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The article presents information on top ten fashion designers. They include--J. W. Anderson, Sarah Burton, Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, Mary Katrantzou, Isabel Marant, and Riccardo Tisci. Burton was named as creative director for the brand Alexander McQueen, in May 2012, while Kors has been put on the billionaire watch list by the Forbes magazine.

The article offers information on Canada's top 10 fashion newmakers of 2011 including journalist Jeanne Beker, artist Denis Gagnon and entertainer Jay Manuel. It reports on Beker's book "Finding Myself in Fashion," which provides, details of her career in the fashion industry. It reports on Gagnon, who became the first designer from Quebec to get his work exhibited at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Manuel in 2011 made his runway debut at Toronto's LG Fashion Week.

The article offers a look at trends in women's clothing for spring 2008. On the runway, some sheer treatments left little to the imagination, but it was the layer upon layer of translucent fabrics that took the look to a new level, revealing the body with subtlety and invention--not to mention the cadre of soft and semi-sheer fabrics employed to expose the exquisite inner construction on frocks that looked light as air. Meanwhile, tomboy styling gets seriously chic with slick suiting, slouchy blazers and smart trousers.

The article offers information on various fashion design trends revived from the previous decades. Retro references include flapper dresses, 1970s wide-leg trousers, jackets with barrel-shaped sleeves and accessories. The author notes that fashion developed as designers revamped street-style staples, which cover hooded capes and biker jackets. Designers then became serious structure and form as they used sculptural lines and high-concept twist-and-turn silhouettes.

Several photographs of women's clothing featured at spring 2007 runway shows are presented, along with information on fashion trends.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of renovating her closet and getting rid of inappropriate clothes.

The article presents information on several perfumes including Black XS L'Exces, Valentina from perfumer Olivier Cresp, Roberto Cavalli scent from fashion designer Roberto Cavalli.

The article presents information on several teenage celebrities and their fashion statement. Elle Fanning, is one of the hottest young actresses in Hollywood, and she is just 13 years old. Fanning recently said that she live for fashion and know all the collections by heart. Another teenage celebrity is 15-year-old Chloë Moretz, from Kick-Ass, who has been courted by big-name fashion designers.

The article discusses issues related to counterfeiting and design theft in the fashion industry. According to the International Anti-counterfeiting Coalition, global production of counterfeit goods has increased by 10,000 percent in the past two decades. It has been states that all major brands employ investigators to trawl e-commerce sites, and employ tactics like holograms, serial numbers, DNA fingerprinting and microscopic nano-particles to prevent counterfeiting.

In this article, the author discusses about personal styling of various female style icons including model Alexa Chung, actress Ashley Olsen, and actress Emma Watson. It mentions that Chung clothes are exceedingly simple including wool overcoats and micro-minis. It informs that Olsen drapes fur and cashmere with Grey Gardens panache. It reveals that Watson has redefined the red carpet glamour with her witty dress decisions.

The article offers information on Toronto's Fashion Incubator (TFI) and its celebration of its 20 years of launching designers. Established by the City of Toronto, the volunteer-run nonprofit organization develops the nation's future style makers by encouraging both their creative talent and business savvy. As executive director, Susan Langdon is a primary fundraiser, working her own connections within the fashion industry for donations of cash, equipment and supplier discounts for designers.

The article informs about Sid Neigum, who has been crowned winner of the Toronto Fashion Incubator's New Labels Fashion Design Competition held in Toronto, Ontario. It has been informed that he won the competition by defeating three other finalists and 60 participants in a six-month process. It has been informed that in March 2012 at the Toronto Fashion Week, he worked to reinvent staid by updating moto jacket leather pants and nylon toppers.

The article discusses how the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) institution helped young designers of Canada to get international recognition. It has been informed that the TFI is guiding fashion talent since 1987. It has also been sated that TFI has also played a seminal role in launching the careers of designers including Andrea Lenczner, Christie Smythe and Pina Ferlisi. It has been stated that TFI also provides career-making networking opportunities.

