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David Kahn Jeans Have Arrived at Petunias of Naples!!!

 

David Kahn has been an integral part of the fashion industry for over 10 years. David`s firm belief in always being there for his customers has taken him quite successfully from designer sales to co-founde...r and brand architect of DAVID KAHN JEANS. David, a true California native, was raised in Orange County. He grew up passionate about fashion and has utilized his background to create a sense of casual freedom within the product he envisions.
Inspired by his California roots and armed with the tools of a business degree from USC as well as a natural affinity for sales, David created his first business, David Kahn Showroom. Throughout the years, as the client base grew so did their trust in David as a fashion authority. David, with his finger on the pulse of the business, always put his customers first. In doing so, he would hear that there was a need for a jean with incredible quality, innovative washes, and most important a "great fit".

With that, what was once a small business quickly grew to into a premium denim brand that offered a perfect fit for a loyal customer base. David provided a jean that combines the highest quality premium fabrics with sophisticated washes and superior fits, and eventually grew the collection to include trend driven tops, knits, and sweaters. The collection has expanded globally to Canada, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. David's innate fashion sense and driving desire to please his customer is what inspires him each and every day to create the outstanding assortment that is DAVID KAHN JEANS.

 



 

Illustrations by Michelle Ricks

The First Hair Dryer!!

The first hair dryer was the vacuum cleaner! Around the turn of the century, women dried their hair by connecting a hose to the exhaust of their vacuum cleaners. In early models, the front of a vacuum cleaner sucked air in, the back blew air out, and the hose could be attached to either end.
In 1920, the first true hair dryer came on the market, but it was extremely large and heavy, and frequently overheated. Since then, thousands of patents have been issued for different hair dryer designs, but most of them only tweak the outside packaging of the hairdryer so that it looks more aesthetically appealing to you. Aside from the addition of some safety features, the inside of a hair dryer hasn't changed too much over the years. Not until 1951 was the first really workable dryer made. The device consisted of a hand-held dryer connected to a pink plastic bonnet fitted over the woman’s head.

 



SEVEN WAVES Available at Petunias of Naples!

Seven Waves…ahh…finally the creative arm from BrazilRoxx Jeans put their heart to work and came up with a fantastic collection of tops and tunics…or maybe dresses…and that is part of the beauty of Seven Waves. The line is pretty much whatever you want it to be! You can wear it with leggings, skinny jeans, jeggings, as dresses, belt it, winterize it or westernize it.
You name it - Seven Waves is all about layering!
The patchwork technique used makes the look very unique. Pieces that were never meant to fit together, match beautifully with appliqués of foil and exclusive prints. And you must check all the little details...
that each piece has: pendants, hearts, chains, leather, bows and so much more!
Just don't be fooled with the contemporary look. Seven Waves creates styles that appeal to all girls and women.
So just jump into our new line of Urban Wear with a tropical twist!
You will never get lost in the crowd.
Be exclusive.

 

 



Designer Julian Chang at Petunias of Naples!

“Style is not based on brand names, labels or latest season’s must have, style is within yourself. My collections will bring you an effortless look that is outlined with your own style by mixing timeless, comfortable pieces that will always be relevant to your wardrobe. Miami’s lifestyle is my inspiration, so I mix glamour, with sexiness and confidence.”.. Julian was born in Lima Peru raised in a multicultural environment with Latin-Chinese heritage. At the age of 17, he moved to Miami Florida where he attended Miami International University of Art & Design. Where the University Chair Charlene Parsons says “he had eye for trends and was a stand-out student”. Shortly afterwards he created a small evening collection under his own label “Julian Chang” and his designs were on their way to the wardrobes of Miami’s Elite. His 2010 runway collections was filled with luscious black-crisp designs, ruffles and shimmering embellishments.
He opened his first showroom on Miami’s Upper East Side on 2003, and followed in Miami Beach and South Miami soon afterwards. He launched his Contemporary Women’s collection in 2008, selling now to over 2000 boutiques across the globe. Now at 30, Julian resides in Miami’s Upper Eastside. His latest endeavor is a resort collection made with stretch jersey material and a Holiday line. Price points vary and can range from $95 for a top to upwards of $400 for a gown.
 From Miami.com “Peruvian-born designer Julian Chang’s flagship boutique is a posh take on one-stop-shopping. Chang offers a cornucopia of couture options, including pieces from his Ready To Wear collection as well as a variety of evening gowns.”
 Julian Chang has received top honors including MIFW “Prêt-a-Porter Designer of the Year”, Prêt-a-Porter Style Award, Ebenzer Award of Honor World Fashion in Korea, Florida International’s Designer Star Winner, Vogue En Espanol “Designer’s Choice Award”, Cadillac Luxury Lifestyle Award, Women’s Wear Daily selected Chang as the “Up and Coming Ready-to-Wear Designer to watch”, Gen Art Fresh Faces Award, recipient of The Key to the City of Miami Beach, Vox Out Award and AI Alumni Wall of Fame, In 2010 Julian Chang opened the Miami Fashion Week International and was awarded for his Ready to Wear Collection.
Special Trunk Show January 12th, 2013...11am - 7pm!!!

 

Picadilly Fashions at Petunias of Naples!!!

Picadilly Fashions was founded by Jacob Dombrowsky in 1975 in the heart of Toronto’s Fashion District and has grown to become one of the most successful apparel manufacturers in Canada. Innovation, creativity, and attraction to the allure of greater designs, allows our team to create quality comfortable and stylish, yet casual clothing. As producers of quality women's apparel, we are constantly striving to surpass previous standards set for the design and manufacture of women's wears. We attribute Picadilly Fashions' growth and success over the years to many variables. They include, design, manufacturing method, customer service, and end value passed on to our clientele. The Picadilly Design Team studies current trends in our Design Studio located in our manufacturing facility. We are constantly searching for new colours, fabrics, shapes, and trends that will revolutionize our upcoming seasons. Our team members use the latest methods of Computer Assisted Design (CAD) technology, coupled with the "old school" method of sketching; the two techniques are combined to create our design prototypes. These designs are suitable for many types of women. They are modern, cosmopolitan with an international flare, upbeat and simply ahead of the times. Our manufacturing process has witnessed tremendous growth and change over the years. What originally commenced as a humble operation with 15 - 20 employees has grown to a 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility with over 200 employees. All cutting and sewing is done on premises. Picadilly is constantly updating its technology and machinery to meet customer demands. Our stringent manufacturing procedures are carefully followed by all manufacturing team members, and thus we are able to meet and deliver "on time" large volume demand orders. Furthermore, our meticulously monitored manufacturing procedures allow Picadilly Fashions to pass quality items for fair value to our clientele. A prominent key to our successful formula is the value for the dollar received by our clientele and our intense customer service. Satisfaction of the customer has been the mandate of Picadilly since our inception. Our sales representatives are always available to support customer inquiries. Their knowledge of the fashion industry, current trends in colour and fabrics, and most importantly of the Picadilly line of clothing they support is exceptional. We have become a global supplier to the woman's apparel industry. Our lines can be found in many countries, including the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and others. The service offered by our Picadilly Fashions team continues after the clothing has been delivered. At Picadilly, we take pride in looking out for the customer. This level of honest and reliable service will continue to be a cornerstone of our success well into the future. http://picadillyfashions.com/video.asp