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Frosdick of London Offers Ultimate Bespoke Experience for $1 Million October 04, 2010 Fashion & Style: Frosdick of London, makers of the world’s finest bespoke safari boots, is offering a unique opportunity to acquire what it terms the most expensive wardrobe in the history of tailoring - complete with a custom luxury car to match - for $1 million. Clothing-wise, the one-of-a-kind “Million-Dollar Dandy” package includes 14 bespoke Savile Row suits, made from the purchaser’s choice of the world’s finest fabrics; 28 custom-tailored dress shirts; 28 custom-made silk ties; and 14 pairs of bespoke shoes and boots created from exotic leathers. The suits, shirts and ties will all be handmade by Henry Poole of Savile Row, the famed tailor favored by the British Royal Family. The shoes and boots will be crafted by another royal favorite, Schnieder of Clifford Street. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Bespoke, Suits, Men's Fashion Tommy Hilfiger Spring Ready to Wear 2011 October 04, 2010 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Fashion & Style: Tommy Hilfiger, the preppy all-American designer didn't disappoint with his Spring Ready to Wear 2011 collection. Showcasing a spring collection perfect for the country club or a day on a yacht, the Spring Ready to Wear 2011 had everything from an all-American red, white and blues, mixed in with a nearly neutral pale yellow palette to fun accessories. Although short tennis-inspired skirts and sweaters were all over the place, Hilfiger made them new by playing with proportions: shrunken sweaters and oversized blazers. Wide-cut boyfriend shorts with pockets and eyelet skirts were completely wearable and made over-the-top preppy when paired with sweaters tied around the neck. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Tommy Hilfiger Fall Fashion Trends: Kisan Concept Store Offers Multifunctional Scarves October 01, 2010 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Fashion & Style: The Kisan Concept Store is now available online and is getting set for the upcoming cool weather with stylish yet functional scarves. A striped offering from Jo Gordon not only brightens up the winter blues, but also has pockets so you don't need to worry about bulking up your hips. Y-3 offers attached gloves, making it easy to find all your warm winter gear. In keeping with the season's focus on fur, this luxurious scarf isn't just fashionable, it is functional as well, with furry pockets. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Scarves advertisement Ugg Australia: Comfortable Fall Fashion Trends September 28, 2010 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Fashion & Style: Uggs Australia get a lot of grief in the fashion world, but they're undeniably comfortable and now they're more fashionable as well. The Ugg Australia Fall Lookbook is filled with new style ideas from the company down under . New Ugg Australia styles include luxe new touches like the updated Bailey Button Krinkle, featuring distressed leather uggs with gold accent buttons. The new collection also includes Evera, classic oxford-style sneakers in shades perfect for fall: deep cobalt, heather gray and jester red. Another update to the collection are the numerous Uggs with heels options, which dress up casual wear and can make evening look more comfortable — check out the Lynnea or the Abbie and Vivica styles, which are clog-like, another shoe trend for Fall. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Ugg Australia, Jimmy Choo, Boots Diane von Furstenberg Spring Ready to Wear 2011 September 24, 2010 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Fashion & Style: Diane von Furstenberg Spring Ready to Wear 2011 collection marked the debut collection of her collaboration with design director Yvan Mispelaere. Titled "Goddess," the collection was inspired by dancer Isadora Duncan. "It all started when we took our first walk together through Paris to see the Isadora Duncan," the new duo explained in their program notes. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Diane von Furstenberg DKNY Spring Ready to Wear 2011: A New York State of Mind September 20, 2010 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Fashion & Style: The DKNY Spring Ready to Wear 2011 collection show was filled with references to New York City. Fittingly, the clothes matched the mood with elegant draping and clothes that moved to the beat of the big city. New York-centric wordplays by illustrator Monsieur Cabinet were placed on giant posters around the stage, indicating a fun, if slightly French-collection. