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Alice inspires 'wonderland' of designs

Alice is in trouble again. She should have learned from the past that is is unadvisable to follow a white rabbit down a rabbit hole and never, but never, drink from a bottle labeled "Drink me."

This time Alice is in director Tim Burton's film vision of  "Alice in Wonderland" which promises to marry the different media of live action and animation.

Disney has unveiled a first glimpse of how it will influence fashion trends in 2010 with the announcement of a spectacular fashion-driven lifestyle program inspired by the upcoming feature film.

A surprise, elaborate tea party was displayed at the MAGIC Marketplace, the world’s most comprehensive fashion trade event, in Las Vegas this week. Wonderland-influenced performers took the unsuspecting MAGIC crowd by surprise as the maddest of tea parties came alive before their eyes, showcasing fashion inspirations similar to those being released next Spring.

The new Tom Binns "Alice In Wonderland"-inspired jewelry lines will feature two collections influenced by key story characters including Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Red Queen, the White Queen and the White Rabbit. The Tom Binns for Walt Disney signature line will offer a limited edition collection of six jewelry pieces designed in Binns' runway style. The collection will be available at retailers and boutiques with price ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

He will also be offering for Disney Couture 35 pieces featuring his styling in collaboration with Lucas Design International. The collection will incorporate photo inlay with lace accents and Swarovski crystal details. The retail price ranges from $50 to $250. It will be available at department stores and specialty boutiques. Both collections will make their retail debut next Spring.

Enjoy this off-the-cuff tea party.

 

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