When it comes to your wedding day, exposing less is becoming the new trend. Brides are seeking more coverage when walking down the aisle. On a day so sacred, brides are looking to be more conservative in front of their colleagues and family members.

Contemporary bridal gown designers tend to focus solely on strapless or near strapless gowns. Enter Tova Marc, a Modest Dress Designer who has created a collection of stunning Modest Wedding Dresses and Modest Evening Gowns to satisfy the strong demand for elegant gowns with beautiful sleeves and higher necklines. As we've seen with Ivanka Trump's Modest Wedding Dress, sleeves really are making a big comeback.

Tova Marc has combined fashion with modesty in her exquisite creations. "I designed a line of modest wedding dresses, modest mother of the bride dresses and modest evening gowns that are fashion-forward and trendy," says Tova. Tova Marc is a fresh young designer on the cusp of the bridal gown industry. She has the foresight to see the growing trend of brides and their wedding party steering away from strapless gowns. Tova Marc offers a fashionable and trendy alternative to your typical strapless gown. With her ambition and sense of style, she created the next big thing in the wedding industry.

Tova Marc is also known to create custom designs for her brides and their family. Her clients will provide their ideas to Tova, and she will create unique designs that are exclusive to her clients only. "I love designing custom wedding dresses for my brides. Each bride is very unique in their own style, so creating a beautiful exclusive design for them is truly amazing," says Marc. Another aspect that sets Tova Marc apart from any other wedding dress designer is that her gowns are also available for rent and she caters to sizes 0-28.

Tova Marc's must-see salon, Couture De Bride, is located just 10 minutes from New York City, in Teaneck, New Jersey. The showroom has an ultra-luxurious feel and has been designed by her sister, who is a famous Celebrity Interior Designer. Decked out with walnut hardwood floors, custom draperies and gold encrusted and crystallized fixtures, this showroom is not to be missed.

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Handloom exports from Panipat in the state of Haryana slipped down in the fiscal 2008-09 due to lack of technical expertise. Growth of Panipat handloom industry is being stifled as the state government has not taken any concrete steps to develop a special cluster for handloom units in the town since establishment of the industry.

Handloom units keep on operating in scattered areas in the town, said Mr. Ramesh Verma, President of the Handloom Exports Manufacturers Association (HEMA), Panipat, which has been demanding a specific area and necessary infrastructure for the exporters in handloom industry, so that these units can work jointly and witness development.

HEMA is among the largest handloom manufacturers associations in Panipat having around 1,200 members.

Handloom industry that has offered international recognition to Panipat is facing challenges to acquire competitive stand in the global market just because the government has not offered technical knowledge to the manufacturers on quality control measures and the value-added products, which are essential factors to cater to the global markets.

There are about 2,000 handloom units in the medium and small sector producing durries, mats, table covers, bed sheets, curtains and carpets, actively, revealed the records of industries department.

Variety of products are manufactured mainly on three types of looms; Frame looms, Jacquard Looms and Pit Looms, which are used to produce plain as well as striped fabrics, designer fabrics and heavy fabrics, respectively.

The manufactured products are sold in domestic as well as international markets such as the US, Australia, Japan, Canada, Germany and Malaysia. Handloom exports from Panipat soared up from Rs. 6.8 billion in 1999-2000 to Rs 30 billion in 2007-08, as per industries department’s records.

However, in the year 2008-09, these exports dropped down to Rs. 28.4 billion due to recession. Handloom manufacturers see the prospects of recovery if they receive required support from the government.

Government needs to guide these manufacturers for the kind of products they need to produce and for quality maintenance of the product, to make these manufacturers competitive on the global platform, said Mr. Ram Pratap, Executive Member of HEMA.

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Roman Originals are having an exciting end to 2009. They have announced the launch of their new trendy accessories range, with a wonderful array of colourful clutch handbags and elegant ladies hats, perfect for the holiday season.

