Swimsuit care

Handle with care

Rinse it straightaway and that applies even if you haven’t been swimming. Get rid of any sunscreen, perspiration, salt and chlorine by lathering it up with a gentle soap and rinsing it in warm water.

Put them on rotation. Going on holidays? Take a couple of cozzies with you and alternate and if you plan on going in the spa, be wary that the combination of hot water and chlorine can seriously deteriorate fabrics, so it is best to have one (cheaper) swimsuit reserved for jacuzzi visits.

Steer clear of the machine. even on the coldest, gentlest cycle, the agitation from the washing machine can damage the delicate structure of your swimsuit, so always hand wash.

Dry it properly. Resist the urge to wring out the excess moisture. Just hang it out to air dry immediately after you’ve rinsed it. If you have to pack it away wet, put it in a plastic bag ( with a few holes for ventilation to prevent mould growth) and wrap the bag in a towel or t-shirt.

If you can only buy one swimsuit this summer!!!!!!

Nancy Ganz have designed a unique fabric that’s made from 50% polyamide and 50% elastane tricot, so it;s chlorine resistant and holds its shape.

The swimsuit as, ruched panels across the front which are designed to flatte typically troublesome zones such as the stomach and waist. Flattering on small or larger plunging neckline is sexy looking. The high spandex content makes your silhouette look slimmer and firmer.

Swimsuit – Flatter your figure

Trying in a swimsuit after swimsuit can take a serious toll on your self esteem. But, rest assured, no matter what your shape, there’s one out there for you. The trick is knowing what to scour the racks for ……

If you have a big bust: The ruching on the triangles leaves room for big boobs. A v-neck combined with a halter-neck is flattering and supportive. Underwire and thick straps provide the necessary support. Moulded cups offer hidden shape and support.

If you want belly control: The cross-over panels at the bust draw attention upwards while the net control lining helps keep everything in place. The highwaist supports the tummy while exposing the slimmest part of the torso. A busy print distracts the eye and the neckline keeps the focus up top. Clever use of colour at the bust draws the eye upward, while slimming black disguises a tummy.

If you want to create curves: Ruffles at the bust and the hips highlight feminine features. Ruching around the bottom creates shape and subtle padding in the top flatters a smaller bust. Cut-outs create the illusion of curves and detailing at the hips creates a more girlie silhouette. A bandeau-style top enhances the bust while ties at the sides draws attention to the hips.

If you are pear-shaped: A statement frill around the neckline balances out a heavier bottom half swimsuit. A deep neckline draws attention to the bust and the all-over print disguises any lumps and bumps swimsuit. A black bikini is slimming and the fuller cut is sexy without being skimpy. Detail on the top draws the eye upwards nd simple, classic-cut briefs (no ties or frills) flatter the bottom half.

Swimwear – 2009/10 – trends

The Cut: The top swimwear trends for summer 2009/10. Underwire bikini, asymmetrical bikini, high waisted bikini, cut-out swimsuit

Biography – Calvin Klein

BIOGRAPHY
Fashion designer. Born November 19, 1942, in the Bronx, New York, Klein was raised in the borough’s Mosholu Parkway sectionÑa middle-class Jewish community of first and second-generation immigrants. As a teenager, he developed a passion for fashion and drawing, often spending hours on end sketching women in suits and dresses. Following his graduation from the High School of Art and Design, Klein studied apparel design at Manhattan’s preeminent Fashion Institute of Technology, where he met fellow student Jayne Centre. The two married in 1964, two years after Klein completed his course work.

Inspired by the fresh and unpretentious style of New York’s urban youth, Klein set out to launch his own clothing company in 1968. With financial backing from his childhood friend Barry Schwartz, he commissioned a local seamstress to make a handful of coats and dresses. A merchandise manager from Bonwit Teller visited Klein’s dingy showroom and took notice of the collection. Within weeks, the chic department store purchased $50,000 worth of merchandise and displayed the samples in eight of their coveted windows. Shortly after his auspicious debut, Klein created a line of designer sportswear.

Throughout the fashion industry, word spread quickly about Klein and his sleek designs, which were now featured regularly in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. In the early 1970s, he introduced his trademark jeans, which he elevated to designer status by cutting them tight and branding his name on the back pocket. A series of provocative advertisements (that had 15-year-old Brooke Shields cooing the line, “Nothing comes between me and my Calvins.”) created a designer jean frenzy among consumers, who were purchasing over 40,000 pairs a week.

