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Mercedes Benz NYFW Spring/Summer 2010 Schedule
September has almost rolled around and things are about to start getting hectic again. Below we've gotten our hands on the official schedule for New York Fashion Week (NYFW), Spring/Spring 2010. Most of the usual suspects will be making an appearance including BCBG Max Azria, Lacoste, Herve Leger, Anna Sui and of course Fashionising.com favourite Ralph Lauren.
Check out the full schedule below the fold.
Samsung Tap & Take camera competition
Whether you're front row blogging, out and about shopping, or just out to capture a moment, Samsung's world-first dual display camera takes the point-and-click to a whole new level.
Starting tomorrow, a treasure hunt across the web will begin - with Samsung giving away tons of prizes including 100 Samsung Dual LCD screen ST500 cameras. Even more fun, there'll be a special event at a secret venue to be announced for winners.
Fashionising.com is part of the hunt - so stay tuned for more details, and become a fan on facebook or follow Samsung Capture on Twitter for your chance to win.
Melbourne: street shopping vs shopping centres
What is it that people love about shopping in Melbourne? Ask anyone, and they'll site a long list of cool back-alley boutiques, quirky niche stores, or perhaps the high-end Collins Street retailers that bring luxury products to a heritage locale. The likes of QV and Melbourne Central are never going to spring to any cultured shoppers mind. And why would they? They're many things - but they're not in the least bit remarkable.
With the imminent demolition of Londsale House in favour of a widened laneway and lacklustre shopping development, many people are thinking more deeply about the future of Melbourne as a city, and as a shopping destination. We know this from the intense amount of interest in the Lonsdale House case - much of it centered around the loss of the building itself, but much of it also in opposition to what The Age calls a slice of retail sameness.
Fashion Exposed Industry Seminars: Melbourne 2009
On Tuesday, 1st of September Fashion Exposed will bring an unmissable line-up of speakers to its industry seminar series. Kicking off with a panel of industry experts from Fashion Group International - discussing ready-to-wear seasonal trends - the stage will then play host to Jack Hanrahan from Westfield Retail Relations, who'll analyse the retail strategies of iconic stores such as Topshop, Prada, and Selfridges&Co. Finally, more upcoming trend analysis from Mudpie UK. On top of the great program of speakers, the seminars are pure value for money: each 1 hour seminar costs just $33 to attend.
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DKNY Chari.Tee: tee with a cause
DKNY's cleverly-named Chari.Tee is not only cute, with it's white-on-black New York skyline meets fashion sketch... It's also in support of a cause. Or five causes, really. Each buyer who nabs one of the tees gets to select one of five charities for their purchase to go towards. At $65, it's a pretty good excuse to add a cute new t-shirt into your wardrobe.
Myer's Emporium Melbourne: chavs rejoice
Failing to understand that their dwindling margins and relevance to Australian shoppers has more to do with a lack of culture, terrible service and worse stock, Australian retailer Myer have succeeded in pushing for the demolition of Lonsdale House, one of Melbourne's heritage Art Deco landmarks, and the neighbouring Caledonian Lane.
While architectural news is seldom a feature of Fashionising.com, the decision beggars belief. Yes, the Victorian government's contemptuous disregard for Melbourne's heritage is hardly a secret, but Myer's failure to understand their irrelevance to consumers can only raise questions about why they're still in business.
mag nation's magazines of the month: July 2009
Last month we introduced you to a feature whereby magazine metropolis mag nation give us their recommendation for the coolest, must-have mags of the month. For July 2009 they uncover some hidden gems of the magazine world - read on to find out what you should be getting your hands on and why.
The Sartorialist book: now available
As one of the most known and loved street style photographers to grace the internet, The Sartorialist's Scott Schuman captures far more than just outfits. His photos capture people, stories, moments.
Schman's work has now been immortalised in print format. Titled simply The Sartorialist, this book is one that no fashion-lover's coffee table should be without.
Fashion Exposed, Melbourne 2009
Mark it in your diaries, fashion industry folk; Fashion Exposed is returning soon to Melbourne. From August 30 to September 1, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre will again play host to Australia's biggest fashion fair - and as usual, the program is packed full of parades, parties, information sessions, seminars, and more.
Win: Mother Earth bangles by Alex and Ani
Alex and Ani are one of the few accessory brands we've seen that manage to successfully fuse luxury and eco-awareness. The brand's philosophy is about quality and unity, with a design aesthetic that focuses on natural beauty and recycled materials.
We have two limited edition "Mother Earth" expandable bangles to give away, courtesy of Alex and Ani. The "Mother Earth" collection was created to raise awareness about the need to protect our environment. Each piece in the collection features a charm that has a compass-like sphere encasing our globe, and is expandable to fit all sizes.
