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Pamela Love and Fashion.me site among ‘most creative' winners
2012-05-16T16:55:01Z

Website fashion.meJewelry designer Pamela Love features in US magazine Fast Company's annual ranking of the "100 Most Creative People in Business," which also honors sites including Fashion.me and Moda Operandi.


Support your country in style: Conran Shop launch flag scarves ahead of Olympics
2012-05-16T15:12:24Z

Flag scarves by The Conran ShopFor fashionistas looking to support their country with panache during the upcoming Olympic Games, international contemporary design store The Conran Shop has launched a collection of flag scarves available in the Stars and Stripes, Union Jack, French Tricolor and the Japanese Hinomaru.


Historic diamond sells for $9.7 mn
2012-05-16T14:33:26Z

Historic diamond sells for $9.7 mnA centuries-old diamond passed down through generations of European royalty fetched nine million Swiss francs ($9.7 million) at auction in Geneva on Tuesday.


Dior and Chanel among designers set for Cannes fashion show
2012-05-16T10:34:57Z

Carine RoitfeldAlexander Wang, Balenciaga and Roberto Cavalli are just some of the big names contributing looks to a Carine Roitfeld-curated fashion show at the upcoming amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS gala during the Cannes Film Festival.


Karl Lagerfeld chats Cruise collection, discusses plans for next year's show
2012-05-16T09:42:08Z

The Chanel Cruise show at the Château de VersaillesFollowing the regal-meets-rock Chanel Cruise collection at the Château de Versailles near Paris on Monday, Karl Lagerfeld already has plans for next year in mind, citing a ballroom in Deauville as a possible setting.


London show celebrates 60 years of British glamour
2012-05-15T18:38:12Z
LONDON (Reuters) - A decadent gown made from feathers and a printed lace latex dress designed by some of fashion's luminaries will go on display as part of a new exhibition to celebrate the glitz and glamour of Britain's ball gowns. Ball gowns: British Glamour Since 1950, on at London's Victoria and Albert Museum from May 19 until January 2013, showcases a collection of 60 dresses marking the journey of formal attire from private events to the public parade. ...
London show celebrates 60 years of British glamour
2012-05-15T18:37:33Z
LONDON (Reuters) - A decadent gown made from feathers and a printed lace latex dress designed by some of fashion's luminaries will go on display as part of a new exhibition to celebrate the glitz and glamour of Britain's ballgowns. Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950, on at London's Victoria and Albert Museum from May 19 until January 2013, showcases a collection of 60 dresses marking the journey of formal attire from private events to the public parade. ...
Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz Celebrate Motherhood at the "What To Expect When You're Expecting" Premiere
2012-05-15T17:56:00Z

Jennifer LopezOne leading lady has twins, the other says "I definitely should not have a baby," and both led the celebration of pregnancy and motherhood at the "What To Expect When You're Expecting" movie premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Monday, May 14. ...


British label Paul Smith to re-enter China
2012-05-15T15:10:29Z

British designer Sir Paul SmithBritish fashion label Paul Smith said Tuesday it was planning to open 24 stores in China over the next five years in its second attempt at tapping the country's booming luxury market.


Cannes film festival party agenda: don't miss any of the A-list action
2012-05-15T14:47:48Z

The official poster for the 65th Cannes Film FestivalAs Hollywood heavyweights including Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart and Marion Cotillard prepare to grace the red carpet at this year's Cannes Film Festival (May 16-27), Relaxnews offers a guide to ten of the most unmissable galas and VIP soirees from the likes of AmfAR, Gucci and Chopard.


Jimmy Choo launches street style blog
2012-05-09T10:19:07Z

Caroline Issa photographed by Eddie NewtonJimmy Choo has teamed up with top fashion photographer Eddie Newton to launch new site Choo 24:7 Stylemakers, where both amateur snappers and professionals can upload their street style pictures.


NYC judge approves child support deal for supermodel Linda Evangelista, French billionaire
2012-05-08T21:10:19Z
NEW YORK, N.Y. - A New York City judge has approved a child support settlement between supermodel Linda Evangelista and a billionaire French businessman.
Supermodel, billionaire settle child-support dispute
2012-05-07T20:18:03Z

Model Linda Evangelista leaves Manhattan Family Court after facing her former beau Francois Henri-Pinault in New YorkNEW YORK (Reuters) - Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista and French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault reached a child-support settlement on Monday following two days of tense, often personal court testimony last week in Manhattan. Lawyers for both parties declined to disclose the settlement. A lawyer for Evangelista called media reports that she sought $46,000 a month as a misunderstanding, but acknowledged she was seeking a "substantial" sum to raise their 5-year-old son. Both parties agreed to return to court on Tuesday to finalize the agreement. ...


