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Giorgio Armani Goes on the Road With Duran Duran
MILAN, Italy, (PRNewswire) September 30, 2004 - Giorgio Armani has announced a collaboration with Duran Duran on the design of the wardrobe for the band's upcoming world tour, which kicks off early next year, following a series of special one-off concerts in Europe, around the release of the band's new album 'Astronaut' in October, 2004.
Giorgio Armani connected with Duran Duran when he saw them perform together for the first time in years at the 'Fashion Rocks!' charity concert at London's Royal Albert Hall last year.
"I realised that here was a band of friends who had got back together to play great music and who were as edgy and stylish as they were when they first started out," Armani said in an announcement.
"They've always been known for their great fashion statements, their rocking stage performances and for their multi-generational appeal. The audience response to them was incredible. So when Nick Rhodes got in touch and told me Duran Duran was going on the road again, I was enthusiastic about being involved," stated Armani.
Guitarist John Taylor explained that the band was initially drawn to some of the women's wear collection they had seen. "When we started thinking about stage clothes we knew that we wanted to combine great tailoring and incredible materials with something glamorous and slightly glitzy. These elements have been the staples of the Armani collections ever since I can remember - and that's what we were looking to tap into."
Keyboardist Nick Rhodes continued, "Clearly Giorgio Armani is a real master tailor and since we already have three Taylors in our midst it wasn't much of a push to add a fourth!" On a more serious note he adds "We've always admired his exquisite work and the beautiful clothes he makes for both men and women. For us it's a great pleasure to be working with somebody who totally changed the face of fashion - a true original , who continues to be at the forefront of style."
The result is four looks for the band which incorporate lamé, fine-striped and white silk evening jackets, black dress shirts with ruffles, Pop Art-style geometric prints, Crepe de Chine, denim, sheer black silk shirts, and lots of sequins used as highlights on everything from jacket backs to braces, and even as regimental-style stripes on the legs of jeans.
Giorgio Armani's relationship with Hollywood is well documented. Less well known, however, is the long history he has in dressing musicians, including Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Sting, The Fugees, D'Angelo, Ricky Martin, Beyonce, 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake, Craig David, Ronan Keating, Ms. Dynamite, the Black Eyed Peas, Usher and Phil Collins.
Two of Today's Hottest Fashion-Forward Style Setters Team Up: Hilary Duff and Barbie® Doll
ST. LOUIS, (Newstream) September 30, 2004 - Mattel has announced that Hilary Duff - teen actress and top pop musician - has teamed up with fellow style setter, Barbie® doll, to introduce a new range of Barbie® dolls called Fashion Fever™, girls apparel, accessories and Barbie™fragrance.
The campaign, a first of its kind for the venerable Barbie® brand, shows Barbie® as the ultimate fashion doll and fashion line, reinforcing its position as the #1 brand with girls.
"When I was younger, I was so inspired by Barbie®," said Hilary Duff. "She has been a role model for my friends and me - I love her style and her spirit!"
Recognizing that girls today take their fashion cues from Hollywood, the Barbie® brand selected a partner who could bring Barbie® doll's signature fashion statement to life in a way that is relevant and authentic for girls. Hilary Duff was the obvious choice.
"Hilary is many girls' #1 favorite star and a person they trust and look to for fashion styles and trends, making her a perfect fit with the Barbie® brand," said Tim Kilpin, Senior Vice President Marketing, Mattel.
This marks the first for the Barbie® brand, as the doll and the consumer products come together to create a strong Barbie® brand statement with dolls, apparel, beauty and more.
Neiman Marcus Unwraps Extraordinary Gifts in Its 78th Annual Christmas Book
DALLAS, TX, (SLFP.com) September 29, 2004 - Neiman Marcus, the famed specialty retailer remains true to its 97-year tradition of offering and delivering spectacular - and unique - holiday gifts when it unveildc the 2004 Christmas Book in Dallas.
The 78th annual Neiman Marcus Christmas Book features an extraordinary array of fantasy gifts that encompasses land, air and sea. Among the highlights are a "His and Her" bowling center, a 230-foot-long Zeppelin, a custom suit of armor, and an underwater aviator, hailed as an "underwater jet." The feature car is the Neiman Marcus Limited Edition 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
First published in 1926 as a 16-page catalog, the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book was originally intended as a Christmas card to its best customers. Throughout its history and in its present form, the book has evolved into a wish list of alluring and imaginative gifts.
"For our customers, the arrival of The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book marks the official start of the holiday season," said Brendan Hoffman, President and CEO of Neiman Marcus Direct. "This year's gift assortment is more innovative and luxurious than ever before and is available in its entirety online at http://www.neimanmarcus.com ."
Included among the assortment of items in this year's Christmas Book are some extraordinary gifts. They are:
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