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Prominent fashion designer Akira Isogawa made headlines this week when he defected from department store giant David Jones following sexual harassment cases filed against the latter’s officials recently.

Isogawa’s collection has been sold exclusively via David Jones for the past decade. However, his new collection will now be part of Myer’s, a rival company.

Former David Jones publicist, Kristy Fraser-Kirk, filed last Monday a record $37 million sexual harassment suit against the company and its former chief executive Mark McInnes.

Isogawa reportedly phoned Myer personally and asked that he be given a slot in the department store’s scheduled collections launch. A few days earlier, the fashion designer was seen attending the David Jones collection launch.

In an interview, Isogawa said that he’s currently in talks with Myer with this partnership but refused to divulge more information as nothing’s final yet.

Film critics have no choice but to become fashion critics themselves as they watched the movie “Sex and the City 2” for reviews. The British press could not help but comment on the clothing worn by the film stars as two and a half hour long film was played.

Notable critics in the US are being careful about noticing the fashion statements of the stars, admitting that they don’t have much knowledge about the business. However, the British media could not help but notice the overly dressed stars in moments that only need simply clothes and not fashion clothes.

One critique said that there was a scene on the film where Sarah Jessica Parker’s role was watching a film with her husband on her evening gown. She added that the stars were seemingly overdressed in most occasions – trying to keep up with the film’s reputation as a fashion trendsetter.

A few before she got engaged, then 19-year old Lady Diana Spencer was photographed wearing a black gown with a plunging neckline. This image made its way to the media and catapulted her to fame.

The dress is now up for grabs via an auction which will take place on June 8 at La Galleria in Pall Mall in London.

Princess Diana wore the dress at a black-tie charity event at the Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City nearly thirty years ago.

The outfit is said to be the most interesting designer clothes which was created by ex-couple Elizabeth and David Emanuel. David Emanuel was also the one who designed the wedding dress.

The iconic outfit is expected to sell for 50,000 pounds. Several Princess Diana items designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel are also up for sale. Kerry Taylor Auctions will spearhead the auction.

Colombia-based fashion designer Miguel Caballero has come up with a bulletproof clothing range ahead of the World Cup in South Africa. As of this writing, massive requests have been made for the purchase of the product.

The designer clothes are said to withstand machine-gun fire and what’s gaining more attention is the fact that this bulletproof product can pass off as a stylish gear. This new line of vests that can protect oneself from knives and bullets will be released in time for the World Cup 2010 this June.

One of the major retailers of the Caballero line is Harrods department store in London with prices starting at a thousand pounds.

Prominent leaders such as British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and United States President Barack Obama are reportedly buying this item.

According to the designer, the bulletproof vest can withstand a 9mm handgun, mini submachine gun and Magnum 44 among others.

The unfinished creation of late fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been unveiled in Paris and has garnered great reviews from fashion editors who attended the fashion show. According to the critics, the collection has a medieval and otherworldy kind of look.

The Autumn/Winter Collection was shown to a group of fashion writers on Tuesday.

McQueen had reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself at a London apartment last month. The designer would have been part of the Paris Fashion Week had he still been alive.

The 40-year old designer has been working hard on his new collection before his sudden death.

The sixteen dresses designed by McQueen were 80 percent finished prior to his death. The completion was made by Sarah Burton, his partner in designing clothes. Burton has been working for McQueen for more than ten years.

Victoria Beckham, a former Spice Girl, unveiled her latest dress collection at the New York Fashion Week and she revealed that she was inspired by comic book detective Dick Tracy when she came up with the collection.

She said that her own personal style has evolved, gearing toward more relaxed designs but stressed that they are still structured just the same.

Aside from Beckham, prominent New York designers Alexander Wang and Jason Wu also revealed their autumn / winter 2010 and 2011 collection. Wu is known for being the favorite designer of US first lady Michelle Obama. He featured an attractive collection of shirts, dresses and jackets that have colors ranging from orange, brown, grey and black.

Alexander’s collection, on the other hand, mostly geared on grey and black trousers.
The New York Fashion Week is currently ongoing.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is doing her part in helping disaster-stricken Haiti by conducting a fashion show for a cause.

According to reports, Campbell will spearhead a charity catwalk show which features top models and fashion designers at the New York Fashion Week.

Campbell has been an active figure when it comes to relief efforts. During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, she spearheaded a “Fashion for Relief” event at the Bryant Park. This time, the project will be back at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week which begins on February 12.

In an interview, the supermodel said that since a lot of people are doing their share in helping those who are in need in Haiti, she’s doing her part as well and she’ll be collaborating with top designers to make the event successful. The fashion show will showcase the latest designer fashion, lingerie, swimwear and accessories. The proceeds will go to relief efforts in Haiti.

Luxury fashion label Lanvin has delved into another inspiration on its latest fashion line – through the use of real people in the streets and not the celebrities.

According to reports, several locals were hired to pose with celebrities as Lanvin’s autumn-winter men’s catwalk show took place on Sunday. This is considered one of the top events in the Paris men’s calendar.

About three dozen models marched to the catwalk via a techno music. The new line included flowing coats, wide and slim trousers in different colors. Items such as waist-cincher which looks like a weightlifter’s belt or corset were featured in the event as well.

Lanvin is considered one of the top menswear producers in Paris and this was evidenced by the strong applause from the audience during the Paris Men’s Week last weekend.

Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars walked down the red carpet in last Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards in vibrant fashion clothes in a bid to fight gloom over the recent events such as the Haiti earthquake and the rainy day at the actual awards event.

Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, among others, have pinned yellow, blue and red ribbons to show their support for the massive earthquake that took place at the Caribbean country last week.

Fashion experts said that starts chose to avoid putting much attention to themselves but rather on the other realities that must be prioritized such as the relief efforts for the quake victims.

Golden Globe winner Sandra Bullock wore a strapless, deep purple gown that accentuated her beauty. The actress won the best actress trophy for the film drama “The Blind Side.” She was nominated for the film “The Proposal” but lost to Meryl Streep.

Dame Vivienne Westwood grabbed the attention of the several hundred fashion experts present during the Milan Fashion week as she presented her latest line of dresses with models looking like homeless people. However, this only helped promote her great clothes as described by the experts.

Westwood revealed that the theme was suggested by her husband, Andreas Kronthaler who told her that a lawyer-friend of his works for a charity organization that helps the homeless.

The models walked down the catwalk that was designed with old cardboard boxes. The models’ hairs were disheveled and colored with something silvery to make them look like they’re staying at snow-covered streets.

Westwood’s menswear collection gained praises from her colleagues. The fashion designer said that she has no experience whatsoever with being homeless. At the end of her show, she was wheeled out via a paramedic stretcher to create a dramatic exit. This gained more applause from the audience.

Westwood has another brand name in the family Agent Prvocateur was founded by her youngest son and is famous for its expensive lingerie.