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The image of Verka Serduchka, created by Andrey Danilko, so pleased Jean Paul Gaultier that he has made the decision to sew suits for the actor. So shortly, provided well-known designer and the singer make a bargain, Serduchka will sport exclusive attires.

The happy meeting of creative souls – Jean Paul Gaultier and Andrey Danilko – has taken place in France, in Paris, Rikel’s fashion show. It so impressed the fashionable master, that in some days his assistants have contacted Danilko and informed the shocked singer, that Gaultier has already some sketches which he wants to show Andrey. Having learned that everyone suit from a celebrity will cost about thirty five thousand euros, Danilko has lost bathos. However, Jean – Paul has promised the discount to the actor, and Andrey has promised to think about it.
If Serduchka agrees to become a client, custom tailoring of suits will start in February.

The young designer Riccardo Tisci, who is for quite some time ruling the show in French Fashion Houses Givenchy, has pleased visitors of Parisian Week Haute Couture with an unusual combination of ballerina’s image and the Gothic woman-vamp. The black-and-white collection of not just elegant dresses, but real creations of modern architecture, has proved the Italian fashion designer in the status of the lawful follower of the great Hubert de Givenchy.

His colleague Christian Lacroix has once again let go on a podium multi-colored women-dolls in magnificent colorful attires. Christian Lacroix Couture collection has some Russian motives, expressed in rich gilt hand-worked embroidery and monograms on jerkins, and elements of the French courtesans style – lacy jabots, balloon-sleeves, spotted skirts.
The bride in the multilayered dress decorated with gold angels and false roses has crowned the show, as it is accepted in any Christian Lacroix’s collection.

The bustle over New Year’s holidays has just only ceased and designer Jean Paul Gaultier already teases with the new celebratory edition of Gaultier2, dated for the St. Valentine’s Day. The novelty has received name Gaultier2 Eau d’Amour and will appear as a limited edition this February.

The perfumery composition is a little bit lightened with fresh shades of a tangerine and coriander, added to the initial notes. However the amber-vanilla chord of the original perfume has been inherited.

The novelty will be presented in a set from two 60 ml-bottles, and in a separate bottle of the same capacity.

It is generally used to believe, that there are three primary factors which influence estimation of your status, – a silhouette, color and quality of your clothes.

Prestigious silhouette of business clothes first of all has precise contours. The silhouette of business clothes is like an oblong rectangular with the accented corners. Hence, it is a suit – trousers (with strict trousers of a moderate width) or with a skirt to a knee or to middle of a calf (narrow and straight, but not flared skirt or pleated).

The woman at office is less bound by rules of business relations. Frequently meeting with clients and visitors it is important for her to prove the hearty, soft, sympathizing person. In this case the silhouette, on the contrary, should be like an oval, with more retreating shoulders, soft forms, for example, a knitted jumper, jacket-raglan, wider, streamy skirt.

The new trio Les cuirs Sulky from Celine: Merens, Lipizzan, Orlov – was named in honor of the best breeds of horses.

Theme of this mini-collection has been chosen not casually. Celine Vipiana has created her first collection of handbags in 1966. Being the passionate horse race’s fan, she has chosen a two-wheeled cart as an emblem for the brand.

New handbags Lipizzan and Merens known for their characteristic oblong form, and bag Orlov is more vertical and is very convenient for a daily carrying. Every handbag is offered in four colors: a matte veal skin in chocolate and caramel shades, bright goat skin in black color or colors of vanilla. As a part of Les cuirs Sulky line, well-known handbag Boogie has got softer design in a new season.

Les cuirs Sulky collection also includes some accessories: a wallet and a small handbag in the same colors and from the same materials.

Stylists expect returning of safari style, bright paints, large figures. It is recommended to refrain from biker’s style and black ensembles.

Women of fashion are also recommended to set aside leggings, jeans with very low waistline and plaided skirts.

In 2008 will prevail style of ballerina, both in spring, and in winter. This style will be shown in forms, fabrics, and separate elements: in low necks, flimsy dresses and skirts from tulle and chiffon.

Womanly things in 2008 will be appreciated even more, namely: flounces and ruches.

A highlight of the coming season will be long dresses of bright or pastel colors with large flower, ethnic or geometrical patterns.

Various shades of red and pink will replace domination of brown colors in lipsticks.

Large accessories will be again in fashion: wide rings and bracelets.

Large inscriptions and logotypes will disappear for the period of 2008.

The spring season 2008 will be marked by the next fashionable collection – designer Stella McCartney will present the debut collection for accessories’ brand LeSportsac.

Judges of McCartney‘s original style will not be disappointed, as, according to Stella, collection for LeSportsac will be created in the same style, as accessories of the designer for her own brand.

The basis of lifestyle-collection will do bags for trips.
These accessories will be available in LeSportsac’s and Stella McCartney’s boutiques, and also in a few largest shops.

Mulberry, the British brand of accessories, has declared its grandiose plans for the nearest year which among other things includes the launch of a long-awaited footwear line. One of these days it became known, that Mulberry’s management has already signed the contract with known London shoe-maker Jonathan Kelsey who will create a firm collection of women’s and men’s classical footwear in the spirit of brand’s conservative style.

Jonathan Kelsey is considered one of the best footwear’s masters in the United Kingdom. He has already prepared a collection from 5 footwear models, which includes footwear for riding and evening high-heeled shoes. For the first time it will be shown within the framework of the London Fashion Week this February. Mulberry’s fashion show is planned for February, 14.

«The footwear has always been the major component of our business-plan, – declared the head of Mulberry House Lisa Montague. – We liked Jonathan’s works very much, his energy and design vision, and we consider, that he will perfectly enter the concept of our brand».

It is already known, that the debut collection of Mulberry footwear will be on sale in firm boutiques in September.

Soon winter season will be changed with the new tendencies and trends. New season trends are reflected not only in a style and chosen fabrics, but also in colors, which will reign for the next six months.

One of favorites of the coming spring will be golden-olive color which will ideally suit summer tunics from light translucent chiffon and loose knitted jackets.

Brightly violet color, which has reigned during the autumn and the winter, will be removed by more gentle spring pale-lilac. This color is a sure choice for a cocktail dress.

Bright red, incredibly popular the current season, will be especially topical for accessories: belts, bracelets and bags-envelopes.

A perfect choice for an evening dress with an accentuated waistline will be gentle-peach and elegant light pink color.

Gravel and mustard colors are bright and courageous choice for wide trousers of a classical cut, sundresses and shirts.

Plump waist
“To tighten” visually a waist will help high or low waistline. For example, a dress from Donna Morgan is created using high waistline, drawing attention to a cut by combination of two different fabrics.

“Heavy” bust
The choice of suitable neck of a dress will “balance” the top part of a body which looks too “heavy”. The best choice is deep or V-shaped neck. But don’t use the “sticky” fabrics or too rigid fabrics. Also avoid excessive decoration of top and a neck of a dress.

Small bosom
Actually, the most clothes better suits women with a small bosom. However if you want to give your bosom a visual volume, choose a dress decorated with frills or laces.

Excessive leanness
Bright colors and original patterns will compensate absence of forms and give some charm. Additional details – wide sleeves and, for example, a lace on a waist, will visually add some volume. Avoid “sticky” fabrics – they will accentuate thin hips.