of the independent modern woman in her vintage Azzedine Alaia black cocktail dress and understated flats. Another fashion standout was the ever-glamorous Uma Thurman, looking sleek in a periwinkle lavender evening gown. Fitted at the waist, the mid-weight charmeuse satin cascaded in flounced ruffles down the front, with peek-a-boo lilac tulle underlay showcasing her jeweled strappy heels.

Nicole Kidman charmed the fans in a hot flapper dress designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent. Gold and cream sequins shined on the halter dress with a deep plunging neckline and sheer chiffon front. Godet inserts around the knees kept the ensemble from being too heavy, and Kidman topped off the '20s look with a whimsical gold headband and blond ringlets. The men opted for more dinner jackets and ties and less tuxedos this year. Clint Eastwood was dashing in a white bow tie and dinner jacket, and Elijah Wood gets high fashion marks for his vintage dark green velvet blazer and shimmering gold silk tie.


Uma Thurman, 2004 Globes
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Golden Globe Awards 2004
WINNERS
Best Motion Picture, Drama
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King,
Director: Peter Jackson
Best Leading Actor, Drama
Sean Penn, Mystic River
Best Leading Actress, Drama
Charlise Theron, Monster
Best Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy
Lost in Translation, Director: Sofia Coppola
Best Leading Actress, Musical/Comedy
Diane Keaton, Somethings Gotta Give
Best Leading Actor, Musical/Comedy
Bill Murray, Lost in Translation
Best Television Series, Drama
24, Imagine TV & 20th Century Fox
Best Actor, Television Drama
Anthony Lapaglia, Without A Trace
Best Actress, Television Drama
Frances Conroy. Six Feet Under

 
Mercedes Benz Fashion Shows Los Angeles Spring 2004
West Coast chic takes center stage with prim, punk, and party themes
Getaways were popular during Spring 2004 fashion week in Los Angeles at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Shows L.A. - Rebecca Rich dressed the fugitive widow headed to the Mexican Riviera to lick her social wounds, while Nicolle Miller dressed up the swashbuckling Pacific girl with military fabrics, fish net layers, and buccaneer charm necklaces. Cynthia Vincent's Spring 2004 Los Angeles collection used pencil skirts to contrast with metallic sheer blouses while Alicia Lawhon's Spring 2004 Los Angeles collection used mediterranean colors with chiffon and sequins to dazzle partygoers.

See and be seen... images from Mercedez Benz Fashion Shows L.A. Top row: Cynthia Vincent, Rebecca Rich, Nicolle Miller's MillerGirl, Alicia Lawhon, celebrities. Bottom row: Richard Tyler, Michelle Mason, Frankie B, Petro Zillia. All images ©2003 Metrofashion.
   
         
   
         
   

Highlights from the shows: Cynthia Vincent - metallic day-to-evening dresses and separates in lily colors, prim looks in ochre jacket and salmon top, gathered skirt for spice with pocket for love notes, pencil skirts and silk chiffon tops with sparkle, green go-getter dress for spring nightlife, teal sparkle chiffon top with florals and white tube dress for yoga layering.

Rebecca Rich - popular floral embroidered magenta skirts and dresses with black piping and details, pink thigh-length jersey dress with floral shoulder closures, denim pants contrasted with lavender jersey hibiscus print and lime jacket with magenta liner, black cotton voile skirt with white piping and lime blouse with white leather collar, magenta silk scoop neck fitted dress for sporty flirty mix-and-match, candy evening drama silk charmeuse dress with ribbon tie enclosure and tiered lavender taffeta, all with simple strap contrasting sandal evening shoes from hip luxury shoemaker Sigerson Morrison, Nolita, New York.

