Month: March 2016
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Combat boots and bowlers: Chanel women dress for ‘not that sweet’ world
By Astrid Wendlandt PARIS (Reuters) – Veteran Chanel designer, Karl Lagerfeld, sent his models down the catwalk on Tuesday ready for a world that is “not that sweet” in black leather combat-style boots with hard and flattened bowler-shaped hats. “Women need to be ready to defend themselves … in a world that is not that…
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Agnes b, the French style mogul who hates fashion
“I don't like fashion,” said the French designer Agnes b. For someone who has spent four decades at the top of the fashion tree, it is a curious confession to make. “I like clothes,” she added quickly as she put the final touches to her autumn winter collection before her Paris fashion week show Tuesday.
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Willow Smith named Chanel ambassador
Singer, songwriter, actress and daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith is now also a member of the Chanel family.
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Roger Vivier unveils new capsule collection by Camille Seydoux
French fashion label Roger Vivier has teamed up with celebrity stylist Camille Seydoux on a new capsule collection made entirely from denim. The sister of actress and Bond girl Lea Seydoux has named her six-piece collection for spring/summer 2016 “Prismick,” in honor of the house's 2012 line of the same name. “I looked through the…
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Items from late comedian Joan Rivers’ New York home up for auction
Fans of the late Joan Rivers will have the chance to buy items from the acerbic comedian's New York home at an auction later this year, auctioneers Christie's said on Tuesday. Pieces of art, jewelry, furniture and clothing will be among the 200-plus lots from Rivers' Manhattan penthouse on sale June 22, with starting bids…
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Paris Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood Talks Buying Less, Choosing Well
“We’d all like to have less fashion shows,” said the designer of fashion’s fast production during the opening of her Paris showroom.
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Westwood bends gender rules at Paris Fashion Week
PARIS – – Britain's dame of fashion, Vivienne Westwood, presented a unisex collection at Paris Fashion Week at the weekend, with her designer label rebranded to include her husband's name. In a collection that bent the rules, one male model wore a red velvet toga dress while women were dressed in large, boxy blazers. Westwood…
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Signature looks evolve at Stella McCartney’s Paris show
By Johnny Cotton PARIS (Reuters) – British designer Stella McCartney offered a new take on her brand's signature looks at Paris Fashion Week on Monday, presenting a selection of puffa jackets and pleated dresses for women's winter wardrobes. Showing at Palais Garnier, the designer, known for mixing luxury and sporty, unveiled plenty of snug-looking creations…
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Adidas sneaks out new City Socks for the summer season
The latest set of sneakers to join the Adidas Originals range build on the popularity of its existing NMD City Sock range but are cut to keep wearers cool in the summer months
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Designer Junko Shimada talks about style, identity and loving life ahead of Paris Fashion Week show (OK Nicole)
With Paris Fashion Week running March 1-9, Relaxnews caught up with Junko Shimada whose Autumn/Winter 2016 collection previews at 3.30pm on Tuesday, March 8. What inspired this new collection? The Winter season also often makes me think of very British colors and fabrics.