Supermodel Kate Moss is doing her part to prevent and treat malaria.  Moss modeled a William Tempest corseted dress made of recycled malaria nets for UK group Sport Relief 2010.

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease found in tropical and subtropical regions that kills between one and three million people each year.  Malara is preventable and treatable.  The insecticide-treated mosquito net is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to combat the spread of malaria.

Commenting on her role in the efforts Moss stated,”‘I was shocked to hear that one child dies from malaria in Africa every 30 seconds, that’s why I was happy to be involved in this important project for Sport Relief.”

The designer added, “I”m really proud and excited to have designed a dress for Sport Relief with the serious message of highlighting the power of the humble mosquito net as a lifesaving tool against malaria.”

Spring has all but sprung and with come new trends in women’s fashion. Taking clues from the runway and industry insiders, here are a few spring trends you’ll want to try:

1. The military influence in woman’s fashion continues this spring with flak leather jackets, leather bomber jackets and muted green, khaki and gray colors.  Button details and structured tailing are essential elements of this spring trend. Take the edge off by pairing a military inspired jacket with a ruffled skirt or cigarette pant.
2. Clean looks following the motto “less is more” are also on trend this spring.  The minimalist trend has been done before, but this time around it’s all about feminine tailoring. Look for well-cut pants and tailored vests in neutrals.
3. Scuba, football, surfing and skateboarding inspired looks are all on trend this spring. Fresh from the Olympics, nontraditional fabrics like scuba spandex and carefully cut mesh are being used to create familiar shapes in a fresh way.
4. Dresses are always on-trend for spring.  This year, they range from Raffia-embellished dresses, gingham, pinafores and bell-skirts inspired by decades past.  Prints are essential to this spring trend; look for water-color brush strokes, floral, polka dots and geometric prints.
5. Dare to bar this spring with something sheer.  Remember to do the sheer trend sparingly: too much sheer will look like lingerie. Do this spring trend correctly by exposing only small portions of the mid-drift, legs or back.
6. Color is back in a big way this spring.  Look to coral and shades of yellow for a daring pop of color.  Pastels are an appropriate trend for work and play.

Regardless which trend you choose this spring, remember to make it your own.
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The NY Times reports that of the 130 collections shown at Fashion Week,  2/3 included fur.  Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Proenza Schouler and DVF all sent fur down the runway. 

As furriers push hard against a market that used to be fiercely anti-fur, young designers reap the benefits.  North American Fur Auctions (NAFA) and Saga are just two furriers offering free fur to young designers.  The benefit for them is the hope that the collections will be picked up by retailers and the shows will be well reviewed. 

Naturally, PETA is furious calling the give-aways, “a smoke and mirrors campaign where they give designers money and free fur to accessorize the runway, even though that stuff never ends up in shops.”  Designers fire back stating that the use of fur is strictly a convention of design and not an attempt to rebel.  To many, using fur is no different than using leather.  

Though fur was prevalent on the runway, it’s still difficult to predict what the resurgence will mean to retailers. 

Philadelphia based, Urban Outfitters has announced that it will be launching a wedding brand in Spring 2011.  The brand, most known for it’s simple, chic hippie inspired fashions, will include wedding dresses, bridesmaids gowns, jewelry and accessories. 

Co-president Wendy B. McDevitt says the Urban aesthetic is appealing to brides-to-be and believes that there is a demand for “a certain product edit that only we can provide.”

Prices for a wedding gown are said to range from $750-$5,000.  The collection will be available online and in select US stores.  

In keeping with tradition, First Lady Michelle Obama and designer Jason Wu went the Smithsonian on Tuesday to ceremonially hand over her inaugural gown.  The now famous gown will join 11 other dresses worn by former first ladies as part of the exhibit “A First Lady’s Debut.” 

The first lady humbly admitted to being a “a little embarrassed by all the fuss made over my dress. Like many of you, I’m not used to people wanting to put things I’ve worn on display.”  She also recalled the inauguration: the cold weather, the energy and the moment she put on the gown saying, ” I remember how just luscious I felt as the President and I were announced onto the stage for the first of many dances. And I’ll cherish that moment for the rest of my life.”

