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Follow The Fad Learn Italian Fashion

Fashion design is an applied art dedicated to clothing and lifestyle accessories created within the cultural and social influences of a specific time. Italian fashion had been playing a major role in the fashion world. This time lets not just fallow the fad, lets learn Italian fashion and its roots. Italy and fashion have a very unique and special relationship. Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Armani, Gucci, Versace. All these names are Italians. All of them are famour designers known worldwide for their artistic creativity and contributions to the world of fashion designing. During the twelfth century, Florence is known fore the Florentine feronnerie and in the fourteenth century, there was the success of the scarlati wools of Venice. Italian even boasts of the invention of eyeglasses or roidi. As early as 1300, Italy is already releasing licensed designer sunglasses worldwide. Italians are responsible for the some of the most refined leather and fur craftsmanship of the twentieth cen...

Flowers And Fashion What's Vogue

Long a symbol of love and beauty, flowers have never gone out of style. Yet, some flower colors, varieties and designs are especially popular among more tasteful gift-givers and decorators. So, while the best advice may be to follow your own taste and sensibility, here's what experts predict will be cutting edge this year for fashion conscious flower lovers everywhere. Seasonal Statements Summer looks bright, with flashy colors, especially greens, oranges and yellows, dominating the scene. Gerber daisies, sunflowers, lilies and a spectacular array of colored roses are the mainstay. Designs are casual, contemporary, dramatic, or even outrageous. Blazing tropicals are growing in popularity, too. Fall color palettes will be more refined, with a variety of rich textures gaining in importance. Look for dried grasses and berries accenting mini callas, Leonidas roses, and Asiatic lilies. Color selections are graced by rust, bronze, amber or copper hues. Centerpieces will be natural yet...