Pure Silk Tank.

Athletic, form-fitting shape, with the breathability of all-natural silk. Narrow trim along scoop neckline and armholes, straight bottom hem.100% Silk machine wash imported.

Pieced Tank with Jersey Trim.

Ultimate tank pieced with jersey trim features stitched detailing at armholes, side seams, and bottom hem.55% Silk, 45% Cotton machine wash imported.

Filament Short Sleeve V-Neck Undershirt.

Premium shirt features double-needle topstitching at sleeve & bottom hemlines.100% Filament Silk machine wash imported.

SILK STOLE

An extreme thin and soft Pashmina silk stole . You will hardly feel the shawl you are wearing. As coloured threads are used in weaving this shawl, the colours will be different on either side, so it can be used both sides.

Pink color pashmina silk stole with self design and light weight. Weight 115 grams.

For a cool summer evening, or a cold snowy day in winter,Light royal blue pashmina silk stole will protect you against cold and draft. It will keep your head, neck and shoulders warm. Because of its light weight you will hardly feel your wearing it.

HANDCRAFTED BIRDCAGE VEIL

Brand New Handcrafted Birdcage Veil :-
This veil is aBlusher Style birdcage veil.It has 1 satin covered metal combs to make your veil totally adjustable and interchangable with any detailing such as cocktail pieces or flowers you would like to add(we sell feather fascinators seperatly).This is the simiularto the style wore by Jessica Alba in "The Fantastic 4:Rise Of The Silver Surfer"This is our basic blusher birdcage made of 9" high quality french netting

This veil may be worn at a angle for a different effect.This is a one size fits.It is 8 inches long so it will reach just above the lips deppending how you place it. ..All Veils are Handcrafted By Artikal Handcrafted Millinery a NYC based head wear and Bridal Company .Veils come in Ivory, white,Ecru and Black(please specify at checkout).The high quality french netting we use comes in a variety of colors and we would be happy for custom orders.

Brand New Handcrafted Birdcage Veil :-

This veil is a Basic Style Side gathered birdcage veil.It has 1 satin covered metal combs attached to the feather fascinator to make your veil totally adjustable and interchangable with any detailing such as cocktail pieces or flowers you would like to add(we sell feather fascinators seperatly).This is our basic side gather birdcage veil made of 9" high quality french netting This veil may be worn at a angle for a diffrent effect.This is a one size fits ..The feather fascinator is accented with a silver vintage style brooch and can be worn as a separate piece from the veil for the reception or cocktail hour.All Veils are Handcrafted By Artikal Handcrafted Millinery a NYC based head wear and Bridal Company .Veils come in Ivory, white,Ecru and Black(please specify at checkout).The high quality french netting we use comes in a variety of colors and we would be happy for custom orders.Veil comes with instructions.

PLATINUM COLLECTION

ClassicalBride offers one of a kind veils from our "Platinum Collection". These veils are custom made and individually hand crafted and beaded by a skilled seamstress. We use the highest quality material to design these gorgeous veils. All of our French birdcage veils are made from French/Russian Netting, which is a rare and imported material used in the bridal industry. We use genuine Swarovski crystals in certain styles of our birdcage veils. It is the same quality veil you would purchase from a designer bridal boutique, but at a fraction of the retail price. Our veils are 100% brand new and comes attached to an inventory price tag.

LONG CAOTS DRESSES

In search of value? Look no further than this nappa leather coat tailored extra-generous and extra-Long on looks trimmed with cape back, belted cuffs and shoulder epaulets. Zip-out pile lining with inside pocket opening. Three-button front closure with buckle belt. Back bottom slit with functioning button closure. Two outside slash pockets, leather-trimmed pocket inside. Fully nylon lined. Imported. Leather clean.Colors: Black, Brown, Tan.

full-length elegance in luxurious leather You can’t help but look fabulous in our latest design. Long on looks and warmth, our luscious, soft-as-lambskin full-length coat is accented with acrylic faux fur shawl collar and cuffs. The front and back vertical stitching make for a slimming silhouette. Adjust the roll-up cuffs for a perfect fit. Decorative zigzag stitching enhances the two outside slash pockets. Vertical quilted lining. Imported. Leather clean.Colors: Oyster, Black

SOUTH ASIANS DRESSES

A kurta is a traditional item of clothing worn in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is a loose shirt falling either just above or somewhere below the knees of the wearer, and is worn by both men and women. It can be worn with a dhoti, loose salwar pants, churidar pants (a tight-fitting variant of the salwar), as well as jeans. Kurtas are worn both as casual everyday wear and as formal dress. communion veilWestern women often wear inexpensive imported kurtis as blouses, usually over jeans. These kurtis are typically much shorter than the traditional garments and made with a lighter materials, like those used in sewing kameez. Imported kurtas were fashionable in the 1960s and 1970s, as an element of hippie fashion, fell from favor briefly, and are now again fashionable.