Nicole Miller "MillerGirl" - shipwreck print rayon lycra mini dress, ode to pirates theme, motorcycle linen blouse with charm necklace chains and sea rope belt with fatigue shorts, buccaneer theme necklaces matched with crop striped pants and rope belt, military/buccaneer - camouflaged silk skirts with cropped camisoles and fatigue linen vest, drawstring details for skirts and cropped linen jackets for dressy look, pointelle silk mini-top for feminine mood with wrapped string sandals throughout in neutrals, chains and charms in shells, keys, and pendants, netting necklace with pirates anchor hook in gold and fatigue linen zip front dress for punk style with knee netting leggings and water boots, fall color floral print two tiered skirt with fishnet tank over silk top, print bikini with fisnet cowl neck with rope - MillerGirl logo bikini / bandeau / striped tee and cotton lycra strapless dress, ankle rain boots throughout for punk motif.

Alicia Lawhon - “sending out this energy” … “of making something beautiful and romantic…”, sequined ruffle dress as top, cotton voile tunic with mini skirts for soft west coast style, green in covered button top with mini skirt, sequined camisole with gathered center and tie, canvas suit in brown with lilac contrast frill bordering, camp top with magenta ruffle border and chiffon skirt with sequins, feathered sleeveless cardigan with waist sequin band and traditional pattern groups, safari tops with native american motif, ruffle party dress in traditional ballerina shape, sci-fi horizontal stripes tee and on boys in brown and bronze, striped knit bikini and floral bikini, delicate details and strong structured canvas shapes.

 
Short Lace Dress Fashion SketchFall / Winter 2003-2004 Fashion - Button Up or Tie Me Down

"We're outta here." Fall 2003 fashion proclaims the end of reflection and the time to suit up and go. Layers are in; updated jackets are substantial and detailed. Narciso Rodriquez shows slick black and white trenchcoats inspired by motocross looks; Trussardi goes the other way with rust and copper leather trenches with lace up fireman boots. Both share the message of Fall 2003 fashion designers - the urban creature has mused for long enough.

Not that she's any less female. Laura Biagiotti shows knit creations in cable white and dark blue that caress and comfort, with beading and trim in purple and olive. Emmanul Ungaro sends forth his tundra warriors with lilac impressions; Fendi presents space-age walking jackets with the illusion of polypropylene and the very real luxury of satin. Anna Molinari presents shimmery mini skirts with pleated horizontal satin bordering. Dirk Bikkemberg presents sassy satin shirts for the updated wardrobe with fancy knits and asymmetric zippered riding tops (still emphasizing the legs but with dark tights).

The drama heightens when the coat comes off - designer collections enhance the ribbon dress with panels and lace bordering. Corseted evening gowns reveal the Fall 2003 underworld, where contemporary influences give way to bordello styles reinterpreted in latex for a sportswear-obsessed culture.

Fall / Winter 2003-2004 Trend Highlights...
Japanese culture, extreme sportswear detailing, chokers and chandelier earrings, full-length gowns, strings and straps, Las Vegas nightlife, black & white, color block, ladies who lunch...


PHOTOS: ©2004 Metrofashion-Magazine.com where marked. Some photos copyright and courtesy of Nataya Designs, Balenciaga, Soye, Trussardi, Passerella. See designer website for more information. Underworld movie photos courtesy of Sony Pictures.
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Fall/Winter 2003/04 - Jackets & Coats
Warm up to cable knit sweater coats, moto jackets and belted winter coats

Trenchcoats are hot this fall and winter season, transforming from summer's lightweight silks and rayons to season appropriate heavy weights like wool, cotton, and synthetic blends. Color is toned down, with signature palettes in greys, ochres, and browns. An indispensable fall fashion item is the fitted canvas twill cargo blazer, in a range of subdued neutral colors. Another key look is a cropped cable knit hoodie cardigan, layered under a jean jacket. Accent colors add dash to cargo blazers with dusty pastels and sparks of bright color.

