http://www.detroitfashionpages.com/rss.aspThe union of Detroit's top talent in independent fashion, music, and art came out for Fusion. DFP was there to catch whose style stood out from the crowd. By Toni Cozad 5/13/2008 12:53:06 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-560.aspA diploma gets you a little advantage in the workforce, but what else does a high school graduate have to do in order to find a slot in an economy that is always looking for ways to cut back? By Quincy Lewis 5/13/2008 5:53:52 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-558.aspTimes are challenging for some, but that's no reason to wimp out on treating mom on her special day. Detroit Fashion Pages found several amazing brunches at great buys. By Nicole Brown5/9/2008 10:25:38 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-556.aspDespite the tragedy of losing a close friend and band member, Crashing Cairo has pressed on with their first full length album. DFP catches up with front man Robert Wax to learn a little more about the alternative rock group. By Nick Degel 5/6/2008 1:24:31 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-555.aspSome of us have less perfect lips than others. But don't despair! There are plenty of tricks of the trade to help make your lips more balanced and beautiful. Some of the most effective solutions: 5/5/2008 10:59:20 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-554.aspLook like a superstar without needing a stylist by trying some of these top trends. By Julie Spittle 4/28/2008 6:48:09 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-550.aspJohn Ramirez is a man on the move. With catering businesses in Detroit, Arizona and Washington, D.C., and plans to open a deli in the Detroit-Metro area, Ramirez is one Detroit businessman to keep an eye on. By Evelyn Miska4/28/2008 3:12:49 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-549.aspOnce a year going green is brought to the forefront of peoples conscious as the world celebrates Earth Day. Find out how to make a difference in your neighborhood. By Nicole Brown4/21/2008 4:41:48 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-546.aspThis Saturday at the Palace! "2 COUNTRIES 1 CAGE" April 26, 2008 at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan4/21/2008 10:22:53 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-545.aspThey are the behind the scenes artists responsible for creating some of the unforgettable hair styles seen around the city. Next week they're coming together to learn something new - for you. Written by Charlena Hall4/16/2008 5:28:38 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-543.aspThe Athens sky was rainy to welcome the return of Greek John Varvatos, located in New York where he habitually presents his men's fashion collection. For next summer, he works a wardrobe with a comfortable appearance in tones of grey and stone with emphasis placed on suspenders and scarves.4/16/2008 11:05:11 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-542.aspEven though she is well-established in the United States, this french designer doesn't forget her native country. Catherine Malandrino expresses throughout her Spring-Summer 2008 collection her love for Saint Paul de Vence.4/16/2008 10:58:18 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-541.aspMany of Detroit students aren't graduating. I know why...By Quincy Lewis4/13/2008 7:20:57 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-540.aspInternational designer Peter Soronen originally from Farmington Hills donated seven dresses for the event to honor his mother a former Mayor of Farmington Hills and supporter of arts and culture who passed away in 2005...by Toni Cozad4/9/2008 9:32:08 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-532.aspHe has been described as one of the most innovative and popular visual artists around...by Charlena Hall4/3/2008 10:22:02 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-524.aspThis year’s lineup of visionaries did not disappoint. One film that stood out was the documentary on the highs and lows of Hustler founder Larry Flynt...by Darralynn Hutson4/2/2008 10:51:41 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-523.aspCathy Horyn, New York Times and former Detroit News fashion journalist/critic sits down with designer Eugenia of Eugenia Paul to chat about the fashion industry...4/1/2008 10:32:20 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-522.aspHe has been looked up to by many DJs in Detroit and has been an inspiration for many to pick up a pair of headphones and try to replicate his sound. His track “Xpander” is widely toted as being one of the most revolutionary and pivotal tracks in electronic music...by Ashley Star3/31/2008 9:35:05 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-521.aspDetroit Fashion Week featured designs from some of city’s hottest up and coming designers 2008 fall and winter collections...by Charlena Hall3/30/2008 8:21:28 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-520.aspIt’s almost spring time. For some of us, it’s just not warm enough. Sounds like its time for a road trip. Just because you’re going out of town though, does not mean that your dating life has to stay in Detroit...by Q. Lewis3/28/2008 10:24:12 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-517.aspDon't tell The Go to change. Detroit band The Go prioritizes the quality and individuality of their music and won't compromise. Their stand has led to unpredictable relationships within the music industry, but creates a real sincerity in their work...by Ashley Star3/28/2008 10:01:29 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-516.aspOn Saturday March 29th, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit will come alive with the sounds of driving bass lines, beautiful people and the ongoing exhibitions Holy Hip Hop! New Paintings by Alex Melamid and ReFusing Fashion: Rei Kawakubo. "Gold" presented by the newest young professional group in Detroit, Nuwave..by Nicole Brown3/25/2008 10:46:22 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-514.aspAfter the Mayor said he’d heard racial slurs directed toward he and is family, critics rushed to their blogs and online commenting venues to voice their disgust and disbelief of any racial factors being involved..by Q. Lewis3/25/2008 10:43:21 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-513.aspKevin McKithen’s owner of The Vestry fine Clothier has come a long way. In its location for five years now in a small strip mall on East Jefferson in Detroit, The Vestry Fine Clothier serves as a one stop shop for quality men’s clothing and custom tailored suits...by Toni Cozad3/25/2008 10:30:43 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-512.aspAmericoif is a unique group of hairdressers - for hairdressers - without commercial sponsorship. It is a non-profit organization that consists of many of the finest and talented professional hairdressers in the Detroit Metropolitan area and Michigan. These are dedicated people who are sensitive to the mercurial changes in the hair fashion and beauty industry and take these changes and translate them into the hair fashions of today. Look out for 2008 where DFP is producing a fabulous runway show!3/21/2008 1:10:28 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-510.aspThe Proenza Schouler tandem has mastered the art of cutting. They prove themselves with military-looking suits. The belted officer jackets are worn on short pleated skirts that lengthen the silhouette. The kimono jacket, an other proposition of the designers, adds an exotic touch to the fashion show.3/19/2008 4:33:42 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-507.aspIt was the fashion event of the year. After more than 6 months of preparation, the illustrious Italian house of Fendi presented its Spring/Summer 2008 show on the Great Wall of China, fifty kilometres from Peking.3/19/2008 4:26:46 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-506.aspThe media has a great way of motivating emotions, its how it sells. I believe that a lot of people are driven by the media’s pull instead of working with the reality of the situation...by Q. Lewis3/19/2008 11:12:01 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-505.aspThe Wire ended last week, but the game – the game never ends. As long as there are individuals to play, the game will survive many more years to come...by Quincy Lewis3/14/2008 1:34:57 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-502.aspBetween these five festivals, there's something that every connoisseur of music, or just your average fan, can enjoy. And if none of this seems like it'd interest you, then you may just not have a pulse!...by Marcel Friday3/13/2008 9:53:45 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-501.aspMarie Antoinette was the last queen in France responsible for setting the fashions; her word was law to all the ladies of that day…lets see whose elegant ensemble took the cake..by Jaclyn Thomas3/9/2008 8:12:33 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-497.aspRare lecture on Rei Kawakubo's influence on fashion, art, and history...by Asia Willis 3/9/2008 8:00:19 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-496.aspMore bad press for the city we love to hate. And yes I do say we, because some of our biggest haters live right inside the city limits..by Q. Lewis3/7/2008 9:26:32 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-493.aspChris Badynee is a Metro Detroiter who was told that he had no musical talent and no chance of ever getting an instrument, so when all else failed, he made one...by Ashley Star3/6/2008 10:16:32 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-492.aspWith winter towards a dead end, designers are ready to brighten and uplift the runway with their spring line. DFP asked, "What are your inspirations for the spring line?"3/4/2008 10:09:02 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-491.aspChances are, you've heard Puff Johnson on your radio since 1995 and didn't realize it. Since stepping on the scene, this Detroit native has recorded with everyone from Ricky Minor to 2Pac. After releasing her first single in 1996 under the Sony Music umbrella, Johnson has been around the world and back...by Marcel Friday2/28/2008 11:19:13 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-488.aspFinger Eleven has