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Haute couture
('high sewing') originated in Paris in the late 19th century and
more than a century later remains at the very pinnacle of the
fashion world.
Today, however,
the fashion playing field has been leveled as traditional designers
concentrate on more profitable lines - like shoes, perfume, handbags
and ready-to-wear. The eyebrow-raising runway creations are simply
a means of bringing attention to what's offered off-the-rack
The super
rich still engage the top designers for a custom frock (by appointment
only, please), but they remain the exception rather than the rule.
Find out more
about the world of high fashion with insider info on who's hot,
what's coming down the runway right now, or take time to window
shop online luxury stores with additional links
to the world's top designers.
Fashion.net
- Your first stop for all things design and featuring clean, elegant
pages directing visitors to the major fashion houses in New York,
Paris, Milan and Tokyo plus more online browsing for the current
art & design scene, together with a directory of the world's
chic-est online shops.
Bergdorf
Goodman - A sure bet for luxury shopping for women's &
men's clothing, shoes & fragrances and, if you don't see your
favorite featured on the front page, see the complete designer
index to shop by premier, contemporary or denim collections.
Neiman
Marcus - More colorful, youthful luxury clothing lines
for men & women,along with the latest expensive electronic
gizmos, jewelry & handbags, couture for kids, designer maternity
clothes & accessories, and check out the clearance section
searchable by size, price or designer.
Saks
Fifth Avenue
- Like having your own personal Saks shopper online with guides
to who's
hot & what's cooking right now in women's designer fashion
along with men's and kids clothes & accessories, jewelry &
handbags, gifts, and a nationwide store locator.
Nordstroms
- Fun layout including a virtual
shopping trip to explore their latest designer collections
with an online "assistant" to answer your questions.
Check out men's & women's clothing, teen fashion, kids clothes,
jewelry, perfume & fragrances.
Fashion
411 - An eyeful of the latest trends from the runways
of New York, London, Paris and Milan, along with a fashion calendar
of events, shopping guides and fashion tips, designer directory
with contact details and official Web sites.
New
York Fashion Guide
- From New York Metro.com, featuring fashion news and celebrity
story articles, the latest fashion trends and an extensive library
of designer bio's.
Related
Web Sites:
Haute
Couture - Its Meaning and Role in Fashion Today
The
Top Design Houses:
also
in Fashion | Clothing -> Jewelry
| Purses
& Handbags
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| Tuxedos
@ | Watches
| Women's Clothing
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see -> Pop
Culture: Fashion | New
York Fashion Week
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