Caroline Trentini Wearing Vera Wang Resort 2015

In Positively 4th Street, one of the fashion spreads in the November 2014 issue of VOGUE, model Caroline Trentini wears Look 25 from Vera Wang Resort 2015 Collection: A gray watercolor rose print crinkle chiffon cowl neck gown with godet skirt.

Image: November issue of Vogue

Sasha Pieterse was also recently spotted (two months ago) wearing a look from Vera's Resort 2015 collection.  Also, Penelope Cruz (the sexiest woman alive) wore the Vera Want Resort 2015 Collection for her photo shoot for Esquire.

Learn more about Vera Wang at her website.

Rajiv Sharma New Executive Director at Coats

Coats plc, the world’s leading industrial thread and consumer textile crafts business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rajiv Sharma, Global CEO, Coats Industrial, as an Executive Director of the Coats plc Board effective 1 December 2014.

Rajiv joined Coats in November 2010 to head the Industrial Division which, under his leadership, has been at the forefront of product and service innovation for the global apparel and footwear industries, consistently delivering profitable sales growth.  The Division also houses the fast growing Speciality business, which produces high technology threads and yarns from performance materials for non-apparel and footwear uses such as tracer threads, automotive, aramids and fibre optics.

Mike Clasper, Chairman, Coats plc said: ‘Rajiv’s appointment reflects the significant progress that has been made in the Industrial Division over the last four years under his leadership, as well as his strong commercial and operational skills.  Rajiv’s experience will prove valuable to the Board and to Coats as we move towards once again becoming a listed company.’

Rajiv Sharma said: ‘I am very much looking forward to joining the Board as it continues to develop the strategy and actions to drive performance and profitable sales growth across Coats’ global business.’

Biography

Rajiv joined Coats in November 2010 to lead the Industrial Division and is responsible for its global operations.

Before joining Coats, Rajiv worked at Shell where he was Regional General Manager, Asia-Pacific for the multi-billion dollar aviation fuels and lubricants business.   After a successful turnaround he moved to Shell Upstream as General Manager Commercial, Asia-Pacific, gasification and clean coal energy.    

During his career Rajiv has also worked at Westinghouse, SAAB, Honeywell and GE, and his experience spans sales, marketing, M&A, business development and general management.  The majority of his roles have been focused on growing or turning around businesses and he has worked across the US, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa.  He has been a board member of several joint ventures in Shell and GE across Asia-Pacific and was chairman of a Sinopec-Shell JV that had coal to liquid operations in China.

Rajiv has a degree in Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) from the National Institute of Engineering, Warangal, India and an MBA from University of Pittsburgh, USA.  He has lived in many different countries and covered all continents during his career, and is an active supporter of Cancer Care institutions in South Asia.

You may want to also learn more about Hemseal Adhesive Thread from our previous apparel industry blog post about this company.

Learn about thread manufacturers here on Apparel Search.

Read more blog posts about the apparel industry here on the Fashion Blog.

Movember Moustache T-shirts

November is just around the corner, which means many of our men will be growing out their staches in honor of Movember!  Support your guy by giving him a fun, vintage Movember tee from Junk Food Clothing.

Junk Food is teaming up with Sanrio to help change the face of men’s health with the launch of two limited edition Movember tees. A portion of proceeds from Junk Food’s Movember tee sales will be donated to the Movember Foundation.  Available at www.bloomingdales.com and select Bloomingdales locations nationwide – so you can shop too! (SRP $38.00)

So whether your man will be rocking a handle bar, a Fu Manchu or a 70’s porn star-looking stache, help him support the cause with a great tee!

Hemlets and the Boot Butler

Whether you live in LA, NYC or in-between...boots and leggings are a staple in your wardrobe for Fall/Winter!  We know how important your boots are to you, so store them properly and we want to offer a little individuality to those black leggings and we have a solution...the following two products are must haves this season!

