Solange Knowles

When it comes to fashion Solange Knowles got it all,her sense of fashion is always unique and classy.

Ajuma In Merceds-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town

The 10th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town, saw not only a celebration of fashion, but also that of emerging talent and, of course, the inevitable dose of black beauty walking down the ramps of South Africa’s Mother City.Ajuma Nasenyana was in a David Tlale Gown.

The majorly successful annual event, organized by African Fashion International (AFI), was spread out over four days, featuring over twenty-five South African designers of both national, as well as international acclaim. One of the bigger South African names whose designs ambushed the runways, was designer Gavin Rajah, who is no stranger to the Fashion Weeks of Paris either, and has dressed a list of international celebrities, varying from Naomi Campbell to Beyoncé. Besides being one of the original founders of Cape Town Fashion Week, Rajah was also the first African designer to speak at the Global Fashion Conference in Milan. His collection saw lots of feminine lace and pastels which perfectly compliment the darker skin.


Among the internationally oriented glamour, many designers also concentrated on empowering South Africa, by celebrating African roots and supporting local production. Designer Jenni Button – who’s behind the label Philosophy - produced 90% of her collection in South Africa, and Cari Stephenson of Tart, dedicated a collection to South Africa with the help of indigenous and organic elements.

Meanwhile, designer David Tlale – winner of the Arise Africa Fashion Week Fashion Designer of The Year Award – his inspiration came from a more personal angle, with a resort collection that played around the aesthetic of being a man of colour. “I’m inspired by the colourful world we live in, and my collection will go beyond the myths and taboos of colour, even asking myself what makes a certain race to be referred to as “Coloured”. As a designer with coloured heritage in South Africa, I will explore this wonderful and vibrant culture in the community and set the way forward for fashion. The use of print on print in my collection will portray cultural diversity,” the designer said.

Among the line-up of (locally) established names, there were five up and coming designers, chosen by the AFI panel of leaders in the fashion media and clothing & textile industry, based on the designers’ ability to turn their fashion brands into sustainable business platforms. The lucky chosen five were Pumeza Mekuto of Black Coal Clothing; Celeste Lee Arendse of Selfi; Robyn Victor of August Clothing; Tarien Malherbe of Non-European and Maloti Mothoni of Strato. AFI’s Global Brand & Marketing Manager, Allana Finley, concluded by saying:“AFI’s intention, in association with the Cape Town Fashion Council and associated fashion schools, is to empower the fashion leaders of tomorrow and provide room for the healthy growth of the South African fashion industry. With its theme of “Icons in the making”, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town, hosted by the City of Cape Town, brought to you by AFI, looks forward to showcasing this new group of exciting designers.”

What Obama's Family Wore On Election Night

For the president's victory speech, Mrs. Obama chose a patterned burgundy brocade Michael Kors dress topped with a black shrug. She had previously worn the dress in November 2010 and in December 2009, for a White House holiday party.But the real style stars of the evening were first daughters Sasha and Malia, who dazzled (and grew up, awfully fast) in brightly colored full skirts with matching silhouettes and little sweaters on top.Read more here

Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren is one of the greatest fashion designers of our time.I admire everything about his fashion and I must admit am a huge fan of his collection. He did not attend fashion school, but worked for Brooks Brothers as a salesman. In 1967, with the financial backing of Manhattan clothing manufacturer Norman Hilton, Lauren opened a necktie store where he also sold ties of his own design, under the label "Polo." He later received the rights to use the trademark Polo from Brooks Brothers.From a humble beginning and now he is ruling the fashion industry with his brand.

You can check his website for more collections 

What is Fashion

Fashion is a general term for a popular style or practice, especially in clothing, footwear, accessories, makeup, body piercing or furniture. "Fashion" refers to a distinctive; however, often-habitual trend in a look and dress up of a person, as well as to prevailing styles in behavior. "Fashion" usually is the newest creations made by designers and are bought by only a few number of people; however, often those "fashions" are translated into more established trends. The more technical term, "costume," has become so linked in the public eye with the term "fashion" that the more general term "costume" has in popular use mostly been relegated to special senses like fancy dress or masquerade wear, while the term "fashion" means clothing generally, and the study of it.

For example this is fashion

Halloween Costumes

The name is actually a shortened version of "All Hallows' Even," the eve of All Hallows' Day. "Hallow" is an Old English word for "holy person," and All Hallows' Day is simply another name for All Saints' Day, the day Catholics commemorate all the saints. At some point, people began referring to All Hallows' Even as "Hallowe'en" and then simply "Halloween."

Typical festive Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (also known as "guising"), attending costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films.

Here are some  random costumes from Google images which i found outstanding,and we will all agree that it takes a lot of creativity from the fashion designers to come up with such designs for the Halloween costumes.