A beautiful moment, a beautiful dress.

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards were held on Sunday night and while the ceremony was all about The Hurt Locker, the red carpet was all about fashion.

For best dressed I choose newly minted Academy Award Winner Sandra Bullock.  Bullock did it all right Sunday night in her gold, beaded Marchesa column gown.  Looking like statue herself, Bullock was poised, elegant and gracious.  Her sleak hair and fushia lip complimented the gown perfectly.  This girl and this gown are winners.

Looking as good in purple as she did in blue, is Zoe Saldana in Givenchy.   The dress is unconventional in cut and color and the perfect risk for Oscar night.  Pretty. Poofy.  Wonderful.

Lastly, I’d like to pay tribute to a young Hollywood starlette who finally found her way from grunge girl to A-list actress.  The navy Monique Lhullier is gorgeous on her fair skin and the makeup is simple and pretty.  She’s almost standing up straight and is that a smile? 

 Trends on the carpet were gold, silver tones and water color prints.  The makeup was simple and pretty and the bling was toned down in favor of elegant, classic pieces.  The updo ruled the carpet with stars like Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie, Saldana and Stewart wearing versions.

The film industry award season culminates this Sunday with the 82 annual Academy Awards.  It is the awards show of the season and the Red Carpet to end all Red Carpets. 

In anticpation of the event and in honor of fashion and films longstanding and symbiotic relationship, let’s revist some of the memorable fashions of Academy Awards gone by. 

Michelle Williams in Vera Wang (2006)

Gwyneth Paltrow, Ralph Lauren (1999)

Bjork in Marja Pejoski (2001)

Julia Roberts in Valentino (2001)

Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive (2009)

Halle Berry in Elie Saab (2002)

Charlize Theron in Gucci (2004)

Penelope Cruz in Atelier Versace (2007)

Though New York Fashion Week is history, there is still much to talk about.  Take for instance the buzz surrounding The Green Shows that featured sustainable and recycled clothing lines. 

The Green Shows, sponsored by natural beauty line Weleda, opened this year with a Gary Harvey showcase.  Harvey’s recycled couture line feature gowns made of newspapers, laundry bags and re-worked baseball gear.

Harvey, who previously served as creative director for Dcokers Europe and Levi Strauss says, “Too many garments end up in landfill sites. They are deemed aesthetically redundant and get discarded at the end of the season when there are often years of wear left.”

While a newsprint dress may not be your style, encouraging sustainability in an industry that generates massive amounts of waste simply by its ever-changing nature is essential.  

For more information on eco-friendly designers and Green Shows, visit thedailygreen.com.

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Victoria Beckham’s Fall 2010 line has debuted to strong reviews.

Her signature structured style has been rounded out a bit with some looser draping and softer silhouettes.  The color palette ranged from neutral to dark with a few prints.  Each piece beautifully accentuates the female figure and is marked by Beckham’s attention to detail and obvious knowledge of the craft.  By doing her homework and respecting the art of the industry, she has successfully avoided the pitfalls of “celebrity designer.” 

Congrats to Beckham on a line that is relevent, stylish and all around posh. 

Inside Edition recently gave everyone’s favorite Jersey Girl a makeover. 

The poof was deflated, the tan faded and the girls were covered up (almost).  Snooki says her new look made her feel like a “grandma,” but the toned-down (natural) approach actually revealed a pretty, petite lady. 

 Maybe there is life after the Jersey Shore…

Nashville foursome, Kings of Leon, is producing a line of high-end tees, denim and jackets for Surface2Air in (Paris) and S2A x KOL here in the US.  The price tag on a t-shirt is rumored around $100, denim will fetch close to $200 and for a mere $1150, you can wear a bomber jacket just like frontman Caleb Followill. 

In times when even hipsters keep their wallet chains tightly clipped, just how much are we willing to pay to look like a rockstar?

Michelle Obama wears short shorts! Why? because its HOT! And so is the Grand Canyon!

So what’s all the fuss about? This historical first lady fashion statement captured obvious criticism that accompanies being in the public eye. Yet, as rightly deserved, the first lady has been offered the fashion seal of approval by over 13,000 people polled by the Huffington Post. The Results:

Michelle Obama has the right to bare legs and we could not agree more!

