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Eco Couture

2008-08-19T22:36:25Z

Hi, I'm seeking like minds.

I grew up designing and making my own clothes since a little girl, and apprenticed with Mirage in Melbourne, Australia’s largest CMT house for major Oz designers; before studying fine art at Heatherleys in London. I was also sponsored by Mirage and a runner-up in the Australian Fashion Awards. Then I traveled and lived in a few different countries and got into planet activism and events, then running an online arts community, then helping manage festivals. Now current fashion has caught up with the designs in my head and the ideals in my heart and I recently returned to designing wearable art.

The stuff I’m now designing and reconstructing are Eco Couture, individual one-off’s made from recycled and vintage fabrics. My design skills are coming back and improving with each collection batch. Sketches and photos of recent experiments are up at http://www.recycledfordancing.com plus I already have clothes in 2 boutiques, addresses are on the site under Retail Stores.

I also do custom stage gear, before working on festivals full time I actually did costumes for Music TV dancers, musicians, and theatre. I had a few designs on national TV way back when, on long running music TV show called Countdown. And I designed costumes for a whole Bertolt Brecht play at the Chelsea Playhouse in London, plus whole wardrobes for nightclub dancers and contemporary cabaret.

My current designs are inspired by San Francisco and Japanese street fashion, as well as European Couture and Burning Man. For me it is sculpture using textiles with a wearable framework and chaos, I take something that I see and mix it with something else that I see, each piece inspiring the next piece. Anyway take a peek at http://www.recycledfordancing.com for art’s sake, and keep me in mind when you are thinking of new additions to your wardrobe or recycling your wardrobe.

Thank you for being here.

Deborah Paulino

Eco Couture

http://www.recycledfordancing.com

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Fashion Addiction

2007-11-13T10:41:27Z

http://www.fashion-addiction.com/fashion/index.html

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Worlds Best Sales

2007-11-13T10:34:37Z

The World's Best Sales
Hitha Prabhakar, 01.26.07, 12:01 AM ET

Forget impulse buying. When it comes to the sport of shopping, the name of the game is sales. And when you're talking high-end luxury goods, not just any sale will do.

“Most people aren’t buying retail anymore,” says Kathryn Finney, style expert and author of The Budget Fashionista. “A couple of years ago, you were seeing rock-bottom prices on Vivienne Westwood pieces in places like TJ Maxx." As a result, she says, retailers are being forced to match these kinds of deals.

http://www.forbes.com/home/2007/01/26/worlds-best-sales-forbeslife-cx_hp_0126bestsales_slide_2.html

Still, finding them is not as easy as it seems. To succeed, you need to shop like a professional. We're here to help--by compiling a list of the world’s most anticipated sales and some tips on how to make the most of them.

Final Call
To start your year off on a savvy shopping note, hit one of the most famous retail sales in this country--the Neiman Marcus Final Call. While the dates are never pre-publicized, shoppers in the know can assume it happens in January to move the winter merchandise, and again in July to move the summer product. What will you find? Top brands ranging from Chanel and Tocca to Brioni and Lacoste for men.

“We never disclose when exactly the sale happens--not even to our In Circle [Neiman Marcus’ version of VIP] clients,” says Ginger Reeder, a spokeswoman for Neiman Marcus. “But those that have personal relationships with sales associates will sometimes get a call that the sale will be happening soon and will hold merchandise for you. That’s the only way to know before anyone else.”

Off 5th
Likewise, sales associates at Off 5th, the Saks Fifth Avenue outlet store, will give card holders a call to take a sneak peak of discounted merchandise prior to sales in late January/early February and August. If you had your eye on a Prada coat, a D&G sweater or Zegna suit that never seemed to go on sale at Saks, more than likely Off 5th will have it or will call other locations to see if it is there.

Harrods and Printemps
January is also a key sale month for shoppers in London and Paris as two of the world’s top stores--Harrods and Printemps--roll out the deep discounts. Harrods cuts prices on everything--from high-end couture to the ready-to-wear collections--up to 50%. This is also a great time to hit housewares, electronics and accessories. It's a similar story at Printemps in Paris which sweetens things even more, offering an extra 10% off for tourists.

Ron Herman
One of Los Angeles' most anticipated January sales happens at the high-end boutique Ron Herman. Housing brands like Pucci, Chloe, M for Missoni, and Phillip Lim 3.1., the sale runs and lasts two weeks, with items discounted between 50% and 65%. For an added bonus, all merchandise goes on sale for 70% off during the last week.