Like Roman Originals clothing ranges, their new range of womens handbags and womens hats have undergone the same rigorous testing to ensure that they meet the desired high quality standards expected. The range consists of vibrant beautifully made clutch bags made from fantastic fabrics and designs. Nevertheless, the handbag and hat ranges are not the only exciting new developments for affordable retailer Roman Originals.

Customers will be pleased to know none of their orders will be affected by the postal strikes. As of the 16th of November, Roman Originals will be offering Next day delivery within the UK, and will also commence international shipping.

Traditionally all Roman Originals ladies clothing and accessories were available in over 150 outlets across the United Kingdom. However, due to increasing demand for their well made garments, all Roman originals clothing and accessories are available internationally. Customers outside the UK will now be able to order online from Roman Originals just in time for the holiday season. On top of that, the company now offers free standard delivery for UK customers who spend as little as GBP45 on an order.

Customers visiting the site can also sign up to receive the Roman Originals catalogue. The catalogue is available on request to keep customers up-to-date with all the seasons' trends and latest garments from Roman Originals. For those who like to keep a close eye on fashion, there is also an email list to with the latest fashion news and details of their special offers.

For those that love fashion advice and tips, Roman Originals have also recently launched a weekly updated style and fashion blog. Their blog keep customers up to date with Roman Originals latest ventures not to mention all the latest trends, fashion advice, tips and tricks to help any women look and feel their very best.

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CARRERA, one of the most recognized sunglass and sport eyewear brands in the world from Safilo Group, has announced the inclusion of its "Champion" sunglass model in the latest Lady Gaga music video "Bad Romance," the lead single off the singer's upcoming album The Fame Monster.

"Bad Romance" contains all of the elements that have made Lady Gaga's videos widely embraced since her debut single last year. The highly stylized video finds Lady Gaga performing within a controversial and risqué environment, which enhances Lady Gaga's overall sensuality and vulnerability. The Fame Monster builds upon Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame, with eight new tracks including "Bad Romance."

The CARRERA sunglass model "Champion," the brand's signature and most colourful style in its recently relaunched "vintage collection," adorns Lady Gaga during the video. With the narrative set against a crisp and clean landscape, the distinctive and fashionable eyewear enhances Lady Gaga's fearless and confident performance.

"Bad Romance" is currently in rotation on all major musical broadcast and on-line outlets.

The Carrera "vintage collection" features new fashion sunglass styles that resonate with young and stylish trendsetters around the world. Customized with iconic retro detailing, the new models from Carrera have achieved cult status and make a bold fashion statement.

The highly unique and recognizable aviator shape of the "Champion" sunglasses are inspired by the original design first introduced in the early Eighties and produced in Optyl (registered trademark of Safilo), an extremely lightweight and hypoallergenic material.

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Famed singer, actress, author, and entrepreneur Marie Osmond is embarking upon a new career in the design industry with a line of home decor and fashion products produced by Giftcraft. Launching in stores this month, the Marie Lifestyle Collection includes uniquely designed quilted bags and accessories, fashion jewelry, elegant table top and stylish home decor accessories.

"Creative expression has always been respected and treasured in my family. It is with that in mind, that I have poured my creative spirit and love for design and style into this new lifestyle collection," says Marie. "I am thrilled to offer stylish, functional products for women everywhere at a value-oriented price."

Marie was directly involved with the creation, design and development of the line which closely mirrors the aesthetic and values seen in Marie's own style. The entire Marie Lifestyle Collection retails will be available for purchase in Hallmark Gold Crown stores and fine boutiques across the US and Canada starting in November.

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Kate Moss Topshop launches Christmas 2009 collection. The collection presents an assortment of luxurious yet sophisticated oriental-inspired pieces for day and evening festive wear, along with an exclusive lingerie preview online.

Influences of traditional Chinese and Japanese clothing run through the collection. The Cheongsam dress, normally made in embroidered satin is brought up to date in a gunmetal lurex knit whilst kimono shape dresses in chiffons and silks offer a sensual laid-back style. The sleeves on the 'Geisha Rose' print blouse are voluminous and bell-shaped. Prints of bamboo, flying stalks, lotus flowers and fireworks are flamboyant reflecting the richness of the orient.