Hemlets are a fun, fresh way to add personality and style to your otherwise ordinary leggings. Available in dozens of unique patterns and colors, simply slip a Hemlet cuff over your foot and set it over the hem of your leggings. Inside the cuff there is a velcro-like material that grabs the fiber of your leggings to attach the cuff securely. Poof! Instantly your leggings are no longer plain.  The cuffs are made out of a cotton lycra fabric (or spandex in some cases) which allows for them to stretch and keep your leggings comfy as always. 

Learn more at: www.hemlets.com

Boot Butler-Save space, save time and save those precious boots!  Boots are an investment and if you live in a climate where boots are a necessity or fashion is your necessity than the Boot Butler is your “go-to” boot storage. A perfect solution for your boots, whether you are a family of boot wearers and need boot organization or a single person looking for more closet space the Boot Butler is it!  Coming from a family background of closet organizers, the founder of the Boot Butler, Andy Elstein grew up in the industry, his mom founded Creative Closets® (AKA The Closet Lady®).  It’s no wonder that Andy took all his years of knowledge, listening to customers needs and created the Boot Butler boot storage system.  It organizes boots in half the space, prevents damage to keep boots looking like new, and keeps all boot styles organized, where they're easy to see, and access.  Boot Butler's unique modular design, allows it to be configured to fit virtually any closet and can be expanded to store any size boot collection.

www.bootbutler.com  5-pair boot rack-$69.99; 3-pair boot rack-$49.99

The Gone Girl Haircut

Rosamund Pike’s performance in Gone Girl needed a haircut to perfectly complement the plot. Don’t worry – no spoilers here – however, the woman behind Rosamund’s striking cut, Sassoon Senior Creative Director, Tina Haukjaer Andersen discusses how to get it and why anyone – including you! – can wear this soon-to-be, iconic look. 

“The Gone Girl haircut is classic Sassoon technique with a modern spin,” explains Tina. “All textures can wear this cut – curly, fine, thick, wavy - as long as the cut is tailored and personalized.”

To get this haircut, you first need to have an honest conversation with your hairstylist about your texture and how much time you’re willing to spend on your hair.

• If you have curls and spend 15 minutes getting ready in the morning, then you can wear this cut naturally. A knowledgeable hairstylist can cut angles that enhance the texture and create a more expanded version of this look. 

• Or, if you tend to invest more time into your hair and like a polished, sleek version, this cut can be styled with a blow-dryer and touched-up with a flat iron for any occasion. 

It’s also important to tell your hairdresser the features that you want to highlight.

• Like to play up your eyes? A fringe is a perfect add-on to this haircut.
• Love to accentuate your profile? This cut works well tucked behind the ears.
• Want to highlight your cheekbones? Layers can add variation to this look.

As Tina noted, “The director [David Fincher] requested a seductive bob, so I decided to accentuate Rosamund’s elegant neckline and jawline by keeping the bob short.”

Last, you must select a hair stylist who has the education to cut this look. 

“Naturally, I recommend you visit a stylist at a Sassoon Salon or Sassoon Academy location since we all had to master this specific cut to join the Sassoon team,” Tina explains. “However, we train over 180,000 hairdressers a year at Sassoon Academy. Ask your stylist if he or she has taken a Sassoon course, and if the answer is yes, then you’re in good hands. All Sassoon courses cover the methodology behind this cut.”

About Tina Haukjaer Andersen:

Tina Haukjaer Andersen counts nearly 20 years with Sassoon. As a Senior Creative Director, Tina is one of Sassoon Academy’s most sought-after teachers and represents Sassoon at countless shows - inspiring hairdressers around the world, from Bolivia to Berlin, London to Seoul, Paris to Singapore. As she puts it, “teaching is so rewarding.  I love working with so many super talented people and sharing ideas and enthusiasm.”