been going strong since for over a decade and their latest album, Them vs. You vs. Me, with the hit single “Paralyzer” really displays their versatility and staying power...by Ashley Star2/28/2008 11:10:11 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-487.aspWhatever happened to loyalty? Do people even believe in loyalty anymore or is that a notion of the past? Amidst the scandal involving our mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, once loyal supporters are now suggesting that the man step down from his job as mayor...by Q Lewis2/28/2008 10:38:42 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-486.aspWell, you’ve made it through yet another Valentine’s Day. Although you may have gotten away with some old chocolate candy and some gas station flowers a couple of weeks ago, this may not keep you afloat forever. Here’s an idea for next year to add a little romance to the day we love to hate...by Quincy Lewis2/28/2008 10:33:32 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-485.aspHow do you know you’re not getting ripped off? How do you know if the items are a good quality? Is it acceptable to offer a different price? Find out with these tips...by Toni Cozad2/26/2008 3:30:04 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-484.aspYou know that you’re not going to find that person in a bar, the dating web sites can be disastrous, and MySpace forget it! Well, here is a solution to your problems The Social Connection...by Stacey Buc2/22/2008 11:53:51 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-481.aspArthur Murray Dance Studios have always recognized how music and dancing go hand in hand. The founder, Arthur Murray himself, wanted to make sure that his students would have live music to dance to and worked out a deal with a local university to get live music broadcasted into his studios...by Ashley Star2/22/2008 11:40:30 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-480.aspDFP was able to sit down with some of the cast - George Willborn, Letoya Luckett, Telma Hopkins, and JD Lawrence - to chat about everything from how they got their start in entertainment, to the play itself...by Marcel Friday2/21/2008 3:15:13 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-479.aspYou may remember him as the best friend of Steve Urkel but, these days; Darius McCrary is more than just your favorite nerd's next door neighbor...by Marcel Friday2/21/2008 3:01:25 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-478.aspWith Dr. King’s birthday just a month ago and Black History Month among us, I reflect often upon the hearts and souls that desperately gave of themselves for one like myself to even be able to opine freely...by Quincy Lewis2/21/2008 10:25:47 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-477.aspThis past Saturday night, the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts hosted a poetry event that is completely unique to Detroit called 'Words and Rhythms of the D'...by Toni Cozad2/19/2008 2:46:42 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-476.aspFor the better half of two decades, DJ Powdrblu has been spinning records at all of your favorite clubs and parties...by Marcel Friday2/19/2008 12:13:17 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-475.aspEveryone has those days; you know the ones. You dropped what you’re carrying on your way to the car, someone road raged on you for no reason, or you end up at work doing a project that you hadn’t originally planned on. I was having one of “those” days when I was scheduled to attend the Exoticise class Pole Position 101..by Toni Cozad2/19/2008 10:36:08 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-473.aspValentines Day, it might be officially over for some couples. For others with this helpful information the fun is just beginning...by Ashley Star2/19/2008 10:22:11 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-472.aspCars lined the street and the sound of the bass from the 555 gallery echoed quietly in the streets. With an old warehouse style vibe the Kill Your TV show featuring Ben Sims was reminiscent of electronic events a decade ago...by Ashley Star2/18/2008 6:28:39 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-469.aspDespite the February freeze, the runway was hot as local women auditioned for a spot on America’s Next Top Model on Saturday, February 16th. CW50 Detroit hosted the auditions on the beautiful Detroit Princess Riverboat docked near Hart Plaza..by Lauren Sackey2/18/2008 2:47:15 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-467.aspEveryone’s approach to life is just a little bit different than the next cat. Some of us need to isolate and conquer, one task at a time, in order to get where we’re going...by Nick Degel2/15/2008 4:44:15 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-466.aspIt's Valentines’ Day and you want to do something special for your honey. How about a getaway weekend right here in our beautiful state? At www.michigian.org there are several packages to choose from either in Western, Eastern, or Northern Michigan...by Stacey Buc2/14/2008 1:43:30 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-465.aspThe duo performs a live blend of techno and industrial interspersed with touches of dub and ambient, but the real life that is breathed into the music comes from its accompanying live visuals...by Ashley Star2/14/2008 12:47:15 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-464.aspAmber Crowe, manger of M.A.C. Cosmetics in Somerset Mall, gave some insight into a couple Valentine’s Day date looks, for those of you doing something a bit more eventful...by Tatiana Grant2/14/2008 12:29:43 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-463.aspBlue, and more exactly ocean colours, from green lagoon to deep blue, is the new super trendy colour for 2008 as observed by jewellery designers. They started a quest all over the world for precious bluish stones of which the different virtues of calming and anti-stress effects are recognised.2/12/2008 4:55:57 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-462.aspIt's that bone chilling Michigan cold where the wind whips through you like a chainsaw. By most estimates, it's the icy temperatures on this frigid February evening that have transformed Ann Arbor's hottest hip hop night from a steamy, sweaty mass of bodies into...by Nadir Omowale2/12/2008 11:55:48 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-461.aspDetroit got a little bit dirtier this past weekend and I am deemed a bit more adventurous...by Jaclyn Thomas2/12/2008 10:10:26 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-460.aspWhat began with a laptop and a set of bagpipes has blossomed into one of the must see acts in Detroit and Ann Arbor...by Nick Degel2/8/2008 1:10:44 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-457.aspWhich faces have marked 2007? The most renowned publicity campaigns, shows, photo shoots, and magazine covers, 6 models stand out and attract all eyes, from couturiers to journalists.2/5/2008 1:58:23 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-456.aspIn addition to its reputation for romance, lingerie is an important foundation when dressing for any occasion. We have the bra, panty, shaper, and nightgown picks to suit any style and budget...by Lauren Sackey2/5/2008 10:04:02 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-455.aspErotic performance art, a fetish photographer, your own personal professional photo shoot; and those are just a few of the highlights at this years Dirty Show. Created by Jerry Vile the Dirty Show has shocked, inspired, and stirred up controversy in Detroit since 2000...by Toni Cozad2/4/2008 4:23:48 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-454.aspAt an impressive 19-0 (11 KO's) record, Lanardo "The Pain Server" Tyner is no stranger to victory. As he enters the second phase of his career, searching for his big break, this Detroit native is willing to take out anyone who stands in his way...by Marcel Friday2/4/2008 10:09:30 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-452.aspDo you have a turntable? DFP's Ashley Star explains, "it is high time to pick one up and see why vinyl is still one of Detroit’s favorite mediums!"2/1/2008 9:59:40 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-451.aspOnce again a whole year has come and gone. This past year was quite eventful. Of course we are all thankful for making it through yet another year and looking forward to a more prosperous New Year. But, before we dive into 2008, let’s remember good old 2007 for a moment....by Q. Lewis2/1/2008 9:36:31 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-450.aspI wine'd, chatted, told jokes and I’d have to say, that this group of art lovers knew how to pull together a sassy outfit for this occasion...by Jackie Thomas 1/31/2008 4:37:16 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-449.aspSometimes shows present us with unique and spectacular experiences. The designers know no limits for showing their imaginations and their worlds through their clothes. For the 15 minutes of the show: the runways and staging become an incredible scene where the models play the central role.1/29/2008 2:37:26 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-448.aspBuying vintage clothes can be like a treasure hunt. It’s fun and exciting to search through racks and racks of clothes that have been places you may never imagine, representing eras passed, just waiting to be taken out and worn again...by Toni Cozad1/29/2008 12:34:50 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-447.aspAndwele "Dwele" Gardner has been in on the music scene since 1998. Dwele is a Detroit native and he was found and groomed by the late and great J. Dilla so he is no stranger to the music business...by Marcel Friday1/25/2008 3:22:52 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-444.aspDear Dating Diary, I must truly apologize and make amends for my utterly poor dating behavior last year. I realize that, when it came to dating, 2007 was not my best work. I spent too much time with Mr. Wrong, completely ignored Mr. Possibly Right...1/25/2008 3:04:51 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-443.aspThe champagne has flowed in 2007. 