Affectionately known as the “swamp rat of the south”, nutria are taking over Louisiana marshes, so an environmentally minded fashion designer has devised a plan. Government agencies blame nutria for severe damage to delicate Louisiana marshland, and over the last few years over 1 million nutria have been destroyed. PETA may not agree, but designers are putting nutria to good use in the form of luxury fur.

The fashion world has silently banned the use of fur for years now, so it is not surprising that many aren’t taking the new found interest in fur lightly. Cree McCree, a Louisiana designer made a preemptive strike. Founding a nonprofit by the name of Righteous Fur, McCree and her group hope to educate the fashion world on the benefits of using this type of fur. McCree goes on to explain that the animals, which are not endangered, are being destroyed in large numbers. Her opinion is that using fur is actually honoring the animal, and is in no way inhumane.

While the argument makes sense, many designers still won’t touch nutria with a 10 foot pole. Years after PETA demonstrators crashed fashion shows and threw red paint on purveyors of fur, the effects are still apparent. It is worth noting that a few designers have been bold enough actually use nutria in their designs. Oscar de la Renta and Billy Reid have both used nutria fur in their latest shows, perhaps being the first to test out the new trend. Righteous Fur has planned a fashion show at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art to further their cause.

For some reason, a lot of adults are having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that Taylor Swift is growing up. Elizabeth Arden doesn’t seem to be having the same problem. These two famous ladies have combined forces and are planning to release a new fragrance yet to be named. Swift has already proven herself to be businesswoman wise beyond her years, having navigated through the music industry and coming out a teenaged star. Now, Taylor Swift wants to show the world that she can act, look, and smell like an adult, too.

Elizabeth Arden has become the go to woman when it comes to celebrities who want a winning scent. Having released a huge number of her own fragrances for decades, Arden is well respected in the cosmetics industry for her ingenious blends and branding. Although the new fragrance won’t be available in stores for another year, Swift thinks that young adults just coming into their own will be eager to wear her fragrance. In addition to the perfume, Arden and Swift hope to release additional bath products like lotion and shower gel.

A lot of celebrities have been releasing signature scents lately, but not all of them have reached high levels of success. This is probably at least part of the reason that Taylor Swift is waiting so long to release her’s, but she’s also ultra busy working on an upcoming album. Judging the amount of support Swift has, she probably won’t have any problems with her newest venture.

At 88 years of age, legendary fashion designer Pierre Cardin is still going strong. After unveiling his latest fashion collection in Tokyo, Cardin reached out to the media, fashion critics and his colleagues to discuss the philosophy behind his long lasting brand. The press conference produced quite a few newsworthy sound bites, including Cardin comparing his passion to fashion to that of an addiction to “drugs.” The fashion show in Tokyo was a celebration that marked Cardin’s 60th year in business, which is quite a feat in the fashion world. As the sole owner, Cardin continues to oversee everything from the designing of his clothing to the way that they are marketed.

It was easy to see the pride in Cardin’s eyes as he talked about his endurance, especially when compared to newer, more trendy designers. In his opinion, most of the clothing being designed today isn’t wearable beyond the season for which it was produced. His brand, however, has already proven that it can stand against the test of time. In Tokyo, The Fall/Winter Pierre Cardin Collection received positive reviews from critics worldwide. This is the second time Cardin has shown a collection in the last few months, beginning with Paris Fashion Week in September.

Cardin continues to prove that he has what it takes to compete with even the youngest competitors. He has developed over 1,000 separate product licenses during his career, which started in Paris against dozens of other competing fashion houses. Cardin is the last great fashion designer from that era still in business, and it doesn’t look like he’s going anywhere anytime soon.

With the weather growing colder, the last thing on your list of things to do is probably to shop for women’s Resort swimwear. Although logic may tell you to wait until the spring, it makes sense to shop now before you’re left sorting through the scraps. Not only are all of last season’s styles on sale, a number of designers have already released next summer’s looks. Besides, having your swimming suits on hand now will allow you to build a great vacation wardrobe around your signature pieces.

Even for the very modest, finding a suitable swimming suit that will keep you covered is a cinch. One-piece women’s resort swimwear can be paired with a full-length sarong or a flowing coverup. Of course, you will want to purchase a fabulous hat and designer sunglasses to complete the look. Imagine sitting beside the pool, feeling the sun warm your skin in an outfit fit for a fashion icon. That thought alone should keep you warm through the cold winter months.

Mix and match bikinis are an excellent way to create numerous looks with only a few key pieces. A solid colored bikini top or pair of bottoms can be coordinated with just about anything in terms of pattern, texture and cut. Don’t fret if you don’t think your figure will allow you to comfortably sport a bikini. There is always the ultra popular tankini, or try bikinis with full coverage skirts that come down to your mid-thigh.

For most women, finding all of the right accessories for your swimwear can take even longer than buying the perfect swim suit. Besides needing a sarong, you will also need fashionable footwear. Strappy sandals, or a pair of platform flip-flops can help to bring out the best in women’s resort swimwear. Whether you choose to buy the accessories or the actual swimming suit first will be up to you, but make sure that you don’t overdo it when it comes to bold colors or prints.

While it may be difficult to find women’s Resort swimwear in stores this winter, Very online retailer carries designer swimwear all year round. Be sure to check the sizing chart to ensure that your new swimsuit fits like a glove. Check out what Very.co.uk has to offer now.

For some reason, a lot of adults are having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that Taylor Swift is growing up. Elizabeth Arden doesn’t seem to be having the same problem. These two famous ladies have combined forces and are planning to release a new fragrance yet to be named. Swift has already proven herself to be businesswoman wise beyond her years, having navigated through the music industry and coming out a teenaged star. Now, Taylor Swift wants to show the world that she can act, look, and smell like an adult, too.

Elizabeth Arden has become the go to woman when it comes to celebrities who want a winning scent. Having released a huge number of her own fragrances for decades, Arden is well respected in the cosmetics industry for her ingenious blends and branding. Although the new fragrance won’t be available in stores for another year, Swift thinks that young adults just coming into their own will be eager to wear her fragrance. In addition to the perfume, Arden and Swift hope to release additional bath products like lotion and shower gel.

A lot of celebrities have been releasing signature scents lately, but not all of them have reached high levels of success. This is probably at least part of the reason that Taylor Swift is waiting so long to release her’s, but she’s also ultra busy working on an upcoming album. Judging the amount of support Swift has, she probably won’t have any problems with her newest venture.

As one of the biggest publications in all of the fashion world, Women’s Wear Daily is definitely a huge fashion main stay that has seen a lot of fads come and go. In fact, it has now seen more than 100 years worth of changes in the world of fashion with everything from flappers to hippies to punks and beyond flowing between its pages down through the ages. Of course, with a magazine of this historic importance a book would have to be on the way eventually and that is precisely what Bridget Foley, WWD’s executive editor, has planned with her upcoming book titled ‘WWD 100 Years, 100 Designers’ wherein she will cover all of the many trends that have come and gone across the pages of this illustrious fashion magazine. She says that what WWD has helped to shape in the fashion industry is the idea that even though big trends can be created by all the top designers, it all comes down to understanding what women will be willing to wear.

Whether it is skinny jeans or miniskirts, hemlines or pant suits, WWD has been on the front lines, advocating for women about the fashion that they love most and always making sure they remain the trendiest. It was WWD that noticed women love black and have since the 1920’s, something that some in the industry were slow to pick up on. Since the publication has long been something of a bible for the fashion industry and especially emerging designers, it has been a long road to bring WWD into a genuine institution, but critics say that along the way it has done a lot for brands like McCardell, Dior and Chanel.