Month: January 2016
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Grace Coddington has resigned as the Creative Director of U.S. Vogue
After nearly 30 years at the magazine, Grace Coddington has stepped down as the Creative Director of US Vogue reports Business of Fashion. A former model, Coddington gained huge popularity after featuring in the 2009 documentary film “The September Issue” alongside American Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. Commenting on her departure Coddington said, “I'm not running…
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Paris vows security will not rain on its fashion parade
Paris dusts itself off to reclaim its place as the capital of fashion Wednesday, with the start of its menswear shows amid tight security after the November terror attacks. With some of the world's richest fashionistas due in the French capital for the haute couture collections which follow the 50 or so menswear shows, the…
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Mr Porter launches Dries Van Noten SS16
Menswear purveyor Mr Porter announced on Tuesday the launch of Dries Van Noten SS16 on its retail website. Famed as one of the original ‘Antwerp Six', Dries Van Noten is known for his elegant and yet avant-garde pieces, as well as clean cuts and impeccable attention to detail thanks to his family's history of tailoring. Expressing…
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Acid-attack survivor Laxmi becomes face of fashion brand
By Rina Chandran MUMBAI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – An acid-attack survivor in India has been made a model for a fashion brand, drawing attention to the crime in the country with one of the highest rates of acid violence in the world. Laxmi, who goes by one name, features in an advertising campaign for a…
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British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund shortlist announced
The shortlist for the British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund has been announced. Womenswear designers Emilia Wickstead, Mother of Pearl and Osman, eyewear and swimwear designer Prism and shoe designer Sophia Webster have all been nominated for the 2016 award. Previous winners have included Christopher Kane, Erdem and Nicholas Kirkwood.
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Vivienne Westwood Makes Phallic Statement During Men’s Fashion Week
The designer sent her models down the catwalk wearing penis-shaped necklaces.
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Supermodel Stephanie Seymour arrested in Connecticut for DUI
GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Supermodel Stephanie Seymour was arrested over the weekend in Connecticut and charged with drunken driving.
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Yves Saint Laurent spring 2016 makeup goes boho chic
Yves Saint Laurent has a fresh new makeup collection out for spring 2016 called “Boho Stone.” Based on bold, audacious shades, the collection uses subtle shimmers and pearly finishes to bring a chic bohemian vibe to 2016. This new collection is out now in the US and the UK, and will launch in the rest…
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Claridge’s teams up with Vogue UK to honor 100 years of the fashion bible
Luxury hotel Claridge's has joined forces with style bible British Vogue to celebrate the magazine's upcoming fashion exhibition. The package includes an overnight stay at the Art Deco hotel as well as two tickets to the upcoming exhibition “Vogue100: A Century of Style” at the city's National Portrait Gallery. Two manicures at the Claridge's Health…
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Real men wear makeup: hot male beauty looks from Milan Fashion Week
At Vivienne Westwood the look was rocky and slightly bedraggled for an insouciant look, while over at Calvin Klein the models wore their shoulder-length locks in neat, flicky layers with lashings of shine spray and a slick center parting for added glamour. The most eye-catching look could be seen at Moncler Gamme Bleu, where the…