What the Bag Tells

Cultural Photo and documentary exhibition commissioned by the house of Francesco Biasia, handbag designers, in celebration of their 30th year in business and the thirtieth anniversary year of their limited edition Diva Dreams handbag collection. Cultures, habits and societies in the images of an international reportage

David Beckham was on hand in San Francisco’s Union Square Wednesday to launch his latest ad campaign for Armani. A giant billboard was unveiled across from Macy’s to the delight of throngs of screaming women.

Yves Saint-Laurent, one of the major fashion designers of the 20th century, died Sunday evening of cancer at the age of 71, after four decades at the top of his profession. Friends say he died while at his home in Paris, France.

House of Deréon is a fashion line introduced by singer Beyonce Knowles and her mother Tina Knowles. The style and concept was inspired by three generations of women in their family. Beyoncé has an active role in the creative area of the company, overseeing concepts and approving new designs.

An appearance at a NASA space celebration by lively literary and movie artist Vanna Bonta made fashion waves as she talked thermal fabrics and convertible footwear, urging fashion to look spaceward, not down its proverbial nose.

Plans to put a 14-year-old Polish model centre stage at this year's Australian Fashion Week have outraged fashionistas.

The cover image of Lebron James on Vogue Magazine for the April 2008 issue has already started causing controversy for the way it depicts NBA superstar LeBron James and his supermodel cohort Gisele Bundchen.

Join us for a highly entertaining evening during Fashion Week El Paseo, March 26, 2008, 7pm to 9:30pm, for Lights Camera FASHION! Hollywood Here Now! a theatrically-produced fashion show featuring the latest looks from El Paseo's leading retailers and a rare collection of gowns worn by Ginger Rogers, with talent from the Palm Springs/Hollywood connection and hosted by Palm Springs Women in Film & Television.

Local charities will benefit from the events held during Fashion Week El Paseo, set for March 23-30, 2008. The "Great White Fashion Tent" will rise on El Paseo at Larkspur to host eight events, including couture runway shows, a garden party, a black-tie gala, fashion forums, entertainment, and charity benefits.

Join Palm Springs Women in Film & Television for a highly entertaining evening, Lights Camera FASHION! Hollywood Here Now! during Fashion Week, on March 26, 2008, 7 PM to 9:30 PM in the Big White Fashion Week Tent on Larkspur south of El Paseo.