South Asian women may also wear this Western adaptation of South Asian fashion. Formal kurtas are usually custom-made by South Asian tailors, who work with the fabric their customers bring them. South Asians overseas, and Westerners, can buy them at South Asian clothing stores or order them from web retailers. A traditional kurta is composed of rectangular fabric pieces with perhaps a few gusset inserts, and is cut so as to leave no wasted fabric. The cut is usually simple, although decorative treatments can be elaborate. The sleeves of a traditional kurta fall straight to the wrist; they do not narrow, as do many Western-cut sleeves. Sleeves are not cuffed, just hemmed and decorated. The front and back pieces of a simple kurta are also rectangular. The side seams are left open for 6-12 inches above the hem, which gives the wearer some ease of movement. The kurta usually opens in the front; some styles, however, button at the shoulder seam. The front opening is often a hemmed slit in the fabric, tied or buttoned at the top; some kurtas, however, have plackets rather than slits. The opening may be centered on the chest, or positioned off center. A traditional kurta does not have a collar. Modern variants may feature stand-up collars of the type known to tailors and seamstresses as "mandarin" collars. These are the same sort of collars seen on achkans, sherwanis,

Nehru jackets. Materials Kurtas worn in the summer months are usually made of thin silk or cotton fabrics; winter season kurtas are made of thicker fabric such as wool (as in Kashmiri kurtas) or Khadi silk, a thick, coarse, handspun and handwoven silk that may be mixed with other fibers. Kurtas are typically fastened with tasseled ties, cloth balls and loops, or buttons. Ready-made kurtas often avoid the use of horn buttons, in deference to Hindu sentiments; such buttons are frequently made from cow or buffalo hooves or horns. Buttons are often wood or plastic. Kurtas worn on formal occasions might feature decorative metal buttons, which are not sewn to the fabric, but, like cufflinks, are fastened into the cloth when needed. Such buttons can be decorated with jewels, enameling, and other traditional jewelers' techniques. South Asian tailors command a vast repertoire of methods, traditional and modern, for decorating fabric. It is likely that all of them have been used, at one time or another, to decorate kurtas. However, the most common decoration is embroidery. Many light summer kurtas feature Chikan embroidery around the hems and front opening. This embroidery is typically executed on light, semi-transparent fabric in a matching thread. The effect is ornate but subtle.

SHALWAR KAMEEZ AND CHURIDAR

Salwar Kameez and ChuridarSalwar Kameez is the most popular traditional attire worn by the women in India. It is called the Punjabi Suit or Salwar Suit also. This popular Indian Dress evolved as a comfortable and respectable garment for women in India, but is now immensely popular in all over the world. There are many reasons wear Salwar Kameez such as it is modest, great value, elegant, graceful and the bottom line is that it is comfortable. Salwar Kameez gives decent yet stylish look to a teenager as well as a woman. Designer Salwar Kameez or Churidar look smart for casual family gatherings or even for a wedding ceremony.

The Salwar is a baggy pajama type of trouser, which has legs wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. The Kameez is a long top or tunic, which often reaches up to the knees. The length of the Kameez can vary depending on the latest fashion in style. The Salwar is stitched very differently. It has pleats at the waist and is held up by a drawstring or an elastic belt. The middle portion of a Salwar is very wide and baggy, but it gradually tapers down around the ankle. Another variation in Salwar is the Churidar style which is a somewhat like a tight trouser, but with its fabric ending in various small folds around the ankles. Usually Indian women also wear a dupatta across their shoulders, over the Salwar or Churidar Kameez as a symbol of modesty.