Supermodel Bar Refaeli Stars in Israeli Spy Movie
2012-05-07T17:38:19Z

Supermodel Bar Refaeli Stars in Israeli Spy Movie'Kidon' Based on Alleged Mossad Hit in Dubai


With help from supermodel, Israeli spy film reimagines killing of Hamas operative in Dubai
2012-05-07T17:16:07Z
and in fact much of it was caught on camera. Now an Israeli movie plays it as a spy caper, complete with a sly seductress played by Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli.
Supermodel Linda Evangelista, French Tycoon Duke it Out Over Child Support
2012-05-04T21:38:31Z

Supermodel Linda Evangelista, French Tycoon Duke it Out Over Child SupportBy Carlos Boettcher and Candace Smith In the second day of the battle of the malcontent millionaires, Linda Evangelista, 46, duked it out, litigation-style, with her former lover Francois Pinault, 49, on Friday over how much money she would receive in monthly expenses for their...


Supermodel Linda Evangelista, French Millionaire Duke it Out Over Child Support
2012-05-04T21:38:31Z
By Carlos Boettcher and Candace Smith In the second day of the battle of the malcontent millionaires, Linda Evangelista, 46, duked it out, litigation-style, with her former lover Francois Pinault, 49, on Friday over how much money she would receive in monthly expenses for their...
Fashion Designer Launches Platform for Crowdsourced Design
2012-05-04T21:16:10Z
The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.
Supermodel Evangelista: French billionaire wanted abortion
2012-05-04T17:09:30Z

Model Linda Evangelista leaves Manhattan Family Court after facing her former beau Francois Henri-Pinault in New YorkNEW YORK (Reuters) - When supermodel Linda Evangelista told French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault in 2006 she was pregnant with his child, he asked her to get an abortion, her attorney charged Thursday on the first day of a child-support trial in Manhattan. Pinault, 49, who is currently married to actress Salma Hayek, denied that charge but testified he told Evangelista that "if she were to have a child (they) might not have a relationship." With that a four-month relationship, in which he said the couple only actually saw each other seven days, came to an end. ...


The Fashion Industry Suddenly Acknowledges Its Anorexia Problem
2012-05-04T16:03:06Z
For decades way-too-thin models have been en vogue and in Vogue as our culture's representations of beauty, but just now, for some reasons related to the Internet, we're suddenly seeing the fashion industry respond.  
Apps agenda: Death Cab for Cutie tour, Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition, CTIA
2012-05-04T13:24:39Z

The official A roundup of the essential apps needed for keeping up-to-date with major events in art, music and more for May 7 - 13.  


Twitter index: Fashion icon Anna Dello Russo to design accessory range for H&M
2012-05-03T08:13:37Z

Anna Dello Russo holding items from her new accessories range for H&MVogue Japan editor-at-large and Fashion Director Anna Dello Russo has teamed up with Swedish high street clothing brand H&M to create an “unabashedly glamorous, precious and playful” range of fashion accessories.


Singapore railway station gets new life as fashion runway
2012-04-25T14:12:28Z

A model presents a creation from the RED Valentino Spring/Summer 2012 collection during a fashion show in SingaporeSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's historic Tanjong Pagar Railway Station was bathed in revolving shades of orange, pink and purple lights on Wednesday evening. Less than a year after it ended life as an active train station, models sashayed down a makeshift runway to show the latest clothing from Italian fashion house Valentino and show off one of Singapore's architectural gems. ...


Pregnant Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio Strips for Diamond Ad
2012-04-24T20:51:04Z
It turns out even when pregnant all a supermodel needs is a few well placed jewels. In a new ad for the Vivaria jewelry line, Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio traded in push-up bras for diamonds. Ambrosio, who is visibly pregnant with her second child,...
Australia agenda: Fashion Week Australia
2012-04-23T16:19:28Z

The homepage of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week AustraliaSydney is gearing up for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, where leading Australian designers will debut their Spring/Summer 2012/13 collections in front of a star-studded crowd of celebrities and fashion industry heavyweights.


Latest Olympics fashion: Ralph Lauren unveils closing ceremony attire for Team USA
2012-04-20T16:53:22Z

Sketches of the women's Team USA Olympics closing ceremony outfits by Ralph LaurenThe London 2012 Olympics keep getting more and more stylish, with Ralph Lauren this week unveiling an almost all-white collection of elegant closing ceremony garb for the US team.


Fashion agenda: Hyères International Fashion and Photography Festival, Fashion Week Australia
2012-04-19T14:01:07Z

Designs by Kim Choong-Wilkins, who is in the running for a prize at Hyères 2012Before jetting Down Under for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, fashionistas will be heading towards the south of France next week to see which of the rising designers nominated in the fashion category at the Hyères International Fashion and Photography Festival follow in the footsteps of past prize winners Viktor & Rolf. Read about this and other upcoming fashion events here.


Shanghai Fashion Week gives the world a look at creativity, China-style
2012-04-17T17:34:35Z

Shanghai Fashion Week gives the world a look at creativity, China-styleThe fashion world has had its eyes fixed firmly on Shanghai over the past week, hoping to catch a glimpse of what China’s most creative minds picture the world wearing over the next 12 months.


Chinese labels steal show at Shanghai Fashion Week
2012-04-17T17:33:27Z

Chinese labels steal show at Shanghai Fashion WeekFashion Week (http://www.shanghaifashionweek.com) drew to a close Tuesday after 40 shows, countless parties and a dazzling array of designs that showed off the country’s own emerging talents.


