Zara bans toxic fashion

Just nine days after Greenpeace launched its report 'Toxic Threads: The Big Fashion Stitch-Up', high street giant Zara has gone into detox.

As the party season commences, high street giant Zara is about to embark on the ultimate detox. The 1975-born Spanish clothing label has promised to eradicate all releases of hazardous chemicals throughout its entire supply chain and products by 2020, following public pressure in response to Greenpeace's Detox campaign.

Zara's commitment comes just nine days after Greenpeace launched its report: 'Toxic Threads: The Big Fashion Stitch-Up' in Beijing on November 20. Having already named and shamed Victoria's Secret for the levels of phthalates found in the brands lingerie - so high that " if that product was a toy it would not be permitted in the EU " - the environmental activists have spurred more than 315,000 people to join the 2011-launched Detox campaign. Zara have seen over 700 people protesting in front of stores around the world, since last Tuesday.

With the eco stakes hotting up - and, most importantly, Miranda Kerr threatening to denounce her position as a Victoria's Secret 'Angel' due to the brand's toxic nature - will the weeks ahead see the likes of other high street chains succumb to the detox?

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Christian Louboutin unsuccessful battles

Christian Louboutin have released a statement clarifying that they still own "valid and enforcable trademark rights" to the red sole, despite recent unsuccessful court battles.

Christian Louboutin would like to make it very clear that despite recent unsuccessful court battles suggesting otherwise, they still very much own the trademark to their Pantone-18 'Chinese Red' soles.

In a statement released by Louboutin yesterday, the company stated: "Recent commentary in various articles from newspapers and blogs regarding the French court decision in the Zara case...either implies or states that through this ruling we have lost our rights to our world-famous red-sole trademark. We would like to clarify that what has been disputed and canceled is only one French registration of the trademark." Adding that they "continue to own valid and enforceable trademark rights...throughout the world" and "will continue to protect and enforce [the trademark's] rights."

The clarification comes a week after Louboutin unsuccessfully attempted to sue high-street chain Zara for selling a red-soled shoe similar to their 'Yo Yo' style. A French court ruled that "there was no proven risk of confusion between Louboutin's shoes and the Zara pair", and ordered Louboutin to pay Zara £2,016. It was the climax of a case which had rumbled on for a year.

Meanwhile, Louboutin are still ploughing ahead with their battle to stop Yves Saint Laurent from selling red-soled shoes - which first appeared in YSL's Resort 2011 collection. The Manhattan court of Appeal's decision on whether or not to grant a preliminary injunction against YSL is expected this summer.

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Zara's June 2012 Lookbook

i say when in doubt .... Shop at ZARA! 

is always a safe bet and you almost never feel guilty

so impressed with Zara lately 

that its become by greatest escape...... 

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Louboutin loses "Red Soles" Battle to ZARA

Shoe designer Christain Louboutin has failed at another attempt to defend his trademark red soles, this time to high-street chain Zara.

Designer Christian Louboutin Photo: REUTERS

Chrisitian Louboutin has lost another red sole-centred battle, this time against high-street chain Zara.

The case erupted in 2011 when Louboutin sued Zara France for "counterfeiting and unfair competition" when they sold a £45 (49 euros) pair of red-soled, opened-toed shoes similar to Louboutin's 'Yo Yo' style.

The courts initially ruled in favour of Louboutin, however Zara successfully appealed against the decision, and in June 2011 Christian Louboutin was ordered to pay Zara £2,016 (2,500 euros). The most recent set-back is the result of Christian Louboutin appealing the June 2011 ruling, in which Zara argued that "the terms of Louboutin's trademark registration were too vague, noting for instance that it did not contain a Pantone colour reference for the red soles."

Last week, the French court upheld the ruling in favour of Zara, noting that "there was no proven risk of confusion between Louboutin's shoes and the Zara pair", reports WWD .

Alexis Mourot, group chief operating officer and general manager of Christian Louboutin, said the company would continue defending its red soles, despite their most recent defeat: "Another red sole trademark application has been successfully registered and we will enforce this trademark against any infringers."

It's another blow for the famed French cordwainer in his tireless quest to trademark his red soles - he is currently in the process of appealing a similarly drawn-out case involving luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent.

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Get ur S/S 2012 Blazers ready!!

A blazer is for every season, come winter or spring! 

a true essential in ones wardrobe!

so question is... do u guys have ur Spring blazers ready??? 

well we thought we would get u all started with a few of our picks!

you can never go wrong with an isabel Marant! 

 A Sasse and Bide BEAUTY! 

one of our LOCAL favorites "KAGE"

And from the winner of BEST LOCAL DESIGNER by Grazia style awards 2012

LADYFOZAZA's "Double Trouble" Blazer

ONE blazer >>> 2 LOOKS!

Roberto Cavalli's S/S 2012 

one of LAdyFozaza's "Double Trouble" Blazers

Zara's fabulous yellow number!

ZARA S/S 2012 blazers

The CREAM of Jeddah exclusive 

LAdyFozaza "Double Trouble"

Blazers

Spring/Summer 2012 collection from CG – Club of Gents

Marcelo Burton was spotted wearing a t-shirt and a blazer 

from Givenchy Spring/Summer 2012 menswear collection.

So whats ur choice of Blazer this spring????? 

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My Endless Love affair with ZARA continues!

i know its not just me who thinks ZARA is killling it with their collection! i mean i cant even keep up myself! i just recently found out my closet is slowly filling up with ZARA! affordable, SPOT on trend! flattering and just too good to be true! 

so not only were their last collection a MUST HAVE... but this time ZARA stole my breath away with some key pieces that just melted my fashion heart... 

lets let the pictures do the rest of the talking shall we.... 

FIEST your pretty little eyes on this 

and then LOCK into it and RUN to your nearest ZARA ;)

Here are my favorites from their latest look book!

Enjoooy

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Couldn't Resist Some Pointys & A Sweater

Its still hot in Dubai but I don't care, I couldn't resist a sweater and some pointed kitten heels.

Sweater: H&M

Shoes- Zara

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Look of the day- Tied Shirt & Pointy Heels

Look of the day- tied shirt and pointy heels... Got very inspired by this fall 2011 trends of shirts and pointed shoes...

Doonz

Shirt (which was actually a dress)- River Island

Jeans- Bsk

Shoes- Zara

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Look of the day- Influenced By Peter Pan

Look of the day was influenced by Peter Pan with the green jeans and brown tasseled shoes. Oh and I just love my lunchbox bag..

Doonz

Top- Forever 21

Jeans- Zara

Shoes-H&M

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Trend Alert: Metallic Pants

As Eid is just around the corner, thought I'd get inspired by this fall trend metallics. Metallics has been seen on the runway of Balmain, Alice + Olivia and Marc Jacobs. High Street stores have them already stocked, check out Zara and H&M. You won't be disappointed, I've already got mine!

Doonz

Shirt- Zara

Vest- Mango

Pants- Zara

Shoes- Steve Madden

Balmain

Alice + Olivia

Marc Jacobs

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Look of the Day- Wide Pants Obsession Continues...

Look of the day - the obsession continues with the love of wide pants... Thought I'd mix some strips to my pants.

Doonz

Stripped top- H&M

Silk pants- Zara

Espadrilles shoes- H&M

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Look of the day- Maxis With Tribal

Look of the day- Maxi with tribal

Mix it up Tribal & Maxi

Top- Forever 21

Maxi Dress- Zara

Shoes Espadrilles- H&M

Bag- Bambah Vintage

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