My Son Should have been in this one!

I get All of my bags from here! Dope!

How could I forget? While checking out the new Rachel by Rachel Roy collection in Macy’s a few weeks ago I continued to browse the floor and found a black dress with zipper detail and a slight hang in the middle back area. This dress fit like someone came, took my measurements and sewed it on to my body. Who made this amazing ensemble, perfect in length, color, and cut? French Connection of course. I will be honest, I have been wearing this brand since my playground days and as an young fashionista and rarely associate French Connection with sexy going out attire. I think of my tshirts that say “To busy to FCUK”, Cool as FCUK, or my favorite “FCUK the DJ”. (Don’t ask lol) However, boy was I in for a treat! French Connection has some great pieces, I am truly in love, and I will be back for more. The collection of dresses being my favorite, have a look for yourself.

I came across this very important event from Women’s Wear Daily. If you’re interested in being in the fashion industry in any aspect or even if you are already apart of the industry and need a heads up this is a critical event for you to attend!!! Dress Fiercely, Take Notes, and be your own personal walking P.R package. Remember if you don’t believe in you no one else will. Good luck angels!

November 9-10, 2009
St. Regis Hotel
New York City

FOR APPAREL AND RETAIL INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES

The 13th annual WWD Apparel CEO Summit will feature an expanded two-day editorial program, consisting of keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive working sessions and a Retail Insights Town Hall, all specifically designed to stimulate networking and cooperative conversation around the business issues that are of highest priority and greatest challenge to our global industry.

200+ CEOs and Presidents from across the global apparel and retail industries will be in attendance.

SPEAKERS TO DATE INCLUDE:

Bonnie Brooks, CEO and President
The Bay, Hudson’s Bay Company

Wesley Card, President and CEO
Jones Apparel Group Inc.

Emanuel Chirico, Chairman and CEO
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

Christine Day, CEO
lululemon athletica inc.

John E. Fleming, Executive VP and Chief Merchandising Officer
Wal-Mart U.S.

Ronald L. Frasch, President and Chief Merchandising Officer
Saks Inc.

Jeff Gennette, Chief Merchandising Officer
Macy’s Inc.

James E. Glassman, Managing Director and Senior Economist
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

Julie Greiner, Chief Merchandise Planning Officer
Macy’s Inc.

Marc Jacobs, Designer, Marc Jacobs International, and
Artistic Director, Louis Vuitton

Donna Karan, Chief Designer
Donna Karan New York

Karen Katz, President and CEO
Neiman Marcus Stores

Mathew Katz, Managing Director
AlixPartners LLP

Ron Kirk, Ambassador
United States Trade Representative

Susan Lyne, Chief Executive Officer
Gilt Groupe

Stella McCartney, Creative Director
Stella McCartney Ltd.

Betsy McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer
Hot Topic Inc.

Mindy C. Meads, President and Chief Merchandising Officer
Aeropostale Inc.

Kevin A. Plank, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Under Armour Inc.

Bruce Rockowitz, President
Li & Fung Ltd.

Howard Tubin, Analyst
RBC Capital Markets

Eric Wiseman, Chairman, President and CEO
VF Corp.

ATTENDEES INCLUDE:

Fashion / Apparel BRANDS AND RETAILERS. Attendees are pre-qualified to ensure that they are the top-level executive and decision-maker, holding CEO and/or President titles.

The Summit audience consists of the most influential and up-and-coming companies shaping our global apparel industry – from mass to luxury, domestic to international, brands to retailers.

For more information on attending this event, contact Jennifer Macaluso at 212.630.4947 orjennifer.macaluso@fairchildpub.com.

The much anticipated The much anticipated Gucci event took place this past Friday, and torrential downpour in New York, didn’t keep a slew of stars from attending Gucci’s “black” carpet Icon-Temporary’s grand opening party. Hosted by Gucci Creative Director, Frida Giannini, and collaborator, DJ Mark Ronson. Celebrities such as Mary J. Blige, who’s project with Gucci benefits her charity, Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN). Wyclef Jean, Evan Rachel Wood, Mischa Barton, model Poppy Delevingne, and Claire Danes.

The Gucci Icon Temporary – Pop-Up Sneaker Store will open 7 days a week for the next 2 weeks then on to Miami’s Design District next month. Check out photos from the New York event below.

Gucci Icon-Temporary – Pop-Up Sneaker Store

Barbizon is internationally recognized and respected in modeling and acting. Barbizon has been in business for over 70 years and has been enriching the lives of young men and women not only teaching the importance of poise, confidence, and life-skills, but also preparing aspiring models and actors for a future in the fast-paced world of modeling and acting. We pride ourselves on enhancing the natural disposition of all those who are affiliated with us to create individuals who are ready to take on the world no matter what field desired.