INDIAN KURTIS AND TUNIC

kurtis and Tunic

Indian Fashion Kurti and Tunic is very much in fashion these days. Kurti (Tunic/Top) is just a women’s top. Girls nowadays wear Kurti over jeans, Salwar, Pant, Capri and even a skirt. Indian Kurtis (Tunic/Tops) are accepted worldwide. Kurtis (Tunic/Top) look decent and sincere, versatile and stylish, trendy yet modest. Indian Kurtis will lend grace to any woman’s wardrobe. The Kurti is the ideal year around wear. Embroidered Kurti, Designer Kurtis, Printed Kurti, Cotton Kurtas, Lenin Kurtis, Georjette Kurti, Long Kurtis, Short Kurtis, Traditional Kurti, Ethnic Kurtis and Fashion Kurtis are the variants of Indian Kurtis. A Kurti surely give attractive and decent look to a woman body structure.

INDIAN FASHION SHALWAR KAMEEZ

Indian Fashion Salwar Kameez

and KurtisIndian Fashion Salwar Kameez and Kurtis are all the way comfortable yet elegant and easy to wear. Designer Kurtis, Salwar Kameez and Churidar are the latest trend in Indian fashion, some are embellished with gorgeous embroidery work in pleasing designs, they manage to look smart enough to be worn for casual family gatherings, or even for a wedding ceremony. Nowadays designs are created keeping in mind the trends fabrics and colors of the season by fashion designers and manufacturers of ladies garments

CASUAL SHOES

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These beautiful shoes have diamantes and metal work on the straps. Shoes have about 2.5" heels. These shoes are available in various colors.
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US$ 42.95
These beautiful shoes have diamantes, dabka and beads work on them. Shoes have about 3" heels. These shoes are available in various colors.
Notes:- If a specific size or color is out of stock, it may take up to 10 days to dispatch the shoes.- It is recommended to provide Foot Measurements for better fitting of the Shoes.
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CASUALS WEARS

example, choose cohesive pieces built around basic styles and three colors for the best mix-and-match wardrobe (khaki, denim, red; black, khaki, white;etc.)
Find great casual shoes because nothing kills a chic sporty look like a pair of white running shoes. Retro sneaks in colorful suedes, boots, sandals, etc. are great with most casual wear.
Use casual accessories and handbags -- don't try to mix a gold and diamond watch with a sweatshirt unless you're a rapper. Choose sporty watches and bags to keep from mixing styles.
Keep your casual clothes in tip-top shape -- ironed, cleaned, mended.
Avoid casual cliches like baggy sweats and leggings. The former is for lounging around the house only and the latter will make you look like you're stuck in the '80s. Instead, opt for great track suits with a more fitted look in fun colors (pink, blue, red)and rich fabrics like velour or terry.
Don't get ridiculous about style. If you're working in the garden or cleaning the house, you can wear whatever works for you. As a matter of fact, keep some grungy clothes just for those down-and-dirty tasks. Unless you live next door to Mr. Blackwell, no one's going to hold it against you.

DESIGNER PARTYS DRESSES

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Our Fur Dresses, Hot Dresses, Modern Daytime Dresses, Top Selling, New Party Dresses, Spring/Summer Dresses, Little Black Dresses, Best Evening Dresses have the ability to light up each of the remarkable event of your life. You can also shop by color as we render dresses like Short Red Dresses, White Dresses, Little Black Dresses and Short Pink Dresses, Cocktail Party Dresses, etc. These are very pleasant and attractive colors and thus highly liked with lots of admiration. Our Prom dresses, Evening gowns and Cocktail dresses maintain poise between quality and price. We also have different categories of dresses complementing different types of budgets, like Dresses under $250, Dresses under $450, Dresses $450 and above. It will make your shopping an easy and exuberating experience.

PAKISTAN CLOTHING DRESSES

PAKISTN CLOTHINGS

We sell embroidered Pakistani clothing, Pakistani casual, formal and bridal dresses. Pakistani wedding clothes, shalwar kameez and Pakistani designer clothing. We are an online fashion boutique with Bridal outfits from India and Pakistan. Pakistani bridal wear, Designer clothing, everything you will find at the best online site for Pakistan's & India's Fashion. A boutique for Indian bridal outfits, Indian women wear & Pakistani women outfits. fashion designer websites & online wedding clothes. Indian salwar kameez, dupatta, shalwar suits, wedding outfits, Pakistani and Indian clothing are available.

We deal with Pakistani clothing of finest quality with imported materials. Pakistani Clothing is made with georgette, cotton, Silk, khaddar, chiffon and more. We custom tailor these outfits to match you style and sizing preferences. In Pakistan and India, one can simply visit the local clothing store or local tailor and has a salwar kameez suit made to order. People outside India and Pakistan can order custom shalwar kameez suits over the net. One can select the fabric, indicate the style features desired (type of pants, neckline style, embroidery or other decoration desired, type of sleeves, length of tunic, etc.), pays and fills out a measurement form. The prices range of shalwar kameez from under $30 to $300 or above. There are also South Asian clothing stores in many larger Western cities. Some ethnic and historic sewing pattern companies sell patterns for shalwar kameez, shalwar, churidar, kameez, and kurta, to be purchased at fabric stores or over the net.

