The Somalian-born beauty – who is married to music legend David Bowie – is replacing former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland on the Bravo show, and will present alongside US fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.

Frances Berwick from the show said: “We are happy to welcome Iman to the Bravo family. Breaking barriers in the fashion industry, Iman is a true pioneer and her unparalleled credibility will inspire the contestants and be a perfect match to the always exciting Isaac Mizrahi.”

Iman has had a diverse and wide-ranging fashion career, appearing as a high fashion model to designers including Calvin Klein and Yves Saint-Laurent, and in 2007 she launched her own signature make-up line on the Home Shopping Network.

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The 54-year-old beauty also works for a number of charities including the Children’s Defence Fund and the Keep a Child Alive programme.

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Plus-size? There are more and more stores that carry styles just for you! Petite? You’re covered, too.

But if you happen to be tall, there just aren’t a lot of options — even though tall women have the money to spend on extra-long styles.

According to new research, women who are 5-foot-8 and taller are twice as likely to earn up to $7,650 more than their shorter pals, the Daily Mail reports.

British retailer Long Tall Sally, which specializes in clothes for women over 5-foot-8, is listening and hopes to make waves on this side of the pond by giving U.S.-based fashionistas the styles they’ve been searching for.

StyleList caught up with Lisa Butcher, a 6-foot-tall model (Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren) and British TV personality (”Britain’s Next Top Model,” “What Not to Wear”) who also designs the Long Tall Sally capsule collection Lisa Loves.

Here, she talks about the retailer, the need for taller fashions, and her tips for dressing when height is an issue.

On the Web site: “Long Tall Sally has been going in England for about 30 years, and it has been completely revamped,” Butcher says. “They have brought in a new stylist — her name is Deborah Wiles — and she has made the clothes very hip and much more trend-led, as well as being classic and beautifully cut.”

A caftan from Long Tall Sally, $62. Photo: LongTallSally.com Read more…

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For years the men’s fashion has been sidelined especially in the designers and modeling areas. Many people or designers will certainly tell you that men’s fashion does not sell that much. Well, this is usually because many of these men find it difficult to concentrate on what they wear because of their busy schedules in the world. Well, we still have to consider the best on men’s wear or fashion trends. Remember that if you are a man you need to always wear clothes that are appealing and certainly make a statement on the world scene. Your clothes basically reflect or say a lot about your personality and attitude.

The first foremost thing that you need to do when going through the fashion trends is to make sure that you are ahead of others. In the world today how you dress determine the amount of respect that you will earn from people especially those that do not know you. So you need to ensure that you make a good and lasting impression wherever you are because of your clothing.

In men you will that the younger generation seems to careless of what they wear. Well, this is simply because they do not yet understand the importance of ones clothing in life. As you grow up as a man you will begin to note that there is attire for work and also for going outing or parting. As a man there are certain fashion rules or trends that you need to have at your finger tips. In every place or event there is a clothing code or trend that needs to be followed as a man and you need to make sure that you do not break the code or else you will lose your respect or become a misfit at the event or place.

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Blck tie event- If you are given an invitation and it states that it is a black tie event, it simpy mean that you need to wear something formal. Most wedding and professional semina require men to wear balck tie suits. The best way to make a statement at such an event is to wear an urbane tuxedo, white ribbed pleated shirt, a cummerbund, a silk bow tie styled and well polished black shoes. If you are one person that does not own a tuxedo you could go for the option of renting it from the men’s wear shops. Read more…

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Disney starlet Selena Gomez is the latest star to turn designer. The teen queen has joined forces with Kmart for a budget-friendly juniors fashion line, dubbed “Dream Out Loud.” Inspired by her own casual-cool style, Selena’s collection will include apparel, handbags, belts, scarves, hats, hair accessories, socks and hosiery when it launches in Kmart stores and on Kmart.com in July. Come October, Selena will also add footwear to the much-anticipated lineup. “I am proud to be able to join forces with Kmart to release my own fashion collection!” says Gomez. “This has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember and I feel privileged to be able to give the consumer great product at a great value.” We can’t wait to see Selena’s designs. Read more…