10, 20, 45, 60 years old: the candles have been blown out in splendor and the big fashion houses certainly have not lacked in creativity in unrolling the red carpet and inviting the stars to share their extraordinary birthday celebrations.1/23/2008 1:25:26 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-442.aspAnd The Beat Goes ON...If you could dress techno music up in a fashionable outfit, I think Detroit has figured out how to style it...by Jackie Thomas1/21/2008 8:15:55 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-441.aspLos Angeles has the Oscars, New York has the Tony's and Detroit has the Charity Preview. Complete with glitz, glam and celebrity sightings, Detroit came out to party in style to raise money for children and celebrate our distinguished automotive heritage and it's future...By Nicole Brown.1/21/2008 7:49:31 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-440.aspTo the right was the infamous, plush red carpet. In the center of the lobby stood DJ Funkmaster Flex's glossy, black and red Ford Expedition that enticed many auto executives...1/18/2008 5:04:52 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-435.aspwww.detroitfashionpages.com1/18/2008 4:52:22 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-434.aspOut–of–town family members have returned home, NBC gets back to all new episodes instead of all those reruns that made the television pointless during the holidays and of course it's back to the dating game...1/18/2008 4:44:54 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-433.aspIf the old cliché that you should never judge a book by its cover is true, then you probably shouldn't judge a record company by its name. Hell City Records owners Jason Lockwood and Rob Enell are nowhere near as sinister as their company's moniker would suggest...1/18/2008 4:34:42 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-432.aspFrom internet pages to gallery walls, Detroit photography Emily Berger is providing local artists with outlets to exhibit their work and share their creativity. In the summer of 2007, Berger started the White Wall Collective, a group for local photographers and artists. Through a blog temporary gallery spaces, and shows, Berger unites local artists and attracts new patrons to the Detroit photography and art community.1/16/2008 3:40:27 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-430.aspWhether chosen or forced, each season the movements of fashion designers are topical. 2007 has been a year full of arrivals and departures. The places are limited and there is a lot at stake for labels who place more importance today on the expertise of their stylists than on their name. To get the low-down, here is the state of affairs of this game of musical chairs! 1/15/2008 4:47:16 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-429.aspWhen you think of roller derby, images of tough girls skating in circles trying to knock each other down may pop into your mind.1/15/2008 10:38:31 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-427.aspThe series “Intersections” brings together makers of creative works from Detroit, Ann Arbor, and beyond in a dialogue with each other and the audience about their process, practice, and purpose. On this fertile crossroads between regions and disciplines, multiple viewpoints converge, ideas collide, and new perspectives bloom.1/14/2008 8:48:36 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/event/event-425.aspPaying for school can seem nearly impossible, especially if you plan on going to the University of Michigan. What most students don’t realize is that there are numerous scholarships available for students and some are only open to U of M students.1/11/2008 10:21:59 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-423.aspShiny Toy Guns has jumped onto the scene as a rising force to be reckoned with in pop and fringe culture.1/10/2008 10:53:07 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-422.aspWhen she started her own company Jessica Caragliano had no idea that she'd be so successful, so soon. After years of building her reputation, and one short year of being in business for herself, Jessica Caragliano and her Terrorbird Media business partner George Corona III, enjoyed the fruits of their labor with three CMJ Award Nominations. Detroit Fashion Pages was able to catch up with Jessica and chat about everything from her humble beginnings to being her own boss!1/8/2008 12:32:57 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-420.aspwww.detroitfashionpages.com1/7/2008 7:07:15 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/event/event-419.aspSELECTED NEW WORKS presents artwork by Mike Connelly, Tara Connelly, Heath Moerland, John Olson, Nate Young and Alivia Zivich. January 12- February 9, 2008. UFO Factory, 1345 Division Suite 101, Detroit, MI 48207.1/7/2008 7:01:40 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/event/event-418.aspConfused by an invitation to a winter gala or chic wedding? DFP has the hottest trends and classic rules for black tie apparel.1/2/2008 3:06:58 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-416.asp“We kind of put it together to see if people really needed it,” says Raji Bedi, the man behind 313rd.com. The website was created two years ago in hopes of shedding some light on Metro Detroit’s hot places to dine, dance and have fun. For Bedi, a graduate from the University of Michigan, the site was something that was missing from the city.12/30/2007 5:46:20 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-412.asp“We don’t have a race problem. It’s not black against white. It’s crime. The nooses? I don’t even know why they were there, what they were supposed to mean. There’s pranks all the time, of one type or another, going on. And it just didn’t seem racist to me.” This is what Barbara Murphy, a local librarian in Jena, Louisiana said to reporters when asked about the incidents that lead to the arrest of six local high school students.12/28/2007 2:37:47 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-411.aspBeanie Sigel Delivers More Than a New Album Listening Party for "The Solution" - at Confidential Lounge.12/26/2007 12:48:25 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-409.aspThe loss of a parent can be sudden and heartbreaking; many families get bogged down with the little tasks that go hand in and with the loss of a loved one. In the holiday season it can become a question of how the tradition of Christmas can continue without the resources or the means available. Yatooma's Foundation For The Kids was created to help families answer the difficult situations that arise after the loss of one or both parents.12/21/2007 10:08:32 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-405.aspTHE HOLIDATE: A singles’ guide to surviving the holiday party season For married people, the big question during the holiday season is usually something like "Honey, what color tie do you want this year?" or "Your mom is making WHAT on Christmas Eve?" For single people like me, however, the holidays are not about the perfect gift or even the perfect meal….they are about finding the perfect date. 12/21/2007 9:25:07 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-404.aspIn the shadows of Ford Field and Comerica Park stands Detroit's best kept secret. Chances are that Spectacles has been standing since your inception. Going on twenty-two years old, Spectacles plays home to Detroit's hottest urban fashion and music. Have you ever been out and about and saw your favorite local artist in a "Soul Detroit" or "I heart Black People" tee and wondered to yourself, "Where can I get that shirt?" Well, wonder no more, just remember the name - Spectacles.12/20/2007 9:26:16 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-403.aspUsing semi-precious stones, Ewell designs exotic, colorful pieces that look stylish for both day and evening. Each earring and necklace set is one-of-a-kind.12/18/2007 1:41:05 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-400.asp‘Tis the season to be jolly. You know how the song goes. All the holiday hustle and bustle, all the credit cards sliding, all the registers cha-chinging, all the people rushing, all the kids’ lists for Santa and then there’s you. Standing at Somerset Mall with a handful of gift cards, you’ve got to decide what exactly to get the love interest in your life.12/18/2007 9:52:07 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-399.aspGift wrap, product packaging, cards, shopping bags and Christmas trees, just to name a few, will all end up in landfills this holiday season. Consumer waste increases dramatically during the holidays and much of this waste could be reduced. Decorating for the occasion can provide a fun time to add a bit of holiday spirit to the home, but it also creates a lot of waste and can get expensive. Claire Nelson, from Bureau of Urban Living, provided Detroit Fashion Pages with a few simple ideas to make this year’s Christmas "greener" while saving money.12/18/2007 9:39:05 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-398.aspThe holiday season is usually the best time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful time. Between decorating your house, fighting for the last Pentium Intel laptop, and meeting those in-laws that you love to hate, finding something to wear should be the least of your worries. Nothing is worse than being invited to a fabulous party and not having anything to wear. Detroit Fashion Pages helps you find the perfect ensemble for your holiday event.12/18/2007 9:30:39 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-397.aspThe holidays are quickly approaching which means it’s time for gift giving and parties! Deciding what to wear is usually a hassle, but this year it does not have to be. When choosing what to wear to different holiday events, don’t be afraid to venture from the traditional jeans and sweater combination. Today’s designers offer a countless number of options for men to wear to holiday functions.12/18/2007 9:24:55 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-396.aspStuffing,turkey, holiday parades, Noel Night and The Night of Lights. Yes, the holiday season is upon us in full force. Now is the time to celebrate family and friends, eat that pumpkin pie without guilt, give to those less fortunate and relive fond memories that brings out the child in all of us.12/14/2007 9:34:13 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-393.aspAlternative rock group Plain White T’s just