Get with the trend and order your pair, here: eModa.com

With unprecedented access, The September Issue, directed and produced by R.J. Cutler, tells the story of legendary Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour and her larger-than-life team of editors creating the issue and ruling the world of fashion.

The September Issue won the Grand Jury Prize for Excellence in Cinematography at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and will make its theatrical debut on August 28th, 2009

The September 2007 issue of Vogue magazine weighed nearly five pounds, and was the single largest issue of a magazine ever published. With ad sales now dropping at a record rate, is this the begining of Anna Wintours grand exit strategy?

Serena French, an NY Post fashion editor reports; Wintour, allowed Cutler an extraordinary level of access for the closing of the most important issue of the year in 2007, which at 840 pages was the magazine’s biggest ever. Cutler followed Wintour and her team from the shows in February — when fall clothes are shown on world stages — from planning with editors and photographers, fashion shoots, meetings with retailers and designers, to closing in July, interspersed with interviews at her homes in Greenwich Village and Long Island.

If this really is the end, or only just the begining, Anna Wintour will forever be regarded by the Fashion industry as nothing sort of a Legacy.

For September, every major fashion magazine releases an Issue thick enough to be a Steven King Novel, but, that may be so last year. This years coveted September issue is expected to appear as skinny as the model on the cover.

In an attempt to save recession dollars, fashion marketers are turning to the web for a hopefully better place to spend their advertising budget. Already in effect, some September issues are showing up on the news stands, about a third slimmer than last year.

Ad pages in Vogue tumbled 36%, to 429. That’s a far cry from 2007, when Vogue trumpeted its September issue with a total of 840 pages.

As they spend less on magazine advertising, fashion marketers are testing lower cost and possibly more measurable outlets offered on the web. Included are YouTube, Twitter, DailyCandy.com and more to come. Re-allocating money to buy add space and on top web magazines may be money better spent now the people spend more time reading on the computer than out of magazine and newspapers.

Many designers resisted Internet marketing in the past, with the excuse that they could not properly display their product or message and that they would not be able to reach their real target audience. But with the times’a'changin technology can showcase almost anything on the computer as though you were looking at the real thing. We have Large High def screens on our desks that can watch beautiful video in real time.

WPP’s ad tracking firm TNS Media Intelligence reported that Louis Vuitton North America more than doubled its digital ad spending in 2008 to $286,000, from $107,000 in 2007, and Diane von Furstenberg boosted its Web spending from nothing to $43,000 last year. This data tracks spending on display ads but does not account for other types of digital ads, such as search and online video or the cost of creating a Web site.

Being online is now considered and investment, entire marketing campaigns are being launched digitally. Chanel used social media by posting a short film to YouTube, starring French actress Audrey Tautou, and promoted the video with search ads and other ads on the site.

To capture some of the dollars flowing to the Web, traditional magazine companies are introducing new features. The e-commerce initiative launching on Condé Nast’s Style.com in September lets users shop for trends they see on the runway. Net-A-Porter, Nine West, Neiman Marcus and New York & Co. all are advertising on the site at launch.

Believe it or not the the actress turned dancer is now turning fashion designer.

Teamed with her personal stylist Jeanne Yang, their new women’s wear will mimic Holmes’ own classic sense of style while an additional childrens line will be modeled after her super stylish daughter Suri.

Due to debut in the fall,  Holmes and Yangs’ new line with be sold exclusively at high-end boutique Maxfield in Los Angeles, reports WWD.

Katie holmes may be prvoing herself as more than a tripple threat. She can sing dance and act…tv, movies and boradway. She ran the new York City Marathon, appears on “So You Think You Can Dance” and dresses the cutest celebrity baby ever! Is there anything she can’t do?

Here is an example of one of duo’s previous collaborations that Katie wore last year to the Broadway permiere of “All My Sons.”

German couture brand, Escada, will seek court protection.  The company in supposed to file for insolvency at a court in Munich today.  

After 46 percent of bondholders backed an offer to exchange old debt for new notes, Escada still fell short of the 80 percent threshold that would have enabled it to obtain a bank loan, the Munich-based clothier said in a statement late on Tuesday.