Knitwear is given glamorous details, offering comfort and sparkle for winter dressing. A soft grey cashmere tunic is dressed up with a silver beaded obi belt whilst two classic knit crew-neck jumpers in slate grey and navy are spruced up with jewelled shoulder pads stitched to the outside of the garment. A series of lurex-striped shrugs and sequinned knit waistcoats when worn over a casual outfit add instant night-time luxury.

The black rectangular jagged sequin bandeau maxi dress epitomises festive party-wear mixed with Kate's signature rock-n-roll style. Elsewhere a traditional floral beaded long sleeve dress is one-shouldered and the skirt of a strapless mini dress is covered in black mesh petals and gold beads. Snake print leather obi belts wrap around smart dresses and ostrich feathers adorn the sleeves of a shift dress.

Continuing from the previous season, Christmas embraces chic, smart tailoring. An exquisite satin pencil skirt in navy or black is asymmetrically buttoned down the front and a black grosgrain boat neck shift dress is the ultimate in ladylike dressing. A shrunken Victoriana jacket with frogging and cornelli detailing is easy to wear, and a jacquard Princess coat with jewelled buttons stands out from the collection.

Underwear makes a prominent return this season, with the debut of nightwear and an exclusive online preview of the new lingerie range. Beautiful printed chiffons in triangle shape bras and teddies are feminine, whilst a leopard print balcony bra with an eyelash lace trim has instant sex-appeal. Floral printed silk pyjamas are adorned with an embroidered 'K' and come with a drawstring bag in the same material making it the perfect gift for Christmas.

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The insolvency administrator of ESCADA AG signed a sale and transfer agreement with one of the Mittal Family Trusts (“the Trust”), sold to Megha Mittal.

With the execution of the agreement all key assets of ESCADA AG's operative business as well as shares in ESCADA AG's subsidiaries will be transferred to the Trust. Excluded thereof are any subsidiaries, which serve as guarantor for the ESCADA bond. The preliminary creditors' committee has approved the transaction.

The transaction provides for a transfer of ESCADA AG's business operations, including employees as well as worldwide brand rights, production facilities and the sales and distribution structure to the Trust. The Board of Management and the new investor have agreed to cooperate on the basis of the business strategy launched in mid-2008 securing continuity of the operative business. The transaction is subject to customary antitrust approvals.

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This holiday seasonGap is bringing the new babyGap and GapKids Holiday collection designed by Stella McCartney to Los Angeles’s fashion-savvy kids with a pop-up store on the famed Robertson Boulevard. The exclusive Stella McCartney for GapKids Pop-Up Store opens its doors through Saturday, Nov. 28.

"We love Stella McCartney's style and brand, as a mother, she understands what children want to wear," said Pam Wallack, president of babyGap, GapKids, and GapMaternity. " Mixing Stell's unique style with the playfulness and versatility of babyGap and GapKids signature designs resulted in an exceptionally fun collection for the holiday season. We couldn't think of a better place to host the only stand-alone shop for the collection than in L.A. where style makers and trendsetters make their mark as a very young age."

Opening today, the Stella McCartney for GapKids Pop-Up Store, situated across from renowned The Ivy, will feature the new Stella McCartney for GapKids collection, designed for girls and boys from newborns and on up to 12-year-olds. The collection features Stella McCartney’s signature touches, including a soft color palette, familiar silhouettes and her unique mix of unexpected pieces. The result – looks that stay true to Stella’s unique vision, reinterpreted with GapKids' playful, child-like charm, keeping fun and practicality at the forefront of the design intent.

For girls, key pieces include an intarsia leopard print sweater dress, velvet blazer, tulle tutu and cashmere hoodie that are sure to delight little girls the world over. The boy’s collection is fun and functional, featuring a mix of monster and superhero graphics and classic pieces like a navy wool peacoat and quilted chambray jacket. For the littlest ones, the collection features organic cotton and cashmere/silk mix styles in simple, indispensible shapes for babyGap.