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Top fashion Designers 2012

Today the world hosts some of the most incredible fashion designers. Fashion designers not only design clothes but dreams too. These designers have been in vogue for a while because of their hard work, creativity and playfulness.According to top100arena.com in this list we will discuss some of the amazing designers, designers who not only created clothes but also created dreams in 2012:

Marc Jacobs

Head designer of the “Marc by Marc Jacobs” Louis Vuitton”, “Diffusion Line” and “Marc“ Jacobs.” belongs to a Jewish family. In 2010 this designer was acknowledged by the Time Magazine as one of the most influential people in the world. Marc Jacobs tasted success at a very tender age; whilst he was still a student at the Parson College of Design he displayed his first collection of knit wears and went on to become one of the most incredible fashion designers of the world.

Coco Chanel

 A leading lady of the fashion industry, Coco Chanel is a French designer popular for her famous brand “Chanel”. Coco has carved out a niche for herself in the 21st century fashion world owing to her modern thoughts, practical and simple designs. She was born to an unwed mother and her early life went through many crusts and troughs. She is the lady that replaced tight corsets with elegant wears. She is known for her sleek and trendy women apparels.

Giorgio Armani

 A trend setter, Giorgio Armani is known for his revolutionary brand which was set up back in 1975. He is also the first designer to put a ban on the models that have BMI under 18. A great fashion designer, he is particularly noted for his men’s wear. He is famous for his clean, well-tailored lines. In 2001 he was acknowledges as the best designer gift of Italy with a turnover of about 1.6 billion dollars annually!

Betsey Johnson

 Widely known for her capricious and whimsical designs, Johnson primarily designs for women. Most of her designs are super glossy and highly embellished. Holding a deep knowledge of costumes, her name was mentioned in the “fashion walk of fame” in 2002. Post this achievement Johnson extended her business by including accessories, scarves, hats and handbags in her collection. She is widely known for doing a cart wheel at the end of her fashion shows.

Donatella Versace

 The vice-president and the chief designer of the Versace Group, Donatella is the first designer to use A-celebrities for her fashion shows as against unnamed models. While promoting her brand in Hollywood she prefers choosing Madonna, Demi Moore, Jennifer Lopez rather than nameless models. Owning more than 20 per cent of the shares of the Versace Group, this stupendous designer has done cameo roles in some fashion related Hollywood movies like the Zoolander.

Ralph Lauren

One exceptional phenomenon happened to fashion industry is Ralph Lauren. Widely known for his brand “Polo Ralph Lauren” he is one of the greatest fashion designers. Born as Ralph Lipschitz in New York, he earned fame when he introduced a half-sleeved t-shirt with a logo of Polo on it

Calvin Klein

CK, Calvin Klein! Yes, you got it right! This outstanding brand was founded by Calvin Klein, an American fashion designer in 1968. His career got an engine when he opened a store for men and women coats in New York City. Since then he has never looked back and has went on to reach the zenith’s height. In fact, CK is presently ruling the fashion industry with its sleek and ultra-trendy designs. Therefore, this man truly deserves the number one position in this prestigious list of incredible fashion designers 2012.

Valentino Garavani

 The owner of the famous brand “Valentino Spa”, Valentino Garavani is a living legend. An Italian designer Garavani is best known for designing some of the best clothes for some of the famous celebrities round the globe. His designs are simply unmatchable. A fashion Icon, his main lines include Valentino, Valentino Garavani, R.E.D. Valentino and Valentino Roma. The fashion king realized his talent and interest while he was in his primary school in Voghera, Italy. He was an apprentice under his Aunt Rosa and designer Ernestina Salvadeo. He took up some jobs at the Jean Desses after completing his studies. Then he opened a fashion house in Rome in 1960. Towards the end of the year he met Giammetti, an architecture student of his university. They both became partners and took over the reins of the fashion world.

Tom Ford

 A man that can excel simply at anything, Tom Ford is a former architecture graduate. He saved “Gucci” which was on the verge of extinction and is presently the owner to the first-class brand “Tom Ford”. A stylish innovator, he is very important in the pop culture for giving a style statement to many pop artists. Other than fashion, Ford is an amazing actor. He has acted for many commercials. He now owns his own production company and has also directed an Academy Award nominated film, “A single man”. Thus, an actor, director, producer and yet an amazing fashion designer.

Kate Spade

 Co-founder of the world famous brand “Kate Spade New York”, Kate Spade is one of the most versatile fashion designer the fashion industry hosts till date. An intelligent lady, she holds a journalism degree from the Arizona State University. She is renowned for her chic-bags. Her bags contain an oomph factor and are widely popular throughout the world. Kate Spade and Joel Franklin launched their New York-based design company "Kate spade handbags" in January 1993. As the name suggests they started out with handbags but eventually included stationary, shoes, beauty products, address books, raincoats, eyewear, apparels etc. Spade has also won very many awards in her career. In 1996, the Council of Fashion Designers of America awarded Kate "America's New Fashion Talent in Accessories" for her classy designs.