In 1982, by adding style and his logo to boxers and briefs, Klein conquered the underwear market. He blurred the boundaries between the sexes, designing masculine bikinis for women. In the late 1980s, Klein entered the fragrance market with the launch of Obsession and Eternity.

The Calvin Klein label expanded over time to include swimwear, accessories, hosiery, and eyewear. In the early 1990s, he started to manufacture a more affordable line of casual apparel and accessories under the brand name CK. With his trademark minimalist designs, Klein penetrated the home decor market, where accessories ranging from bath towels to bedding linens bear his name. His most recent endeavor was Calvin Klein CosmeticsÑa makeup line sold exclusively in fine department stores. To date, Calvin Klein Incorporated exceeds $6 billion in annual sales.

Throughout his career, Klein has come under criticism for his ubiquitous and controversial ad campaigns, most notably those that featured Kate Moss, Mark Wahlberg, and Antonio Sabato Jr. In 1995, he roused antipornography advocates with a series of commercials that featured adolescents in sexually evocative poses. Klein pulled the ads after being denounced by President Bill Clinton and the Catholic League.

Widely considered the most prominent American fashion designer, Klein was first awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America Award for outstanding design in both womenswear and menswear in 1982, becoming the first designer ever to receive both honors in the same year.

Klein has received many accolades for his work and contribution to fashion: he won the Coty Award in 1973, 1974 and 1975 (making him the youngest designer to win these awards), and was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America Award for design in women and menswear in 1982, 1983, and 1986 (making history as the first designer to receive both awards in the same year), as well as the CDFA in 1993 for both women and menswear, and the America’s Best Designer of 1993 Award.

A member of numerous committees, such as the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Klein is the designer of choice for celebrities such as Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow and Helen Hunt, and has influenced designers such as Miuccia Prada and Donna Karan.

Before divorcing in 1974, Klein and Centre had a daughter, Marci. In 1986, Klein married socialite Kelly Rector; they have since divorced.

The firm was founded in 1968 by Barry Schwartz and Calvin Klein, who were its sole owners until clothing maker Phillips-Van Heusen bought the company in 2003.

Calvin Klein – 2009/10

Prada

Spring/Summer 2010, Milan Fashion Week>Prada Ready-To-Wear

Hair Trends

Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2010
Beauty Trend: Hair
Spring/Summer 2010
Wig Out
The afro is back. It’s official. And what more glorious of a comeback could there be than on the catwalk of Louis Vuitton? Hair stylist Guido Palau and his team spent three days straight sewing multiple wigs together to make these larger-than-life creations. What we love the most, though, is the dainty little bow placed at the front, for the touch of sophistication that we have come to expect from the fabulous fashion house. – Jessica Hogan, Vogue Junior Health & Beauty Associate

Chanel spring/summer 2010
Beauty Trend: Hair
Spring/Summer 2010
Chanel’s Country Bumpkins

Chanel’s set was the talk of the town for Paris Fashion Week – a life-size barn created under the glass dome of the Grand Palais. Behind-the-scenes, the beauty pack were going wild for the equal amount of decadence that was going-on in terms of the hair accessories: embroidered lace and tulle camellia flowers; feathers; bronze wreath hair bands and hair slides; and embroidered Amish-style hair covers. These were all lovingly nestled or placed in contrastingly ‘undone’ up-dos, by super-stylist Sam McKnight. Welcome to the most glamorous hoe-down of all time. – Jessica Hogan, Vogue Junior Health & Beauty Associate

Fashion trends

Fashion Trends>Autumn/Winter 2009-10>Velvet

Sequins
All the cool girls are wearing twinkling sequins for day and night

Houndstooth
Graphic houndstooth checks add a fresh feeling to winter wardrobes

Australian Designers – Sass & Bide

Sass & Bide

AUSTRALIAN design duo Sass & Bide wanted to celebrate 10 years at the top of their nation’s design tree – and so created the Shine Initiative in association with Barnardos. The designers – famous for their great denim and shiny Rats leggings – asked some of their celebrity friends, including Kate Moss, Mischa Barton and Twiggy, to create artworks depicting what “shine” means to them.

Launched at this year’s Australian Fashion Week in April, the works are now online at www.sassandbide.com – where fans can place bids on them before the bidding continues at an event at The Dairy in London on July 23. The proceeds of the auction will be donated to Barnardos UK and Australia to help fund workshops for abused children, hosted by the Sass & Bide designers; Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke

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