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John Galliano Pays Big for Plagiarism
Fashion designer John Galliano's company was ordered to pay 200,000 euros in damages to renowned U.S. photographer William Klein for unauthorized use of his atmospheric imagery in an advertising campaign.The photographer, who lives in France said he was "furious" at Galliano's use of some of his half-painted photographs of street scenes in advertisements in several fashion magazines.
Klein's giant versions of contact sheets showing a series of photographs, painted over in colored enamel to highlight particular images, were a popular feature of a recent exhibition at the Pompidou Centre in Paris.
[ Click to to read 'John Galliano Pays Big for Plagiarism' ](RED) close to dead
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 19.04.07It attracted big name from the fashion and entertainment industries, there were tie in products from iPods to Roland Mouret clothing, but its end can't be far off.
Despite the noblest of efforts on the parts of many involved, the (RED) campaign to distribute medicine in Africa has managed to raise only $18 million. Yes, that's a tidy sum but not when you've spent close to $100 million promoting the campaign itself.
[ Click to to read '(RED) close to dead' ]Celebrity fashion: Versace to Ed Hardy
Written by Ren on 19.04.07The success of lavish couture brands such as Versace has largely been hinged on celebrities promoting and wearing them. Celebrities support expensive labels with their access to the media, and both Keira Knightly and Hilary Swank have both been known to promote Versace.
More recently designers such as Ed Hardy are conquering the market by getting celebrities to don their clothing first. Hardy's tattoo inspired tops and caps have been seen on celebrities such as Madonna, Fergie, Ludacris, Megan Gale, and Lara Bingle.
[ Click to to read 'Celebrity fashion: Versace to Ed Hardy' ]Designing Kate Moss
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 17.04.07Want to know the work that went towards putting Kate Moss together? Two parts Croydon, one part London, 3 lin... okay we're joking.
Instead of the hypermodel Kate Moss, we are instead talking of the logo created to represent the brand that is Kate Moss.
[ Click to to read 'Designing Kate Moss' ]Who'll be wearing your designs at RAFW?
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 16.04.07Small riff from a friend: How many upcoming fashion labels have asked someone to wear their threads at Australian Fashion Week?
Irrespective of who they are, if they're in the front row or a sneezer (someone who's going to drop the designer's / label's name) then what do you really have to lose?
[ Click to to read 'Who'll be wearing your designs at RAFW?' ]Tips on being a successful designer
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 16.04.07Want to be a successful fashion designer? Well obviously it's going to take a lot of hard work, and a heck of a lot of talent. If you're after a little inspiration for your week, why not look to another creative industry for an insight on what they do and how you can apply it to fashion design.
1. Work quickly. Produce a lot.Other good things discussed include tips on the use of mood and concept boards.
2. Attend to details.
3. Be versatile.
4. Make an effort to learn.
5. Anticipate problems.
6. Set goals.
7. Display a positive attitude.[ Click to to read 'Tips on being a successful designer' ]WIU 16.04.2007 Rachel Pally,
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 16.04.07While last week belonged to Kate Moss, the British hypermodel doesn't figure into this week's top trends from style spy (though we have no doubt that she'd like them just as much as we do).
[ Click to to read 'WIU 16.04.2007 Rachel Pally,' ]WIU 09.04.2007 Kate Moss, Chanel, Black Belts
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 09.04.07Managing to impress wherever she is to be found, Kate Moss has ruled style spy's fashion trend chart this week. Unsurprising really, given the Kate Moss for TopShop collection is just around the corner.
[ Click to to read 'WIU 09.04.2007 Kate Moss, Chanel, Black Belts' ]Profiling fashion designer Nicole Farhi
Written by Paula Teixeira on 09.04.07"You should be true to yourself in the clothes you wear"
In the last two decades, French-born fashion designer Nicole Farhi has emerged as one of the leading designer names in the United Kingdom. A unique blend of easy, but functional tailoring with luxurious, desirables separates and accessories has created a loyal following for her across with many of the fashion elites of the UK, US, and Japan, and increasingly throughout the world.
Nicole's career began in Paris where she worked as a freelance fashion designer, but before long she moved to London in the 1970's where she worked with the likes Stephen Marks, owner of the then-little-known label French Connection.
[ Click to to read 'Profiling fashion designer Nicole Farhi' ]Profiling shoe designer Gil Carvalho
Written by Paula Teixeira on 03.04.07More than a shoe designer, Gil Carvalho has the ability to mix architectural concepts, cutting edge materials, and a brilliant creativity, to make the jump into the visionary future of fashion.
His work is excellent not only for is top quality but especially for his persistence, a willingness to take risks, and the tolerance for learn from his mistakes throughout his career.
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