Month: July 2016
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Christopher Kane launches new ‘Limited Editions’ project
The Scottish fashion designer is celebrating the launch of his new online store with the new initiative, which will see one new product released on the first Friday of every other month. The debut accessory, which launches Friday, is an acrylic cube paperweight encasing a suspended dried rose.
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Chiuri to take over as creative director at Christian Dior
PARIS (AP) — Christian Dior has named Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri its new creative director, making her the first woman to lead the illustrious French fashion house since it was founded 70 years ago.
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Fendi models walk on water in Rome’s Trevi fountain
Shimmering models wearing the latest creations by Fendi appeared to walk on water Thursday at a fairytale show in Rome's Trevi fountain to mark the luxury fashion house's 90th anniversary. The soft, luxurious collection of 46 outfits was inspired by Danish fairytale illustrator Kay Nielsen, who painted colour plates for the book Fairy Tales by…
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Dior names Maria Grazia Chiuri as new creative director
As widely expected, Christian Dior officially announced the Italian designer's appointment as the label's new head creative on Friday, July 8, tweeting “Dior is delighted to welcome Ms. Maria Chiuri as artistic director of women's couture, RTW and accessory collections.” On Thursday, Valentino had confirmed that Maria Grazia Chiuri would be leaving her position of creative…
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Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Ariana Grande and more confirmed for Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row
When this year's show opens at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on September 7 Macy's promises an event that mixes the best looks and collections from New York Fashion Week with some of the best music. The idea behind the show is simple – to give as many people as possible genuine access to…
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Designers confirmed for next London Fashion Weekend
The bi-annual show, held at the UK capital's Saatchi gallery, will comprise curated shopping galleries from over 150 international and British brands in addition to catwalk shows, industry talks and style presentations, allowing consumers to experience the atmosphere of London Fashion Week and gain an insight into the fashion industry. The four-day event, organized by…
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‘Manus x Machina’ exhibition at NY’s Met extended
Due to popular demand, the “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is staying open until September 5. Since opening its doors to the public on May 5, the show, which examines the impact of technology on haute couture and avant-garde ready to…
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Valentino Confirms Departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri
Valentino has confirmed the news that Maria Grazia Chiuri is leaving the design house reports WWD. The duo, who presented their last collection together at the Valentino couture show in Paris on Wednesday evening, were chosen by Valentino Garavani to work on the accessories category of the brand, before being promoted to creative directors in 2008. “A new and…
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Style Notes: "Manus x Machina" Met Exhibit Extended; IMG Cancels Toronto Fashion Week
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