Once a supermodel, always a supermodel: 90s supers still riding high
2012-04-16T16:56:54Z

Claudia Schiffer in the latest Guess campaignThis week Chanel unveiled its Spring/Summer 2012 Eyewear campaign starring Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer showed her age-defying looks in the Guess 30th anniversary shots and not a day goes by without a campaign release starring Kate Moss. A renaissance of the 1990s supermodel is undoubtedly in full swing, but what about the names we’ve stopped seeing splashed across the pages of our monthly glossies?


Jimmy Choo selects Pruitt for arty collab
2012-04-12T16:53:44Z

Artist Rob Pruitt and The Andy MonumentAnother collaboration between the art and fashion world has been announced, with Jimmy Choo revealing a team-up with contemporary artist Rob Pruitt for a capsule collection of shoes, handbags and leather goods.


Christian Dior names Belgian Raf Simons as artistic director, replacing John Galliano
2012-04-09T17:52:06Z
PARIS - Christian Dior has named Belgian designer Raf Simons as its new artistic director, and says he'll present his first show for the renowned fashion house in Paris in July.
Fashion agenda: Shanghai Fashion Week, Design Museum Awards
2012-04-05T14:26:52Z

British label PPQ will be among the designers showing at Shanghai Fashion Week.France's Agnès b. and Britain's PPQ are just some of the labels set to showcase their Fall/Winter 2012 collections at the upcoming Shanghai Fashion Week, which will also welcome back regular homegrown talent including Helen Lee. Meanwhile, design talent of the future will be discovered at the Hyères International Fashion and Photography Festival later on in the month, where Chloé will introduce a new award, the Chloé Prize, to a designer who best captures the philosophy of the French fashion house. Read about this and other important upcoming fashion events here.


Marc Jacobs cosmetics line in the works
2012-04-03T15:51:30Z

A model showcases creations by Marc Jacobs during the New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2012 showWhile his latest fragrance Marc Jacobs Dot is set for release this spring, the US designer and Louis Vuitton creative director is the latest designer to announce he is branching into the realm of color cosmetics.


Ralph Lauren outfits USA Olympic team
2012-03-26T15:25:47Z

Ralph Lauren AthletesAmerican fashion designer Ralph Lauren will be the official outfitter of the US Olympic and Paralympic Teams for London 2012, designing the opening and closing ceremony parade uniforms.


Kimono with attitude at Japan Fashion Week
2012-03-24T14:23:41Z

The traditional kimono is inspiration for contemporary fashion designers.The traditionally modest and freedom-inhibiting kimono is getting a new lease on life at Japan Fashion Week, with an edge of defiance and seductiveness.


Yves Saint Laurent retrospective at Denver Art Museum spans 40 years of designer's career
2012-03-23T17:10:31Z
DENVER - Paris. New York. Denver?
Yves Saint Laurent retrospective comes to Denver
2012-03-23T16:25:20Z

Curator Florence Muller walks past an exhibit sign during a preview of Paris. New York. Denver?


Hot Spring Fashion Trends: Flirty Hemlines, Printed Pumps
2012-03-23T16:00:16.454Z

Hot Spring Fashion Trends: Flirty Hemlines, Printed PumpsSpring has sprung!  The temperature is rising, and so are hemlines. Skirts and print pumps are the hot new trends of the season, and Tracey Lomrantz, contributing style editor at Glamour magazine, appeared on “Good Morning America” today to tell you all about it. Look...


Go behind the scenes and get a front row seat at Helmut Newton, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs exhibitions
2012-03-23T13:26:20Z

'Marc Jacobs’ floor' at the 'Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs' exhibition at the Musée des Arts décoratifsFashion icons Helmut Newton, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs are being honored with large-scale retrospectives and exhibitions in Paris, Denver and San Francisco but you don’t have to leave your computer to step into their world.


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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 17, 2012 is:

maffick • \MAF-ik\ • verb
: to celebrate with boisterous rejoicing and hilarious behavior

Examples:
Fans mafficked for hours outside the stadium, celebrating the team's dramatic victory in the division championship.

"In half an hour, after the mildest of mafficking, the last visitors of the exhibition's last day had gone out of the gates and the staff began their final acts of closing up shop." — From an article in The Guardian (London), October 1, 2011

Did you know?
"Maffick" is an alteration of Mafeking Night, the British celebration of the lifting of the siege of a British military outpost during the South African War at the town of Mafikeng (also spelled Mafeking) on May 17, 1900. The South African War was fought between the British and the Afrikaners, who were Dutch and Huguenot settlers originally called Boers, over the right to govern frontier territories. Though the war did not end until 1902, the lifting of the siege of Mafikeng was a significant victory for the British because they held out against a larger Afrikaner force for 217 days until reinforcements could arrive. The rejoicing in British cities on news of the rescue produced "maffick," a word that was popular for a while, especially in journalistic writing, but is now relatively uncommon.