PFAFF creative icon Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Experience the most powerful and stable machine PFAFF® has ever brought to market 

A completely re-engineered platform and designed meticulously for optimal performance while working on your projects, the PFAFF® creative icon™ sewing and embroidery machine is the most powerful and stable machine on the market today. 

Through the use of simulation based design, modeling, and contemporary engineering techniques, the PFAFF creative icon redesigned the mechanics and base for more power, while decreasing vibrations. During the engineering process, the entire platform and over 600 parts were evaluated to pursue enhancements and innovation. In the end, almost a third of all machine parts were optimized for countless performance boosts. 

Authentic Altered Vintage 501 Jeans

OK, they are authentic, but not exactly original.  It appears that the Levi's designers sourced vintage men’s 501® Jeans and sized them down to a skinny fit.  Each piece bears the unique markings from its original wearer—complete with natural rips and twisted seams. 

501® VINTAGE SKINNY ALTERED

Limited size run.

• High Rise
• Skinny Leg

Levi's® Altered epitomizes their approach to remastering classic designs in a range of essential, authentic finishes. This season, they have deconstructed and altered their most coveted styles to create one-of-a-kind pieces. They began with the 501® Skinny — a timeless Levi's® style, redesigned and remastered. This is the world's most coveted jean, customized with a slimmer leg that's cropped to a perfect, versatile length. Building upon their iconic 501®, it's a re-interpretation for today. They took this to the next level and altered it to perfection, just for you.

Style # 361250000

Victoria Justice Henri Bendel Influencer Tote

Victoria Justice was photographed carrying Henri Bendel while grabbing coffee with a friend recently in LA! The fashionista accessorized her summer monochromatic ensemble with Henri Bendel's Influencer Tote in Black from their new collection that launches online today ($298; www.henribendel.com)! The actress personalized her tote with an assortment of pins and charms for a chic touch.

Here is a closer look at the bag.

Tote bag accessories.

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Ready-To-Wear Fashion Director Bloomingdale's

Bloomingdale's has announced the appointment of Heather Shimokawa as Vice President, Ready-To-Wear Fashion Director.  

Shimokawa will focus on trend forecasting, securing new resources, and expanding the 100% Bloomingdale's merchandise program. She will partner with the ready-to-wear merchants in curating assortments as well as selecting looks for the company's marketing campaigns and window displays. She will also work with the events team to bolster the company's fashion voice and in-store experience.

SQUARE ONE SOURCING at MAGIC

THE highlight at this August’s SOURCING at MAGIC show is SQUARE ONE, an interactive shared space curated and created by leading trend forecaster, Fashion Snoops.

Las Vegas August 13-16, 2017

SQUARE ONE will showcase cultural trends for Fall-Winter 18/19 & highlight “What’s Next”

• SQUARE ONE not only provides information about what’s next, it showcases leading innovators behind each trend.

• The space will come to life through experience, live on-site installations, real time art creation and talks by creative trailblazers.

• For example, an artist will demonstrate zero waste weaving, a process where waste is re-purposed into yarn.

SQUARE ONE offers the unique opportunity to physically demonstrate the feel and influence of cultural trends while engaging everyone involved in the creative process. The four trends/stories that will be highlighted:

• Earth Alchemy examines the moments when our organic world collides with the digital realm.

• Engineered Identity as part of the Maker Movement, this explosion of expression stems from the tense global political climate & feelings of uncertainty. This rebellion is inspired by artists and crafting as a community.

• The Space Between is a space where the lines between female and male are blurred. Rooted in the Japanese aesthetic, The Space Between is inspired by avant-garde tailoring masters Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto, and Issey Miyake.

• Time Traveler: Through advancements in technologies like virtual reality, we are gaining hyper-real insight into the past & creating new experiences that take us to any point in history, escapism at its best. Victorian meets the Renaissance meets the Belle Époque.

SQUARE ONE headliners include:

• Aaron Nesser, Designer/Co-founder of Remo Haptics and AlgiKnit Expert in biomaterials.

• Cynthia Alberto, Founder and Director of Weaving Hand, will demonstrate Zero Waste weaving, a process where waste is repurposed into yarn.

