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Seller Spotlight: SA VA

April 4th, 2011

SA VA is an ethical clothing and accessories brand that is built on the platform of effortless, individual style and social consciousness. Based in Philadelphia, the brand is comprised of a flagship store and design studio at 1700 Sansom Street, adjacent garment center and an on-line fashion community and store. SA VA is locally made, globally inspired and community based fashion. We believe it is our responsibility to be socially responsible. Ninety percent of the garments sold at SA VA are made in our adjacent garment center always with fair-trade and often eco friendly materials. Any products we are unable to make ourselves must have one element of sustainability, whether it is fair-trade, locally made, organic, made in the U.S.A. or recycled. Through local living wage job creation and community partnerships with both the Career Wardrobe and the People’s Emergency Center we are striving to create a new kind of fashion community.

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Style Talk: Jane Aldridge

March 31st, 2011

Who: Jane Aldridge (blogger) – Sea of Shoes (Blog)

About: Jane Aldridge started her fashion blog in April 2007, when she was 15 years old. The blog began as a hobby and a way to pass the time between studying for her SAT exams and slow-paced life in Trophy Club, Texas. The footwear lover is a major fan of shoes from Margiela, Prada, and Comme des Garçons among others. She currently about 90 pairs of shoes, her first being a pair of Prada sandals at the age of 15. Jane describes her foray into the designer shoe world as being “classic”. Jane often shops with her mother, Judy Aldridge buying identical pieces and showing different takes on their purchases. Among her favourite shoe designers, Jane lists Givenchy, Dries van Noten and Marni.

Jane has recently collaborated with Urban Outfitters to create a line of shoes for them, aptly named Sea of Shoes by Jane for Urban Outfitters. The line includes a pair of Ann Demeulemeester inspired lace up boots.

GlobalFashionBrands.com Must Have: Mini Centro’s selection of Gianmarco Lorenzi. Shop it here

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Seller Spotlight: Knife + Heart

March 28th, 2011

Owner and designer of Knife + Heart, Chuck Stumpf, shares how his brand is encompassing Men’s and Women’s Jewelry and Shirts (next year more accessories and bags) which uses only the finest metals, clothes, and printing techniques available.

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Style Talk: Kim Huynh

March 24th, 2011

Who: Kim Huynh, Fabulush

About: Kim Huynh, who recently was chosen as the Sunglass Hut Full Time Fabulous Fashion Blogger, and says at an early age she grew a fondness for traveling, fashion, food, art, and music. A graduate from the Cox School of Business at SMU with degrees in Marketing and Advertising, she lives life to the fullest through events, museums, yoga, vintage, fine wine, family, best friends, and all things crafty. While finding ways to fuel her passion for designer shoes, she’s worked for Adidas as an Marketing Associate and Field Visual Merchandiser, as well as an eco-friendly accessories company as the Internet Marketing and PR Manager. To satiate her hunger for handbags, she has consulted for various companies like: GenArt and Allergan for Botox (no needles here yet!), events for Miami Art Basel, and many emerging designers and fashion lines. You may have seen her on TV as an eco-fashion correspondent or caught a glimpse of the modeling and styling work she’s done. No stranger to the fashion world, Kim Huynh will be seen whether it be in front of the camera or behind the scenes.

GlobalFashionBrands.com Must Have: Reverie boutique. Shop it here

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Seller Spotlight: Elly Clay

March 21st, 2011

Elly clay handbags are popular among our Hollywood clients. Kim Kardashian, Annalynne Mccord, Stephanie Pratt and Hilary and Hailey Duff.

ELLYCLAY NYC Handbags for Global Fashion Brands

Brand Manager Amanda McCombs talks about the upcoming collection, and what inspires her as an Elly Clay Girl

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In the Press: Epoch Times

March 16th, 2011

Adolfo Sanchez featured in Epoch Times

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Seller Spotlight: Zamrie

March 14th, 2011

As one of six chosen designers of the Chicago Fashion Incubator 2009, a promising program sponsored by Macy’s and the City of Chicago, Ashley Zygmunt has had the opportunity to start her own label: ZAMRIE. Offering a contemporary collection of blouses, ZAMRIE tops and tunics produce striking silhouettes that can be mixed and matched, dressed up or down, and shared by women of all ages.

ZAMRIE is a collection of blouses where practicality and high style directly coexist. This integration offers women the couture of the runway in their everyday lives. ZAMRIE tops are the perfect addition to any closet when paired with your favorite separateshttp://globalfashionbrands.com/blog/wp-admin/post-new.php. Versatility is key when looking for comfort and style- this can all be found in a ZAMRIE blouse.

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Style Talk: Crosby Noricks

March 10th, 2011

Who: Crosby Noricks, Publicist and founder of PR Couture

About: Hi kittens! This is my story. After two years managing the in-house PR and marketing department for an e-commerce jewelry company and fresh out of grad school with a killer Master’s thesis about fashion PR eagerly awaiting a lifetime of dust-on-shelf gathering, I started PR Couture. I was tired of the stereotype that fashion publicists are more concerned with air-kisses than credibility (boo!) and frustrated that a google search on Fashion PR brought back pretty much zilch (this was back in 2006 you see). So I threw together the basics in a weekend, determined to provide a credible, honest, and engaging forum about fashion public relations online. Ta-Da! (Well, that easy with a pinch of hard work, omg this is like a second job, I am doing this why? regressing into watching old Jem and the Holograms cartoons mix o magic).

