FASHION NEWS

• Can Vidya's kanjeevaram look revive hand-woven saris?
  The charm of handspun saris like the benarasi, kanjeevaram and chanderi has almost faded, but designers like Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Ritu Kumar feel that actresses - Vidya Balan in particular - can play a key role in reviving the traditional Indian six-yard wonder.
• Art with a heart
  With her Poonchh Collection, artist Aarohi Singh hopes to make a fashion statement and contribute towards the welfare of stray dogs
• Genelia to wear Ritu Kumar creation at wedding
  Ritu Kumar, known for her ethnic Indian creations, has designed the wedding trousseau of Geneila D'Souza, who will tike the knot with long-time boyfriend Riteish Deshmukh on Friday. The ace designer enjoyed designing elegant chic clothes for the young actress.
• Book Review: Moda Goa
  Veteran designer Wendell Rodricks has carried the sartorial legacy of Goa to a new level by documenting it in "Moda Goa" - a first-of-its kind pictorial and illustrative fashion chronicle of the state. He says Goa was the cradle of Indo-Western couture.
• Sonam wary of 'youth style icon' tag
  Stylish actress Sonam Kapoor is fearful of being called a fashion icon for the youth as she feels the tag comes with a lot of responsibilities.
  

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    Green paint and tartans add drama to London Fashion Week Relaxnews - 13 hrs agoShimmering like a sea creature, a model wearing glittering green paint, a full-length skirt and a few strategically-placed feathers took to the catwalk Friday on the …
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    London Fashion Week begins: Christopher Bailey preps Burberry Q&A Relaxnews - 14 hrs agoBurberry creative director Christopher Bailey has personally invited fans of the brand to watch its Fall 2012 ready-to-wear collection live on Facebook February 20, after …
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    Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Keep Their Distance at the "Wanderlust" Premiere Jenny Peters - Fashion Wire Daily - 15 hrs agoYou would never know to look at Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux on the red carpet for their movie "Wanderlust" that they are very much a couple in real life. For … 
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    New York Fashion Week top trends: tie belts, blanket coats and capes Relaxnews - 15 hrs agoWith the last of New York's finest presenting their Fall 2012 ready-to-wear collections February 16, here's a look at five of the most exciting emerging trends including … 
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    China drapes Rio Carnival with its synthetic fabric Relaxnews - 19 hrs agoChina is making its formidable presence felt at Rio's famed Carnival, supplying much of the synthetic fabric used to make the lavish costumes and accessories worn by … 
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    Ralph Lauren meets 'Downton Abbey' as NY fashion week ends Relaxnews - 20 hrs agoAs runways go, the one at Ralph Lauren's fall-winter show on Thursday, the final day of New York fashion week, was a true stunner. 
  • Celebrity Accessories That Won't Break the Bank SARAH KUNIN - Good Morning America - Thu, Feb 16, 2012Look Like You Spent a Fortune 
  • World stage beckons Indian designers Arnika Thakur - Reuters - Thu, Feb 16, 2012NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Fashion designers in India, known for shimmering silks and other rich textiles, must be true to their roots and play up these strengths, along with … 
  • HOW TO: Follow London Fashion Week Via iPhone, Social Media and Web Lauren Indvik - Mashable - 7 hrs agoLondon Fashion Week kicked off Friday -- and fortunately for those of us outside the ropes at Somerset House, brands and media are making the week more accessible than … 
  • Where Stars Kick Back During Fashion Week ABC News - ABC News - 11 hrs agoFor every over-the-top New York Fashion Week party, there’s an oasis. Steps away from the Lincoln Center tents, the Empire Hotel hosted the Lia Sophia jewelry suite, … 
  • New York Fashion Week Through the Eyes of an Army Vet NATE RAWLINGS - Time.com - 12 hrs agoDuring my first two years living in Manhattan, a funny thing happened every Valentine's Day. There was a particular buzz in my SoHo neighborhood, home to hundreds of … 
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    Green paint and tartans add drama to London Fashion Week Relaxnews - 13 hrs agoShimmering like a sea creature, a model wearing glittering green paint, a full-length skirt and a few strategically-placed feathers took to the catwalk Friday on the … 
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    Green paint and tartans add drama to London Fashion Week AFP - 14 hrs agoShimmering like a sea creature, a model wearing glittering green paint, a full-length skirt and a few strategically-placed feathers took to the catwalk Friday on the … 
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    London Fashion Week begins: Christopher Bailey preps Burberry Q&A Relaxnews - 14 hrs agoBurberry creative director Christopher Bailey has personally invited fans of the brand to watch its Fall 2012 ready-to-wear collection live on Facebook February 20, after … 
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    New York Fashion Week top trends: tie belts, blanket coats and capes Relaxnews - 15 hrs agoWith the last of New York's finest presenting their Fall 2012 ready-to-wear collections February 16, here's a look at five of the most exciting emerging trends including … 
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    New York Fashion Week: top beauty trends Relaxnews - 17 hrs agoAfter nine days of Fall 2012 ready-to-wear presentations from the likes of Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Diane Von Furstenberg and Ralph Lauren, New York Fashion Week came … 
  • Beyond Burberry: How London Fashion Week Is Ramping Up Digital Rachel Arthur - Mashable - 20 hrs agoBurberry might be the hot ticket when it comes to pioneering digital initiatives during London Fashion Week, but that doesn’t mean a wealth of other British brands aren’t … 
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    Ralph Lauren meets 'Downton Abbey' as NY fashion week ends Relaxnews - 20 hrs agoAs runways go, the one at Ralph Lauren's fall-winter show on Thursday, the final day of New York fashion week, was a true stunner. 
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    Moms Hit the Runway in Fashion Week First Cara Lemieux - ABC News Blogs - Thu, Feb 16, 2012Moms redefined the look of motherhood at the first-ever Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show  and made history during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln … 
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    Marc Jacobs Ignores Age Limit, Uses 14-Year-Old Runway Models Lauren Torrisi - ABC News Blogs - Thu, Feb 16, 2012While his fall 2012 collection receives praise, Marc Jacobs has come under fire after opting to use two 14-year-old models in his show Monday. Jacobs sent 14-year-old … 
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    Ralph Lauren's New Landed Gentry Godfrey Deeny - Fashion Wire Daily - Thu, Feb 16, 2012Europe's biggest hit TV series "Downton Abbey," which mightily influenced last month's menswear runway season in Europe, also underpinned a smoothly elegant Ralph Lauren … 
  • NY Fashion Week finishes up; shows begin in Europe SAMANTHA CRITCHELL - AP - Thu, Feb 16, 2012Fashion's tastemakers and trendsetters started packing up on the eighth and final day of New York Fashion Week Thursday as shows began in London, followed by Milan and … 
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    Ralph Lauren meets 'Downton Abbey' as NY fashion week ends AFP - Thu, Feb 16, 2012As runways go, the one at Ralph Lauren's fall-winter show on Thursday, the final day of New York fashion week, was a true stunner.