Josh Duhamel Intape Board Shorts

Josh Duhamel was photographed wearing Le Club this weekend! The actor and doting father strolled the beach with adorable son Axl in matching Le Club Intape board shorts (Adult Short $110|Kid Short $60.)

Black Opal Splurge Lipsticks

Black Opal Beauty, a leader in the cosmetics and skincare industry for over 20 years, proudly introduces four vividly elegant lip shades into their signature Color Splash Luxe Crème and Luxe Matte lipstick collections. These sumptuous, hydrating lip shades are enhanced with moisture-binding formulas, giving lips a fuller look and feel while providing long lasting, intense color. Be bold and daring with the bright French Pink or purple violet Berry Wicked Luxe Crème Lipstick or subtle and sexy with the soft lavender Iris or nude beige In The Buff Luxe Matte Lipstick shades.

Formulated to nourish, moisturize, and condition lips, all Black Opal Color Splurge Lipsticks are infused with vitamins A, C and E to provide superior antioxidant protection and smooth finish. The collection is available in select Walmart, CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, and Beauty Supply Stores, and online at www.blackopalbeauty.com. 

Thank you for taking the time to read our beauty product blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

We Are Kindred AW 2015

A new luxe Australian brand; We Are Kindred.

One of Australia’s most exciting emerging labels, We Are Kindred is poised to make its mark in the states. Created by siblings (and kindred spirits) Lizzie and Georgie Renkert set out to design a collection that was a reflection of their signature flair. After years of mutual admiration for the other’s individual style, the sisters decided to join forces and We Are Kindred was born.

The Renkert sisters have over 30 years industry experience combined, giving them a strong vision for the brand’s contemporary luxe philosophy. Georgie’s past experiences include buying and developing product for numerous Australian fashion retailers while Lizzie, former fashion magazine editor, is a recognized fashion authority in Australia. From the inception of We Are Kindred, the sisters have focused on rich fabrics and prints, drawing insight from their childhood memories of a flower filled home. With unique textures and classic fits, the We Are Kindred collection speaks to the modern day woman. Designers Georgie and Lizzie express their aspiration for the brand; “we provide an edit of the season’s must have pieces with creative mix-and-match capabilities to make your wardrobe (and life) sexy and fun.”

We Are Kindred allows the fashion-forward woman to look effortless for any occasion with just a few standout staples. The collection boasts the versatility of a wardrobe that is perfect for day to evening ensembles. The We Are Kindred Collection is available at select boutiques and online ($159- $659; www.wearekindred.com.au).

If you are interested, you can see our recent fashion blog post about Candice Accola wearing a We Are Kindred drape dress.

Hanne Gaby Wearing Esteban Cortazar at CFDA

Hanne Gaby wore a total look from Esteban Cortazar Autumn/Winter 15 collection for CFDA awards 2015.

Hanne Gaby Odiele started her career in 2005, when she signed with Supreme Management in New York City. By September of that year, she made her debut on the runways, walking for Marc by Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Ruffian, and Thakoon in New York.  In 2006 she appeared in editorials for Vogue and became the face of Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti.

In December 2006, she was hit by a car that sped past a red light. She broke her legs and had multiple surgeries. After several months of intense physical therapy, she was back on the runway in spring and fall 2008 shows, walking for Chanel, Givenchy, and Prada, among others.

Odiele has been in magazines like Vogue Italia, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, and Elle.  She has also appeared on the cover of Vogue and French Revue de Modes.  She has booked some of the industry's most lucrative campaigns like Mulberry, Balenciaga, Vera Wang, and DKNY Jeans.

Harley Vieria-Newton at 2015 CFDA Fashion Awards

Cynthia Rowley dressed Harley Vieria-Newton for the 2015 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center this evening in NYC. The model/DJ stunned in the Forest Green Multi printed dress from the Fall 2015 Collection (www.cynthiarowley.com).

Google Fabrics

Friday May 29, 2015 Google introduced a new initiatives called Project Soli and Project Jacquard, aimed at reimagining touch gestures for devices and developing smart textiles.

Project Soli is developing a new interaction sensor using radar technology. The sensor can track sub-millimeter motions at high speed and accuracy. It fits onto a chip, can be produced at scale and built into small devices and everyday objects.


