Roland Levin

Model Carmen Kass Shares Some Fashion Tips While Designer Reet Aus Takes Eco Chic To A New Level

Retail Remedy: A fashion collection that self-recyles adds a new spin on being fashionably green. Everyday we hear recycle, recycle and more recycle. And now, Estonian designer Reet Aus had made it her fashion statement.With the help of her well-known supermodel friend Carmen Kass, Reet presented her collection last Friday at Beyond 7, at the retail launch of edgy fashion showroom Showroom Seven last Friday in New York’s Meatpacking area.The Reet Aus collection is made entirely of the recycled materials.But, here’s the spin that makes this collection really edgy and intriquing…We are promised that the designer will not create a new collection every two weeks. However, the collections she creates use organic materials that will permanently recycle into new clothes. READ MORE »

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In the Realm of the Fashion Senses

A REALM is a dominion of a monarch or other sovereign ruler.It is also happen to be the name of the new high fashion boutique that just opened in the heart of New York’s SOHO at 98 Greene Street by Randi Jacobson.The idea of the boutique came to Randi after being unable to get access to less known trendy designers that dwell outside of US.Jacobson decided to represent them in New York and establish her own REALM where she rules fashion.The store is spacious and eclectic. Last week there was an official opening fit to a queen: from the East there was Olga Rakhova a Russian supermodel, from the west Alexandra Richards, the daughter of one of the Stones named Keith, she provided the music for the party. Gossip Girl READ MORE »

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Ibiza Accessory Trends, The Barest Beach Bodies Are Piled On With Accessories

Clothes may be minimal to non-existent, but accessories are piled on in true Ibiza beach style!Roland Levin brings us more of ethnic, beachy inspiration from the island of Ibiza, Spain famous for big party night and lazy days. Oh, and it’s fashion of course!– S.H.On the beach or on the streets in Ibiza, one is always under sunshine that at times is overbearing. Hats out of straw with trimmings or made out of heavy cotton material have to have flair and color after all everyone on the island likes to party and draw attention. READ MORE »

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Ibiza Fashion Trends- Ethnic influences lead the trend spotting

Ibiza, the glamorous Balearic Island that has been on the short list for trend-spotting, remains a constant for trend forecasters to seek out what’s next…Roland Levin reports on the beach chic style of Ibiza and it’s simple Euro ethnic influence on fashion styles in this 2-part photography trend spotting series. Today, Ibiza Fashion. Tomorrow, Ibiza Accessories. Stay tuned and wear your sunscreen! — S.H.Ibiza, an island to itself with music & fashion sensibility that is spreading around the world.Another summer and island dictates its own fashion rules: simplicity, comfort and color.original Easy going designs are everywhere, made out of natural materials: Cotton, linen & rayon. READ MORE »

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