Snoopy has been a constant companion with all of us since his birth many decades ago. Believe it or not, but the naughty pooch will be turning 60 next year. And typical to his character, he will do so with a lot of panache and glam. And helping him do that are global fashion brands like Chanel, Hermes, Balenciaga DVF, Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier and Chloé. These were the paticipating members of the Japan Fashion Week which rand in Tokyo Midtown in the month of October. The event which was co-sponsored by the Design Association NPO, United Media, K.K. garnered a lot of interest.

Well, Snoopy was an integral part of the exhibition (and we are not surprised to learn that) and so the designer brands thought he deserved a special treat.
By the way, Snoopy is a huge hit in the one of the fashion districts of the world (of course, we mean Tokyo). In fact, 2004 had a grand Snoopy Fahsion Show in Japan that had the cartoon wearing Chanel and others. So, we just though of preparing you for the grand birthday party next year!

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The men love Duncan Quinn, in a totally not-so-gay manner. Well, the New York based menswear designer brand has indeed introduced the tough sex to a more fun and metrosexual way of dressing. After all, wasn’t the Savile Row with a slight twist togs a better choice for Sean Combs and alternate rockers Green Day, just to name a few! And now, DQ is quite proud to launch its new line of silk ties with stylish gangster motifs to offer a great completion to the winter fashion sense in men.

The picture above shows some ties that draw inspiration from Russian prison tattoos. Aren’t you reminded of Viggo Mortensen in Eastern Promises? Well, we are. Each of these ties have been made from 100% pure handwoven silk made in England. The cutting, stitching and finishing is progressed by hand (again) in New York City.
A little birdie tells us that a lot of Quinn’s designs are dedicated to the criminal fraternity after all hasn’t world recognised them as sharp dressers. If Michael Caine is anyone to go by, we mean!

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Sexy and kinky is always a huge welcome for those who are forever looking to spice up their lives. And Agent Provocateur is a brand, other than Victoria’s Secret, that likes to cater to this demand of theirs. Right now, the fashion label is out with a hot underwire halter neck corset that goes by the name of Heloise. As the name suggests, this one definitely is exotic, and you can find it under the Soirée collection.

From the looks of it, we can say that the fashionable ladies out there will not be thinking twice before shelling out $4,900 for their latest addition to the wardrobe, Helios has been carefully crafted from black ribbed duchess satin. The delicious feel of the exterior gets complemented by the soft black leather lining inside. The neckline is deep and plunging. But more than that, the hand-embellished biker studs accentuating the area is what will capture everyone’s attention.
One look at this corset and you will be reminded of Scarelet O’Hara. It has been designed in such a way that it really pulls in the waist. The hips also get emphasised with the 2 inch metal spikes. A pretty hot item but not meant for the faint-hearted. Definitely, no snuggling intended!

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We just found out that the Galaxy Dress isn’t the only latest ‘light’ fashion option today. And that is definitely some good news. Buzz is that yet another refreshing design which goes by the name of Flare is all set to make the geeky fashionistas very very happy. Conceptualised and designed by a very creative Dutch mind who goes by the name of Stijn Ossevoort, this outfit is beautifully innovative, to say the least.

In fact, unlike the Galaxy Dress, Flare makes a very minimal statement with a very subtle use of the light on a very soft color tone. There is a gorgeous embroidery on this pastel dress, that is well equipped with wind sensitive dandelions. So when the wind caresses the dress or if someone just blows at the dandelions, they create a stunning pattern of yellow lights against the pastel green. The overall effect is totally amazing!

So far, this is the only dope we have on the dress. Like you, we too are waiting with bated breath to know the price bracket and its availability in the market. Let’s hope for this festive season.

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If you want something bright and fiery in your closet, go for the Lauren Merkin Lotte Feather Print Clutch, and trust us you will never go wrong with your fashion. This one is spunky and feathery (in fact, it might even remind you of a peacock) without the extra maintenance fuss involved. A real glam of a piece, this purse comes with a very genius of  coloring. It is both pretty and exquisite.

The silk print saves it from the ‘cheap’ look that is the trouble with most fakes. And it is just the same reason, this amazingly stylish and practical fashion accessory works very well with its classy-ness. Kudos to Lauren Merkin for this little wonder. The careful splash of colors makes it a great companion with a whole lot of hues.

The dimensions of the clutch are 6″ H x 11 1/2″ W, which is a rather comfortable size when going for a formal evening. The teal works very well with the dark emsemble. There is a snap flap to secure the things within. Use it for a contrast and blow every one away with your different fashion sense.

