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20091122

NEW YORK, NY.- Heidi Klum has been transformed into 1,000 little pieces in Editions Ricordi’s newest limited-edition puzzle, Couture Banquet. The puzzle features a stunning photo of the supermodel captured by 'Fashion and Celebrity' Photographer Ruven Afanador. Creating an imaginative way to experience and enjoy another stunning editorial of Heidi, Editions Ricordi turned the image originally taken for 'Vogu,'' Spain into tiny little jigsaw pieces. Just in time for the holidays, the puzzle comes in a silk bag and handmade wooden box with a red velvet interior, and retails for $490.
The "Couture Banquet" image shows a colorful, courtly feast scene. Certain elements in the artwork’s background, such as the skull and eggs, symbolize a ritual ceremony. Amid the explosion of colors, there is an alluring Heidi Klum portraying multiple archetypes of femininity - a moody mistress, seductive vamp and modern witch. The magic and mystery of a woman trapped by an eccentric outer world has been a main topic of Ruven Afanador’s photography art.
Ruven Afanador, known as the most internationally successful Colombian conceptual photographer, started his career in Milan in 1987 and won the award for Best Photographer of the Year in Paris in 2001 for his unique mastery of imagery and composition. He has been publishing and showcasing his artwork in major fashion magazines, galleries, and museums around the world, such as Throckmorton Fine Art, Forma and FotoMuseo. He is also the author of the acclaimed art books 'Torero' (Stemmle, 2001), 'Sombra' (Merrell, 2004), 'Seven' (Fuzzi, 2006), and the most recent publication - 'Mil Besos' (Rizzoli Int, 2009). Now, Ruven Afanador explores a new amusing way of approaching his art – composing his image onto a jigsaw puzzle.
The puzzle is released by Editions Ricordi, a worldwide leader in Fine Art publishing. As part of a limited edition of only 1000 masterpieces, each puzzle is numbered and signed personally by Ruven Afanador. The puzzle is wrapped in a luxurious silk bag inside a hand-made wooden box with a red velvet interior. The puzzle measures at a stunning 70x100 cm (24x36 inch) and is apt to be framed. Its jumbo size pieces are printed on high-quality art paper with a velvet back side, which are enhanced by the golden glitter dust that covers Heidi Klum’s beautiful dress.

20090820

Starch gives young designers – and Lebanese fashion – a boost

From the Daily Star

Beirut's Daily Star is reporting that "the time is ripe for aspiring fashion designers in Lebanon to launch their careers, thanks in part to a newly launched program that gives up-and-coming artists the chance to hone their skills.
Graduates in design have long faced difficulties getting a career started and breaking into the highly competitive fashion industry. However, last November, a new program was launched with the aim of providing young artists with valuable business and networking skills that empower them reach their career goals.
Starch, a non-profit organization, was started by the Lebanese fashion designer Rabih Kayrouz in collaboration with Solidere.
The project aids local designers in developing, launching and promoting their fashion careers. Every six months, Starch chooses

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20090819

Ebony Fashion Show falls victim to recession

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After more than 50 years of showcasing the highest caliber of fashion in the industry to mostly African American audiences, organizers of Ebony Magazine's Fashion Fair traveling international fashion show have canceled its fall 2009 installment.

20090804

Handbago Launches New Website for Handbag lovers

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Catering to the handbag enthusiast, Handbago.com launches a new website focused on "All Things Handbags".

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Developed with the handbag enthusiast in mind, Handbago.com launches an online community and catalog website that caters to handbag lovers everywhere. The site features an extensive catalog of current, past and upcoming collections from world-renowned handbag designers as well as up-and-coming designers. Members can search handbags by type, color, price range, celebrity and designer. Handbago also provides users a wide range of content including designer handbags, handbag blog, celebrity handbags, handbag trends, fashion, events, sales and exclusive interviews.
"Our vision was to create a user friendly resource and online community focused specifically on handbags," says President, Kristina Moreno. "Handbago showcases designer handbags, the people who make them, the stores who sell them and the celebs who wear them. There are a good number of blogs and shopping sites dedicated to handbags, but none of them combine the power of an online handbag catalog with an active community that allows members to rate designer handbags, create reviews and comment on editorial. Handbago provides the ultimate online handbag experience, not only for Fashionistas but for everyone who carries a bag."
The site launches this month at http://www.handbago.com/ and is open to all users. Membership is free and those who join will have extended community privileges including rating handbags, reviewing handbags and commenting on editorial.