It’s about time for celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe to launch her own fashion clothes line.

In an exclusive interview done with magazine “Women’s Wear Daily,” Zoe revealed that she is now in the process of hiring a design team for her new undertaking. She stressed that despite having this team, the buyers can still definitely see that Zoe-inspired designs on her clothes, saying that her trademark pieces can still be determined.

She revealed that she will create great leather jackets, trousers and faux furs. She aims to cater to a wider audience.

Her reality television show “The Rachel Zoe Project,” broadcast via Bravo channel currently attracts a million viewers per episode. The third season of this hit show is scheduled for broadcast in August.

Zoe’s latest fashion clothes line will be produced by retail company LF USA and will be available for purchase online and in stores.

Global brand management company Cherokee Incorporation has entered into an exclusive and lucrative license agreement with loungewear, apparel and hosiery provider Wiesner Products in the United States.

Wiesner Products subsidiary Mystic Apparel has been given the exclusive rights in the United States to distribute teens and children’s loungewear, underwear, sleepwear, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, backpacks, headbands, messengers, totes and bags.

The success behind the agreement has been attributed to the hands-on approach by Wiesner Products to assist retailers maximize sales opportunities. The company’s design team is considered one of the best in the industry.

Wiesner Products President Charles Mizrahi said that they are looking forward to working with Cherokee Incorporated to maximize the sales potentials.

Cherokee Inc New Business Director Karen Williams said that WPI has the reputation of providing high quality products in the market which makes it easier for them to venture into this partnership.

A new line of smart clothing items are making its way out in the market with several adjustments that would make the wearer more comfortable.

These modern garments would aid the person when it comes to determining the heart and temperature of the body. These data are then stored in a database that analyze them to determine the personal state of the wearer.

Other creative features of these modern clothes include media – such as words, songs and images that are transported through the display and speakers. These factors will calm off the wearer when in stressful situations.

One of the programs embracing this new trend is Wearable Absence, clothes made out of textiles that are woven with different types of wireless sensors.

Biological markers such as heart rate, temperature, skin response and breathing rates are determined.

The question remains as to whether the public will embrace this trend.

The popular black dress created by David Emanuel and wife Elizabeth of Princess Diana definitely attracted a lot of individuals as the dress went up for auction earlier this week and sold for a very large price.

The popular black dress with plunging neckline was nicknamed Daring Di.

The dress sold for more than $200,000 at an auction conducted in London.
Then 19-year old Lady Diana Spencer wore the black dress at a benefit event at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City on March 1981, the time where it was officially announced that she got engaged to the Prince of Wales.

She stepped out of the limousine in the said gown and she immediately made newspaper headlines and was tagged as the most glamorous celebrity in the royal family.

During her wedding, she wore one of the most glamorous wedding gowns and once again made headlines for her fashion sense.

Men are as fashion-conscious as the women these days – this is a fact. This can be further proven with the emergence of the latest fashion for men. It’s with the use of high heels.

This may be a surprising development, even for the opposite sex, but men wearing high heels are now a fashion craze. Some of the favorites include the rockstar-inspired heeled boots and stiletto style shoes that still exude that masculine aura.

Popular personalities such as Karl Lagerfeld and France’s Prime Minister Nicolas Sarkozy were also seen jumping in the bandwagon as their heels were photographed to be about an inch and a half long.

Even men were seen wearing heels in popular fashion shows in New York, Paris and London.

Popular designers such as Gareth Pugh and Marc Jacobs revealed that they keep a certain amount of women’s heels in their closets.

“Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon considers the film’s fashion designer Patricia Field a genius based on her creations and selections for the film’s stars to wear.

Nixon, who plays lawyer Miranda Hobbs in this hit American television series turned film box office sensation, is back in the second installment of the movie. Aside from its sexy theme, “Sex and the City” has become famous due to the designer clothes worn by its high profile stars – Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Kim Cattrall and Nixon.

Nixon revealed that part of the perks of being the movie’s lead star is having the chance to wear several great designer clothes, jewelry, shoes, scarves, hats, sunglasses, lingerie and many more. She admitted that she’s not that fashion savvy in the past but whenever she’s with Field, she suddenly gets to appreciate the items presented to her.

Nixon added that she just dons on jeans and t-shirts when she’s not working.

Former Spice Girl Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham topped the list of celebrity fashion icons by giant cosmetics company Max Factor. She been tagged as the “World’s Most Glamorous Celebrity.”

The wife of football superstar David Beckham overcame tough competition from highly recognized celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Dannii Minogue among others.

Coming in at second place was Minogue followed by Jolie.

A spokesperson for Max Factor said that Beckham has graced the magazine for several years with her glamorous looks and still amazes even other fashion icons why she managed to do that. Aside from that, Beckham also has her own celebrity fashion range.

The spokesperson added that there’s never a single day where Beckham was not photographed at her best with signature clothes being sported on wherever she goes.

Other celebrities making the list are actresses Cameron Diaz, Megan Fox and Kim Cattrall.

Jean-Louis Dumas, the chief executive officer of Hermès, has died at his home in Paris, France. He was 72 years of age.

Dumas has been the top executive of the company, known for providing luxurious fashion handbags and accessories to high-end customers, for the past three decades.

A spokesperson for the company confirmed Dumas’ death but did not provide the reason. However, it’s been known to the media that the CEO has been suffering Parkinson’s disease for several years.

Dumas took over the post of CEO in 1978. It was on that year that the company has been suffering losses. However fortunes were reversed when he invited English actress Jane Birkin to design a new line of fashion handbags for the company. The popular Birkin bag gained popularity and is now being sold starting at $7,500. This elevated the company’s status as one of the most sought after high-end brands in the world.

Pop star Pixie Lott is venturing into the world of fashion after she agreed to design her first fashion collection for Lipsy, a British high street brand.

Her first collection has already been released in the market. On April 28, fans of the artist went to the store to get those products designed by the nineteen year old sensation.

Two distinct looks have been created which can pass off for spring and winter fashion collection. The first one is “Pixie Festival” and the second one is “Pixie Party.”

The first collection features a funky look of the 70’s era with vintage-looking cotton dresses, printed vests and bleached denim up for grabs.

The second one – the “Pixie Party” collection dwells with the sexy image of the artist which include bra-dresses, strapless mini-dresses,bikinis and prom frocks.
The prices of the items start at £35.

The winner of the Samsung Diva of Dubai Fashion Week 2010 has been announced during the annual event. Samsung Electronics is the major sponsor of this high profile fashion event.

Garima Irisha Kapoor has been adjusted the winner of the event. The judges were Dubai-based fashion designer Salma Khan, Bebhinn Kelly, the Managing Director and writer of HellwaFashion website and a major representative from Samsung.

More than 400 entries have been accepted for the competition. Contestants competed for the title by coming up with designs that befit a modern woman. The collections will then be presented by the last week of this month with the United Arab Emirates region.

Salma Khan said that they had a difficult time choosing the winner for this event. However, they narrowed it down to the one who was able to reflect the personality of the Samsung Diva mobile phone collection.