Narciso Rodriguez sixties-inspired mod wool winter coats are more tailored to the body and offer a perfect space age lift-off to Marc Jacobs spring collection. Classic denim jackets and pea coats also continue to dominate, especially with fur trimmed collars for colder weather. Streetwear windbreakers and zip up jackets find a home in ski chalet chic. Other Arctic influences include Scandinavian embroidery on suede and fleece winter coats, embellished with Eskimo-like natural shell and wood toggle buttons.

The 1980's trend continues with layered knit blazers and cashmere sweaters which pair well with mini-skirts. Michael Kors fur lined wool car coat with belted waist is perfect for the work week, while his distressed leather jacket with jewel neckline and 80's punk metal hardware is pure weekend rebellion. The motocross look is a hip and polished trend in outerwear this fall/winter season, with the cross stiching, graphic abstracts, and tailored lines of the raceways.
 
Short Lace Dress Fashion Sketch Fit to a Tea - Fall/Winter 2003/04
Short dresses reinterpreted by the designers

Traditionally more informal, short dresses are now sneaking past the doorman of many formal events. And why not, considering the lush fabrics and intricate detailing favored by today's fit and toned women. Nicole Miller's knee-length black silk gown with antique gold has a plunging v-neck and an exiting swish that rivals floor skimming gowns. Her shiny crinkle wine taffeta pleated bustier mini-dress reaches to mid-thigh and should be a staple for every Nicole Miller aficionado.

Jessica McClintock's short dresses in heavy satin with underlays of crinoline and tulle, some going to thigh lengths, have a winter skating wonderland appeal. Classic tea length frocks with ruched bodices and aspirin dotted lace get a little extra fullness with a crinoline underskirt. Topped off at the waist with a rose corsage and ribbon, these short Jessica McClintock dresses are reminiscent of retro 1950's, but in softer fabrics and leaner cuts. Her tea length dresses range from ankle to mid-calf. A three-quarter cashmere cardigan and a little satin handbag is all you'll need to complete the look of the season.

Los Angeles designer Ana Capri's light hearted circle skirts of cotton with embroidered roses peekaboo with linings of wispy tulle in contrasting colors. Knee-length skirts call for some serious footplay: wear with beaded sandals or flip flops, California style, or dress it up with some ultra high heel Mary Janes, ala New York.

For the romantic, BCBG Max Azria's under-the-knee to mid-calf designs are dreamy in lingerie-inspired stylings and adornments. Silk charmeuse knee length dresses highlight sensuous lace bodice trimmings. BCBG's mid thigh mini-dresses with softly ruffled hemlines in silk chiffon prints look divine when matched with short daywear trenchcoats.

For workday into evening, Calvin Klein has a subdued palette of knee length skirts and mid-calf tailored suits in wines, olives, and basic black, in easy garbadine wool and blends. As always with short dresses, elongate the legs with complimentary colored hose and a stunning pair of high heels.
 
Solar Flirt - Summer 2003 Party
Catwalk looks for summer and fall nights
There was no mystery regarding the theme of San Francisco's Catwalk summer show held at 111 Mina in the SOMA District of the city - flirtiness is hip again. Betsey Johnson's party styles flitted and fluttered down the short but dramatic runway in the art gallery/dance hall venue for an audience of hipster dance music fans while Catwalk's local designer sample sale introduced San Francisco trend-conscious night crawlers to labels like Sorella (bags), Rebecca Overmann (sterling jewelry) and Sira.O (scarves). For more information about Catwalk, visit Mystery Girl Productions.


Meanwhile on the catwalk, Betsey Johnson's looks included Knit mini-skirts and clingy off-shoulder tops in 80's new wave colors like hot pink, lime, and black pair as luscious separates. The designs work well with the quintessential embroidered rosebud slip dresses and frilly tutus we've come to expect from Betsey Johnson. Sexy dresses are her mainstay and this season is no exception. Long satin gowns in coral and turquoise flare at the ankle, creating a dramatic walk. Sweet empire waists done up in layered chiffon with tiny satin ribbon bows add a feminine touch. Details like lace-up backs and matching tasseled chiffon wraps complete the exuberant collection. On the Web at http://www.BetseyJohnson.com.


