Ethiopia has been witnessing shortage of cotton since recent years which has become a challenge for the effectiveness of the textile industries. The Government of Ethiopia is working out short and long term mechanisms to address challenges facing the textile industry in terms of raw material shortage, said the Minister Ahmed Abitew, the Ministry of Industry. The increasing demand for cotton among industries and low level of supply are the main drives for the shortage. The industries are fo

Like any good boxer, Karl Lagerfeld likes to keep us on our toes. Exept this time, it's literal, not at all figurative. The Kaiser's latest collaboration is with Louis Vuitton, for whom he created an LV monogram punching bag from the house's classic coated canvas. You heard us, a punching bag. According to T Magazine, the limited edition punching bag comes with with boxing gloves, a monogrammed mat and its own carrier. Oh and did we mention the set goes for $175,000. Chump change,

Crop tops! They're the trend that just won't die. And that's totally fine with us—especially now that we've spotted this genius way to wear them this fall. And it's so easy. Just layer your favorite short shirt over a button down shirt. It's a simple styling trick that not only gives you endless outfit possibilities—you can wear the look with jeans like in the picture above, or try it with a pencil skirt for a chic office look—but it's also super flattering because it strategically cover

Hot off the Spring/Summer 2015 runways at the world's fashion capitals, discover an essential selection of directional print trends pinpointed by the Trendstop Catwalk Team. We reveal two progressive print directions out of the 40 identified by our print trend experts in the Trendstop Print & Pattern on the Catwalks S/S15 Report. With these fresh and inspirational prints, get an inside look at must-have trends for the upcoming season. Eastern Interiors A key trend in New York collectio

Luxury shoe maker Jimmy Choo [IPO-JIM.L] is expected to price its initial shares sale (IPO) between 140 pence and 160 pence apiece, at the bottom half of its preliminary guidance of 140-180 pence, as said by two sources familiar with the matter on Monday. Likewise, another source that preferred to remain anonymous, pointed out that the books for Jimmy Choo's IPO were covered throughout the new price range, with strong interest from long-only investors and sovereign wealth funds. Jimmy Choo

Calvin Klein Jeans Fall 2014–After seeing new underwear advertisements with Lara Stone, check out this fall-winter 2014 Calvin Klein Jeans campaign with the Dutch top model. Lachlan Bailey photographed the blonde alongside Matthew Terry in the new denim pants, jackets and tops styled by George Cortina. It seems like Calvin Klein can’t get enough of Lara, and neither can we. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

Jimmy Choo Cruise 2015–Landing her first campaign for Jimmy Choo, model Ondria Hardin goes pantsless for the shoe and accessories label’s cruise 2015 advertisement. The model was photographed by Mat Collishaw while wearing the Jing shoes in red and holding the Ava bag above her head. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

An expanded and enhanced version of Alexander McQueen's retrospective 'Savage Beauty', which was originally designed for the Metropolitan Museum in New York, is set to open in London's Victoria & Albert next year. Alexander McQueen's 'Savage Beauty', which went on to become the second most visited at the New York Met museum, is set to stage its homecoming next year, coming after V&A's recent show about another London star – David Bowie. Over 16,000 tickets have already been sold fo

Revolver Retail is opening its ‘Rex’ concept and box store in Liverpool, designed to bring together independent retailers in a shared retail and work space this week. Spanning 5,000 square feet, the ‘Rex’ store opens today in the George Henry Lee building on Church Street in the city centre, and offers fashion,health and beauty, homewares, kids and toys, art, and bespoke items from more than 40 retailers. Alishia Thomas-Jackson from Revolver Retail said: “Rex is a unique home for innovative b

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2014 Jewelry–Back for another season as the face of Dolce & Gabbana’s Jewelry line, Kate King stuns in the fall-winter 2014 season’s gems. The model poses while wearing Sicilian lace and brocades in the pair of images. Her dark red lip and slicked back updo bring a retro vibe to the campaign. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.