finished their sweep through Detroit on the Young Wild Things Tour. Assembled in the late 1990s, the band has reached the top of the charts with "Hey There Delilah" and they are edging into the public eye more and more with performances on TRL and Jimmy Kimmel Live.12/13/2007 9:42:42 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-392.aspDecorating the space around you can be a lot of fun, but a bit overwhelming. Whether you’re getting ready for a holiday party, decorating a Christmas tree, or just putting up the same decorations you’ve used in years past, the following tips can help you get a professionally decorated look for any situation. Elizabeth Brack, of Elizabeth Brack Interiors is an interior designer who has some great ideas to help make your space more festive this holiday season.12/10/2007 5:26:44 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-391.aspIn a venue befitting for music legends, St. Andrews Hall once again played host to some of Hip Hop's biggest contributors. The venue saw the birth of local-made-national legends such as Eminem and the late Proof, and has been the home to all Hip Hop coming through the city. One can say that East Congress and Brush Street is our version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.12/6/2007 1:17:53 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-384.aspAretèe offers a plethora of massages including the Swedish, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue and Prenatal. They also offer waxing, body treatments, facials and various manicures and pedicures.12/5/2007 9:50:51 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-383.aspWinter Blues starting to creep up? Well, don’t let it affect your skin. Keeping our skin looking fabulous is extremely important during the winter seasons. We might feel a little lazy after all the Christmas treats, but we must never become lazy about our skin. According to Dr. Tina Pickett-Baisden, of Bingham Farms Dermatology there are three things that you need to remember about your skin during the winter: Moisturize Retain Moisture Decrease Heat/Cold Exposure12/5/2007 9:29:30 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-382.aspOwners, Roland Coit and Rick Williams, took over ownership of Burn Rubber in February of 2007 making a few changes. For the most part the look is similar, but one of the biggest changes has been the addition of clothes to the store. Catering to the “Sneakerheads” and shoe lovers of the area, Burn Rubber carries a wide selection of funky, bright, limited edition sneakers and t-shirts. The store’s motto is “don’t sleep because if you sleep you’ll miss out.” This is not the place to wait for something to go on sale before you buy it because chances are it will be gone.12/4/2007 10:38:52 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-379.asp3 Days 4 Events, Fashion Party Weekend11/27/2007 3:13:12 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/event/event-369.aspYou ever wonder what happens when the lights go off at the Parade Studio in Detroit?? The colorful, larger than life floats at the Parade Company came alive during DFP’s photo shoot earlier this month, featuring exclusive designs from Femilia. Born and raised in Michigan, Femilia creators Fotoula Lambros and Emily Thornhill profess to being long time fans of the Thanksgiving Parade. “The Thanksgiving Parade has always been in our lives, from the street or on television. It has always been the perfect start for a wonderful holiday.” As Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season, Femilia’s collection definitely features pieces that are great for holiday events. 11/20/2007 2:22:52 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-361.aspFall into Style There was a time when one style of shoe represented the trend for that particular season. One style came "in" while the other went "out". Well not anymore! Today, many shoe styles and trends exist within one season. As for fall 2007, there are many "in" styles to choose from. The following is a preview of what this season has to offer.11/13/2007 11:12:53 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-351.aspTom Carbone, artist and an avid supporter and contributor to the worlds of fashion and design....11/13/2007 10:20:41 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-349.aspAMSTERDAM (AFP) -While the hope of any major designer nowadays is to come up with the season's "it" bag, in Amsterdam the Museum of Bags and Purses is filled with the "it" bags of centuries past. With 3,500 bags, purses and accessories, the museum has the largest collection of its kind in the world and is a true Walhalla for leading designers as well as addicts of big bag names such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel. But there is more to the collection than just marking passing fads, says museum director Sigrid Ivo, whose mother Hendrikje founded the museum. "The history of the bag is not just a question of keeping track of a fashion accessory, it also shows what people needed to carry, how society changed, and how the role of women changed," she said. From the Middle Ages to the late 17th century, men and women used small bags and purses worn in their belts to carry coins and papers. And the oldest bag in the museum is a man's 16th century goat-leather bag equipped with 18 different pockets hidden behind secret clasps. When fashion changed in the 18th century from billowing skirts ideal for hiding pouches tied underneath around the waist, to more clingy empire-line dresses, women took to carrying purses instead in their hands. The handbag was born. "This is the first handbag my mother ever bought," said Ivo, pointing to a small German 1820s number in tortoise-shell inlaid with mother of pearl. That first bag triggered a 30-year-long passion that turned first into a private collection before Hendrikje Ivo 10 years ago converted part of her house on the outskirts of Amsterdam into a museum. 10/31/2007 6:56:00 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-333.aspPARIS (AFP) -Gloves hark back to a bygone age, a vanished world of elegance and formality when no well-dressed woman would venture out without gloves, handbag and shoes which matched her outfit. Since the 1960s explosion of jeans and hippie culture, which made gloves look hopelessly outdated, they have languished on the sidelines of fashion, but that is now definitely set to change. Forget practicality, gloves are making a comeback as an affordable fashion accessory -- far, far cheaper than the "brag" bags sported by the wives and girlfriends of footballers. Designer Manuel Rubio says what today's new young clientele want is originality: gloves have become "a fashion object, an object of desire." "The days of traditional utilitarian gloves in black and brown to keep out the cold are long gone." 10/31/2007 6:39:28 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-332.aspHAKONE, Japan (AFP) -Having a cold beer after a hot bath is a nightly ritual for many Japanese, and now the country has found a way to further indulge -- soaking in the cold suds themselves. In this mountainous hot spring resort just a day trip from Tokyo, a spa park is offering a bathtub, shaped like a beer mug, filled with heated amber water and white foam with the aroma of hops and barley. The Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is also pouring and spraying real beer into the bath and onto the customers three times a day until December 31. The beer bath installation, which began late last month, pays homage to the "beer fights" of professional baseball season winners, much like the champaigne fights of their US Major League counterparts. "We wanted ordinary people to enjoy the fun," the spa said in a statement. The facility says the beer bath moisturises and cleanses the skin. The theme park-style facility, which features various tubs of hot spring water, annually celebrates the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau with a real sommelier pouring the fresh wine into its open-air "wine spa." The Yunessun also offers baths of coffee, tea and Japanese sake. 10/10/2007 8:05:10 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-299.aspMaisha Davis, stylist turned designer has been dressing Hollywood’s elite in edgy and chic designs for the past seven years while in Atlanta and LA and has returned to Detroit, her hometown to launch her first line during the Designer Showcase Series, on Friday, October 26th at 8pm.10/7/2007 10:57:00 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-290.aspMILAN (AFP) -Gucci, which Texan designer Tom Ford put on the international fashion map with his steamy, overt sexuality, has taken a step back in time to revisit the more restrained 1950s for its collection for next summer. Frida Giannini, now in charge of the label, delved into the fashion archives for her circle skirts, cinched into the waist with a neat bow and billowing out to mid-calf, draped or pleated in graphic black and white with splashes of yellow and candy pink or exotic floral prints. Others were seamed with bands of patent leather. Pink, candyfloss or rose-petal, was the fetish shade in Giannini's collection, whether for a dinky jacket-cum-shirt in shiny vinyl or a roomy coat with short sleeves, jodphurs or a puffball dress with big pockets. Taffeta evening gowns, which swept the floor, came with huge black belts. A corset top was held up on one shoulder by a giant belt buckle. Roberto Cavalli went even further back in history with his recreation of courtesans from the court of the Sun King in the hall of mirrors in Versailles, with bouffant hairdos, long dresses in white cotton with lashings of lace, smocking and pintucks. 9/26/2007 9:28:16 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-273.aspMILAN (AFP) -Laid-backed Mediterranean chic was the look for next summer at Giorgio Armani, while Roberto Cavalli's vision took him to sun-baked Africa as the Milan shows got into full swing here. Armani's girls wafted languidly down the catwalk in full-length voile dresses, some loosely knotted at the ankle, their hair flowing loose or just kept in check with a net scarf spangled with gemstones. Outsize silk shirts came in pearl grey, gunmetal and blue, topped with little waistcoats or boleros. Billowy, satin shorts were a key item, pleated elegantly at the knee and tied to one side. Flat shoes were a must, either Greek sandals or jewelled flip flops. For evening, necklines plunged to the navel while delicate fringed scarves were tossed nonchalantly over the shoulders of corset-topped dresses, floating gently behind the models as they sauntered lazily down the runway. 