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, DKNY Donna Karan Shapewear: One of Hollywood's Best-Kept Secrets September 20, 2010 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Fashion & Style: Donna Karan's hosiery is the stuff of legend. And Donna Karan Shapewear is the next step in that legend, making women feel good inside and out. Donna Karan Shapewear has been named one of Hollywood's best-kept secrets, and you can bet that plenty of celebrities wore it under their red carpet gowns at last month's Emmy's. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Donna Karan, Shapewear Lanvin to Design Fall Collection for H&M September 16, 2010 | Contributor: Kristi Brooks Fashion & Style: We all know the scene- you have that killer holiday party to attend and the thought of wearing your trusty LBD one more time makes you want to OD on eggnog. Well, consider this an early Christmas present... H&M just announced Lanvin will design a fall/holiday collection this year! An esteemed Parisian design house that is a favorite among Hollywood darlings who love fashion, Lanvin is known for its edgy cuts and modern designs. "I have said in the past that I would never do a mass-market collection," Lanvin's creative director Alber Elbaz said in a statement, "but what intrigued me was the idea of H&M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public." Lanvin is in good company; Karl Lagerfield, Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli and Commes des Garcons have all collaborated with H&M and the results have been fabulous- with some collections selling out in just hours! Mark your calendars fashionistas- The collection will hit stores in November 20. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Lanvin, H&M Alexander Amosu Introduces Ultra Luxury Cases for iPhone4 & and iPad September 16, 2010 | Contributor: James Rothaar Fashion & Style: There are ultra-luxury carry cases available now for the iPhone4 and the iPad by Alexander Amosu. The premium cases are hand stitched in crocodile and python and come in 20 fanciful colors. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Amosu, iPhone 4, iPad Best Men's Shoes: Designer Footwear for the Polished Man September 14, 2010 | Contributor: Christina Stewart Fashion & Style: Wingtips. Oxfords. Loafers. Derbies. Buckles. Boots. These are just some of today's most popular styles of men's footwear. While such styles can be found on any department store shelf, there are a handful of designers that cater to today's luxury lifestyle man. So, for those sharply dressed men, who demand nothing but the best, this roundup of luxury footwear is for you. John Lobb It's safe to say that when it comes to fashion, the Europeans have the upper hand. And when it comes to luxury footwear, John Lobbs, which is owned by Hermès, has proven to be a longtime favorite. John Lobbs has been making fine footwear for gentlemen in London since 1866 and in Paris since 1902. The company's rich heritage is reinforced by timeless qualities of craftsmanship, service and style, and over the years has expanded its retail presence across the globe. The ultimate John Lobb bespoke service is still available at the Paris atelier, which is now based on rue de Mogador. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Shoes, Menswear Beadboard UpCountry Introduces Knitwear Line September 13, 2010 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Fashion & Style: Beadboard UpCountry is a self-described "Euro-Country lifestyle and design source located in a beautifully restored bank on the Upper East Side of the town square in picturesque Brenham, Texas," run by Maryanne Flaherty. The store has recently introduced a line of knitwear with a "French twist." The Fall 2010 Knitwear collection is filled with capes, boleros, shawls, long gloves with the fingers cut out so you can text, all with feminine colors and lots of ruffles. Each piece is cozy, yet chic and many are versatile enough to be worn multiple ways, like the Ruana wrap, which can double as a skirt. Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Knitwear Newport News: Nina Garcia's Top Leather Looks September 09, 2010 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Fashion & Style: Before she was a judge on the reality show Project Runway, Nina Garcia was a style maven. In The Leather Look Book, a collection of luxe leather pieces available now at newportnews.com, the Marie Claire Fashion Director teams up with Newport News to pick her favorite leather looks for fall and how to wear them. Tailored leather girlfriend blazer Leather was a huge classic trend that carried over from spring into fall this season. Not only has it become more day-appropriate, we are also seeing it in various options. One versatile alternative is Newport News' Leather Girlfriend Blazer. For a steal at $129, it adds another dimension to your jeans and tee, or evening minidress! Related Topics: Fashion & Style, Nina Garcia, Leather, Newport News