What is a good source for fashion advice and fashion designers?

I have a few questions regarding designing my own clothes, distressing jeans, etc.

Does anyone know who I could ask? Is there maybe some sort of fashion designer forum or something like that?

Thanks!

Here's some sites:

http://www.calmis.ca.gov/file/occguide/FASHION.HTM

http://www.fashionwindows.com/fashion_designers/default.asp

http://www.fashionwindows.com/fashion_designers/showall_fashion_designers.asp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion_designer

http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/designers/

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos291.htm

http://fashion.about.com/od/designersaz/Designers_A_to_Z.htm

http://www.sitv.com/?gclid=CLbv96zp3I4CFSasGgod20OVBQ

http://www.elle.com/fashionshows/11554/spring-2008-ready-to-wear.html?path=G&WT.srch=1&gclid=CPTI867p3I4CFReQGgodQjpzAA

Hope I helped!

♥Casey♥