From homelessness to a booming empire , Elie Tahari has made it in the fashion industry. Tahari was Born in Jerusalem and grew up on in Israeli orphanage. in 1971 Elie left Israel and moved to New york where he spent two weeks sleeping in Central park. Currently Tahari is investing in the UK. with the perspective that London is a fashion capital , Tahari has decided to open a boutique. Tahari is also joining in on the making a profit for charity with creating a jacket with proceeds that will go to fighting breast cancer.

Tahari looks:sexy, sleek , and modern. All of Tahari's looks have an essence that is reminiscent of old Hollywood.

http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/080725-elie-tahari-begins-london-takeover.aspx

Lebanon & japanese product_Momoko

Lebanese fashion is living fantasy . Lebanese fashion designers put create Haute Couture designers wear that speaks opulence. The mixtures of rich colors and fabrics, silks, chiffon's, and embellishments crystals, diamonds, lace, pearls, Makes it hard to resist the Bollywood style dresses, however to market to American women,the gowns are a little to extravagant. to market to Women in the US the clothing has to be functional , practical wear for the everyday business women. Women in Lebanon have lots of free which they spend taking care of themselves, dressing up to the nines to impress girlfriends. In Lebanese society , it is patriarchal , The men are head of household due to Islam & Christianity the two main religions. So for Lebanese designers to increase the current market the labor force for women in Lebanon has to change first which would lead to designers creating ready to wear clothing that is geared toward work clothing.

designers: Basil soda and Abi Nader

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Japanese product: Fashion doll Momoko

In America right now , there is a craze for everything Japanese .Since western colonization the Japanese have prided tthemselves in being innovators that create with accuracy, quality, and imagination. Animae or Japanese animation is a huge market , conventions year round in different cities cator to comic book, video game,and cartoon fans. The aesthetic appeal of the wide eyed, wild haired , and fashionably dressed Asian look has become a phenomenon, so miniature icons were created for people to take home :Momoko-the new Barbie & the pullip doll

Momoko retails a $89.00 to $ 100.

Pullip $100-200

South American heat: Brazil fashion & designer Ivan Aguilar

Brazil: the largest nation in South America with the a huge impact on trends and styles. Fashion labels like Zara,Mango, and Ivan Aguilar are internationally known brands that are spreading Spanish drama everywhere. the Latin male silhouette is fitted, wide shoulder jackets & blazer with unique cuts and style lines. The colors are neutral : white,cool grey, brown , purples,pastel pinks, reds,brown s, and black. Many of the coats have a higher collars with a lot of detail: straps , buttons , metallic,and leather. The fibers are lightly woven cotton, silk, rayon, and leather. Big name south American designer Ivan Aguilar is utilizing the same key elements in his collection that Zara & Mango are, all fitted men's wear, sexy , sleek , and edgy. The drama is added to the clothing in the rich colors:reds, pastels, white, and purple. The fabrics are leather and cotton .

http://www.ivanaguilar.com.br/site/