The article offers information on the designer's dress collection for spring 2012, that were presented at the New York Fashion Week. It offers information several clothes including, hooded parkas from Burberry Prorsum, one from Bottega Veneta Inc. and cashmere knits from Michael Kors (USA) Inc. It mentions that the clothes depict the sense of seasonal dislocation.

The article presents information on the concept of boldly mixed colors and prints in the clothing line for the spring season. It mentions that inspire abstract, wild animals and digitalized creations bring new look to eclectic dressing. It offers information on Sarah Stevenson, designer who tries to merge printmaking with body-conscious savoirfaire.

The article offers information on fashion designer and creative director at Thierry Mugler Parfums, Nicola Formichetti and his works. Formichetti, who studied at Italian boarding school, has also worked as a retail buyer in London, England. Formichetti has launched his several products through social media and he believes that social media helps to communicate directly to the consumer for free.

A quiz concerning fashion is presented.

This article offers tips for choosing and buying lingerie. The right lingerie improve a woman's comfort level and alter her silhouette by drawing attention to the places she want seen and away from those she would prefer to hide. It is advisable to have three quality bras rather than buying a new, less expensive but poorer quality one every month.

The article offers information on several restaurants, bars, and clubs in the U.S. and in Canada. The restaurants and bars include The Lingnan in Edmonton, Alberta, Hyde Lounge in Los Angeles, California, River Café in Calgary, Alberta, Maro in Toronto, Ontario, and The Foundation Room in Toronto, Ontario.

The article presents earth-friendly home and beauty products including the Healthy Wall Finish organic paints from Anna Sova, Treela trash and storage cans by Umbra and microfibre faux-leather shoes by Charmoné.

The article provides an answer to a question on how do organizers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York follow up the phenomenal worldwide acclaim of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition.

The article presents an interview with fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger. He discusses business lessons learned by him in his professional career. He discusses why his brand chose to use celebrities in advertising. Hilfiger also talks about factors that helped him achieve longevity for his brand and business.

The article focuses on the landscape design of designer Oscar de la Renta's pastoral abode, located on rolling hills of Kent, Connecticut.

The article offers information on hats, becoming highlight at fashion shows, including cow-print caps at Burberry Ltd., felt fedoras at Gucci, and wide brims at Lanvin.

An interview with businessman Philip Green is presented. Green talks about the reasons including quality and market edge that helped Topshop, a British retailer do well in North America. When asked why do people go crazy for Topshop, Green states it's original and fresh. Green also states that good timing and spotting the opportunity early has helped him succeed in the market.

The article offers information on actress, Liv Tyler. It states that she is the new face of Givenchy Corp.'s Givenchy L'Intense Eau de Perfume. It mentions that Tyler got the opportunity to appear with completely undone hair and without make-up for the campaign, and her black and white photograph was taken by photographer, Jean-Baptiste Mondino. It presents that she is a single mother, and is emerging strong and more self-assured.

The article presents information and a photograph related to The 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, held in New York's Lexington Armory.

A photograph of Swaroski-crystal earrings from Prada is presented.

Several photographs of actresses in fashionable clothes and accessories including Sessilee Lopez, Robert Rodriguez, and Maggie Gyllenhaal are presented.

The article evaluates the leather boots from Chloé.

The article evaluates several fashion products including the silk blouse from Rock & Republic, metal necklace from Yves Saint Laurent and leather bag from Roots.

The article evaluates several fashion products including the Thornley metallic python bag from Burberry Prorsum, tote bags from Chloé and fleur-de-lis necklace from Club Monaco Inc.

The article presents the author's opinion on a gold-dipped necklace designed by Coco Chanel. According to the author, Chanel's grand fashion statements were outweighed by her obsession with bold jewelry. The author says that the feather design of the necklace would even set mademoiselle's heart aflutter.

The article evaluates the gladiator leather sandals design by Jeffrey Campbell.

The article offers news briefs related to fashion design in Canada. Toronto designers Joyce Gunhouse and Judy Cornish celebrated their anniversary in the business by launching finely tailored tweed pieces and classically elegant coats complete with salt stains on the bottom. Canadian model Du Jour Coco Rocha returned home to Richmond, British Columbia. "Project Runway Canada" winner Evan Biddell made his runway debut with slick street wear and slinky cocktail frocks.