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London Fashion Week - View 2004 Spring Summer collections from Paul Smith, Jasper Conran, Clements Ribeiro, John Rocho, and many British designers including Ghost and Jonathan Saunders, showing from the Duke of York's Headquarters... visit the London Fashion Week website.

Toronto Fashion Week Spring 2004 - Set in the historic cultural Carlu complex, Toronto Fashion Week for Spring Summer 2004 features designers susch as Mark Peros, Mila Finkelstien, Azure Swimwear, and Janet T. Planet. Learn more.. visit the Toronto Fashion Week website.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2004
- Satin-ribbon detailing highlight Spring Summer 2004 collections from Anna Sui and Badgley Mischka at the Spring 2004 fashion shows at New York City's Bryant Park. Which designers paid homage to the new generation of jet setters? Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Bill Blass, Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez and more... Oscar de la Renta hits perfection with luxurious classics in his Spring 2004 New York collection - sherbet charmeuse gowns to tailored two-tone skirt suits. See fashion show coverage at 7th on Sixth website.

Montreal Fashion Week Spring 2004 - Designers Lili les Bains, Denis Gagnon, Mackage and more appeared on the catwalks in the Old Port of Montreal, showcasing Canadian fashion talent ... read more at Montreal Fashion Network website.
 
Breaking the Waves - Summer 2003
Resort and surf swimwear crossover

With all the crossovers between resort and surf swimwear this summer 2003, a few key trends break the waves. Retro knits and vintage inspired styles like l rings give a nod to 1960's resort while functioning as stylish and modern active swimsuits. Bikinis by La Perla and Gottex pay homage to the retro trend of 2003.
ow-rise belted bottoms and halter bikinis with wooden hoops.


Maillots are hottest this summer in geometric transitions, bold prints or strategically placed, abstract cut-outs in solid colors. One-piece swimsuits from Israeli designer Diva by Rachel Pappo explode with geometric color. When paired with a gauzy sleeveless tunic or simple cover-up, the look is effortless resort.

Ethnic prints are warm and sultry in tiger and leopard safari motifs, especially with hand embroidery and appliques. Sauvage swimwear heats up the look with buttery suede lace detailing, Swarovski crystals, and gold appliques.
 
formal dresses spring 2003 prom dresses Metrofashion fashion specials lace overlay baby blue periwinkle blue winter spring colors stylesRhapsody in Blue...
Spring formal fashions in blue inspire hope.
Sky blue, aqua, and baby blue hues mark the delicate formal dress designs of Spring 2003, as well as shades of sage and cornflower and blush colors. Black on white mixed with color blocks portray classic style. Blue is the color of hope, friendship, and peace, timely themes for a turbulent world. Styles like overlays and flyaways add romance and charm, while simple silhouettes of empire, a-line, and princess shapes make the look timeless.

Spring 2003 fashion designers show blue highlights in silk tops, polka dot dresses, and crinkle fabrics. Where you find blush you find blue, and this season look for blush and blue hints in collections from DKNY, BCBG, Calvin Klein, and others.
 
Los Angeles Fashion : Renée Bardot
In Renée Bardot's birthplace of Frankfurt, Germany, her destiny was shaped at an early age as a primary fashion leader. Simply, she played dress-up with fabric scraps in her father's leather clothing company. It was in this arena, Renée would create elaborate gowns and costumes by draping chiffon or other discarded fabric over her five-year old frame. Renée's father had taken notice of his design protégé and began to teach her everything there was to learn about the hand-sewn coats, pants and jackets he sold and distributed throughout Germany in the late sixties.

Aware of her talent, her father took the pre-teen Renée under his tutelage, apprenticing the budding designer. Renée's father was a haute couture sewer and he passed the generations-old art of creating clothing down. By twenty was selling her designs to fashion forward stores.