Barneys
Not enough? Then wait another week, when the famous Barneys Warehouse Sale kicks off in L.A., offering big-time brands at discounted prices (the New York City sale starts in mid-February).

Known as a luxury-item free for all, Barneys can be overwhelming if you let it. Simon Doonan, the company's creative director, suggests shopping during off hours, using the bags that are handed to you upon arrival and hanging on to merchandise until you are sure you don’t want it.

Others
While spring and summer are not usual months for major retail sales, San Francisco hosts one of the largest sample sales for premium denim in March, called the “Warehouse Sale,” with brands like Seven for All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity discounted below wholesale. In Montevarchi, Italy, the Prada outlet called “Space” hits its sample-sale peak during the summer months, with shipments of shoes, belts, shirts and suits coming in daily all at prices worth the hour drive out of Florence.

Also check out the Hong Kong Shopping Festival, happening throughout the summer months. Visitors can take advantage of discounted prices for custom made shirts and suits, in addition to large sales in specialty stores like Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, and Gucci.

To end the year, hit the Chelsea Premium Outlet's “Midnight Madness” sale, where all stores open at 12 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving. The store has locations across the U.S., as well as a number in Japan and one in Mexico City.

Great tips, all. But Budget Fashionista's Finney warns against getting carried away. “It’s only a deal when you are really going to wear your items,” she says. “Buying forty t-shirts with bold graphics on them for five dollars each makes sense if you think you are going to get a long run out of them, but don’t get them if you think you are never going to wear them. Spend the money and get something a little more expensive like a Burberry coat if you think you are going to get some wear out of it.”

http://www.forbes.com/home/2007/01/26/worlds-best-sales-forbeslife-cx_hp_0126bestsales_slide_2.html

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Interesting! take a look

2007-07-11T07:38:53Z

http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/clothing/clotweb.htm

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a brand new innovative fashion site

2007-03-18T07:22:50Z

hi

i think u would all be really interesed in a new website that i work for - www.lookbooklive.com
its a new Interactive Online Directory for fashion, retail & lifestyle.
if u give ure details now, u can get a peek before it goes live. its definitely going to make the shopping experience sa lot more interesting x

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Designers for Darfur

2007-02-19T04:59:29Z

http://www.designersfordarfur.com/
http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=designers_for_darfur
http://www.myspace.com/designersfordarfur
http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2007/fall/main/newyork/womenrunway/designersfordarfur/

Designers For Darfur founders Malcolm Harris of Mal Sirrah and Lydia Hearst would like to thank everyone that participated in our first "grassroots" presentation on February 9, 2007 at the Roseland Ballroom... We would like to thank our sponsors: Steve Madden, Save Darfur Coalition, Fashion Television, Aveda, Good works Ebay (Giving Works), and Mal Sirrah.

Please visit us at our temporary on-line home located at WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DESIGNERSFORDARFUR for all photos, credits, etc. associated with making DesignersForDarfur a complete success!!!

NOW LET THE BIDDING BEGIN!!! GO TO:

WWW.EBAY.COM/DESIGNERSFORDARFUR

(The first 30 looks are available now with the rest to follow in the next rotation of designer runway looks.)

Also check back with us for future DesignersForDarfur events, updates on Darfur as well as ways you too can become involved in bringing the genocide taking place in Darfur to an end... Please help to SAVE DARFUR... VISIT - WWW.SAVEDARFUR.ORG
Contact Information
Email :
designersfordarfur@designersfordarfur.com
Phone :
212-252-3909
Address :
328 Convent Avenue
Suite 2
New York
NY
10031
United States

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Bay Area Fashion Stylist Needed!

2006-08-15T06:15:30Z

Professional photography team would like to barter services with a Fashion Stylist who can provide clothing and accessories for a 4 year old male, size 4T.
You will receive photos on CD and if you have a project you would like for us to shoot (free of charge), we can arrange it.

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new summer style!!

2006-07-04T06:52:08Z

i love summer and i love clothes and i loveeee summer clothes!

i just bought so much stuff on this new amazing website that was all designer wear for seriously discounted prices. im talking rock and republic, ya-ya, and dvf for like 40-70% off!!!!!

its reallly the best thing ever. everyone needs to check it out!!!!
WWW.LIQUID8USA.COM

you will not regret this!