The article evaluates a leather clutch from Marc Jacobs International Co. LLC.

The article offers news briefs from the fashion industry of Canada. Fashion designers, Marc Jacobs and Takashi Murakami, have collaborated on a new design for Louis Vuitton called Monogramouflage. Club Monaco Inc. is starting its first swimwear collection. Hudson's Bay Co. outfitted Canada's Olympians for the upcoming Summer Games in Beijing, China.

The article discusses the pre-fall fashion collections in stores. It is stated that before standard season, designers produce small transition collections which serve as a taste of the upcoming fashion. According to Barbara Atkin, vice-president of fashion direction in Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd., pre-fall collections are meant for shoppers who cannot wait for the look of the next season. It is stated that the fabrics of pre-fall collections are lighter which one can wear throughout the year.

The article focuses on the Balenciaga boutique in London, England. It was designed by the couture house's artistic director, Nicolas Ghesquiere, French installation artist Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster and lighting designer Benoit Lalloz. The store has a discreet entrance and brick facade with futuristic interior--featuring the designer's luxe pieces encased in recessed capsules, pod-like change rooms and an intricate lighting scheme overhead.

The article features several women's clothes and accessories, including a line of jewelry from Jaleh FarhadPour, a line of jeans called Brown Label, and Want Les Essentiels de la Vie leather bags.

This article features the interest of some fashion designers to show the imagery of fairy tales in their collections in 2008. Designers Rodarte and Erin Fetherston released their own lines of fairy tale-inspired clothing in New York City. In London, England, Giles presented a garden full of ice-maiden models.

This section offers news briefs on the fashion industry as of May 2008. French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent SpA brings back the Besace bag. Diesel launched a clothing line called Black Gold. Hussein Chalayan has been appointed as the creative director for the German shoe and sportswear company Puma.

The article reports on the launch in Canada of a footwear collection by Gap. The line called Gap Design Editions is designed by accessory designer Pierre Hardy. The designer known for his stilettos and edgy bags available under his nine-year-old eponymous label has designed an assortment of styles with a focus on what he calls casual and feminine elegance. The series of flats and platforms retail for $118-$128.

The article announces the upcoming exhibit at the Musée des arts décoratifs in Paris, France which will be held from June 19 to September 21, 2008.

The article features two personalities in the fashion industry. Kira Plastinina, "the world's youngest designer" has a chain of stores in her native Russia and is set to conquer North America with her sweetly sexy styles. Brandon R. Dwyer, a graduate of Fanshawe College's art and design program in London, Ontario, made his mark at Toronto's recent L'Oréal Fashion Week.

The article reports on the move of Diane von Furstenberg to enter the footwear industry. The 12 styles range from stacked heels to metallic flats and feature rubber soles and cushiony inserts for comfy chic style. She says that her shoes are not just pretty accessories but power shoes for the woman.

The article reports that Jérôme Dreyfuss of Paris, France is making a name in Canada with his fresh-on-the-scene sacks. The John Galliano alum not only creates an elegantly cool line but also designs in an earth-conscious way with organic skins and natural vegetable dyes. This is really a tote-ally eco-chic.

The article features Roger Vivier's latest tongue-in-chic confection, a colourful handbag that melds the worlds of folk art and high fashion. It offers a ravishing rift on spring's blossoming bohemian mood. The classic shape and silver buckle pay slyly sweet homage to the über-luxury label's storied past.

The article suggests the stores to visit by bag and shoe addicts while in Toronto, Canada. Browns' new flagship on chic Bloor Street is open for business. Scope out the store for new totes from Betsey Johnson, D&G and Costume National or visit the stores for a collection of products by Cesare Paciotti, Miu Miu and Manolo Blahnik.

The article features Isla Moda, the world's first dedicated "fashion island" launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Isla Moda will come equipped with a fashion hotel, themed residential villas, high-end boutiques and luxury hospitality facilities. For wardrobe crisis, just dial up the style concierge for some help.