'Demand for designer clothes rising in small cities'October 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Start small, think big. That seems to be the mantra of fashion designer Monisha Bajaj who in her new avatar as creative consultant for a multi-brand retail store chain believes that there is a demand for designer wear in smaller cities and it's better to "start from there".
MJ wanted to be buried with kidsSeptember 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson wanted to be buried among children, his one-time confidante has claimed. Spiritual advisor Rabbi Shmuley Boteach released recorded interviews with the King of Pop between 1999 and 2001 as part of the promotion for his new book 'The Michael Jackson Tapes'.
Jackson Wanted To Be Buried With ChildrenSeptember 25th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's one-time confidante and spiritual advisor RABBI SHMULEY BOTEACH has grave doubts his former friend is happy with his burial site - because the King of Pop wanted to be laid to rest among children. Jackson was buried in a mausoleum, surrounded by other dead celebrities, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California on 3 September (09), but newly-released taped conversations between the singer and Boteach reveal it's perhaps not a location he would have chosen.
Eva Longoria aspires to be like Victoria BeckhamSeptember 23rd, 2009 LONDON - "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria Parker has said close friend Victoria Beckham is her role model and she aspires to be like her. The actress became close friends with the former Spice Girl when Victoria and her football star husband David moved to Los Angeles in 2007 with their three children.
Ronnie Wood, 62, fights girlfriend, 20September 18th, 2009 LONDON - The 62-year old Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood had a fight with his 20-year old Russian girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova and police were called to pacify both of them. After taking the music world by storm, Wood decided to try his luck in fashion and collaborated with Liberty's of London to create a new clothing range based on his paintings.
British supermarket launches Indian clothing collectionSeptember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's second largest supermarket chain, Asda, has launched a line of Indian clothing in the first such move by a high street retailer in the country. The 13-piece collection, including sequined embellished salwaar kameez, churidar, kurta and dupatta, is being launched to coincide with the start of Eid festivities.
Jackson's Alleged Lovechild After 'closure' Not MoneyAugust 27th, 2009 A lawyer for the 24 year old man claiming to be MICHAEL JACKSON's lovechild insists he is not after a chunk of the late superstar's estate. Prince Michael Malachi Jet Jackson filed a claim in Los Angeles on Tuesday (25Aug09), insisting he's the King of Pop's offspring.
MJ's another 'lovechild' claims he's not motivated by moneyAugust 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A lawyer for the 24-year-old man who claims to be Michael Jackson's lovechild has said his client is not interested in the singer's money. The man named Prince Michael Malachi Jet Jackson has filed a claim in Los Angeles, and maintains that the late Jackson was his father.e has even submitted a birth certificate naming Michael Joseph Jackson and Zerline LaVette Dixon as his parents.
Katie Holmes ventures into fashion designingAugust 15th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Katie Holmes is set to add another feather to her cap by launching her own clothing line. Holmes was apparently so thrilled to have co-designed a dress last year with her stylist Jeanne Yang that she decided to create a whole range of clothes in collaboration with fashion store Maxfield, reports contactmusic.com.
Avril Lavigne to launch children's clothing lineJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Avril Lavigne is set to come out with designer clothes for kids after her hugely successful launch of stylish dress collection last year. The singer's Abbey Dawn collection is set to include children's clothing in their stock.
Now Avril Lavigne launches clothing line for 'young girls'July 9th, 2009 LONDON - A year after launching her Abbey Dawn collection for young boys, singer Avril Lavigne is expanding by including clothing line for girls as well. The Abbey Dawn childrens line will debut in two weeks and will be a cuddlier version of the singers own rock and roll style, featuring layered tees with friendly skull graphics and comfortable leggings, reported people.com.
Katy Perry's namesake appeals to the pop star to call off her lawyersJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - American singer songwriter Katy Perry's namesake has posted an online appeal to her asking her to call off the lawyers who are threatening her business. Perry, 24, the singer, was actually born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, and the fashion designer from Sydney was born Katie Jane Perry.
Victoria Beckham's clothing line criticisedJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Former Spice girl turned designer Victoria Beckham's clothing line has invited criticism from French designer Christian Audigier. Audigier feels that Victoria is in a difficult position as she has no formal training.
Jennifer Lopez to stop her clothing lineJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress-singer Jennifer Lopez will stop producing her clothing line once the spring collection hits the stores. The Jenny From The Block hitmaker has banked millions from merchandising and brand deals, launching the Sweetface range in 2005 as a streetwear spin-off of her original JLO clothing collection.
Emma Watson designing her own clothing lineJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson is trying her hand at designing a clothing range. The actress who was unveiled earlier this month as the new face of British fashion house Burberry, after previously modelling for French couture brand Chanel is now releasing her own designs for teenagers, reports imdb.com.