The brands $10,000 robes are worn by stars including Demi Moore. More than 2,200 employees are affected by the insolvency which follows the failure of fashion companies including IT Holding SpA, owner of the Gianfranco Ferre label, and Christian Lacroix SNC.

The company’s CEO was Bruno Saelzer, a former CEO of Hugo Boss AG,  brought in by Escada investors including German billionaire brothers Wolfgang and Michael Herz.

But fear not eModa fans, OUR German website is still going strong, feel free to seek out retail therapy at: http://www.emoda.de/

The first family was listed on Vanity Fair‘s International Best-Dressed List, edging out a few Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie.

Although his wife has been named twice before, the president made the list for his first time.

Other stars honored for their sense of style are Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Anne Hathaway, Tiki Barber and Daniel Craig.

Political winners included French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his companion, Diana Taylor.

We recently reported that Scott Morrison, formerly of Paper Denim &Cloth and Ernest Sewn Jeans was appointed CEO of Evisu. Well we couldn’t be more excited here at eModa and we want to share all of our knowledge with you. We recently found an interview with Scott Morrison conducted by the people over at denimology (special thanks you guys).

He talks about his plans for evolving the image of Evisu but also staying true to what makes it the collectors brand that it is. What’s most important is he reassures the quality and integrity that has always been synonymous with his name and with Evisu.  Here are some tid bits for you to read:

Q) With Paper Denim & Cloth and Earnest Sewn you were involved from the beginning, whereas with Evisu you are taking over an existing company. What challenges do you think there will be working with an existing brand rather than starting from scratch?

A) Undoubtedly there are challenges within every organization, and taking on an existing concept has it’s pros and cons, there’s no doubt. Evisu is an amazing brand however, with 20 years of history and being the pioneer of men’s premium denim gives me a lot of positives to work with. There’s an iconic brand story, a heritage identity and one of the most recognizable logos in the world. On the flip side, one of the obvious challenges will be managing the expectations of our existing customer. We’re going to be evolving the brand concept and pushing Evisu in a new direction, which will be very exciting for most, but might leave some consumers on the sidelines.

Q) When Evisu first launched they were really the only men’s premium brand around (in the UK at least). Now many years later the competition has become fierce – could you describe what plans you have to get Evisu noticed in a very crowded marketplace.

A) I first found Evisu in the late 90′s when it had started to come into it’s own outside of Japan … and yes, it was the first real premium denim brand in my opinion (although Diesel and Replay were making pretty amazing jeans for years), and Evisu in many respects paved the way for people like myself to create brands like Paper Denim & Cloth or Earnest Sewn. When it comes to our approach for today’s market I maintain the same principles I’ve subscribed to since I started my first company in 1999; focus our efforts on product quality, innovation and brand integrity, everything else will speak for itself.

Q) When Evisu first emerged it was seen as a fashion brand, then it seemed to become more of streetwear label. Any plans to change the way the brand is perceived and if so how will you go about that?

A) Absolutely. The unique thing about Evisu is that brand perception is different in every market. In the UK it has more of a streetwear presence, in Asia it’s very much a collectors brand. We’re going to consolidate those perceptions by speaking from one point of view going forward. This is a denim company at heart, it is a Japanese icon, and we will redirect our efforts on making some of the best denim and clothing products in the world.

Q) Evisu is known for its distinctive branding, whilst Earnest Sewn used a far more subtle approach. Do you think you will tone down Evisu’s branding?

A) Yes. I will definitely tone down the branding element and by that I mean specifically the use of the logo and its frequency. In recent years it’s been too heavily relied upon and I think it’s overshadowed the design of some of our products. This won’t be the case going forward and you can expect some examples to be found in the SS10 range as well as the complete collection come AW10. That being said, Evisu is not Earnest Sewn, and the logo itself is one of the things I love about this brand …

Q) Earnest Sewn had very strong collections for both men and women, whereas Evisu is probably better known for its men’s denim. Can we expect to see an increased focus on the women’s side of the business.

