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LEGOs fashion hits again

Remember my story “Don’t play with your LEGOs – dress in them!” ? Of course you do, you loved that story. Well honeyz, I got news for you. LEGO fashion is back on the catwalk and this time it IS more wearable.  This is a design by Polish designer Monika Gromadzinska. As you see, only the neckline is made of…

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Giving back had never been so appealing

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, numerous charities from around the world who support  the “pink ribbon”  fight against cancer, offer a selection of items the procceeds from which will enhance this common purpose. Giving back can be as glam as a pair of hand-painted peep toes or as sweet as a cupcake. Scroll down and see. Hand-painted peep toes created for the AVON Walk…

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“The Tree-Shirt” by Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood has teamed up with the United Nations to help re-forestation in Europe. The fashion pioneer worked together with the “Green Up!” initiative to design a collectible series of mens’, womens’ and unisex t-shirts, available in several colors and with a striking print, a la Vivienne Westwood. Sold at a bargain price of only 22 euros and exclusive on www.yoox.com, “The…

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Fish in the fashion S(c)EA(ne)

As we make our passage from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius in astrology, I have recently observed that symbols of fish gain ground in the fashion industry. It might be because Pisces is my horoscope that the following items have drawn my attention. Either way, it is quite interesting to see the evolution of a former outsider image…

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Louis Vuitton luggage: a 150-year-old celeb trend

No other luxury leather goods brand has ever been so closely linked to travel. Looking back to its roots, Louis Vuitton initially became a success thanks to its innovative trunks. At the time, trunks were used by the nobility of the era instead of suitcases, which were considered too humble and small to fit their many and precious belongings. In 1858, Vuitton introduced…

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