A Rebirth in Fashion

When it comes to business, it seems as if the fashion industry might be struggling, but thanks to two Gladiator Girl(s), a rebirth is on the rise for high fashion.

Welcome to Nibbatti, the new fashion line that was born out of destruction and is now making a prominent impression on US fashion. The two creators, Emmanuelle Cagol Landrieu and Lynda Martin, started their line after Hurricane Katrina left its mark on the Crescent City of New Orleans.

How exactly is the line making a dent in the fashion industry? Not only do the collections offer sensual pieces, with bright and eye-catching color, but come from inspirations that both women have acquired in their past - from Hollywood

actors to international travels- the pieces are all "modern, classic, and easy to fit any lifestyle."

So how is this line fighting the economic climate and what exactly makes it so different from all others popping up? Well, what's in a name, we should ask, as the name the two designers choose, Nibbatti, is a Buddhist term meaning rebirth- and that's exactly what they are doing. With every purchase, a percentage of profits go towards rebuilding the historical city that both creators love.

This is one line that fashionistas must keep their eyes out for, as it's mainly based in the south of the US. However, for those interested in the line and nowhere within reach, order forms are available at their site at www.Nibbatti.com where you can pick and choose from favorites amongst One Night Stands, Breakfast At Tiffanys, and my personal favorite, Hotel California- coral and mint both hanging in my closet.

Show us the LOVE

With the words 'economic climate' hanging on every sentence and the topic of every cocktail party, we've forgotten the creativity that makes up the fashion industry.

Thankfully we have Katie Grand, Todd Lynn and Christopher Kane to save the day with their Love- literally. The trio have brought fashionistas a new magazine from CondeNast, Love Magazine, which brings us closer to the fashion and fame that over runs our wardrobes.

It would appear that timing for such a publication would be anything but perfect now, considering that one of Conde's super glossy, Vogue, is anything but on the rise of ad sales, but the Love team are determined to give the economic climate a run for it's money.

From its first cover image to the contents inside, this magazine is one that has fashion followers raving all the while. That's what's putting Love Magazine ahead, one stiletto at a time.

It's what the fashion industry needs at the moment though, something to stir things up in the martini glass and have people talking. Imran Amed is Editor of The Business of Fashion commented that, "If that’s not an endorsement for creativity in a time of crisis, I don’t know what is." Couldn't have said it better myself.