'Mouseketeers' come to India: Fashion line inspired by toon favourites Mickey and Minnie to debut at LFW

It's toon time for Indian fashionistas. For all those who just cannot let the child inside them die out, there's some good news.
Fashion, inspired by everyone's beloved and timeless Disney characters, is all set to make a grand debut at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) 2012 to be held in Mumbai on March 3.
In a welcome departure from the ready-to-wear collections by well-known Indian designers, for the first time, an international apparel company, that too one based on cartoons, will make its foray into the Indian fashion scene.

The trendy range that is available at leading retail stores and boutiques worldwide is inspired by the timeless appeal of cartoon favourites - Mickey and Minnie.
Adding to the novelty factor is leading Indian designers, Little Shilpa and Nitin Bal Chauhan, who have been roped in to create the Mickey and Minnie inspired collection.
It will be quite interesting to see Little Shilpa, one of the leading milliners in the country, take on fedoras, accessories and headgears inspired by the endearing caricature.
Nitin Bal Chauhan, known for his innovation and cutting edge design, will add a dose of his genius to the animated characters.
Designed for the contemporary fashion addict of the adult wear range, Disney Couture includes footwear, sleepwear and accessories, and is inspired by the essence of Disney brand names and their endearing characters, often evoking the magic of years gone by.
One can now get their hands on Cinderella's glass slipper and Snow

White's apple, of course, with a chic twist.
'Mickey and Minnie have long inspired the world's leading fashion houses and their energy continues with this contemporary and fun new range for adults…
'The collections showcased at the Lakme Fashion Week have always set the trend and style for the season which flows into fashion for adults. We are excited that Little Shilpa and Nitin will be behind this creative and inspiring range,' said Roshini Bakshi, vice-president, Consumer Products and Retail, The Walt Disney Company India.

One of India's most prestigious fashion events, the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012 will take place from March 2 to March 6.

News Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk

S2 wows crowd at Perth Fashion Festival

The final day of Perth Fashion Festival (PFF) 2011 has arrived and will celebrate its closing with one of its biggest shows, the 25th anniversary of Western Australian fashion powerhouse Wheels & Dollbaby.

Last night featured the third and final Designer Capsule show including One Fell Swoop, Zhivago, Ange Lang and Zsadar. It was followed by the final runway show at Fashion Paramount for 2011 - S2.

It was a night of ‘firsts’ for Perth Fashion Festival with local designers, Zhivago and Zsadar, making their catwalk debut at Fashion Paramount and PFF 2011 International Model Search winner Shanae Millar walking for Ange Lang in Designer Capsule #3.

S2 wowed crowds with its strong aesthetic and theatrics.

Spotted front row was PFF 2011 Face and supermodel Nicole Trunfio, cricketer Mitchell Johnson and wife Jessica Johnson, fashion illustrator Pip McManus, designer Alvin Fernandez, radio presenter Em Rusciano, Troy and Sophia Barbagallo and footballer Ryan Crowley.

Festival highlights include:
- Wheels & Dollbaby, 7.00pm, His Majesty’s Theatre
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the rock’n’roll glamour label Wheels & Dollbaby is certain to up PFF’s ‘cool factor’ as designer Melanie Greensmith launches her Spring Summer 2011/12 collection.

With special guest Katy Steele performing with Melanie’s husband Divinyls guitarist Mark McEntee this show is sure to leave audiences wanting more of the iconic WA designer and PFF.

PFF is supported by the State Government through Eventscorp, the Department of Culture and the Arts and the City of Perth.

Sexy Irina Sheik Hot photo shoot for Rampage Clothing brand

Iconix Brand Group Inc announced its Rampage brand's new Fall 2011 multi-media marketing campaign with international supermodels 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl, Irina Shayk. This marks Shayk's first season as the face of the contemporary brand.


Irina Shayk commented, "I was very excited to shoot this campaign because such iconic supermodels have worked with Rampage before me such as Bar Refaeli and Gisele Bunchen." Shayk added, "Rampage's fall collection is beautiful and sexy - it has everything you need to transition your outfit from day to night."

Dari Marder, Chief Marketing Officer, Iconix Brand Group commented, "We are very excited to be working with Irina Shayk for our Fall campaign. She defines the Rampage woman which is sexy and sophisticated. She has the ability to look effortlessly glamorous which is portrayed in the new campaign."

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