9/25/2007 11:48:03 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-272.aspBAGHDAD (AFP) -With cinemas closed, the theatre dead and an entertainment-killing curfew in force every night, Iraqis are returning to one of their more ancient traditions -- making music in the home. Music teachers and instrument shop owners say that young Iraqis, bored with television and with little else to do, are investing both time and money in learning to play musical instruments. With little or no electricity supplies in Baghdad, however, they are limited mainly to string instruments -- especially guitars. "The top musicians in Iraq who used to be our customers have left the country to escape the bad security situation," said Raghid, owner of an instrument shop in Baghdad's downtown Karrada district. "So now we are selling to amateurs who wish to learn to play music at home for entertainment," said the talented 32-year-old who asked that only one name be used. "Youngsters are mainly buying imported guitars which need no electricity," he added, sighing for the days when the Middle Eastern Oud, or lute, known for its intricate engravings, was his top seller. Prices vary. A Korean guitar sells for 60 to 90 dollars (42 to 64 euros) while a Chinese violin goes for as little as 50 dollars. For those with their own sources of electrical power, Indonesian or Chinese keyboards are available for prices ranging from 100 to 700 dollars. 9/25/2007 11:40:26 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-271.aspSOWETO, South Africa (AFP) -Soweto, the vast township that was synonymous with neglect and revolt during apartheid, will become home to the largest shopping mall in the southern hemisphere this week when one of South Africa's original black entrepreneurs fulfills a three-decade long dream. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Maponya Mall on Thursday will finally enable residents to shop at highstreet stores such as Toys 'R' Us and Woolworths that had previously been confined to the malls of nearby Johannesburg. The mall is the brainchild of Richard Maponya, who made his first fortune by running a clothing business at a time when Soweto was little more than a place to sleep for the low-paid black workers who provided the labour force for the whites-only apartheid regime's economy in the commercial capital Johannesburg. "It has been a long journey. I never stopped that dream because I knew that one day, one day, the people of Soweto will own what is theirs," the 82-year-old Maponya told AFP in an interview. "I was convinced the people really needed a mall ... I never stopped." Around 200 stores will be crammed into the 65,000-square-metre mall that has been erected at a cost of around 650 million rand (92 million dollars, 65 million euros). The investment represents a huge vote of confidence in an area that, while still suffering from high rates of crime, is also experiencing a property boom thanks to the emergence of a black middle class. Soweto is also seen as the heartbeat of a black South Africa which was confined to the margins during the apartheid era which finally ended in 1994. "Soweto has set trends in music, clothes, theatre with many artists staying here," said Phillip Nkomo, owner of the Reliable Music Warehouse, which is one of the stores based in the mall. According to Nkomo, the residents of Soweto now have considerable spending power but that money has to date been spent in the stores of downtown Johannesburg which is a 30-minute journey from the township. "They have to travel long distances to buy their own products at the malls. Even tourists who come here see and hear some of the artists perform have to go to town to buy their product," he said. Long-time Soweto resident Tommy-Leigh Isaak said he was delighted that he would be able to buy brand names on his doorstep rather than facing the choice between substandard goods or a trip into town. "Finally this will save us from long travelling to town and the suburbs to do the shopping," he said. "Now I can just walk and get everything I want under one roof. And when I am tired, I can enjoy a movie before going back home. It will save lots of our travelling money." The complex includes an eight-screen cinema, takeaway restaurants such as McDonalds and even a self-styled "coordinated lifestyle store." It's all a long way from the 1960s and 70s when Soweto was the hotbed of opposition to the apartheid regime, gaining international recognition as the scene of the 1976 Soweto Uprising. Its history however will be commemorated in the mall with a statue greeting visitors of Hector Pietersen, a 12-year-old boy who was shot dead by the apartheid security forces during the 1976 student riots. Maponya, dubbed the "father of black retail," said he kept his faith of a brighter future even at the height of apartheid. "Soweto is my home, the people have supported me all their lives ... I've always wanted to give back and my goal is to create job opportunities at a bigger scale than what I was doing before," he added. 9/25/2007 11:33:04 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-270.aspMILAN (AFP) -British supermodel Naomi Campbell put in a surprise celebrity appearance on the first day of the Milan ready-to-wear fashion shows, which got underway at the weekend. She opened and closed the show for "Miss Bikini Luxe", one of the first collections unveiled in a low-key start to fashion week, with the heavy hitters not due to start showing until Monday. Elena Miro, who specialises in clothes for the fuller figure, was first on the official calendar, presenting her fifth collection. Around 90 catwalk presentations are scheduled over the next week, kicking off with Armani, Trussardi Just Cavalli, Gianfranco Ferre and the British label Burberry on Monday. Prada, Missoni, Bottega Veneta, La Perla and Moschino are showing on Tuesday, followed by Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo Emporio Armani, Gucci and Alberta Ferretti on Wednesday. On Thursday it will be the turn of Gianni Versace, Emilio Pucci, Fendi and the British designer John Richmond, with a host of small Italian houses winding up festivities on Friday and Saturday. 9/23/2007 9:35:09 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-264.aspMUNICH, Germany (AFP) -Munich opened the beer taps on Saturday to launch Oktoberfest, with an estimated six million people expected to attend the beer celebration over 16 days. Munich Mayor Christian Ude ordered the tapping of the first beer barrel, the ritual kick-off for the 174th edition of the party. The festivities are held at Theresienwiese, a 31-hectare (12.4 acre) park with 14 large tents where drinkers, many wearing traditional Bavarian costumes, take their spots at long wooden tables. In line with tradition, the first mass, or litre, was served to the minister-president of Bavaria, Edmund Stoiber, who is set to leave office at the end of the month after 14 years in his post. Last year more than six million litres (13 million pints) of beer were drunk. The event also generated nearly a billion euros (1.4 billion dollars) for the Bavarian capital, with 450 million coming directly from the festival and 300 million earned through hotels, which are always packed for the occasion. 9/22/2007 9:47:21 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-263.aspPARIS (AFP) -Hedi Slimane, the designer who revolutionised menswear at Christian Dior, left the house because he wanted a chance to design for women, he told Le Monde's Sunday edition. "After seven years at Dior I wanted to move on and I wanted to dress women, which wasn't possible at Dior," he explained in an interview with the French daily. Britain's John Galliano this summer celebrated a decade in charge of women's ready-to-wear and couture at the prestigious fashion house. Slimane inspired Chanel's top designer Karl Lagerfeld to shed 42 kilos (92 pounds) on a draconian diet so that he could squeeze into the slim silhouette, high-collared, narrow suits Slimane sent out on the catwalk. His take on fashion has also caught on with women. Slimane said that before leaving Dior in January 2006 he had been in discussions over whether it would put up the finances for him to open a couture house in his own name, but the talks stalled. "I was never ready to sell my name," he told Le Monde. In the interview, he also hit out at the way in which the international fashion calendar is organised, whereby collections are unveiled a year in advance. "The seasonal collections don't relate to anything anymore because everything is on the Web in a second. Because it is impossible to adapt the logistics, the fashion business is running to keep up with fashion. Once upon a time all that made sense, but not any more." 9/22/2007 9:42:24 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-262.aspMUMBAI (AFP) -The fashion magazine Vogue will launch its Indian edition on Friday across 40 cities and towns, its publisher Conde Nast said Thursday. The magazine, a monthly, will be priced at 100 rupees (2.5 dollars) and is the 17th international edition of Vogue. "There are more than a million Vogue women in India, each with high awareness of international luxury, fashion and beauty brands," said Alex Kuruvilla, the managing director of Conde Nast India. "India is in Vogue and now Vogue will be in India," he said in a statement. The Indian publication will feature international and Indian fashion, decors, global cultures, travel and health. Several fashion and lifestyle-linked foreign magazines like Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Seventeen, Maxim, Hello!, Time Out and OK! have already launched Indian editions. Various estimates of India's young fashion sector put its size between 50 and 250 million dollars -- a small fraction of the country's 12-billion-dollar domestic textile industry. A study released earlier this year by an industry body estimated that the fashion sector could grow tenfold in the next five years. 