Top Italian fashion designer Alberta Ferretti has signed a contract with Elite Group Spa for the production and the distribution of her first eyewear collection.

The collection will be premiered at the International Optics, Optometry and Ophthalmology Exhibition, MIDO 2008 in Milan in May.

Milan based Ferretti is famous for her designer womenswear and footwear ranges which includes the signature collection Alberta Ferretti and the secondary line, aimed at the younger woman, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti.

Outdoor clothing company Blacks Leisure issued a profit warning after sales at its boardwear brands Freespirit and O’Neill dropped by almost 11% over the Christmas period.

Blacks Leisure, which owns the Millets chain, reported that like for like sales in the six weeks up to January 12 were up 2.8% across the group however included in this figure was a fall of 10.8% for its Freespirit and O’Neill businesses. The Blacks and Millets brands shored up the overall performance with gains of 5.4% and 7.8% respectively.

FaCshion is an independent fashion shopping event which is going to take London by storm on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 February 2008.

A selection of creative and diverse designers will be exhibiting the latest collections from couture to customised fashion and accessories including handbags, hats, jewellery and footwear at this two-day event for consumers and buyers.

You know exactly where you stand regarding animal testing,? But what is your opinion about model testing?

MTV puts beautiful models to the test! Throwing them into a house to carry out experiments and IQ tests to decide who will win the dubious title of ‘America’s Most Smartest Model.’

If cruel tests on gorgeous models offend you, then don’t watch it on Sunday 20th Jan, 9pm, on MTV ONE.

Izzy Lane who produce clothing manufactured from the wool of rescued sheep, are to show their collection at the Estethica ethical fashion event, part of next months London Fashion Week.

Actress Keira Knightley has been named the number one beauty icon of 2007 in a in a poll of 2500 people conducted by UK high street chain Superdrug.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star saw off stiff competition with models Kelly Brook and Kate Moss taking second and third place on the list.

Superdrug Beauty Director Katherine Le Clerc said: