This summer the big fashion trend in footwear is details - the embellishments on sandals including jewels, stones, sequins, beads, studs, buckles, three-dimensional flowers appliques, knots, bows, and stitching are the important details bringing excitement to common silhouettes and uppers like the wedge sandal or the thong.

Fashion designer Sigrid Olsen brings her nature-inspired, artful clothing line to the women of Atlanta with the opening of her store at Phipps Plaza. Opening on June 16, 2005, the SIGRID OLSEN store is first of its kind in Georgia.

The smartest look this summer embodies the timeless elegance of ocean travel. Lilly Pulitzer's collection "Hail to the Queen" is the first-ever clothing line inspired by an ocean liner, Cunard's iconic Queen Mary 2. The signature print is a tribute to vintage travel trunks, featuring nautical details, images from exotic ports of call and tropical flowers in traditional Lilly Pulitzer bright colors. The collection is available in stores now and comes in array of styles including cotton dresses, skirts and capri pants.

Retro accessories are all the rage, so who better to look to for new jewelry inspired by antique pieces than the renowned experts from PBS's hit series Antiques Roadshow? QVC will premiere the Antiques Roadshow Jewelry Collection on Friday, June 17 at 2 PM (ET) in a one-hour show featuring official Antiques Roadshow appraiser and prominent jewelry collector Jeanenne Bell.

Catherines Plus Sizes debuts a collection of patriotic-inspired apparel for women sizes 16-38. Catherines' festive tops, pants and accessories are perfect for any Independence Day celebration.

Barbara Brudenell-Bruce, CEO of Spoylt Lingerie, is pleased to announce a much anticipated collaboration with Carmen Electra. Spoylt created custom designed costumes for Carmen's new burlesque dance troupe, the Bombshell Babes. "This is the first of many special projects that Spoylt has planned to help differentiate the brand in the ever expanding lingerie market," said Brudenell-Bruce.

Costume Express offered a sneak peek at its new line this week, highlighting Hollywood-inspired costumes for children. With buzz building around summer movies, Costume Express showcased its Batman Begins and Star Wars: Episode III styles that kids can wear to the movies ahead of the traditional costume season.

Last night, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the winners and lauded the special honorees at the 2005 CFDA Fashion Awards. Vera Wang was named Womenswear Designer of the Year, John Varvatos was named Menswear Designer of the Year, and Marc Jacobs was named Accessory Designer of the Year. Derek Lam won Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent Womenswear, while Alexandre Plokhlov for Cloak won for Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent Menswear, and Anthony Camargo and Nak Armstrong for Anthony Nak won the Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent Accessory Design.

Hanes, the No. 1 apparel brand in the United States, announced today that it will be adding another famous face to its new ad campaign. America's favorite girl next door, Jennifer Love Hewitt, will appear in a series of print advertisements in various women's consumer magazines, due to hit the shelves in June 2005. For the first series of print ads Jennifer is featured in the new, revolutionary Hanes Perfect Panty

Giorgio Armani's 2005 designs for the England Football team's new official 'off-field' wardrobe were unveiled last night at a formal banquet in Chicago to celebrate the American and the English teams on the first night of the England Team's USA 'friendly' tour. The emphasis is on a casual but elegant look based around a two-button midnight blue wool crepe suit, with flat-fronted trousers. The suit is designed to be more informal than Giorgio Armani's previous Team England suits, in keeping with the 'friendly' nature of the USA tour. There is no tie and players will have the option to wear a wide-collared fitted white cotton shirt or a white cotton T-shirt. They can also choose whether or not to match these with a navy crew neck pullover

Reebok (NYSE:RBK) scores Mark Zupan, star of one of the most talked about films at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, "MURDERBALL" as the newest celebrity to be featured in the brand's "I Am What I Am" global advertising campaign. An inspirational film depicting the full-contact, explosive action of quadriplegic rugby, "MURDERBALL" breaks all stereotypes of "disabled" athletes by showcasing the world-class athleticism of Olympic Team Captain, Mark Zupan and his high- powered US National team. "MURDERBALL" is an intriguing film that teaches viewers about standing up, even after your spirit -- and your spine -- has been crushed.

Bauder College will host its 27th annual student fashion show and design competition on May 20, 2005. The event features designs from Bauder College's senior design students and graduates, who will compete for awards given by a panel of prominent local judges. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. at the AmericasMart Penthouse Fashion Theater, located at 250 Spring Street.

Fashion designer Sigrid Olsen brings her nature-inspired, artful clothing line to the women of Charleston with the opening of her store on King Street. Opening on May 13, 2005, the SIGRID OLSEN store is first of its kind in South Carolina.

This year’s high fall fashions include anything on the cuff! Cuff bracelets are the ideal timeless pieces that are included in this fall’s must have list. Ponsard Italy’s Megan, Beverly, Alexandra, and Shooting Star bracelets are the perfect accessories to adorn every stylish outfit this coming season.

Weezie Lu has introduced Natural Blooms. This stunning line consists of exotic flowers in the natural colors incorporated right into unique broaches, one-of-a-kind lariat necklaces, hairpins and ribbon accessories.