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Bindi Irwin To Launch Kids’ Clothing Line

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Bindi Irwin may only be eight years old, but she is not only following in her late father’s footsteps as a wildlife advocate, but she is setting her sights on fashion as well.

Steve Irwin’s daughter will soon be introducing Bindi Wear International, a children’s clothing line initially designed exclusively for Australia Zoo by Irwin family friend Palmina DiStasi.

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Black Leaves Ferragamo

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For the second time, Graeme Black has quit his post as head women’s wear designer at Salvatore Ferragamo.

Nether Black nor Ferragamo have commented on the issue yet, but word is that Black, a former designer at Giorgio Armani, has already handed in his notice, reportedly to focus all his energies on his signature line with business partner Jonathan Reed. Last April, Black promoted his line with Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus via a tour of five U.S. cities.

His last collection for Ferragamo will be for spring/summer 2008, and will be showcased during Milan Fashion Week next month.

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Is Back

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The coming winter is shaping up to be a really hot one, with the return of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show to prime time TV.

The racy lingerie show is going to hit TV screens on December 4 over CBS. But for those parents who worry about their kids seeing supermodels sashay down the runway clad only in the sexiest Victoria’s Secret lingerie imaginable, the show is set to start at 10 pm, which CBS executives hope is late enough for kids to be in bed by then.

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Angela Spindler Quits Asda

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The executive responsible for tapping Coleen Mary McLoughlin, fiancée of football star Wayne Rooney as the face of George fashion has quit her post.

Angela Spindler, who was the executive director of Asda and global managing director of George as well, has handed in her resignation last week, effective immediately.

Asda attributes Spindler’s departure to “family reasons”. Her resignation comes at a time when the company is falling behind rival discount clothing firms in terms of growth.

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Old Make-Up Can Harbor Bacteria

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If you’re in the habit of using old makeup, then it’s time for you to break that habit.

Dermatologists are saying that old makeup could be harboring dangerous bacteria, and the use of such products could lead to skin problems such as conjuctivitus or peri-oral dermatitis, which produces little red bumps that look like acne.

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Stylish Sunglasses A Potential Driving Hazard, Says Survey

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New research conducted by road experts have concluded that the fashionable sunglasses worn by millions of women drivers could be potentially hazardous.

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Supermodel Kathy Ireland To Speak At U.N.

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Kathy Ireland, the supermodel who has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated a record 13 times, is scheduled to address the 4th Annual International Youth Assembly at the United Nations Monday.

Ireland, who is now the CEO of design and marketing firm Kathy Ireland Worldwide, will tackle in her speech how developing countries can achieve their goals. The woman once dubbed by Forbes magazine as a “supermodel-turned-super-mogul” will also be lunching with the participants of the Youth Assembly.

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Bill To Protect Fashion Creations Now in U.S. Senate

Pretty soon, a bill pushing for the protection of fashion creations from being ripped off could become a law.

The bill, called the Design Piracy Prohibition Act, was introduced in the U.S. Senate on August 2. The bill aims to allow designers to file lawsuits against anyone who produces cheap imitations of their designs, and appeal for the destruction of such fashion rip-offs as well.

Sen. Charles Schumer, one of the bill’s sponsors, said: "Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it's bad for our fashion industry here in New York. It's every bit as much intellectual property as writing a good book or making a good movie. And yet the law says, come rip it off."

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Beyonce’s Emporio Armani Diamonds Ad

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Here’s a peek at the new ad for the latest fragrance from Giorgio Armani featuring pop superstar Beyoncé.

Beyoncé looks absolutely stunning in this new campaign for Emporio Armani Diamonds, which is billed as a scent that heralds a woman who “takes pleasure in the excess of a decadent scent.” There’s nothing decadent about Beyoncé’s outfit in the ad however, as she is pictured belting it out clad in a Giorgio Armani diamond leaf Swarovski crystal-embroidered Privé mini-dress.

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Karen Elson and Jack White Welcome Baby Boy

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Karen Elson and her husband Jack White are now the proud parents of a healthy baby boy.

The redheaded British supermodel gave birth on Tuesday to Henry Lee White in Tennessee. This is the second child for the supermodel and the White Stripes frontman, who first met when Elson appeared in the music video for the White Stripes single “Blue Orchid”. The couple has a 15-month-old daughter named Scarlett.

In a statement, publicist Chloe Walsh said, "The new child and his mother are both feeling very healthy and happy,"

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