Archive for October, 2009

Gucci Clothing a Statement of Fashion

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

gucci watches2Gucci brand has always been known for its exceptional quality and this goes to the Gucci clothing lines as well. These lines consist of all the accessories that a person needs in order to successfully demonstrate style and nobility.

 

Gucci hardly makes only dresses or other garments but in its recent collections the company concentrates also on shoes, ties, belts, hats, scarves and all the other details that people are used to see as a  supplement to the main garment.

 

In the case of Gucci all these “supplementary” accessories provide the main line of Gucci clothing products. This line comes as a perfect addition to the Gucci watches or Gucci jewelry products.

 

The accessories represent style as everyone has to wear a dress, a shirt or a pants but not everyone has and is able to have and carry accessories. They are the ones that make the difference. Gucci has realized this long time ago when in the search of new markets it opened itself to the new opportunities still managing to preserve its focus on representing sole luxury and style.

 

The different Gucci clothing line categories include women and men shoes, belts, wallets, hats, ties, baby shoes.

 

Women’s shoes include everything from sneakers through moccasins and sandals to boots. Colors include green, metallic, blue, beige, pink, red, etc. Each one has at least one of the Gucci icons like in the “Sofia” high heel sling back pumps which have a horsebit ring buckle.

 

Men’s shoes are mostly classical of style in dark or bright colors. There are ones for different occasions – for sport and for official dinner or to be used during the business day. All are made as comfortable as possible and represent the Gucci idea of style and dignity.

 

A unique service for Gucci clothing line is the made-to-measure service. This is a service that is available in several of the company’s stores throughout the world and offers the client the ability to chose a silhouette of his or her suit from several examples, then to chose the finest material according to his or her taste and after that the suit or the dress is made especially for the client according to his or her measures. The service made-to-measure is also available for shoes.

 

 

Celebrities Dressing Up In Eco-Conscious Designer Clothing

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

 

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Want to look more like your favorite celebrity? Then check out the offerings from eco-conscious clothing designers.

 

It’s true that environmentally sustainable clothing has had a lot of baggage to dump – scratchy cloth made from hemp, tie-dye T-shirts, and clunky sandals. Now that it’s keen to go green, however, designers and their celebrity customers are making big effort to find fabrics made from sustainable materials and create fabulous outfits from them.

 

Some of the eco-conscious designer clothing clearly has ties to its hippie ancestors, but the look has become much more hip. Colorful maxi dresses, while not for those who are “vertically challenged,” are turning into wonderful season-spanning outfits. Look for more peasant blouses in psychedelic colors (remember, neon pink and chartreuse are very “in” at the moment). Short skirts and long shirts and tunics in ombre patterns also are popular, along with sweater wraps in bursts of color.

 

Pay attention also to the type of fabrics used in eco-conscious designer clothing. Some of the trendiest manufacturers in California (where else?) are using water-based inks and low-impact dyes for fabric colors and patterns.

 

If some of your more fashion-forward friends accuse of “greenwashing” your love of designer duds, remind them that eco-conscious designer clothing not only has an effect on what you put on your body. It also helps the environment by reducing carbon emissions.

 

Don’t believe us? Think about how the textile and garment industries affect global warming. There’s growing the fibers for natural materials, manufacturing and distributing the clothes, all the way down to the ways we clean our clothes and then discard them so cavalierly.

 

For instance, instead of buying your designer clothing at upscale boutiques and department stores, consider getting your favorite makers at a consignment or thrift shop. That’s right, there are often “upscale resale” stores located in or near the wealthiest neighborhoods in town. Many women of means, especially those who are socially prominent, turn over their once-worn designer clothes to a resale shop. Not only will you help the planet by reducing the need for more clothing manufacture, you’ll save money as well, anywhere from 50 to 75 percent off retail price.

 

Once you get your designer clothing home, there are more ways to green your wardrobe.

 

For instance, Cambridge University’s Institute for Manufacturing conducted a study that found the energy used to wash an ordinary T-shirt 25 times exceeded the amount used to create the shirt in the first place. Cold water wash and rinse, as well as line dry, not only

 

In the same vein, look for designer clothing made from sustainable fabrics. Synthetics require lots more energy to produce than fabrics made from natural fibers.

 

Also don’t be so quick to turn over your designer clothing for the next season’s trend. Instead, shop for fashion that can do double duty, such as seasonless outfits. Throwing away fewer clothes means fewer clothes in landfills, where they rot and turn into methane gas, another contributor to global warming.