The launch was celebrated with a kid-friendly event, complete with face painting, balloon animals and more, hosted by Liv Tyler at the Pop-Up store.

Details about the Stella McCartney for GapKids Pop-Up Store:

When: Thursday, November 5, 2009 – Saturday, November 28, 2009.
Monday – Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: 108 N Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048

Stella McCartney launched her own fashion house under her name in 2001 in a joint venture with Gucci Group. A lifelong vegetarian, Stella McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her designs. The brand’s luxury women's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, fragrances, eyewear, accessories, CARE skin care range and performance range with Adidas is available through 16 flagship stores including London, NY, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong and Paris as well around 600 wholesale accounts in key cities worldwide.

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At 8:30 pm of Nov. 2nd, 2009, global fashion circles' attention will be focused on the Golden Hall of Beijing Hotel, where NE.TIGER, China's leading luxury brand, will raise the curtain on China Fashion Week for the eighth successive year as the opening show.

As the vein of Chinese fashion trend, China Fashion Week draws most of the attention of global fashion circles. China Fashion Week has gone through a brilliant journey of 12 years, and the thirteenth China Fashion Week, suffused with the creativity of Chinese and foreign designers alike, will welcome fashion elites with its broad scope, presenting the new fashion design concepts and trends of both ancient and modern Beijing.

NE.TIGER will display its innovative skills in this Hua Fu Collection Fashion Show. This collection, in line with the philosophy of blending the ancient and modern, Chinese and Western, and after the style of the Yun Brocade entitled, "An inch of brocade, an inch of gold," and the extremely delicate Four Main Embroideries, was inspired by Kesi, the Chinese patron saint of weaving.

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This year plastic has become the newest trend in couture. From Paris to Milan to New York, plastics are showing up in a variety of innovative and unusual ways on the runway including funky jewelry, 10-inch platform shoes and even sequined mini-dresses made from recycled plastic bottles. Celebrating this up-and-coming trend, Plastics Make it Possible, sponsored by the plastics industries of the American Chemistry Council, will present the Gen Art "Fresh Faces in Fashion" Los Angeles Show on October 29, hosted by actress Kaley Cuoco, star of the popular CBS sitcom, The Big Bang Theory.

"Plastics and couture might not seem like an obvious fit, but the fact is that plastics have played a very large role in fashion for decades," said Steve Russell, vice president, Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council. "Without plastic, we wouldn't have faux fur, and skinny jeans wouldn't have their stretch. Plastics also provide women with comfortable, smooth support under their favorite looks. We're thrilled to partner with Gen Art to highlight how plastics inspire designers' imaginations and allow artists to create pieces that are cutting-edge, on trend, chic, affordable, and even eco-friendly."

The "Fresh Faces in Fashion" show is the first in a series of events sponsored by Plastics Make it Possible as part of a new partnership with Gen Art aimed at showcasing the creative use of plastics in fashion design and the ways in which up-and-coming designers are applying them to today's - and tomorrow's - trends. Whether it's polyester, nylon, spandex or Lycra, the fashion and design world has embraced these plastic materials.

At the show Kaley Cuoco will announce a nationwide fashion design competition challenging new and established designers to create two dynamic womenswear looks made from fabrics that include plastic-based fibers such as chiffon, rayon, nylon and more.

"In my business, I need to stay on top of trends and I love to support up-and-coming designers wherever possible," said Kaley Cuoco, who is currently starring as Penny in the third season of The Big Bang Theory. "I'm very excited to work with Plastics Make it Possible(SM) as they challenge designers to create innovative looks using plastics and recycled plastic fabrics."

The Gen Art "Fresh Faces in Fashion" show, presented by Plastics Make it Possible, will take place on opening night of Rock Fashion Week in Los Angeles, October 29, at the impressive Peterson Automotive Museum. Entering its 15th year, the show traditionally draws over 1,200 attendees and has launched the careers of leading designers such as: Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor, Shoshanna and Milly. A star-studded after-party will take place in a specially designed plastic-themed lounge after the show.

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