In an industry where a woman?s body is sometimes her only ticket into the world of glamour, it is refreshing to note that not all stars feel that way.

Who many times did you see something you like worn by a celebrity? How many hours did you spend at shopping malls and clothes stores trying to find that exact pair of shoes or jacket?

The clothing market is highly competitive, with the success of a company largely dependent on the trends of today

Fashion business makes fortunes these days. Unlike the dark ages people around the world like to purchase clothes and follow all the latest trends. The industry has long become a gold mind for all the executives in the fashion-related corporations.

Hilary Duff, the eighteen-year-old actress and singer that begins to be very popular in the entertainment world, plans to imitate the success of the mary-kateandashley clothes brand.

These DVDs contain an exciting mix of fashion, beauty and trends that will entertain and inform customers and staff of upscale salons, spas and boutiques, says Janet Pytowski, President of Vidcat Productions. "Each DVD is approximately 40 minutes long and programmed to repeat continuously for maximum play and ease of use."

Stacie J., better known to you all as one of the key contestants on Donald Trump`s reality show, `The Apprentice`, is a successful entrepreneur and well known fashion model. Recently, she has decided to put her good fortune to good use and has joined with Magazine Literacy to launch the `Reading is Fashionable` campaign at her Subway food franchise in Harlem.

Steve Arnold, Buffalo, NY area Fashion Consultant for the Tom James Company, is well versed in fashion, fabrics, styles and patterns. He specializes in advising busy professional men and women in WNY who want to select a wardrobe of fine clothing at a comfortable price

Who says thin is in? Full-figure models will be on prominent display as part of dcFashionWeek, a series of designer showcases to be held Sept. 13-19 at various locations throughout...