 

Finally if you really want a look that stands out, think vintage clothing. Quality designer clothing that has staying power – well made clothing styles that resist the vicissitudes of quick turn-over trends – represents an investment in both fashion and a sustainable future.

 

Turn your fashion scene green with designer clothing made from natural, sustainable fabrics in styles that will last for years.

Miu Miu Bags Make A Equisite Fashion Statement

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

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Miu Miu handbags are definitely known through out the world for their hand bags, but did you know that Miu Miu also makes a collection of hand held Miu Miu bags that do not require a strap. That’s right. They make a collection of what is called clutch purses. These bags are similar in style and features to that of the Miu Miu hand bag in that they are made from unique materials such as calf skin, calf leather, black leathers, brown leathers, gold colored leather, silver leathers, studded gold and studded silver bags, vintage leather, lambskin, leather wallets, and deer skin.

 

This is part of a bigger collection that includes hand bags with handles, shoes, dresses, and other accessories to create the most luxurious woman.   The Miu Miu bag depicts a touch of fashion that brings the best out of any outfit it is worn with.

 

 The collection is very exceptional, very distinctive, very original, and so outrageously popular that it gets to go on stage with Miuacci Prada when they do their fashion shows twice a year.  Miuacci Prada is the designer of the Miu Miu bags. They cover many different countries and have stores in different cities all over the world. Most countries, because the bags are so expensive usually just have one or two stores that carry them across the board.

 

Many people enjoy the Miu Miu purse because of the fact that they are so unique and they are guaranteed authenticated and the fact that they come with care giver directions. This does not happen in the retail end of buying a purse or in buying a mid expensive handbag these days. With Miuacci, she makes sure that every part of the woman that wears her designs is taken care of and that means taking care of the Miu Miu handbag as well so that you will look great no matter where you end up at.

 

 The Miu Miu bags are more of of luxury. They provide the high end look, for the very up scale high end price. You are never going to get another bag quite like these because each one is made a little different because of the size and shape of the leather or material that is needed and as well all know not one two batches of material is always the same. This is what sets Miuacci bags apart from the rest. At a price starting around $300 dollars or higher; you are sure getting your moneys worth.

 

This bag is superb in that each one carries its own inimitable signature. Most of them have a way of functioning for you instead of in opposition to you. For instance, if you order silver and the metal pieces are silver then you have a good amalgamation for fall, winter, spring, and even summer.  With Miu Miu handbags you get a wide variety of choices and they make great collectors items because they last you for a very, very long time.

The Famous and Exquisite Gucci Jewelry

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

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Gucci jewelry has been part of Gucci brand recognition for many years. Gaining speed with its famous for almost a century Gucci bags, handbags, Gucci clothing lines, the company does not want to miss a market where its production will surely be warmly welcomed.

 

The exceptional quality and design creativeness of Gucci handbags and luggage products have paved the way for Gucci jewelry and accessories. People tend to connect the Gucci brand with quality of craftsmanship, hand-made, uniqueness and natural materials. These qualities are now automatically imposed on the new product lines the company starts.

 

 What is more natural than real precious stones, gold and silver? Still the customers don’t have to be disappointed and Gucci puts all its efforts and knowledge to make the new lines as successful as the other ones.

 

Gucci jewelry is of high standard, both elegant and stylish. It has two main directions – fine jewelry and silver jewelry. Both consist of rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and cuff bracelets. Some of them have the GG logo embodied, like in a wide silver ring with a heart motive, and some don’t. The Gucci jewelry does not escape entirely from the brand main material and presents some fine leather bracelets of black and bright blue colors with sterling silver. The brand original GG fabric is used in stylish jewelry cases of brown and black color with leather trim, a zip around closure and a G charm.

 

The fine jewelry line comes in different colors mostly yellow and white gold. Conforming with the youthful yet independent look it also has purple like in a ring made of 18kt yellow gold with amethyst or the horsebit cocktail necklace with purple amethyst. Other colors include pink, black, like in a decorative black necklace with embodied GG design on the whole surface of it, orange and green.

 

The creative director Frida Giannini apart from managing the product line designs expands its talent in finding the best faces to present Gucci product lines. As an example of her sharp eye she succeeded in attracting Drew Barrymore and Claire Danes for the jewelry campaigns.