9/21/2007 2:28:31 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-261.aspPRAGUE (AFP) -Prague's Wenceslas Square, scene of some of the turning points in the country's history, for the first time hosted a fashion show on Thursday evening with the presentation of Osmany Laffita's Summer 2008 collection. The 40-something Cuban-born fashion designer, who has lived here since he was 22, told AFP he enjoyed surprising his guests with the concept of each collection in the Czech capital, "a city where there are so many incredible locations." For previous shows, Laffita has taken his models to Prague's art-deco central railway station and the chandelier-adorned Baroque Clam-Gallas place. This time, he has set up his catwalk "under the attentive eyes of the patron saint of the Czech Republic," Saint Wenceslas, whose statue dominates the square lined by impressive art-deco buildings in the heart of Prague. His latest collection was inspired by a recent trip in Asia, with ultra-short kimonos and romantic cheongsams in fine silks in pastel shades. The square, a lively tourist hot-spot all round-the-clock, has been the focus of much of the turbulence during the last century, including the wave of mass demonstrations that led to the toppling of the communist regime in 1989. "During the Revolution, when everybody marched and demonstrated and were shaking their keys in the air, I was on holiday in the Tatra mountains," he admitted before the show. 9/21/2007 2:23:54 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-260.aspLONDON (AFP) -US pop star Prince caused a sensation at London Fashion Week Wednesday by staging a surprise performance on the catwalk. The diminutive singer, currently staging an extended series of concerts at London's 02 arena, took fashionistas by surprise at British designer Matthew Williamson's 2008 Spring-Summer collection show. The first indication of the unexpected show came when a Prince track struck up as models prepared to head down the runway -- nothing unusual at the fashion festival which ends Thursday. But then suddenly the models began dancing, before the 49-year-old showman himself launched into a song from his latest album, initially staying in his seat before joining his dancers on the catwalk. His eye-opening effort was greeted by thunderous applause from the chic elite at the show, held in a vast tent on Eaton Square in the city centre. After the unexpectedly glamorous launch, Williamson -- bringing a show to London for the first time since 2002 -- took to the catwalk himself to present a collection rich in bright colours and silk, satin and cotton. Prince, known for hits such as "Purple Rain", "1999" and "U Got The Look", began a series of shows at the former Millennium Dome on August 2, winning rave reviews from critics. 9/20/2007 10:29:22 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-257.aspPARIS (AFP) -A new homespun urban dance phenomenon has taken hold in Paris and is quickly spreading to the rest of France through Internet videos and word-of-mouth. Tecktonik, a mix of hip hop and techno dance, was the talk of this year's Paris Techno Parade, the annual dance music street carnival that took place in the French capital last Saturday. Groups of teenagers were overheard chanting "Tecktonik" as dance-offs took place in the street and the evening news bulletins were full of images and testimony from the leaders of this latest craze. The starting point for the scene is a complex of nightclubs on the southeastern outskirts of Paris called the Metropolis, but there are signs that it is spreading thanks to videos on file-sharing websites YouTube and Dailymotion. "For seven years we've been organising nights called Tecktonik Killer where we play the harder sounds of northern Europe (Belgium, The Netherlands) and the softer sounds of the south (Italy, Spain)," the artistic director of the Metropolis, Cyril Blanc, told AFP. 9/20/2007 10:22:56 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-256.aspPARIS (AFP) -After fetching record prices in Australia, Aboriginal art is carving out a place on the art market in France, spurred by the opening last year of Paris' Quai Branly museum of tribal arts. 9/16/2007 9:10:38 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-253.aspPARIS (AFP) -Once cheap and often nasty, T-shirts are back on the streets as ethical message-carrying PC wear that comes with a sizeable price tag for the high-end urban chic. 9/16/2007 9:04:53 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-252.aspLONDON (AFP) -Designer Gareth Pugh, a rising star in British fashion, wowed the second day of London Fashion Week on Sunday with a collection that drew gasps and applause from a packed room of observers.9/16/2007 8:46:25 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-251.aspFRANKFURT (AFP) -Volkswagen's luxury car division Bentley wants to make its models more environmentally friendly and to edge closer to proposed EU limits, the financial daily Handelsblatt reported Friday, citing Bentley head Franz-Josef Paefgen. 9/15/2007 10:37:11 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-250.aspLONDON (AFP) -Scientists said Friday they had cracked a sticky problem which they have been chewing over for years by inventing gum which is easily removable from shoes, pavements and hair. 9/15/2007 10:32:15 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-249.aspLONDON (AFP) -Models aged under 16 will be banned from London Fashion Week after an industry report Friday which also said they should have to show a health certificate before being allowed on the catwalk. 9/15/2007 10:26:07 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-248.aspNAIROBI (AFP) -A Kenyan woman's best chances of marrying depend on her having education but not too much money, and being well-built, an opinion poll disclosed Saturday shows. 9/9/2007 10:43:22 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-242.aspNEW YORK (AFP) -New York kicked off its annual Fashion Week celebration of spring and summer collections Wednesday, with the confections from some 200 designers on display on catwalks and at exhibition halls throughout this clothes-crazed city.9/6/2007 7:49:40 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-240.aspTOKYO (AFP) -Gawdy, glamourous -- and a little bit spooky. Gut's Dynamite Cabarets was one of the hot stocks of the 2008 spring-summer Tokyo Collection.9/4/2007 12:39:09 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-228.aspNEW YORK (AFP) -For discriminating pets, it really was the cat's pajamas: New York's second annual Pet Fashion Week offered everything a pampered pooch could ever want, from jewel-encrusted leashes to doggy perfume. Among the canine clients at the event on Sunday was Chai, a short-haired white American Bulldog with blue eyes, dressed in a pink and bronze satin cape made especially for the weekend event. "We closed our pet shop in Baltimore for three days to come here. The dress was made for her, for the event," explained Thomas Berger, Chai's owner. Nearby, a male model strutting in just his underpants led a honey-colored Greyhound dressed in a camouflage outfit up the catwalk. The show lasted a good hour, featuring dogs modelling designs from 20 or so pet fashion houses to a pounding disco soundtrack. 8/21/2007 10:04:22 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-204.aspTOKYO (AFP) -Japanese mobile phones already let users shoot films and share them with friends. It may not be long before the images go another step -- becoming completely three-dimensional8/21/2007 9:57:43 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-203.aspTHE HAGUE (AFP) -When the first CDs rolled off the presses at the Philips factory near Hannover, Germany on August 17, 1982, nobody realized these newfangled compact discs would revolutionise entertainment.8/18/2007 10:01:01 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-190.aspNEW YORK (AFP) -A shoe store so large it requires its own postal zip code opened in New York's upmarket Saks department store Friday, promising to satisfy even the needs of Manhattan's designer-hungry shoppers.8/18/2007 9:42:31 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-189.aspNEW YORK (AFP) -A lawmaker from New York City, which already has some of the world's toughest anti-smoking rules, wants to ban people from lighting up in a car if there are children present, a report said Wednesday. 8/17/2007 12:34:50 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-186.aspCatwalk 2007 Sunday, August 12, 2007 - Sunday, August 12, 2007 The Renaissance Club, Renaissance Center, Detroit Hairshon Presents "Catwalk 2007" on the 36th floor of the Rrenaissance Center. (Tower 200) General Admission: $20 VIP Admission: $50 Attire: All White Including Eugenia Paul, House of Chants, Ninetieth Floor Salon and more. Music by Powdrblu (248) 799-99638/10/2007 12:49:23 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/event/event-181.aspWASHINGTON (AFP) -Cocaine use has fallen sharply among workers in the United States, where on-the-job drugs tests are mandatory for some employees, a study showed Thursday8/10/2007 12:41:37 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-180.aspCHICAGO (AFP) -The appetite-suppressing hormone leptin may do more than just reduce one's hunger: it might also regulate one's fondness for food and thus figure high in overeating and obesity, a study released Thursday said.8/10/2007 12:32:52 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-179.aspNEW YORK (AFP) -A pale-blue dress worn by Princess Diana to the 1987 Cannes Film Festival and at the London opening of "Miss Saigon" two years later is to be sold on Internet auction site eBay, according to reports.8/10/2007 12:22:43 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-178.aspKUALA LUMPUR (AFP) -Malaysia faces hurdles in its attempt to prosecute a student for rapping in a YouTube video to the national anthem using allegedly seditious lyrics, the foreign minister said Thursday.8/10/2007 12:15:26 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-177.aspSYDNEY (AFP) -They may consider it a harmless tipple or the basis of a good night out, but millions of Australians face the lifelong hangover of brain damage due to their drinking, health experts warned Monday8/6/2007 10:08:11 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-175.aspTOKYO (AFP) -Motorists tempted to get behind the wheel after one alcoholic drink too many could soon get a ticking off from an unlikely source -- their car.8/3/2007 8:11:36 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-167.aspLONDON (AFP) -Britons avoid going on holiday to places where they cannot speak the language, a study said Friday, reporting sometimes embarrassingly low linguistic skills.8/3/2007 8:05:08 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-166.aspCAPE TOWN (AFP) -The once secret organisation that led South Africa's white Afrikaner minority out of the political and economic doldrums into decades of oppressive rule is battling to find a niche post apartheid.8/3/2007 7:58:12 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-165.aspLONDON (AFP) -Top London store Harvey Nichols has decided to stop selling foie gras following protests by animal rights groups, a spokesman said Friday. 