VLISCO DESIGENS

It was an evening where creative Africa met with the West. When African fabrics took on contemporary western mien. It was exciting, almost climatic for those of us itching for the fashion industry to shed it’s traditional garb. We got our wish on Sunday penultimate, when Vilisco fabrics, rolled out , tons of Ankara Hollandis for designers to show their stuff. And boy! did they prove themselves. Hollandis for designers to show their stuff. And boy! did they prove themselves. The young talents competition featured 10hopefulls , who were vying for the position of Vilisco Designer Of The Year. At the end of a vigorous collection that featured, western cut designs; skirts, dresses both for day and evening, In addition to the delight of the hopefuls, Established designers; Jewel by Lisa, Tiffany Amber, Lanre Da Silva and Odio Mimonet , showed they all had genuine designers touch, with their enthralling collections. Below, a tip of the ice berg collections.

PROTETECTYOUR EYES

Protect Your Eyes

From Invisible Threats One of the greatest threats to your eyes is invisible. The scientific evidence is piling up: Long-term exposure to invisible ultraviolet radiation can damage our eyes and lead to vision loss. Everyone — including children — is at risk.
In recognition of May's designation as UV Safety Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology — the Eye M.D. Association — reminds Americans of the importance of protecting their eyes from the sun's harmful rays by wearing sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats.

Like your skin, your eyes never forget UV exposure. Studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, both leading causes of vision loss among older adults. UV exposure, wind and dust can also cause pterygia, benign growths on the eye's surface. The more exposure to bright light, the greater the chance of developing these eye conditions, said Tucson, Ariz. ophthalmologist Dean Brick, M.D., an Academy spokesperson.

BABY DRESS

baby fashion

Modern society revolves around concepts such as beauty and originality, ideals that have been embraced and implemented by fashion designers worldwide. Undoubtedly, fashion has always been a powerful means of expression, as the way we dress reflects our cultural provenience, mentality, personality, and even our feelings. In addition, fashion has the great merit of combining practicality with aesthetics, and could be perceived as “a pragmatic form of art”. Being influenced by many different cultural and social factors and permanently adapting to the needs and requirements of a continuously developing society, fashion has suffered a lot of radical changes over the course of time. During its ongoing process of evolution, it has generated many different styles and trends, revealing traits characteristic to each distinctive generation.

Despite the fact that it has created many tendencies and has evolved continuously in conformity with the society’s ideals and needs, fashion has only recently begun to pay equal attention to all categories of age. Although they were generally neglected in the past by clothing manufacturers, children nowadays form an important segment of clients in the fashion industry, enjoying an extensive and varied range of clothing appropriate for their age. The children’s clothing industry has only recently begun to achieve a good exposure and popularity, gaining a lot of ground over the past few years.

COOKTAIL DRESS

A cocktail dress

or cocktail gown is a woman's dress worn at cocktail parties and semi-formal occasions.
The length of cocktail dresses varies depending on fashion and local custom. The length ranges from just above the knee to touching the ankle. When it is about 5 cm (2 inches) above the ankle it is called tea length and when it is almost touching the ankle it is called ballerina length, although ballerina length dresses usually fall into the evening gown category.
At semi-formal occasions, less elaborate, shorter-length cocktail dresses may be worn, when gentlemen are in dark suits. Prior to the mid 20th century this type of dress was known as 'late afternoon'. When gentlemen are in business suits, ladies also wear dress suits or "good" afternoon skirt and dresses.

1980s dress

By the 1980s a dress was considered to be cocktail less by where the hem fell, but more by the level of sumptuousness the garment attained.
In the mid-20th century, some couturiers began describing full-skirted cocktail gowns as "dancing costumes". These are suitable for formal dances but not for balls, or other white tie affairs, where ball gowns are worn.

