The winner was chosen by a jury which included H&M’s creative advisor Margareta van den Bosch, H&M’s head of design, Ann-Sofie Johansson, fashion designer Christopher Kane, noted fashion journalist Hilary Alexander, and fashion blogger Susie Lau.

“I am still overwhelmed. Showing at Stockholm’s Mercedes-Benz fashion week has been such a great experience. I can’t believe so many people came to see my collection! This award gives me the confidence and financial back-up I need to pursue my dream of building my own brand. I couldn’t have imagined a better start to my career as a designer,” said Riis.

The award was announced at Stockholm’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Riis won €50,000, and the chance to have around 15 pieces from her collection sold in selected H&M stores in the UK, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands in September.

“The collection I created is fresh and bright, featuring light summer clothing that evokes the spirit of my beautiful country and is at the same time true to my style,” Ferretti told WWD.

“She appeals to an international consumer as well as an American consumer, and her fabrications are very soft, very feminine, chiffon-like, drapy, comfortable and really pretty, yet they look very elegant,” said Martine Reardon, executive vice president of marketing for Macy’s.

The collection is set to debut on April 17 for 10 weeks. The items will include bold-hued dresses in maxi and strapless styles, bohemian blouses, oversized and abstract floral prints and macramé and lace detailing. The price ranging  from $49 to $119.

“I don’t want shoes unless they are strong and sexy. I don’t want them to be just strong or just sexy,” Roy told WWD. “My collection is just that — strong and sexy. It represents the woman I want to be.”

The collection will encompass roughly 30 styles priced from $195  to $600 and include flats, pumps, boots, and booties.

“We have an 100 per cent transparent policy, meaning that we communicate everything about the materials we use, manufacturing methods and pricing strategy – it’s all on our website,” Pieters told Vogue UK.

Bruno Pieters may be the initiator of the label but he will not be the only one who will design the collections, every three months he will introduce a collection from a different designer.

The Tod’s for Ferrari new iPad 2 case comes in a textured, red leather and and iconic Prancing Horse stamped on the front cover.

The Tod’s for Ferrari new iPad 2 cover is available from the Ferrari online store for $403.

Packham has signed on to create a lower-priced capsule collection of occasionwear, accessories, childrenswear, and jewelry for the Spring, the Telegraph reports.

Packham’s dressed some of Hollywood and Britain’s biggest stars, including Kate Beckinsale, Kate Middleton, Kate Winslet, Vanessa Hudgens, Liv Tyler and even U.S first lady Michelle Obama. Her work is also featured on Gossip Girl.

The 70 piece collection priced from $50 to $1000.

“Trina’s signature prints are beloved and embody the aspirational Palm Springs lifestyle, so she was a natural partner for Banana Republic,” said Simon Kneen, Banana Republic’s creative director.

“When we began working together on the collaboration, Simon and I decided early on that the Palm Springs ‘cocktails by the pool’ lifestyle would be our key inspiration for the colors, styles, and prints,” says Turk. “I’m excited to offer this collection of colorful, covetable and unique pieces to Banana Republic customers for summer 2012.”

The collection priced from $49.50 to $150 and will be sold in Banana Republic locations and online.

banana republic fashion week. images of trina turk.

“I have always loved designing handbags, and we were getting so many requests for them,” Atwood said. “It seemed like the right time to start with chic clutches then eventually expand on that.”

The four-style collection includes a variety of envelope-style and hard-cased clutches and priced from $1,050 to $1,850. Also Atwood plans to incorporate handbags into his B Brian Atwood diffusion line later this year.

Each Diva either gave a birth to or keeps giving birth to newly whimsical styles and fashion silhouettes. Yet now the range of TOP brands increased rapidly, and muses, also being artistic people, change their designers even more often than clothes.

Audrey Hepburn – Hubert de Givenchy

They were friends more than 40 years. She was wearing his styles both in real life and on the screen. Do you remember “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”? Her long black gown? We still call Audrey iconic thanks to the great master. By the way, “the Breakfast” was not the only movie where Audrey shined in Givenchy’s apparels. “Funny face” and “Sabrina” were also full of Givenchy’s dresses.

Sofia Coppola – Marc Jacobs

She is the Oscar winner; he is one of the most successful fashion industry individuals. His brand chose Sofia for the ads of his first perfumes. She is considered to inspire Marc to launch his extra popular collections and odors. They seldom get in touch now because they live in different cities, but still she is his muse and we consider her and only her as the woman of his dreams.

Sienna Miller – Mattew Williamson

It is a story how a mean gal and sunny designer finally met. Now we know her as the Queen of the perfect style on the Red Carpet. We recollect even boho styled apparels worn by Sienna and all those were launched by Williamson.

Agness Deyn – Henry Holland

This mad couple is hand and glove. She inspired Henry to create the very bizarre, crazy, and full of madness styles and silhouettes. Thus, the friendship of once childhood friends (Laura-Agness and Henry) started ruling the world of London teenage fashion.

Natalie Portman – John Galliano

She featured for the ads by Christian Dior when Galliano was one of the leading designers there. They say she was even the muse for his collections of “vintage lace wedding dresses”. It was not a secret John drew his inspiration both from Natalie and vintage and even called her his best muse publically, but after scandal in Paris they do not get in touch anymore.

Renee Zelwegger – Carolina Herrera

If you look through the all last Red Carpets of the Celeb you may be surprised by discovering how many types of gowns by Herrera Renee did wear. The Hollywood classic style from Jacqueline Kennedy to Renee is about Carolina’s style. The fashion designer claims she had only two muses: Renee and Jacqueline.

Scarlett Johansson + Monica Belucci + Dolce and Gabbana

We used to see Scarlett on FTV wearing D&G evening gowns. She used to attend any runway shows of the fabulous fashion couple. She also featured for their new line and inspired many styles including those launched last year.

But wait! Here is another lady to go. Last fall Monica Belucci featured for perfume ads by Dolce and Gabbana. They made friends with Monica more than 10 years ago and now most of the family parties cannot do without their presence.

Tilda Swinton – Viktor and Rolf

This couple dedicated the whole collection to Tilda in 2003. Her unique appearance made them compose not less unique collections. 15 gals appeared in runway show looking like Tilda: porcelain pale skin and flame-red hairs. Yet Tilda used to say she wears only what she likes, and not all the sets launched by brand designers. Nonetheless, her appearance and her personality remain the muse for the fabulous Dutch duet.

January Kristen Jones – Donatella Versace

The blonde gal January Kristen Jones shined in different evening gowns by Versace. Sometimes, the gal can be seen in company of Versace during crème-de-la-crème parties. And in 2011 she finally featured for Versace’s accessories ads.

Rumer Willis – Badgley Mischka

The face of Spring-Summer 2011 by Badgley Mischka is more known as the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. The fashion designer claimed this gal is the spirit of spring herself. Thus, she became a perfect muse for his spring collection. Although, the Olsens, Sharon Stone and Eva Longoria can be also called his muses. Hence, nobody knows who will be next.

Lady Gaga – Nicola Formichetti

We know GaGa as GaGa thanks to Formichetti. She inspired him to create futuristic, sometimes too bizarre, silhouettes but these clothes made Stefani Germinotta into true Lady GaGa. He said he fell in love with lady GaGa at first sight!

The designers will never help but make us surprise. And the more surprises they bring the more we follow their trends, and muses will always play the leading part in their “matinee”.

fashion designers muse 2012. new designers and their muses.