Simonlee's Blog – May 2015 Archive (11)

Everything about Anna Dutton screams the 1950s, and this weekend she will be judging a vintage fashion parade at Greenmount Homestead Heritage Fair.

But Anna does not just enjoy dressing in retro clothing - she also loves to create it.

From the age of four her mother taught her how to sew, and from there she has stitched herself a new career.

She left her legal job more than three years ago to throw herself into creating a vintage collection.

Dedicating ones life…

People often react in one of two ways when faced with obstacles preventing them from realising a dream - either they give up and move on to another goal or they fight for it all the more.

Celebrated Thai-American fashion designer Thakoon Panichgul, 41, did the latter. He held onto his design ambition even when it did not seem likely to take…

The Carl Grant Events Center at Union University was filled with laughter as women enjoyed speakers, vendors, lunch and a fashion show at the Blossoming Into a Better You Women's Conference on Thursday.

Judy Arrington, community educator for West Tennessee Healthcare, organized the event. She said she wanted to give older women a chance to…

The city recently witnessed a glitzy fashion evening, where designer Rajneeral Babutta showcased her creations and celebrated one year of her label Vhannah.

Designers Samant Chauhan, Nitya Bajaj Birla, Rajdeep Ranawat and Niket Mishra also presented some of their designs at this do. Adding some Bollywood glam to the evening was actress Neha…

Drawing inspiration from the crafts of Kutch, designer Deepika Govind has come up with an eclectic collection which will be showcased at Neel Sutra, her store at Khan Market in New Delhi.

Deepika, who keeps shuttling between Delhi and hometown Bangalore, has been visiting Kutch over the past seven years as she has been curious to get a first hand experience of the rich crafts of the region. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Kutch holds a special place in her heart.

“I…

Dresses took center stage at the start of Singapore Fashion Week as Diane von Furstenberg kicked off the five-day event that mixes top international designers and local emerging names.

Furstenberg, known for her signature wrap dress, showcased her Autumn/Winter 2015 "Seduction" collection, which she said was partly Asian-inspired.

Models wore…

CREATIVE final-year students at the University of Derby will be showcasing their predictions for future trends in art, design, music, textiles and photography in the 2015 final degree shows starting this week.

The Big Show is a series of live events and exhibitions across Derby which offer visitors an opportunity to experience the best of…

The competition is open to emerging fashion designers living in any country in Asia and Europe, and Myanmar applicants are welcome. In an interview, Christina Dean, founder and CEO of Redress, discusses the critical need for sustainable practices within the fashion industry and highlights the EcoChic Design Award’s potential to transform the…

Stress is the leading cause for all your troubles ranging from bad skin to landing you in the hospital due to heart or any other ailment.

In this rat-race world, from a kindergarten kid to a retired person has stress. Want to cut down your risk due to problems caused by stress and simultaneously increase your longevity, then follow these easy…

Couture comes to Palm Springs this week when perhaps the most identifiable brand in luxury luggage and fashion fills one of California's most fantastical homes.

Louis Vuitton will stage its Cruise 16 resort collection runway show at the Bob Hope estate in Palm Springs, attracting interest from thousands in the fashion industry,…

Most fashion designers take six months to create their clothing collections, but Raji Aujla made hers in four days, laying patterns out on the dining table and couches of her parents’ home in Vernon.

Aujla, 30, loves a good challenge. Born and raised in Vernon, she has spent time working as an international affairs journalist, a cultural curator, a…