Madonna to design range for H&M

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Pop icon Madonna is to design a range of clothes and accessories for Swedish fashion giant Hennes & Mauritz, which will be launched in March 2007, the company said on Thursday.

The Swedish underwear-to-suits firm has signed up a string of designers such as Karl Lagerfeld and Stella McCartney to produce one-off collections.

H&M also provided an off-stage wardrobe for Madonna, her band and dancers for her latest tour and the singer has designed a track-suit for the firm.

"The 'M by Madonna' fashion line will reflect Madonna's timeless, unique and always glamorous style," H&M said.

"Madonna has an impressive feel for fashion and trends. She was extraordinarily style conscious, passionate and was involved in even the smallest details of every design," it added.

Analysts said the tie-up would be positive for H&M sales.

"Naturally, it is positive that they are continuing to work with Madonna," said Stefan Stjernholm, analyst at Swedbank.

"There is going to be lots of interest for Madonna's collection, but it will also contribute to more interest in H&M in general. Their sales ought definitely to be influenced."

A second analyst said Madonna would give H&M "very welcome publicity and help sales".

Shares in H&M were up 0.6 percent at 322 crowns at 8:45 a.m. against a flat Stockholm index.
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Dear Readers,

They say "it is better to give than to receive". With this thought in mind, Patricia Candido Brazilian Jewelry Designs is announcing a HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY of her premiere signature bracelet, the Deva Grande Silver Bracelet. Composed of solid sterling silver bars hand sewn in the black denim cord, this is a $750 dollar value which Patricia is giving away FREE.

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Omiru Poll Results: The Color Green is IN!




Pictured: Tahari "Natalia" Dress | $598 at Nordstrom.

We asked: Is The Color Green In or Out?

You said: We heart Green! 79% are all over the emerald color. Only 12% and 9%, respectively, believe they’re On the Way Out and Out.

Omiru’s take: Wear green for its festive flair or for its inherent wearability. Those with lighter, fairer skin tones should steer towards deeper, saturated shades. Bright, vibrant shades of green perfectly complement darker skin tones. [Omiru]


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Retail Detail. Gap's Designer Pieces, Falls To Pieces



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Hint! Starts with a “T” and ends in an “iffany”
Just spent the last few days in Seattle with my husband and dog; we set up camp at the W Hotel. It’s ridiculous how dog friendly that hotel is - I think Theo was treated better than we were. His stay included a W dog bed, matching ‘woof’ placemat and bowls, stick, ball, cookie, and a special poo bag.

I managed to squish in some Christmas shopping. You know the theory - one for you, two for me. Including a little stop by Tiffany. read more on this Tiffany story
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Mena Suvari vs. Britney Spears



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Carmen Electra vs. Beyoncé Knowles



Electra took a sexy dip in Roberto Cavalli at the Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. Knowles rocked the flashy fuchsia frock in Toronto. Images: US Weekly

Paula Abdul vs. Scarlett Johansson



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top 10 holiday music mix
1.
Oi to the World
No Doubt
2.
Blue Christmas
Elvis
3.
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Jackson Five
4.
Christmas Wrapping
The Waitresses
5.
Baby, it's Cold Outside
Dean Martin
6.
All I Want for Christmas is You
Mariah Carey
7.
Santa Baby
Madonna
8.
Christmas in Holis
Run DMC
9.
Gabriel's Message
Sting
10.
Last Christmas
Wham

Source: Us Weekly


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