8/3/2007 7:51:59 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-164.aspWedding season has arrived and who isn’t contemplating taking a date to the reception? Is that like taking sand to the beach? When is it good to RSVP for two? There are many pros and cons in this situation8/2/2007 8:33:50 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-162.aspLooking for a unique destination for your next social or corporate event? An intimate setting for an upcoming wedding? Forget the usual banquet halls and head to the Jefferson Marina in St. Clair Shores, home of Detroit’s exquisite Infinity and Ovation Charter yachts. General manager Steven Rybicki offered a sneak peak of the yachts as the Ovation prepared to cruise the riverfront for a private party hosted by MGM Grand Casino. 8/2/2007 7:43:26 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-161.aspWASHINGTON (AFP) -Drunk, ambitious, in love? Or maybe you're just looking for God. From the sensual to the downright scheming, respondents in a new US study owned up to scores of unusual motives for having sex.8/1/2007 5:53:33 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-155.aspDetroit's ever expanding music scene is adding another large player as Division X Records launches this August. Division X is an electronic music label born in a Detroit suburb from the minds of Robert Messerschmidt and Adam Hofmann.7/27/2007 1:07:06 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-148.aspThere is little doubt that The Hard Lessons are the next band to carry the torch as the current archetype of Detroit City rock ‘n’ roll.7/25/2007 1:11:05 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-144.aspTEHRAN (AFP) -It all starts with one simple sentence, spoken almost in a whisper, but which has a thunderous effect. 7/24/2007 11:28:10 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-143.aspBAYREUTH, Germany (AFP) -The annual Richard Wagner Festival, which turns this otherwise sleepy provincial town into a centre of pilgrimage each year for tens of thousands of opera aficionados, has strict rules of etiquette that set it apart from other summer music fests. 7/22/2007 8:13:06 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-141.aspBEIRUT (AFP) -Lebanon's political paralysis and bomb blasts may have deterred summer tourists but it's a case of "crisis, what crisis?" for a small elite: the hardcore party crowds of Beirut and its modern-day protege Dubai. 7/22/2007 7:50:43 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-140.aspIt is unmistakably wedding season. Every year, from May to September, happy couples gather friends and family together to witness ceremonies that are meant to celebrate their love and declare their commitments to each other as they say, “I do.” After walking down the aisle to tie the knot to wedding classics like “Ave Maria” or “Pachelbel’s Canon”, the couples are whisked away to dance the night away at their dream receptions.7/18/2007 7:40:04 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-129.aspForget about walking down the aisle, marching is more like it! Boot camp isn’t just for soldiers, it’s now for brides.7/18/2007 3:23:07 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-124.aspAlthough the search for the perfect wedding dress can seem daunting, local brides need to look no further than Rochester Hills for one of Michigan's most exclusive couture bridal designers.7/17/2007 9:59:47 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-122.aspCozy, comfortable, and calm... that's how you'll feel when you walk into At Last Home Accessories and Gifts.7/17/2007 9:23:37 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-118.aspAnimal prints are back in force this summer!6/28/2007 11:36:49 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/video/video-87.aspTravel dating tips for the girl, the guy, and the gay.6/28/2007 11:31:40 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-86.aspMilan Fashion run of men's fashion shows for next summer displayed brazen irreverence Monday with Moschino's fluorescent tones, Gucci's slimline tweeds and John Richmond's gangster chic suits.6/28/2007 11:28:33 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-85.aspArtisana Obscura is a local shop in Downtown Royal Oak where owner Gabriel Bayram sells unique accessories from around the world and Detroit.6/20/2007 12:10:27 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-80.aspWith the hot party season approaching, the beauty focus shifts to highlighting bare, natural features. Detroit’s own King of the Brow, the Lashman, has plenty of advice for achieving an eye-catching look this summer.6/18/2007 2:13:28 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-63.aspThere are those who simply observe the need to go green, and then there is Sarah Kubik. For the last two years, Kubik, 28, has worked to improve Detroit’s recycling situation. She is a founder of Recycle Midtown and Recycle Detroit, and a major player in Recycle Here: a joint effort to renew the city’s recycling contract.6/15/2007 11:42:26 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/inside_look/inside_look-77.aspSAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -A soon-to-be-published weight-loss book helps dieters reduce not just their intake of calories, but the negative impact of their food consumption choices on the environment.6/13/2007 2:11:51 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-62.aspTAIPEI (AFP) -In the dimly lit dance studio with colourful gauze covering the windows, Nina Chen instructs a group of women how to sway to the music while slowly taking off their clothes in front of a wall of mirrors.6/13/2007 2:08:35 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-61.aspVODICE, Croatia (AFP) -Giuseppe Costanzo has become a regular visitor to this tiny beach resort on Croatia's coast. But unlike many tourists, the 63-year-old Italian has come to take a seat in a dental clinic rather than claim a spot on the sand.6/13/2007 2:06:36 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-60.aspBring your fashion to a head! This spring embracing individual tonality and texture is hot! Leave behind bland, high-maintenance styles and face forward to unique, flawless hair.6/13/2007 1:52:31 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-59.aspMaking yourself beautiful doesn’t mean that you have to make the earth ugly. Using eco-friendly products that don’t harm the earth’s atmosphere is the prettiest way to go.6/13/2007 1:50:54 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-58.aspThe popularity of organic foods is increasingly on the rise within the United States and around the world today. According to The World of Organic Agriculture, approximately 100 countries throughout the world practice organic farming. In 2002, the global market for organic food reached a startling $23 billion dollars. These statistics prove that organic food consumption is a billion dollar industry—but why?6/13/2007 1:45:40 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-57.aspSYDNEY (AFP)- A growing fear of being fat has fuelled a doubling in the number of Australians with eating disorders in the past decade, experts said Monday.6/13/2007 1:43:11 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-56.aspPARIS (AFP) -Will "Slip Slop Slap," a southern hemisphere campaign to prevent skin cancer, have to be rethought?6/13/2007 1:34:46 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-55.aspThe Materialistic showing was phenomenal. Wine, music and hors d'oeuvres combined with the artistic representations of Sarah Kate Burgess, Annica Cuppetelli and Tom Carbone provided all of the ingredients of a successful evening.6/13/2007 1:29:33 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-54.aspMichel Delon attracted quite the fashion-forward group of people to his personable, yet vogue Japanese-esque fashion show at Detroit Fashion Incubator on March 30 th .6/13/2007 1:26:53 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-53.aspSKINNY’ZTM by Bordeaux boasts superior fabric and construction to its competitors both domestic and international thanks in part to its high fashion design and body engineered technology. A leader in the industry, the Skinny’z collection is "a seamless way to contour your best body."6/13/2007 1:24:57 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-52.asp(New York, NY)-- The two beautiful daughters of renowned Run DMC rapper/reality show star/author/owner of Run Athletics Footwear, Rev. Run, have introduced their own entry into the footwear arena, with the launch of Pastry Footwear.6/13/2007 1:22:50 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-51.aspWith so much talk these days about getting green and helping the environment by recycling or using less energy, there are also ways to go green when it comes to fashion and accessories.6/13/2007 1:21:24 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-50.aspPARIS (AFP) -There was a time when the worlds of luxury fashion and sports wear were content going their own separate ways.6/13/2007 1:14:18 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-49.aspFashion Fridays are back thanks to Eastern Michigan’s 9th annual Fashion show. With designers exclusively from EMU, the show was a real treat. It’s amazing to see what talented people we have here in Detroit. Professor Cathryn Amideli and her ATM 379 class worked all semester to present us with a young, hot, fresh look at today’s fashion. "I am incredibly proud and looking forward to more work from the students in the future." said Amideli. 