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Most expensive cocktail: 15,250 pounds a pop
The world’s most expensive cocktail contains a diamond ring instead of an olive! The drink, created by Harvey Nichols in Manchester, has to be escorted to diner’s tables flanked by security guards. The dazzle cocktail contains a six and a half carrot pink tourmaline and diamond ring set in 18-carrot white gold. The drink was the brainchild of senior bartender Jay Malik, 24, who was asked to devise a drink to fit with the restaurant’s Pink Dinners month. A special safe has been brought in for the bar to keep the rings in and customers can choose any ring they want from the range – the most expensive being a 27,000 pounds sterling two-carrot engagement ring.

Most expensive shoes: 1 million pounds

Would you feel like a princess or what when you wear something worth 1m pounds? The most expensive shoes in the world were on sale at Harrods in London. After a photo-call for the press, the shoes were locked away in a bullet-proof case where they will be guarded round-the-clock. The shoes, inspired by the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, were woven from platinum thread and set with 642 rubies. They were designed by Stuart Weitzman.

Most expensive hair cut: 1,925 pounds

If you want London stylist Lee Stafford to cut your hair, make sure you are extra loaded. He calls it a “couture cut”. And the only place where you can get one is his house. Champagne, hors d’oeuvres and a follow-up trim as part of the package.

Most expensive denim jeans: Over $ 4,000

They wanted to be “the Mercedes-Benz, the Maybach of the denim industry”. And APO jeans have done just that with a pair costing as much as $ 4,000 or more. They offer mens and ladies jeans with Silver Buttons and Rivets at $1,000, 14k White or Yellow Gold Button and Rivets at $1,500, Platinum Button and Rivets at $3,250, and the Diamond Button and Rivets start at $4,000. All Jeans will come with Authenticity Number as well as an Appraisal Sheet from a top Jeweler in the NY diamond district. Of course, you could buy the economy version: they run only $1,000 a pair. APO jeans are constructed from denim woven in India that costs $40 a yard, compared with the $2- to $3-per-yard cost of materials for most designer denim. Buttons and rivets are made with precious metals or, if a customer is willing to shell out $4,000 or more, up to a dozen white diamonds on the main button.

Most expensive watch: $11 million

One of the most complicated watches ever made, it also became the most expensive watch ever sold when it was hammered down for $11 million at Sotheby’s.

The gold pocket watch features 24 complications, (Complications are mechanical functions of the watch other than the hours, minutes and seconds.)

Most expensive Mobile phone: 28,000 pounds

Peter Aloisson, who makes phones covered in gold and diamonds for affluent clients, is the man responsible for making the most expensive phone ever. It costs more than a BMW 3-series convertible, or a Jaguar S-Type. A Motorola covered in 1200 diamonds and featuring a keyboard soaked in 18-carat gold, the phone is priced at 28, 000 pound sterling. The new phone beat the previous record held by another Aloisson ‘Diamante’ phone – an identical model featuring a paltry 950 diamonds laid into the gold bodywork. That phone retailed for 23, 000 pound sterling. “The people who buy my phones don’t have to worry about security – they all have bodyguards,” he told UK tabloid The Sun. Read more…

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And I don’t mean the latest offerings from the Franklin Mint or someone standing at the top of the runway, rolling Royal Doulton and Noritake down amid the frantic cricket-like clicking of the paparazzi.

Visiting mainland China (not Honkers) is like throwing yourself backwards into the most crowded marketplace you can find – there is something happening everywhere.

This would provide at least some inspiration for their fashion.

When I found the Gallery for China Fashion Week, held in Beijing recently, I held my breath. Much as I do when I venture into a marketplace. Would I find what I was looking for? Yarn lovingly handspun from the fibre of a Long-Eared Spotted Woozel? Handcarved hooks of the length I prefer, the width that fits to my hand and a timber that makes Muggles suck their bottom lip in sheer envy that they don’t know how to wield such a masterpiece?