SHALWAR KAMEEZ OR SALWAR KAMEEZ

Shalwar Kameez or Salwar Kameez

Started as analternative dress form in Kashmir and Punjab, it has grown inpopularity all over India and in all the muslim countries of the world,especially with younger women. With Celebrities like Goldie hawn, Sallyfield, Hillary Clinton, Jeniffer Lopez and the Late Princess Dianaadorning the Salwar(Shalwar) kameez at high profile events, thisgarment is the clearly the current flavour in the West. Salwars arepajama-like trousers gathered at the waist and ankles, worn underneatha long, loose tunic known as a kameez.

Banarsi Jamawar
Hot pink banarsi jamawar Anarkali dress features cross-over neckline. Embellished neckline edges and empire waist. Begonia Anarkali top features heavy bead and floral work on bodice. golden gota empire line and hem. Half sleeves. Fully lined. Concealed zip closure on back.

PAKISTANI FASHIONS & CLOTHES

pkistani clothes

Pakistani clothes are being highly stylized by our latest designers and stylist. This is the reason that have made them famous among western world with little or no alteration in designs and styles

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Pakistanfashion.net is a premiere fashion source for all who want to make their name on top of Pakistan fashion world. Rich culture of Pakistan provide wide opportunities for people of Pakistan to have variety of styles and fashion for different occasions.

ALL BABY'S SHOES

Babies should not have to break in their shoes. After your baby has toddled around the store in the new shoes for a while, take the shoes off and check baby's feet for any signs of chafing or pinching. If the shoes rub or seem to make walking difficult, find another pair. You should be able to put your pinky finger in between the heel of the shoe and the baby's foot, and there should be about a thumb-width between baby's toes and the end of the shoe.

baby shoes

Just like adults, babies' feet can sometimes swell towards the end of a hard day. Shopping for baby's walking shoes later in the day will ensure the shoes are not too tight when baby's tootsies are tired. Plan your shopping trip for after a nap or at a time when your baby is normally in a good mood. Getting a cranky, tired baby to walk around and model shoes won't make for a pleasant trip

babies wear

Check the fit of your baby's shoes at least once a month. All babies grow at different rates, but you can expect to buy shoes in bigger sizes at least every three to six months. Some babies, like my daughter, will require bigger shoes almost monthly. Check for signs of wear on the shoes and be ready to replace them if the bottoms crack or if there are holes in top or sides. Babies and toddlers will find plenty of things to trip over, so be sure their shoes aren't part of the problem

SUITNIG WOMANS

Italian WERE

Welcome to New International Boutique House, Thailand’s award-winning custom tailors with over 40 years experience. We have been in this custom tailoring business for 3 generations servicing clients from around the world. We strive to provide clothing of top notch quality at very reasonable prices and excellent customer service.
We offer premium and customized men's clothing such as custom suits, shirts, sport jackets, and pants tailored by professional custom tailors. We also offer customized ladies suits, dresses, skirts, blouses etc. all specially tailored to perfection. From the comfort of your home, you can have your personal custom tailors designing your custom clothing through our web site, with no need to travel overseas. With a constant eye on quality and service we are ever conscientious regarding pricing (there are NO extra ch

Styles classic

Styles include classic single-breasted suits, double-breasted blazers, chic three-button single-breasted jackets for men, and double-breasted long jackets and single-breasted short jackets for women. Cuts can be from international fashion houses, or custom designed in-house with your reference as our guide. Shirt styles range from the classic Italian forward points and English Broad collars to button downs, spread or cut away collars and open neck (Hawaiian) collars with long or short sleeves and classic barrel cuffs or French cuffs. Options like pockets, cuffs, placate fronts, pleated back and monogramming too are fully customizable at NIBH.

Silk pure silk

Luxuriate in a Silk Filled Duvet with a pure silk casing. Rest your cheek against the lightness of a Silk Wrapped Pillow. Envelop yourself in a blanket of sumptuous silkiness. At SilkCafé we are dedicated to bringing the highest quality hand-crafted silk into your home. Welcome to SilkCafé, Europe’s leading fine silk specialist. SilkCafé sources only the most luxurious hand-made silk

available, and is the exclusive distributor of Multree silk bedding and Multree home furnishings. SilkCafé has taken the time to establish personal relationships with its silk partners to ensure that you receive the absolute highest quality silk at a price that is affordable. Each item is inspected to make certain that it meets SilkCafé’s flawless standards and that you enjoy the ultimate silk experience.

experience. SilkCafé prides itself on only distributing organic materials, so the 100% silk touching your face and body is all natural and created without the use of sprays or other harsh chemicals, ensuring that both the silk and the environment are protected during the production process. All SilkCafé silk products are hypoallergenic, repel dust mites and wick moisture away from your body to ensure a great night of sleep and an even better morning wake-up.

