Women from polygamist sect start their own clothing line

Posted on July 2, 2008
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Forget OshKosh B’Gosh and Baby Gap. Have you heard of FLDSdress.com?

Female members of the polygamist sect at the center of a high-profile child welfare dispute are trying to capitalize on all the attention by selling children’s “clothing that meets the FLDS standards for modesty and neatness” through the Internet.

The Salt Lake Tribune says the business grew out of necessity. State officials turned to the site when they needed to clothe hundreds of children who were taken into state custody with little more than the clothes on their backs. The children have since been returned, but many of the women are living outside the Yearning for Zion ranch while awaiting the outcome of child-protection investigations. More…

Ciara Inks Deal With Wilhelmina, Eyes Clothing Line

Posted on July 2, 2008
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R&B singer Ciara inked a deal with modeling agency Wilhelmina this week and is also eyeing the launch of her own clothing line.

“Modeling has always been one of my aspirations,” says Ciara who is currently featured in a print campaign for Jay Z’s Rocawear line. Wilhemina’s new deal with Ciara will focus on casting the “Promise” singer in both clothing and fragrance campaigns.

In related news, the singer whose new album “Fantasy Ride” drops this September is looking into launching her very own clothing line via retailer Steve & Barry’s. More…

Cute pups strut their stuff at doggie fashion show

Posted on June 30, 2008
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Pampered pooches dressed in their finest strutted their stuff at the First Annual Canine Fest Fashion Show at Pony Village Mall on Saturday.

Pups of all shapes and sizes dressed in the latest doggie fashions, and walked or in some cases were carried down the catwalk to an entertained audience.

The event, sponsored by Happy Tails Dog Salon and Day Spa and the Pony Village Mall was a first of it’s kind event.

Later in the day there was also a doggie talent show as well as a kids pet art contest, and a raffle with proceeds going towards the Friends of Coos County Animal Shelter. More…

Designers set to roll out their ranges at fashion fest

Posted on June 30, 2008
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After a decade of working abroad, designer Karishma Krishna will make her debut at this year’s MTN Durban Fashion Week.

Krishna, 33, of Verulam, who returned to her home town this year, will show her latest range, An Enlightened State of Zen, at fashion week.

“I am thrilled because it’s my first time as an individual designer in South Africa. For me, it’s at a time when South Africans are leaving the country, and I, after 10 years, choose to return. It’s an incredible welcome-back to the country,” said Krishna, who has been in the industry for 11 years and designed for international clothing conglomerate Truworths. More…

Fashion: Made in The Shade

Posted on June 30, 2008
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Reality fashion show to tape in Ottawa

Posted on June 30, 2008
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A TV-reality series searching for Canada’s hottest fashion designer comes to Ottawa this summer to tape episodes for broadcast next season on Global-TV.

Project Runway Canada made its debut last fall on Slice TV and comes to Ottawa in August for the filming of 12 episodes at an undisclosed location. The initial season of the series was shot in Toronto, but producers opted for a change of locations because the new episodes will be shown on Global rather than on the specialty network. More…

Designer Jemima French, 41, on yoga, giving up meat and booze - and thoughts of a boob job

Posted on June 30, 2008
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You co-founded the fashion label FrostFrench with Sadie Frost and it’s obviously important to look good in your line of work. What’s your secret?

I really enjoy making the effort. I like getting ready to go out, putting on make-up, having a long bath, choosing an outfit, styling things.

Would you ever go under the surgeon’s knife?

Never say never.

What’s on the wish list?

I have thought long, hard and often about having a boob job, but the thought also terrifies me. What if I went ahead and didn’t like it? That would be awful. So I’ve invested in a good padded bra, and I’m fine.

So, 100 per cent confident in your own skin?

Not all the time. But you grow and learn only when you have to dig deep within yourself. It all became a lot easier when I came to terms with the fact that life is quite difficult.

Any body issues?

Not really. I modelled a bit years ago. It was glamorous to be able to say that I was modelling, but it wasn’t.

Did you feel the size-zero pressure then?

Definitely not. I was slightly chubby - I’m quite skinny now, something that happened after I had children. More…