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Leading Middle Eastern fashion designer Walid Atallah will make his first highly anticipated appearance at Couture Fashion Week in New York City. The fashion show will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the world-famous Waldorf Astoria hotel.

After graduating from high school in his native Beirut, Mr. Atallah went on to study fashion design earning a degree from the University of Chicago. From there he settled in the fast growing city of Dubai where he launched his design career. His unique designs soon found a loyal following among sophisticated fashion lovers. Mr. Atallah had his first fashion show in Dubai in 1996 which was enthusiastically received by the industry and which included such special guests as famous Lebanese singer Najwa Karam and top international model Nathalie Fadlallah. His next fashion show was held at the world-famous and iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, presenting an opulent collection to a discerning audience, including royalty.

Since then, Mr. Atallah has presented his memorable collections at dozens of fashion events throughout the Arab world as well as in the fashion capitals of Italy and France, where he received an excellence in international design award from the French Association of Fashion Designers.

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Released on: May 25, 2009, 8:00 am
Author: Jerven Lee
Industry: Apparel & Fashion

May 24, 2009—Hot on the heels of emerging fashion trends, custom pearl jewelry super webstore Lookforbeauty.com announces prices 45-85% below retail stores. This China based fashion jewelry store began selling fashionable freshwater pearl, jade and silver jewelry in 2005. Never looking back, they have managed to lead the industry with trendy, fresh customized pearl jewelry collections at prices their competitors can’t touch.

When asked why Lookforbeauty.com has been so successful in such a highly competitive industry, spokesman Peter Lee responded, “Each piece or pearl jewelry that we sell is unique. Combine that with the personalized service we give each and every one of our customers, and it’s a win-win situation.”

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Released on: May 25, 2009, 7:46 am
Author: Naartjie
Industry: Apparel & Fashion

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Miriam Lahage, founder of online discount designer store Koodos.com, has been named in The Independent’s Online Fashion Top 100. The list compiled the most inspirational, interesting and influential people who are the driving force behind the online fashion industry.

Collated by expert online fashion consultant and digital marketing strategist Leon Bailey-Green, the list included the crème-de-la-crème of online fashion – fashion journalists, photographers, entrepreneurs, bloggers, magazine editors and marketers.

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All the theater and drama of couture fashion was present at Couture Fashion Week New York in February 2009. The three- day spectacle was a parade of glamorous evening wear as well as innovative couture and luxury wear. The moods of the shows ran the gamut from theatrical to sensual, from whimsical to classic, from traditional to futuristic. Wall to wall enthusiastic audiences of top socialites, diplomats and editors from around the world flocked to the perennially elegant Waldorf-Astoria February 13-15, 2009 to enjoy couture and luxury fashion collections on the runway by designers from Lebanon, Russia, Romania, Dominican Republic, India, Australia, Egypt, Korea, Turkey, Japan and the USA. Performances by world class entertainers including cellist Gjilberta Gelaj, singer Lara Janine, the NTDTV Lion Dance Troupe, singer Najibah, Chinese zither artist Xianzi Ai and Chinese pipa artist April Zhu also enchanted attendees.

Launched in 2003, Couture Fashion Week has grown into a prestigious event recognized worldwide for its success in presenting stunning couture fashion shows in such upscale venues as the St. Regis, The Westin Times Square and the Waldorf-Astoria. Event founder and producer Andres Aquino (also an accomplished fashion designer in his own right) along with a talented team of top makeup and hair stylists, models and staff continue to make Couture Fashion Week “the” place to see and be seen during New York Fashion Week.

“The days are cold, the models are hot, and, most importantly, the clothes are rocking this season. Couture Fashion Week in New York City arrived at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel’s Starlight Roof last week.” - T7live.com

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