6/13/2007 1:12:46 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-48.aspThe season's hottest trends in swimwear appeals to almost every woman...the good girl look, which goes for a 'hint of sexy' and the bad girl look which incorporates an overtly 'sexy edge'. Brooke Winston, Media Relations/Fit Expert has shared with me some of this season's hottest trends in swimwear, where femininity and strength are at the forefront.6/13/2007 1:06:52 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-47.aspThis year’s WSU student fashion show held (for the second year in a row) at the Detroit Artists Market came off with out a hitch. For those unfamiliar Wayne’s Fashion Design & Merchandising Organization department it is the oldest and most comprehensive fashion program in the city.6/13/2007 1:04:54 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-46.aspDefinition Fashion was an event to be remembered! Not only was fashion involved in this event, it clearly supported all other aspects of the arts. It also had local talent from Detroit such as poets, musicians, an entertaining MC named Raku.6/13/2007 1:02:12 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-45.aspPARIS (AFP) -The tie, that onetime symbol of manhood and social supremacy, is in trouble, creased and crumpled by lifestyle change. 6/13/2007 1:00:33 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-44.aspMix one part lounge, one part art gallery, and one part clothing store and you’ll get Studio Couture. Located in downtown Detroit just south of John R is the very cool men and women’s store Studio Couture.6/13/2007 12:57:57 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-43.aspNEW YORK (AFP) -Despite emancipating women from the corset and revolutionizing early 20th century fashion, French designer Paul Poiret has largely been forgotten by time, overshadowed by rivals such as "Coco" Chanel.6/13/2007 12:53:09 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-42.aspThe International Academy of Design and Technology held its third annual fashion show on Saturday April the 28 th at the Masonic Temple. However, this show was different from the previous years. The interior design students were involved in the show for the Green/Echo friendly theme of the show. The fashion students came out full throttle from children's wear, to bridal wear, to funky, to elegant, to men's wear. You name it and it was in the show! The teachers also showed of there talents as well with a piece or two that was entered into the show. But, it's the student's work that shined.6/13/2007 12:50:05 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-41.aspSandwiched between a nail salon and pub on Royal Oak's busy Main Street, sits the women's boutique Pitaya. Since 2005, Pitaya has continually drawn a regular clientele of women looking for cute, trendy clothes that are affordable. Since the store does no advertising it gains most new business from word of mouth or charity fashion shows.6/13/2007 12:42:42 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-40.aspMONTREAL (AFP) -A Canadian artist is giving new meaning to the "smokin' guitar" by making the instruments out of discarded cigar boxes, and his creations are selling like mad on the Internet. 6/12/2007 5:48:11 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-31.aspJames and the Rainbros are beginning to draw attention for their searing blend of blues, folk, and good-old-fashioned hard rock. Riding the success of a popular internet music video, James Linck, Steve and Dave Kendzorski, and Chuck Vroom look to make serious headway in the Detroit music scene. 6/12/2007 5:44:52 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-30.aspLONDON (AFP) -Diners at one of Britain's top restaurants are being invited to listen to MP3 players as they eat because its chef believes sound can make the flavours more intense.6/12/2007 5:40:51 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-29.aspA native San Franciscan born to parents from Nicaragua, Lola Morales grew up firmly grounded in both her Latina and American roots. Her music is a direct reflection of this vibrant combination. American Funk meets Latin Soul, her unique style has made a huge impact on audiences worldwide.6/12/2007 5:37:00 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-28.aspThe Blowout kicked-off at the Majestic Theater Center on March 7th before moving to Hamtramck for the next three nights. The event crammed 250 area bands into four nights of music, displayed in 20 venues at the heart of Detroit's cultural center. Twenty bucks supplied concert goers with complete access to the largest local music festival in America. 6/12/2007 5:29:34 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-27.aspA lively audience was treated to a night of bluegrass at Cliff Bell’s bar in Detroit, on April 29. In a show that also featured the Saltminers and the Syreens, Friends of the Diddlers headlined with their infectious blend of americana and ragtime. 6/12/2007 5:25:45 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-26.aspPARIS (AFP) -Montreal, the Canadian city known for its fierce winters, has become an international hotspot for a new wave of indie bands. 6/12/2007 5:17:11 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-25.aspPARIS (AFP) -"Breaking up is hard to do," sang The Carpenters in 1976, but a number of bands from that era are proving that getting back together isn't as difficult as thought.6/12/2007 5:11:59 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-24.aspAs many local music fans can attest to, a Johnny Headband show is more than just music–it’s an experience.6/12/2007 4:59:35 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/music/music-23.aspThe top five events that everyone who is anyone must attend this summer are as follows:6/11/2007 1:47:25 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-75.aspWhat is the other accessory needed to join your favorite pair of sunglasses and sunblock? Your favorite summer drink of course! Delicious drinks can make a party. With summer just around the corner, DFP takes to the streets to find the "it" drink when the mercury rises in 2007. 6/11/2007 1:45:56 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-74.aspTHE HAGUE (AFP) -The Dutch television show purporting to feature a dying woman deciding which of three candidates would receive one of her kidneys is a hoax, its presenter said during the live broadcast Friday.6/11/2007 1:44:13 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-73.aspBARCELONA, Spain (AFP) -Spain's eastern city of Barcelona next week will open purportedly Europe's, and perhaps the world's, first wedding wear boutique for gay couples, according to Mexican proprietor Santiago Porrero. 6/11/2007 12:33:19 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-14.aspIf there are two people who know how to produce and design a fashion show, they’re Sarah Lapinski and Sarah Lurtz. The “Launch” party and show that they put together on Friday, May 11, 2007 was the place to be.6/11/2007 12:28:19 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-13.aspTEHRAN (AFP) -An Iranian cabinet minister said young people should be encouraged to get temporarily married, a practice unique to Shiite Islam, to avoid illicit extramarital sex, newspapers reported on Saturday.6/4/2007 1:42:32 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-72.aspFinally a season where there is something for everyone! Think pink; pink eye shadow paired with bubble gum pink cheeks finished with syrupy red lips. Pull this look off with light colors and a delicate hand.5/31/2007 5:07:33 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-3.aspWASHINGTON (AFP) -Worried about being the butt of jokes this summer? Then how about a "facial" for a sagging derriere.5/31/2007 2:48:22 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/fashion/fashion-1.aspBERLIN (AFP) -Some 600,000 people thronged the streets of Berlin on Sunday to take part in the city's Carnival of Cultures drawing some 4,500 artists from about 70 countries, the organisers said. 5/28/2007 1:41:00 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-71.aspNEW YORK (AFP) -Forty years after a generation of young Americans turned on, tuned in, and dropped out during the Summer of Love, a New York museum is hoping to recreate the psychedelic intensity of the period. 5/28/2007 1:38:34 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-70.aspLONDON (AFP) -The government issued new guidance to pregnant women and those trying to conceive Friday, advising that they steer clear of alcohol altogether.5/28/2007 1:36:54 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-69.aspWASHINGTON (AFP) -Memories of first love are more addictive than any drug and many adults find themselves powerless to resist when the sparks fly and they fall once again for childhood sweethearts. 5/28/2007 1:34:53 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-68.aspOTTAWA (AFP) -Marriage may not always be bliss, but the alternative is very depressing, according to a new study that found separation or divorce disheartening, even more so for men than women. 5/21/2007 1:32:30 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-67.aspPARIS (AFP) -Now it's the world's paramount filmfest. But the first Cannes festival held September 1, 1939 lasted barely 48 hours, with guests turned away and just one film screened -- Hollywood's "Hunchback of Notre Dame", starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara. 5/14/2007 1:28:20 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-66.aspHONG KONG (AFP) -Chinese director Wong Kar-wai has proved a revelation in a Hong Kong cinema scene known for its gangster and martial arts flicks, yet his unique style has won him more fans overseas than at home.5/14/2007 1:25:39 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-65.aspPARIS (AFP) -More than 150 years after France abolished slavery, a website on the French Caribbean island of Martinique has given voice to its slave descendants in a bid to keep the memory of their ancestors alive.5/14/2007 1:15:57 PMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-64.aspIt's finally the weekend. A time to relax, kick back, and catch up on sleep. You think, "A short getaway would be ideal right about now. If only there was a convenient, luxurious home away from home for the weekend." Lucky for you, there is...5/7/2007 1:14:34 AMhttp://www.detroitfashionpages.com/culture/culture-34.asp