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LED is much appreciated, be it in eco-friendly electronics or on your clothes. It doesn’t matter, we just love to see it everywhere! LED clothing really isn’t anything new for we have seen the likes of glow fur coats, LED tops and brassieres. But so far, these clothes were seen to be the forte of techie geeks alone. However, thing will change now. The London based designer duo CuteCircuit has taken matter in their hands to create a spectacular Galaxy Dress.

It took the winners of the Best Inventions of 2006 Award by Time Magazine for their Hug shirt close to 24,000 full color LEDs to design their new trend. Already being claimed as the largest wearable display in the world, the Galaxy Dress is quite a sight. It has been made from silk and then embedded with full-color LEDs. But this has been done without letting go og the comfy feel of the dress. The LEDs are like flat paper and measure only 2 by 2 mm.

CuteCircuit designers, Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz say that they have kept the circuits extra-think and flexible. These have been hand embroidered on the layer of silk such that it lets the LED fabric to stretch while behaving like normal fabric in lightness and fluidity. Several iPod batteries power this dress. These have enough charge to keep you glowing for a good 30 minutes.

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When thinking of timeless beauties, Audrey Hepburn will always top the list. This extremely talented actress continuous to live in our memories thanks to her inimitable style and goodness of heart. And now her true fans can actually try on her legendary style at a forthcoming sale by Kerry Taylor Auction that will be selling some 36 items of clothing from her wardrobe that date from 1953 to the late 60s. So you can well expect the hats, belts and all the snazzy accessories.

A little birdie tell us that Audrey was fond of giving away all her unwanted clothes to close friend Tanja Star-Busman. It is these very clothes, among a few others, that you will find in the auction. Items up for sale include a Givenchy-designed black cloqué silk gown that Audrey wore for the film ‘Paris When it Sizzles’ in 1962, at an estimated price of £10-15,000. Even the Chantilly lace cocktail gown that she wore in ‘How to Steal a Million’ is gaining a lot of attention all over again. This one goes for a higher price bracket £10-20,000.

But truly, the highlight of the event will indeed be the ivory satin bridal gown that was made for Audrey by the extremely talented Fontana sisters for the actress’ planned wedding to James Hanson. When the wedding was called off, Audrey decided to give the dress to a poor and beautiful Italian woman who could never afford such a dress. Finally, it was passed on to Amabile Altobella. The price tag falls near £12,000. 50 per cent of the proceeds will go to The Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund.

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We like to call her the Queen’s cousin though there are a few who do recognise her as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the British model who is also believed to be a distant cousin of the Queen of England (and could be more popular for that simple fact than her own natural sexiness). Well leaving the debatable topic aside, let us tell you that the scaldingly hot beauty has recently been anointed as the newest Victoria’s Secret Angel. And that is indeed a feather in the crown for this model who has already worked for big names like Burberry and Agent Provocateur and featured in the Pirellu Calendar.

A li’l birdie tells us that Rosie is the only current British Angel to join the group of Lindsay Ellingson, Emanueal DiPaula, Candice Swanepoel and Chanel Iman.

If you are not familiar with the job profile of a Victoria’s Secret Angel then let us tell you that they are supposed to be the spokesmodels for the brand and enjoy their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rosie’s predecessors include the likes of Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Gisele Bundchen.

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Victoria’s Secret is a brand known as much for the sexy lingerie it makes as for the gorgeous models it hires for its fashion shows. Well, once again the name is in news for the just the same reasons. We hear that none other than supermodel Angel Marisa Miller has been roped in by VS to do some heavy duty modeling for its upcoming year. Not just that, the beautiful Brazilian will walk down the ramp wearing a stunning diamond-studded bra designed by Damiani with an estimated cost of $3 million.

PEOPLE magazine reports Angel as absolutely ecstatic about the grand turn in her career and even shared some details about the fantasy bra which by the way is being celebrated as ‘a girl’s best friend’. The harlequin pattern on the bra is decorated with several diamonds in shades of white, campagne and cognac.

Not just that, there is also a 16 carat heart shaped champagned diamond pendant that dangles from the middle of the bra which is from the very sexy convertible category. The fashion show is sheduled for December 1 and will be televised on CBS at 10 pm ET/PT.

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We’ve been inundated with shows like Bridezillas and Married Away before that threw light on the pre-marriage bonhomie, while there is no dearth of dating shows on television.

TV shows like Baby Whisperer, Baby Borrowers  have had their share of audiences too. It is now the turn of We TV to begin by featuring its chosen couples who have come on board to share their preparation-for the baby’s arrival.

Each episode will feature a couple on its fascinating journey to the ninth month, be it through pampering baby showers, or indulgent nurseries.

The new show will debut Friday November 6 and highlight wealthy parents-to be. The first two episodes have Victoria and Tom, Tara and Andrew who continuously shop for baby products. Will this be a genuine show helping with know-how, or another excuse to sell baby products? You decide.
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