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Are Balmain’s pointy shoulders wearable?

This week Fashion Statement is in the grip of two potential pandemics: swine flu and Balmania. World health issues aside, Kate Moss stepped out this week in a dress with heinously oversized shoulders, crystallising the design crown belonging to Balmain’s enfant terrible, Christophe Decarnin. The question is: will mere mortals succumb to his conical-shouldered look?

Kate’s Spock-like dress came from Balmain’s A/W’09 collection, but Victoria Beckham and Beyoncé are among those already slavishly sporting those bizarre, inverted pyramid blazers from his spring/summer range.

Everyone from the Telegraph to the Sun has been caught whimpering about Balmain this week, proving the Parisian label has reached its tipping point.

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Demi Moore In a simply sheath with minimal accessories, Demi Moore lets her bright color choice speak for itself at the screening of her short film Streak during the 2009 Miami International Film Festival.

Hilary Rhoda’s Rachel Roy silk dress exudes a playful ease.

Alicia Keys Royal yellow? We haven’t heard the phrase, but Alicia Keys looks as regal as ever in this light lemon gown.

Carla Gugino is a sunny beacon in a silk, yellow one-shoulder number.

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mong the many luxury clothing brands on the market, Kiton is one of the brands that embody the finest traits of Neapolitan tailoring.

Since it was founded in 1968 by Ciro Paone, the Naples-based fashion house has benefited from the family’s five generations of experience in the exclusive fabrics trade. Named after the Greek word for ‘toga’, Kiton has become a major manufacturer of high-quality fabrics such as cashmere silk and cashmere linen. It is now a prestigious brand with a range of impressive clothes and accessories for gentlemen and ladies.

Kiton’s sartorial accomplishments are reflected in the limited production of iconic products such as the six-button double-breasted suit with a peaked lapel. Made of vicuña, one of the world’s rarest natural fibres, the suit is meticulously hand-sewn by a team of artisans who have undergone rigorous in-house training in the Neapolitan tailoring tradition.

Neapolitan tailoring is characterised by a unique method of shoulder construction, which does not rely much on the use of padding for structure but rather involves precise cutting and sewing so that the sleeve fits more naturally into the jacket body.

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Balmain’s Christophe Decarnin beat the economic odds and created a highly coveted, can’t-keep-it-on-the-shelves spring 2009 collection. Balmania, as it’s come to be known, has gone beyond cult-classic status to achieve success. With Decarnin at the helm, Balmain doubled its revenue in the years from 2005 and 2008.The biggest hits from the catwalk include slashed and deconstructed acid-wash jeans, drummer-boy jackets, bandage dresses, and, of course, sky-high studded stilettos (copied the world over), made for the wild-at-heart party-going gal.

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INVISTA’S CORDURA brand team is pleased to announce CORDURA fabric is featured in the new adidas Originals Superstar 80’s sneaker and matching drawstring bag. The revitalized shoe and complementary satchel are part of a project that celebrates the three-Stripes brand’s 60-year anniversary.

“First and foremost, the redesigned shoe and matching bag offer the recognized durability of CORDURA fabric,” said Susannah Rayfield, regional EMEA CORDURA brand manager. “These newly designed products by adidas Originals are classified under the CORDURA brand’s On The Go segment featuring products that are stylish, functional and ready for any adventure – and of course they will withstand rigorous use.”

Constructed with 1000×1000 classic CORDURA brand fabric down the tongue, the new shoe design is durable and has minimal scope for scuffs and abrasions, yet still remains lightweight. The tone-on-tone black upper shoe features a pristine white midsole. A matching drawstring bag – also made with CORDURA fabric – makes for a premium combination.

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The latest Gap product to get an upgrade from Patrick Robinson, executive vice president of design, is denim, with a new premium collection, “1969,” which will debut for Fall 2009.

Gap gave a sneak peek of the new additions to their denim roster at a press preview in New York, with a line-up of diverse styles and washes for both men and women, from skinny to straight and the new “boyfriend” jean for women, to re-designed boot cuts for both, from light to dark rinses and all shades in between.

“Gap’s about a lot of options,” said Robinson. “Every fit has a person behind it, from curvy to long and lean. You find out who you are and get the jean to fit it.”

Robinson spent a year and a half with the Gap denim design team to redo everything from the fit and the wash to come up with a collection of denim under $60 that rivals premium brands that retail for $150 to $500.

“I’m using our size as my advantage to get the price down,” said Robinson, who said that Gap developed proprietary fabrics and sewing techniques with their extensive worldwide network of mills and factories so that their product would be unique, and also cost less to produce.

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Every season comes with a new look, particularly in your dressing. Winters full of heavy layers of clothing make you to enjoy the fresh colors and light clothing in summers. T-shirts although you can wear anytime, but summers best suit them. Buying cool t-shirts may be an issue, as you need to go out in hot summers, and then finding t-shirts of your choice is a really difficult task. So, if you’re delaying your plan of having summer clothing just because you don’t want to go out, here’s a solution for you.

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Not since Krystle Carrington appeared in 80s soap opera Dynasty have we seen such huge shoulder pads making their way into jackets, shirts and dresses.

Yes, exaggerated shoulder shapes are back with a vengeance, with designers such as D&G and Balmain leading the way.

Victoria Beckham leads the way in her eye-wateringly expensive £4,050 leather Balmain jacket.

Gwyneth prefers a more subtle take on this trend with a chic white tuxedo blazer.

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