• Aviva Stanoff, renowned textile designer who has married Japanese tradition with urban life through her work.

• Caroline Jones, Founder of Restival, a nomadic adventure that allows attendees to unplug, slow down and reconnect through yoga, meditation, sound therapy, workshops, wellness treatments and art.
  
• Here Be Dragons, a specialized and focused production studio that supports the world’s leading creative innovators in Virtual Reality spherical filmmaking.  

Monica Brown in Neon Pink Fishnet Kimono

Monica Brown shared photos of herself wearing Image Du Image on Instagram over the weekend! The singer looked chic wearing the Neon Fishnet Pink Kimono ($935 Custom Made Upon Request www.imageduimage.com). 

Below is a picture of the Neon Fishnet Pink Kimono being worn by a fashion model.

Learn more about Kimonos or shop for women's Kimonos.

Monica Denise Brown, simply known as Monica, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and actress. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, she began performing as a child and became part of a traveling gospel choir at the age of ten. She rose to prominence after releasing her debut studio album, Miss Thang, in 1995

See more of Monica Brown on Instagram.

You may also want to see our recent fashion blog post about Madison Heardick in Black Lace Dress by Image Du Image.

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Lola and the Boys Children's Fashion

It’s not every day that an 11-year-old gets to design a clothing line – but that’s the story behind online boutique Lola and the Boys, where former Ford model Irina Ovrutsky and her daughter/child model Lola collaborate to create distinctive but affordable clothes for fashionistas from toddlers to tweens. 

Featuring everything from boy’s harem pants covered in stars to gossamer-like lace dresses and fun mother/daughter-designed prints (think doodles, emojis and ice cream cones), the collection also includes baby wear, Mommy and Me options, and bomber jackets like the best-selling $51 satin number adorned with a unicorn surrounded by flowers and butterflies.

Parenthood is busy. It’s hard to find the time to search for the perfect party dress or new pair of pants for your little ones. That’s where Lola + the Boys comes in.  They do the hard work of hand selecting the latest and greatest in children’s fashion, so it’s easy for you to find looks that you love. 

Below are a few examples of what can be found at this trendy children's fashion boutique.

LuAnn de Lesseps Wearing Birdies in the Hamptons

LuAnn de Lesseps was photographed wearing Birdies over the weekend! The Real Housewives of New York City star joined her castmates in the Hamptons at Jill Zarin's 5th Annual Luxury Luncheon fundraiser for thyroid cancer research. The former Countess paired her red and white floral dress with the Greenfinch Birdies for a stylish summer party look (www.birdiesslippers.com). 

Below is a closer look at her Greenfinch Birdies slippers.

Lucy Hale Wears Titika Active Couture

Lucy Hale was photographed wearing Titika Active Couture on Friday in Los Angeles! The Pretty Little Liars star dressed sporty while grabbing coffee in the Berry Leggings from Titika Active ($78 available early August, www.titikaactive.com).  

In 2009, Titika was born in Toronto to redefine activewear. “Active” in “activewear” is not a style of clothing to them.  Rather it is an attitude to life.  As of March 2017, they introduced Titika Active Couture, Titika Go-To, and Titika Black as their house brands. Each line has it’s own unique character and yet versatile to match with the other two collections for limitless possibilities.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. We hope that you have found this fashion blog post to be enjoyable. 

You may also enjoy the following fashion blog posts about Lucy Hale.

Lucy Hale Parker Smith Bombshell Skinny

Lucy Hale Casual Street Style in LA

Lucy Hale Carries Hat Attack

Lucy Hale Wearing Anil Arjandas Ring

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Kendrick Lamar Wearing Parachute Pants

Kendrick Lamar was seen rocking daniel patrick in his latest music video! The rapper looked cool next to Rihanna in their Loyalty music video sporting the parachute track pant in black + natural ($350, www.danielpatrick.us). 

Below is a closer look at the pants worn by a fashion model.

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Did you know that Justin Bieber also recently wore camouflage parachute pants?  Parachute pants are clearly a trend in menswear.

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