The upcoming 3rd edition of Bulgarian Men’s Fashion Week in the city of Plovdiv is all set to bring the best in the business of menswear from June 24 to June 30, 2012.

Being organized with an aim of promoting the national talent and developing the men’s wear global trends for the next Spring Summer 2013, the fashion week will be opened by Bulgarian fashion designer Milena Veliova.

The cynosure of the event is the return of the famous Bulgarian designer VassilPetriiski to showcase the sporty and elegant male style, after an absence of 15 years from Bulgarian ramp. Also will be the exclusive presentation of three Czech designers creating entirely menswear.

The Men’s Fashion Week with the symbol of a man wearing a pot hat will also have the works of the famous Bulgarian fashion photographers on display in a thematic exhibition, “Men’s Fashion World”. Albert Baruch, Boris Karpuzov, SvetoslavaYamakova, Vladimir Petrunov, SvetozarAngelov and Alex Manchev are few names who will grace the Bulgarian fashion podium with their artistic images.

The American singer turned actress Whitney Houston who was recently found dead at a Beverly Hills hotel is being remembered as her most treasured possessions are going under the hammer.

An assortment of her memorable outfits and personal belongings, including dazzling gowns, accessories, record awards and curios are up for an auction in California on June 24, 2012.

The auction will see some of the memorable and iconic pieces from the closet of the late star including jewellery worn by her in the movie The Bodyguard, her famous 1996 Grammy Awards Travilla dress, her passport and many other dresses worn by her during the stage performances, along with a program and invitation from her funeral this February.

The British fashion label Meadham Kirchhoff, known for its eccentric outlandish designs was lately seen showcasing its Spring Summer 2013 menswear line, after a gap of six years.

The laid back chaotic kind of settings showed the colors and rebellious youthfulness in galore, embodied by a parade of androgynous models sporting ‘bathroom 4 a.m. color session’ look with colored hair, pajama trousers, floral shorts and trainers.

From pink to blue hair, the models sported an eccentric look with face tattoos, painted hands,bangles and fabric masks. The striped pants, floral jackets, knitted pullovers and tunic-like pieces complete the range.
 

The opulence of Middle East is all set to awe Mumbai for very first time, as Dubai’s premier fashion event ‘Vibrance by TamannaVasandani’ is scheduled to be held on 28th July, 2012 at Tote by the Turf.

The popular multi-label concept that ties up with well-established high profile designers will bring the very best of Middle Eastern, Far Eastern and Indian fashion under one roof to cater to the upcoming festival season.

Apart from Dubai based lifestyle brands like Soiree and Chewing Gum, there will be a bunch of Indian labels like Ayesha Aejaz, Cupidity Bags, Kitsch and Cinderella Shoes showcasing an eclectic mix of contemporary fashion products that complement the season’s stylish collections.

One of the sporting highlights of the season, Australia Polo Open 2012 sees a dash of bling as Swarovski sponsors the event in support of Pink Ribbon, one of the oldest non-profit initiatives in the world raising awareness and funding for breast cancer.

The glitzy part of the sponsorship comes to life in the form of the crystallized Swarovski polo shirts being donned by the Swarovski sponsored team, led by Team Captain Walter Scherb from Linz.

About the Swarovski’s association with the tournament, NadjaSwarovski, Member of the Executive Board, Swarovski Crystal Business, said: “At Swarovski we strive to create a balance between our business activities, the needs of the environment, and society. As part of these efforts, we are proud to support this prestigious tournament and help raise awareness about breast cancer.”