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Misile-Indie designer

2005-12-29T01:52:43Z

Hey,
I just started selling on a new site. www.creaturesboutique.com (threads for her)

Check it out and comments are totally welcome! Let me know what you think!

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Fashion Info

2005-12-02T06:04:50Z

LVMH MOET HENNESSY-LOUIS VITTON

Christian Dior actually owns it, but what is LVMH? Five years ago, that wasn’t an easy question to answer. The Groups Chairman, Bernard Arnault, was adding Internet companies and teenage beauty brands to his stable of luxury labels and spirits. But recent years have seen Arnault put LVMH on a strict luxury performance diet. So anything that’s not strictly luxury (think Hard Candy cosmetics), or not strictly working (think Christian Lacroix), is going. And LVMH is all the fitter for it.
Key Brands: Louis Vuitton/Loewe/Celine/Berluti Kenzo/Givenchy/Marc Jacobs/Fendi/StefanoBi/Emilio Pucci/Thomas Pink/Donna Karan

Plus: 15 wine and spirit brands. 10 beauty and perfume brands, 6 watch brands and jewelry brands. 7 retail brands (including one web retailer) 2 media brands.

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tech packs needed

2005-11-22T15:02:18Z

My dad runs a non profit called "www.atouchoflove.org" They help poor people all over the world. They just helped a small village in Ghana open a textile plant and I need to find Fashion templates AKA Tech Pack. They can be on anything shirts or skirts or jackets. Anything that will help them to design clothes. Do you know a place (community) where I can get Tech packs in the fashion industry? Your help would be greatly appreciated. If you don't know do you have any friends here on tribe that can help me? Maybe you know of a tribe where people in the fashion world share technical info. Im looking for templates in PDF format or in Illistrator. Any help would be so cool. If I can ever do anything for you please ask. I run a hip hop record label here in New York City. I live in The lower east side. If you need any great music just hollar.

Kindest regards,

Joshua Bridge

www.5xnice.com

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Unique Shirts for Women!!!

2005-02-23T12:21:51Z

Everybody who likes unique and stylish one-of-a-kind shirts should check out my new online-store. www.eahendrix.com.

Have fun and let me know what you're thinking...
E.A.Hendrix

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Keep an eye out

2005-01-10T07:14:24Z

EYE OUT

Keep an eye out of these kids of today:

Although they debuted six years ago, don’t count them out.

Thuy Tang
Alan Beattie
Sophia Kokosalakis
Robert Carey Williams-Bauhaus ideology

To scoop the poop before it steams , check out this new shit from Graduates of ***Central Saint Martins

Also check out new talent from Central Saint Martins

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From film to Fashion

2005-01-10T07:09:40Z

More and more designers are taking a go at movies. Most notably Tom Ford. Ford turned fashion upside down by reinventing GUCCI, only to abandon it in a decade. The GUCCI GOD is now about to flex his filmmaking cinematic competence in directing and producing. Cool maybe he might turn the film industry on end, thus reinventing Hollywood to its past cinematic glory.

Not to be outdone, Alexander McQueen fashion’s Bad Boy on a leash has had a go at creating short films himself

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New Fabric- Imagine the possibilites

2005-01-10T07:03:10Z

Tailor-made optoelectronics

Electronic and optoelectronic devices are typically fabricated using elaborate wafer-based processes, packing conductors, semiconductors and insulators into a small space, but only on a flat surface and over a limited area. In contrast, the technique of drawing fibres from preformed moulds is simpler and yields extended lengths of uniform fibre. Until now this has only been possible with transparent dielectrics and large features. This may be about to change. A group at MIT has developed a way of producing fibres with specific electrical and optical properties. The fibres are fabricated by placing a low-melting-temperature crystalline conductor, amorphous semiconductor, and high-glass-transition-temperature polymeric insulator into a preformed structure that is heated and drawn into extended lengths. Fibres can be interwoven to produce a flexible spectrometric fabric that can analyse light.

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http://www.fashionshowroom.com/

2005-01-04T10:54:40Z

A little more known than first view, but still some cool pics

Check it out

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Cool Pics

2005-01-03T14:41:32Z

Please add more photos

Thanks

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www.firstview.com

2005-01-03T07:35:37Z

check this out www.firstview.com

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Coco

2005-01-01T14:15:45Z

"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."

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