About Sassoon: 

For over 50 years, Sassoon has created and maintained a modern method of Hair Design that continues to evolve and inspire clients and students worldwide. The International Creative Team achieves this world-renowned reputation through an unparalleled system of training and effective skills development that has become definitive – the Sassoon name evokes the best in hair. Visit the Sassoon website to learn more about Sassoon Salon and Sassoon Academy brands.

Trendy Workout Fashion for Fashionistas

Working out everyday doesn’t mean your style goes away, but with Rafaela Salvadori you can sport your love for fashion & high performance all while at the gym. 

Founder, Creative Director and Fitness Fairy, Rafaela Salvadori found determination in creating a product that allowed women to feel fabulous, empowered and confident throughout their everyday lives. She believes that a woman’s sporty style does not have to be confined to marathon training, spin class or exercise in general. Offering body-slimming fitness apparel for women, Rafaela Salvadori is fashionable, affordable, comfortable and specifically created to move with you from the gym to wherever your day takes you.

Manufactured in Brazil with original moisture wicking fabric, Rafaela Salvadori donates $5 of each piece bought to two non-profit organizations: Big Cat Rescue (BCR) and Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC). This premium fitness apparel line offers bra tops, tanks, leggings, hoodies and bodysuits and is sold online (https://rafaelasalvadori.com/).   

Hilary Duff with Kooba Handbag

Hilary Duff was photographed carrying Kooba twice over the weekend in Los Angeles! Hilary completed her boho chic weekend looks with her Kooba Jolie bag in black ($238; www.kooba.com). 

See more of Hilary Duff here on the fashion blog.

View more bohemian fashion blog posts as well.

Swoon's Universal Lip Gloss Scoop & Applicator

Lost gloss and other makeup mishaps will be a thing of the past with Swoon Beauty, a line of innovative cosmetics tools designed to solve troubling "beauty bothers." Founded by CEO Keisha Wright, the brand aims to help women make the most of their cosmetics by eliminating common beauty frustrations with multi-tasking tools and products.

The concept for Swoon came about when Wright faced a predicament that's all too frequent to women - while on vacation, she came to the end of her lip gloss tube, only to see that there was lots of gloss left that was unreachable by the applicator. After unsuccessfully trying to retrieve the would-be-lost gloss, Wright vowed to return home and develop a way put an end to this and other "glam girl gripes" that came her way.

In 2013, Wright took a fashionably-heeled leap of faith to launch the Swoon Beauty brand and its first product, the Universal Lip Gloss Scoop & Applicator, at Cosmoprof. Since its debut, Swoon has become one of the first independent African American brands to be carried at Sephora.

"I believe the recession created a group of value-conscious, luxury lovers who crave affordable indulgences and desire tools that make their favorite beauty splurges last longer or work better," says Wright.

Swoon's Universal Lip Gloss Scoop & Applicator is part scoop, part applicator, designed to retrieve every bit of gloss from a lip gloss tube. It features a non-porous, easy to clean and flexible application head with an extra long neck to reach every spot. A cover that snaps closed makes it travel-friendly for easy on-the-go storage in your makeup bag (no more spills!) Plus, this "lip gloss pick up artist" can be used across all brands. 

Swoon is available online and at Sephora stores across the USA ($12.00; www.getswoon.com).

Samantha Harris in Yves Crop Top

Samantha Harris wore Stella & Jamie to the 2014 Power of Pink event at The House of Blues in West Hollywood on October 23, 2014. The TV personality looked fun and flirty in her Yves Crop Top ($198) and Vienne Skirt ($194) as she posed alongside Camilla Alves and Pink (www.stellaandjamie.com).

Look Like Today's Trendiest Celebs

With affordable and stylish options from NIC+ZOE , steal Miranda Kerr’s business casual look to go from the office to your dinner date in the perfect transitional outfit. If you prefer the more casual running around day look, grab Jessica Alba’s cozy-chic style. 

Match the style of today’s trendiest celebs.

If you would like to see additional style savvy celebrities, you may want to visit the celebrities fashion blog pages here on Apparel Search.