Quoted: A model presents a creation during a design competition at D.park in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 3, 2008. The competition unveiled the three-day "Beijing Olympics & Chinese Fashion" series activities held by Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympics (BOCOG) and China Fashion Association.

Quoted: The ’sari’ or ’saree’ is India’s traditional garment for women. It is a strip of unstitched cloth worn draped over the body in various styles. But recently in a fashion show, fashion designer Satya Paul made quite a statement with his Google Saree.

Neat idea, actually. I really think the attitude of "oh, we have a black girl already" that's called out in the article still persists.

Quoted: The July issue of Italian Vogue calls attention to prejudice by using only women of color.

They have a bunch of normal-looking-but-actually-whimsical and Escheresque tie designs. But expensive!

Quoted: Take the plunge, ravishing silk ties

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Quoted: My favorite Commodores song after Lionel Richie left. I actually like it better than Nightshift and Solitare. This was featured on a greatest hits album of...

interesting

Quoted: The world beckons, but the biggest market for Indian designers is at home

LOL an entire blog devoted to the outfits of Claudia Kishi from "The Baby Sitters Club" series!! She truly is the original Asian hipster chic.

Quoted: "I smiled to myself when Claudia appeared. Her long black hair was tucked into a wide-brimmed purple rain hat with colorful Native American designs painted on the brim. She wore a matching purple slicker with identical designs along the hem. Even her umbrella matched!"

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Well, in addition to the song we have some brilliant fashion statements here from the Isley Brothers. But unfortunately no video.

Quoted: Sublime cover of the Todd Rundgren song.