Renée moved to Amsterdam were she honed her business skills and opened her first store, Jezebel. She then worked as an assistant to the late designer C. Gordon. Nationally known in Germany, C. Gordon - along with his peers, Karl Lagerfeld, Wolfgang Joop, Uta Raasch and Iris von Arnim were part of the burgeoning German cultural Renaissance. Gordon's mastery of draping and European pattern-making greatly influenced Renée and her designing skills took on whole new artistic bent. read more...

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FASHION FEATURE: 2003 EMMY AWARDS (55th ANNUAL)
Emmys Fashion 2003... Many of the stars at the 55th Emmy's awards show took their style queues from the color palettes of the New York Spring 2004 fashion shows. The front rows glowed in evening gowns of sunset hues like fuschia, mango, pinks, and blues. Creamy neutrals also shined on award nominees Lena Olin and Jennifer Garner of Alias, both exquisite in ivory and pale peach satin dresses.

Presenter Jeri Ryan made a dramatic entrance in her revealing silk charmeuse evening gown of silvery cream with deep v-neck plunge. Plunging v-neck gowns, popular last year, were back again along with a new evening trend towards dropped waists. Dropped waist dresses accented the figures of Christina Applegate, in a pale blue pleated chiffon formal dress by Valentino, and Courtney Thorne Smith, in a classic Herve Leger elongated crystal tiered black dress. Sarah Jessica Parker color-matched with husband Matthew Broderick's dusty rose tie as she stunned the Emmy audience in a pink Chanel confection of a ballgown. Ruched and gathered in chiffon, tulle, and sequins, the gown had a subdued high/low hemline, showcasing her famous feet.

Debra Messing claimed her Emmy award clad in an Elie Saab evening ball gown with sweeping back train, Jimmy Choo heels, Cartier ring, and H. Stern chandelier earrings. Strapless and gathered at the side, the amber and copper design of the dress perfectly framed her winning smile. Notable fashion marks for the men went to winner Jon Stewart's trim black suit and subtly sparkling black tie and Joe Pantoliano's vest and tie in light blue satin with white polka dots. Gorgeous gowns and tuxedos abounded, but this year's fashion focus at the Emmy's was all ears: dripping chandelier earrings in precious jewels. Best chandelier earring styles included Debra Messing's triple-tiered pink tourmaline teardrops and Jane Kaczmarek gold arabesque shoulder dusters.


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2003 EMMY WINNERS
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, Monk
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, The Sopranos
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Debra Messing as Grace, Will & Grace
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano, The Sopranos
Outstanding Comedy Series
Everybody Loves Raymond
Outstanding Drama Series
The West Wing
 
Formalwear Winter/Spring 2002

New Commitments bring New Style Perhaps no formalwear season of the last 30 years is more important to the fashion industry than the Year 2002 season - designers, retailers, and boutiques anticipate a surge of special occassion shopping as American consumers reaffirm their commitment to family, community, and charity through weddings and events. The New Fashion Values of 2002 have already influenced formalwear styles for prom dresses, bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses, and special occassion evening gowns.

The first influence is the highlighted bodice; designers this season are placing more emphasis on fitted shapes with striking color and embroidery or ornaments. In our cover shot from Macy's Passport '01, Jessica McClintock's fairy green, plunging v-neck gown is crisply molded and matched to the extravagant floral inlay of the skirt. Also shown is the deep backline and decorative mosaic design of another Jessica McClintock creation. With the globalization of fashion trends, simplifying and highlighting the bodice in formalwear designs broadens the designer's reach across clutural expectations.

The second influence is the bold feminine shape; designers are using sheath, trumpet, princess, mermaid, and a-line styling to create curvy dresses, many with corseted or structured undergarments, reasserting the womanly look in this season's formal line. Gone are the demure straight silhouettes and the tailored workwear looks of the late 1990s. The post-9/11/01 woman attends her public as a proud yet traditionally sensual creature.