Project Jacquard makes it possible to weave touch and gesture interactivity into any textile using standard, industrial looms.  Everyday objects such as clothes and furniture can be transformed into interactive surfaces.  Jacquard yarn structures combine thin, metallic alloys with natural and synthetic yarns like cotton, polyester, or silk, making the yarn strong enough to be woven on any industrial loom.  Jacquard yarns are indistinguishable from the traditional yarns that are used to produce fabrics today.

Learn more about project jacquard at the Google website.

By the way, Google is working with Levi Strauss & Co. on the project jacquard project.  You can learn about project jacquard at the Levi website as well.  At Google I/O 2015, Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group unveiled Project Jacquard and named the Levi’s® brand its first official partner. 

The Levi Strauss & Co. innovation story began with the invention of the blue jean 142 years ago, but that was merely the first chapter. From the debut of the first jeans for women in 1934 to the revolutionary work that goes on in their Eureka Innovation Lab today.  Google and Levi’s came together to tackle some of the exciting challenges of wearable technology.  We are certainly interested to see how this project further develops.

In the opinion of Apparel Search, we think Google should have considered a different name for the project.  Jacquard is an existing terms for a type of fabric.  The project can potentially be confused with existing fabrics, production techniques or equipment.  For example, Jacquard Fabric, Jacquard Tapes, Jacquard Loom, Jacquard Machinery etc.

Jacquard is an intricate method of weaving invented by Joseph J.M. Jacquard in the years 1801-1804, in which a headmotion at the top of the loom holds and operates a set of punched cards, according to the motif desired.  The perforations in the cards, in connection with the rods and cords, regulate the raising of the stationary warp thread mechanisms.  Jacquard knitting is a development of the Jacquard loom and its principles.  Jacquard fabrics, simple or elaborate in design, include brocade, brocatelle, damask, neckwear, evening wear, formal attire, some shirtings, tapestries, etc.

Now with Project Jacquard, the term may include smart fabric technology.  We will learn more as the project proceeds.  If you have additional information about Project Jacquard or Project Soli, you are welcome to add your comments in the discussion area below.  Do you think they should have used the term jacquard or come up with a new term?

Learn more about wearable technology and fabric in general here on Apparel Search.

Thank you for taking the time to read our textile industry blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. 

Maybe this means that Google will in the near future qualify as a smart fabric manufacturer.

If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts.

Caitlyn Jenner is Fan of Pitusa

Pitusa was spotted in Caitlyn Jenner's closet on the May 31, 2015 episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians. The Vanity Fair cover girl's colorful closet included Pitusa's Inca Abaya cover up, which will be great for her Malibu Summer style($98, www.pitusa.co)!

 Image Source: www.eonline.com

 Above Image of Bruce Jenner / Caitlyn Jenner  Image Source: www.vanityfair.com

Pleione Women's Fashion

Pleione is a women’s blouse and separates brand created for women who want it all. While constantly juggling career and family, this women knows what she wants especially when it comes to her wardrobe. She wants to feel and look great and be able to go from desk to dinner without breaking the bank. Driven by elegance and simplicity she looks to Pleione for wardrobe staples and knows she can always rely on the quality. Inspired by working women everywhere, this collection is built on fashion fundamentals with sensitivity to trends but not driven by them. Pleione is committed to creating effortlessly chic products, evident in our consistent incredible quality and reliable aesthetic. Never fussy, always chic.

Chic – Elegance - Simplicity

Fashion Designer Biographies

It is always a good time to learn more about your favorite fashion designers.

Fashion Designer Definition

Fashion Designers

Fashion Designer Profiles

A biography or simply bio is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just the basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death, but also portrays a subject's experience of these life events. Maybe it would be a good idea to research fashion designer biographies so you learn about the people that design the clothing you like to wear.

Giorgio Armani

You can also try to search fashion designer biographies from the Apparel Search engine.

If you could learn about only a few, who would you research?  Some of my first choices would be Alexander McQueen, Vera Wang, Diana von Furstenberg, Giorgio Armani, and Tom Ford.

Good luck with your research.  Hopefully you will find bios of interest.

North West Ballet Shoes

North West was photographed wearing BLOCH ballet shoes while in Los Angeles on May 28, 2015. The stylish toddler looked adorable and dance class ready completing her all white look with BLOCH's Toddler Ballet Flats (Price Available upon Request, www.blochworld.com).