AFGHAN FASHIONS DESGINS

Afghan Fashions Hit India Runway
In early December 2007, with the help of USAID’s Afghanistan Small and Medium Enterprise Development project (ASMED), two Afghan design firms participated for the first time at a fashion show in India. Afghanistan World Wide Shopping Online Mall (AWWSOM) and Zarif Zuliakha attended the fashion show organized by the Fashion Design Council of India, in cooperation with the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Returning from the fashion show, the design companies stated that the event was a successful step in introducing high quality Afghan garments to an international audience. Mrs. Mina Sherzoy, Director of AWWSOM, stated, “Afghanistan is taking baby steps in the fashion world. The country is reviving its history and culture through fashion to the younger generation here and the international markets. We would like to show the world that Afghanistan has the best quality products and handicrafts. This fashion show also offered an opportunity to learn how to set up a real professional fashion show in the future in Afghanistan.As a result of participating in the fashion show, AWWSOM signed contracts with leading design firms from the SAARC member countries. Some have even shown interest in creating a partnership with the Afghan design firm for expanding their production capacity to reach a higher number of vendors and markets in the region. Zarif Zuliakha firm also reported successes from the event. The firm identified potential partners who are interested in investing in the sector and expanding it. Additionally, Zarif Zuliakha received several orders from the show. While this fashion show was a first step for Afghan design firms to introduce Afghan handicrafts and techniques to the region, ASMED will continue to support strengthening the sector in Afghanistan; thus, expanding the overall diversity of Afghan exports.

NEW YORK FASHIONS

NEW YORK FASHIONS

Bryant Park have been tut-tutting this week as workmen and small cranes have once more invaded the usually tranquil handkerchief of green – or snow-covered white right now – behind the New York Public Library in advance of the latest installment of New York Fashion Week.
The eruptions in February and September on its main lawn of the big white tents that hold the three catwalks, countless changing rooms for the models and space to seat thousands on little white chairs, is part of what has given Bryant Park, until the late 1980s a dusty hang-out for dope-dealers and the homeless, some of its cachet. That and its parades of 200 plane trees and well-tended gravel paths.
But the park, it turns out, is over Armani and Hilfiger. In fact, though we only learnt it this week, its managers have been pressing for years for the eviction of the fashion festivities from its manicured boundaries. While there was resistance from some, including from the indomitable Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue whose offices overlook the park, a below-the-radar search was soon on to find a new place to accommodate the tents.

Fashion Week

It fell to the Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, to break the news. Fashion Week, which first settled at Bryant Park in 1993, will be moving itself lock, stock and camera-lens barrel to a somewhat unloved space behind Lincoln Centre, the hub of Manhattan's most prestigious cultural institutions, including the opera and the ballet. The plaza in question is called Damrosch Park. Not heard of it? Nor had most Manhattanites before now.
Reaction has ranged from horror to ho-hum, with some expressions of delight in between. Certainly, the Bryant Park Corporation is voicing satisfaction, noting that it could no longer allow the shows "because they were interfering with plans to operate a skating rink in the winter and public use of the main lawn in the late summer"

Fashion OF America

Though the shows last barely seven days, the whole business of building and dismantling the tents lasts three weeks.
The move up to Lincoln Centre will not happen until September 2010, meaning that there will be three more Fashion Weeks at Bryant Park, including this month's, which begins at the end of next week.
Most urgent for Mr Bloomberg was stopping Fashion Week, which is run by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and IMG Fashion, leaving town altogether. Last year, the two events drew 232,000 attendees and generated $466m (£323m) in spending. "We worked hard to find a new location because there had been increasing pressure for the events to move to Los Angeles. That would be a real hit to our economy," he said.

LOVLY DESGINS

It has not been easy to find a place for us, a place that was big enough, that was centralised enough, that was right enough," added the designer and CFDA president, Diane von Furstenberg, confirming the choice of Damrosch Park. "Since we're starting afresh we will try to make them better than the previous one."
There are some good things about the new location at Lincoln Centre, including a promise of 25 per cent more space. Bryant Park, which is flanked on one side by 42nd Street, has, for years, really been too tight a venue, which explains why increasing numbers of designers, including Tommy Hilfiger and Donna Karan, have, in recent years, eschewed the tents altogether and shown elsewhere in the city. Whereas there used to be 35 shows in the park during each Fashion Week, these days the number has risen to almost 70.