Since that adrenaline infused weekend PR Couture has grown, prospered and evolved, taking me along with it for the ride. I’ve been to NYFW to cover the shows for Microsoft, was awarded a shiny black rock with the swanky “Blogger of the Year” title written on it, spoken at WWD Magic, interviewed the folks behind Marie Claire, Hayden Harnett, Nine West and countless PR pro’s, worked on projects for Cynthia Rowley and Charlotte Russe and been given the opportunity to write, meet, greet and nourish my career and relationships coast to coast and beyond.

www.prcouture.com

GlobalFashionBrands.com Must Have: RAM Collective. Shop it here

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Seller Spotlight: Alexandra de Curtis

March 7th, 2011

Italian accessories designer, Alexandra de Curtis, has launched her first mainline collection of exquisitely designed handbags crafted in sumptuous leather with crocodile and python textures.

This stylish and yet functional new line of handbags come in a variety of sizes and shapes to suit all occasions. From ‘shopper style’ daytime bags that will look as stylish in the office as worn with casual jeans and tees, to elegant evening clutch bags that embody the sophistication of cocktail hour and glamorous evenings out on the town.

In order to meet the need of an ever changing fashion market and global economy, her designs embody a chic elegance and represent today’s concept of affordable luxury – premium products at a reasonable price.

Inspired by style icons such as Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly, Jaqueline Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn, her label epitomises today’s ‘modern chic’ woman; she is a lawyer, a manager, a mother. But most importantly, the Alexandra de Curtis woman appreciates understated luxury and uses her accessories to add a touch of subtle opulence to her outfit.

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Style Talk: Erica Domesek

March 3rd, 2011

Who: Erica Domesek, Style Expert

About: Erica Domesek, founder, creator, and author of P.S.- I made this… is a distinguished DIY design and style expert living and creating in New York City. P.S.- I made this… inspires and encourages everyone to embrace Erica’s creative motto: “I see it. I like it. I make it.“

In Fall of 2010, Erica’s first book was released. Part designer DIY, part fashion and lifestyle inspiration guide, P.S.- I made this… features more than 25 projects inspired by iconic fashion looks, runway trends, and celebrated style mavens for readers to create themselves. The user-friendly “Designer DIY” projects range from lucite necklaces and faux-fur vests, to embellished heels and chic handbags. Each project is featured alongside inspirational, vivid fashion mood boards and clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Domesek’s collection of unique projects will tempt any style-maven who’s ready to dive into DIY.

Erica has been seen crafting on Martha Stewart, NBC, E! and CBS. Her work has been featured in publications such as Teen Vogue, Glamour, Lucky, InStyle, Self, Italian Vogue, Vogue Nippon, The Wall Street Journal, and more. She has styled and designed campaigns for international brands such as Coca-Cola, Ford, Helmut Lang, Bloomingdales, Roxy, Quiksilver, and Sharpie, among others. Domesek’s online DIY collaborations have included WhoWhatWear, Fashionista, Refinery29, DesignSponge, and more. www.psimadethis.com

GlobalFashionBrands.com Must Have: Ricki L Jewelry. Shop it here

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Seller Spotlight: Nadia Minkoff London

February 28th, 2011

Since graduating with a B.A. in fashion design in 1988, Nadia Minkoff has been the accessories designer behind many well-known high-end fashion labels. Nadia launched her own collection back in 1990 with one intention: to manufacture high quality ladies accessories, featuring innovative designs with imaginative detailing. Quintessentially British, the brand is now widely recognised for its distinctive image and feel. With the help of a small team Nadia is producing collections that retail worldwide and are shown in London, Paris and Tokyo.

Nadia Minkoff is a niche lifestyle brand that will always remain true to its core principles: to use only the best raw materials – leather, silk, wool and cotton; to keep production within Europe – the majority of the collection is still made in the UK; to ensure there is no compromise on attention to detail.

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Style Talk: Dawn Del Russo

February 24th, 2011

Who: Dawn Del Russo, Fashion & Lifestyle Expert

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Stylist Dawn Del Russo ambitiously turned her childhood dream into a reality December of 2004. Constantly creating new outfits and daring fashion trends as a little girl, she would design new clothes and styles for her Barbie dolls. Del Russo never lost her fashionable drive, or her niche for dressing others. She yearned for the opportunity to combine and display the hottest styles in a way that was easily accessible to all women striving for the ‘right’ look. Dawn always dreamed of opening the perfect boutique girly with a luxe flair. She completing her Bachelor of Science in Business Management, and after three years of preparation, she held her first private showing of a few up and coming designers.

It takes a special touch to distinguish and deliver those attributes in the most tasteful way possible, and Del Russo clearly portrays such a talent. Featured in print such as InStyle, Teen, Real Simple and Elle Girl, as well as televised media outlets such as Fox 5 News, Del Russo’s knowledge and style advice has successfully lead her to create trendy, chic, and desirable fashions for every style. www.dawndelrusso.com

GlobalFashionBrands.com Must Have: Adolfo Sanchez. Shop it here | Elly Clay. Shop it here

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