Which leads to the third influence, the new emphasis on soft, feminine expression through silk and chiffon overlays, lace bordering, and beaded or rhinestone hems, lines, and straps. While the 2002 party-goer is simply elegant with brilliant structural accents, the 2002 bride dons a flowing gown overlayed with embroidered or appliqued sheath. Soft satin silk is the fabric of choice, with form-enhancing embellishments to match the wearer's personality.
 
Fall 2001 Fashion - Modern Reality

The New (1990s) Rules Don't Apply - Watching the movie Serendipity (©2001 Miramax Films) in October of 2001 is like watching a home video of a story from another time; a time before the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11th. Serendipity is a romantic comedy about the human desire for destiny fulfillment in our search for love. Underneath, the movie is a classy, chic romp through modern innocence in the age of American prosperity. The lead couple, Jonathan Trager (played by John Cusack) and Sara Thomas (Kate Beckinsale) are attractive, successful, even witty characters made out to be your average young American adults affected by infatuation. Yet their journey is alive with scenes of runway fashion, contemporary designer home accents, and intellectual references to literature and theater.

Jonathan and Sara are portrayed as common Westerners, beautiful people with sophisticated, luxurious lives and crisp, tailored personalities. If only those images had appeared before the collapse of WTC Tower I and Tower II, perhaps the love story would have connected to the aspirations of a young America looking for new mythologies. The opportunity to believe again, for the first time since the roaring 1920s, that life would always be good. Alas, wrapped in the dense mental imagery of churning smoke and ash from September 11th, Serendipity is like a dream remembered from an unblemished youth. And a lasting documentation of the hopeless romantic in all Americans that existed until the Fall Season of 2001. more...


Spring and Summer 2001 Fashion - Drama and Fantasy
For Spring and Summer 2001, drama returned to fashion, with bold prints, lush colors, and cross-cultural motion. Inspired by the epic cinema of Gladiator, Spring 2001 celebrates fashion's global explosion. While the major fashion shows in New York, Paris, London, and Milan lead the way, exciting new shows in Australia, Hong Kong, Brazil, and Vancouver are popping up. The result is a Spring 2001 season full of vigor and variety; Metrofashion Themes for Spring and Summer 2001 are Fantasy, Dance, Conquest, and Fireworks, representing the growing momentum of globalism and the optimism of the New Millennium.

First up is Fantasy. Dreams and visions of playfulness and grandeur abound in Spring 2001 collections such as Blumarine, Burani, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, and Versace. European designers went floral and geometric and big this year with silk prints, sheer wraps, and daring halters. It seems the Pretty Woman of Spring 2000 has grown up!
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Fall and Winter 2000 Fashion - Mod Squad Glamour
Anand Jon fall 2000 fashion cropped jackets and embroidered rhinestones delicate designs and tough punk styles Fall 2000 fashion - new wave chic returns to fashion. Cool city chic, retro designs, and luxurious details define Fall 2000 and the return of glamour. Themes for Fall 2000 are Mod, Leather, Patterns, and Beauty. The mood of a movie sometimes determines its legacy. So goes it with Mod Squad, the hip 1999 cinema takeoff on the late 1960s-early 1970s television series.

The movie is dark, whimsical, and brash, framing the awkward world of the the late 1990s American youth, a world full of wealth and glamour, but devoid of purpose or dignity. Trapped in this world with no spiritual center are three young handsome rebels, each with attitude and personality, led by 90s cult heroine Claire Daines. Their stylish dress and haughty attitude sets them apart from the homegenous youth culture of the day. Fitting then that Mod Squad's legacy (18 months later) would be a Fall 2000 fashion season tagged by the media as "Glamour is Back." Fitting because that 90s culture so transparently depicted in Squad provides the glam juice for much of Fall 2000. more ...
 

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