A) Absolutely. One of the most exciting things for me about the opportunity at Evisu was the chance to inject a women’s denim component into the company. We’ve had a women’s range for a number of years but it was primarily sold only thru our retail stores. We will be launching a new women’s capsule for SS10 and a complete collection for AW10, both to be sold at wholesale which will be exciting for everyone.

Q) Evisu were one of the first brands to make Japanese denim available outside of Japan. You have stated that you intend to focus on the heritage of the brand, can we expect to see the jeans continue being manufactured there?

A) We will make Evisu products in a number of places (USA and Italy included), and my hope is that we’ll bring some production back to Japan very soon. We’ve been invited to work with a couple of amazing factories and laundries there, and obviously Evisu and I both have an affinity for Japanese denim so I’d expect to see it happen in the coming seasons.

Q) What is the relationship between the Japanese part of the company and the Global operation?

A) Evisu Japan owns the Evisu trademark for the Japanese market. We own the Evisu trademark for the rest of the world (everything outside of Japan). With regards to the relationship between the two companies, we have tremendous respect for Yamane and what he’s built in Japan. He’s a true inspiration and although we operate completely independent of Evisu Japan, both companies have the same philosophy and appreciation of quality and product integrity.

Q) With Earnest Sewn you had your uber-premium An Earnest Cut & Sew label – can we expect you see you doing something similar for Evisu?

A) What we’re doing with Evisu is actually reducing the number of collections, eliminating collections like Deluxe, EEE, Mainline, Heritage, etc. and redefining two: EVISU and Evisu Genes. Within the Evisu collection you’ll find a couple of smaller capsules however and those will be pretty amazing. The first being STYLECRAFT and the second being LABOUR. Stylecraft is a fashion capsule and Labour being more workwear inspired.

Q) Do you look to a particular scene or person for inspiration when designing a pair of jeans?

A) I’m always inspired by a number of things – fashion, people, architecture, a lifestyle; anything really. I do usually try to envision someone, a muse if you will, who would or could wear what I’m making though – my girlfriend perhaps, or a someone in a specific context (ie. hanging at the Smile Cafe in NYC or dancing at the Jane).

Q) What trends in denim do you see for Spring/Summer 2010?

A) For Evisu we’re re-envisioning our roots … resetting the clock and dialing it back to 1991. We’re loveing raw denim (of course) and a number of really amazing vintage inspired washes in our core selvege fabrics. We’ve updating the collection with four new low rise fits for men and reintroducing some old Evisu iconography such as original ‘Stylecraft’ hangtags and the ‘Labour’ workwear label as two examples.

Q) Is the myth true that Hidehiko Yamane bought an old Levis loom to weave the first pairs of Evisu?

I’m pretty sure that’s urban legend, but then again I have seen one …

Oh wow oh wow oh wow. Diesel has done it, yet again!

Do you have a purpose for all of your jeans? I do. I have the comfy jeans, the big dinner jeans (stretchy), the date jeans the party jeans, the summer jeans and even a pair for that certain time of the month. As a denim lover I have a pair (or 2 or 3) for just about everything.

And,  leave it to Diesel to create a new line so perfect I can only define them as my soon to be clubbing jeans.

We have all at some time in our lives (maybe every weekend) spent hours getting ready to go out dancing in a nearly pitch black club with little way to see the person your dancing with if not for the random, strobing black lights and so many other people you couldn’t find your best friend if they were standing right next to you.

Problem solver: Diesel, just swooped down and gave us the hottest new solution, glow-in-the-dark Jeans! Diesel’s new ‘Flash For Fun’ collection is nothing short of stylish and oh so fun.

The collection features Diesel’s jeans, t-shirts, sneakers and intimates in glow-in-the-dark detail for the Fall-Winter 2009 season. The collection has been conceived for those who play hard day and night without taking the time to change in between. The Flash for Fun pieces are discreet during the day and only reveal their bright details and stitches at night. Talk about recession savvy!

Hidden graphics, like dragons and earphones, are disguised on the pockets of some denim and are only revealed when exposed to black lights.

RockStar denim is finally getting the recognition we always knew it deserved. The brand which is carried here at eModa was recently spotted on two twilight hotties at the MTV awards, Peter Facinelli and Kelan Lutz. The styles are super trendy and definitely affordable. Pick up your pair at www.emoda.com