Ahem.

Would I find something here that would show how yet another designer has mispurposed crochet, on purpose? Read more…

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For fashionisers in the Northern Hemisphere the thought of Spring is undoubtedly a pleasing one; most are still in the grips of Winter, facing chilly days and cold nights. And yet, with March in full swing, the official start of Spring 2010 is only weeks away. And that means it’s time to refresh your wardrobes. And what a time it is: the first new season for 2010, and the first since the affects of the global financial crisis have begun the wane. Take this as an opportunity to not only splurge, but to set a course for how you’ll dress for not just Spring, but beyond into 2010. Read more…

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Most online retailers keep a safe distance from their customers (unless they’re asking for credit card information). ModCloth, an e-retailer of vintage women’s fashion founded in 2002, is deviating from this model by creating a community of fashionistas included in almost every part of the company.

Without the customer-company separation, ModCloth is more like a best friend who gives you fashion advice, shares her favorite recipes, and joins your book club. Wait, we’re still talking about a clothing store, right?

Right. In October 2009, Modcloth launched its “Be the Buyer” program, an initiative that lets visitors vote on clothing samples. If an item gets enough votes, ModCloth will sell it. Sound familiar? Threadless was founded on a similarly democratic principle, but Modcloth is the first to add crowdsourcing as a supplement to a traditional storefront.

This outfit was styled by ModCloth for its look book.

(Credit: ModCloth)

ModCloth takes its customers’ fashion advice to improve its buying decisions, but it’s also about building community. Customers leave comments on clothing samples and vote, but can also share their views with friends via Facebook or Twitter. It results in a group of people who may not know each other, but share in common an interest in fashion and a desire to talk about it.

These fashionistas are a part of a community more complex than garments, though. ModCloth’s blog, ModLife, covers everything from fashion to recipes, and provides “cool links” on the Web. There’s even a link to a Flickr account where customers upload photos of their favorite ModCloth outfits.

On March 8, ModCloth announced its reading contest, in which users who share the title of the book they’re reading on the social-networking site GoodReads enter for a chance to a win a copy of ModCloth’s book of the month. It’s unclear whether ModCloth has officially partnered with GoodRead, but the partnership represents a significant shift in online retailing. Read more…

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On Saturday, the New York-based group TC5 will put on a fashion show unlike any other you’re likely to see during Los Angeles Fashion Week.

That’s because the members of TC5 (which stands for The Cool Five) aren’t fashion designers — they’re graffiti artists who helped revolutionize the urban youth look that came into fashion in the ’80s and spawned a multibillion dollar industry that includes lines such as Ecko and Akademiks, streetwear that embellishes basic silhouettes — T-shirts, jackets and hoodies with graffiti style images and text.

In fact, TC5 lays claim to kicking off the craze.

“We started that whole thing,” said Doc, one of the longest-standing members of TC5 (he’s been part of the group, which began in the late ’70s, since 1983).  “Once upon a time, if you wanted something customized, you had to come to us.”

For this show, TC5 is bringing vintage pieces from New York and has also been decorating some new pieces on-site at the Crewest Gallery. Doc says the new pieces will bridge the fashion gap between then and now, making Saturday’s event part fashion show and part history lesson.

“Kids today take it for granted,” Doc said. “[When we started customizing clothes] there was only one kind of baseball cap, there weren’t a million colors. Sneaker companies made three kinds of sneakers.”
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Inspired by a luxury car “Lamborghini” the British illustrator Tim Cooper created this enhancement, a high-heeled shoe Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera in 3D, combining his passion for cars and admiration to his wife’s shoes, or at her request?

Will be made for carbon fiber, which will ensure the accessory lightness and greater similarity with the vehicle.
Além das passarelas, vocês minhas leitoras, usariam? In addition to the catwalks, you my readers, would use?

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