Month: July 2016
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Zombies out, cool tech in: Climate comics sketch new vision of warmer world
By Laurie Goering LEEDS, England (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Thanks to the success of Hollywood disaster films, from “Waterworld” to “The Day After Tomorrow”, it’s not hard to imagine an apocalyptic future as climate change takes hold. If you don’t have any jeopardy, you don’t really have a plot,” said James McKay, an engineer who…
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Children: Paris fashion’s latest must-have accessory
“Don't put your daughter on the stage,” Noel Coward, the great chronicler of the follies of fashion, once warned in his song “Mrs. Worthington”. French designer Franck Sorbier dressed up half a kindergarten class as little tsarinas with fez-like pillbox hats and red fur trimmed cloaks as a colourful contrast to the mourning weeds of…
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Margiela, Franck Sorbier and Elie Saab put on a show for Couture Week
Haute couture week 2016 took a turn for the theatrical on Wednesday, with Maison Margiela, Franck Sorbier and Elie Saab opening the day's presentations in a rush of showmanship. Margiela, with John Galliano at the helm, served up a stage-worthy collection that blended the house's signature eccentricity with references to historical characters and futuristic possibilities.…
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Alexandre Vauthier’s model army marches to the tune of haute couture
Alexandre Vauthier brought an army of star models to the runway to present his autumn/winter 2016-2017 haute couture collection, successfully combining the glamorous sophistication of haute couture with military inspirations, using striking details. The French fashion designer staged his latest haute couture show in Paris's Palais de Tokyo. British model Jourdan Dunn was picked to…
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Alexis Mabille brings a fairytale touch to haute couture
The French fashion designer unveiled an autumn/winter 2016-2017 haute couture collection in Paris, Tuesday, July 5, with the theme “Pastel Vibrations.” Alexis Mabille brought a fairytale touch to this soft and romantic color palette, showing a line-up of princess-worthy gowns and ensembles. Delicate, feminine, romantic and sometimes dramatic, the Alexis Mabille autumn/winter 2016-2017 haute couture…
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WME-IMG and CFDA Facing $10M Lawsuit for "Usurping" New York Fashion Week Trademark
The agency and CFDA conspired to steal the trademark after Mercedes-Benz pulled out as sponsor of its annual fashion event, a lawsuit claims.
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Caroline de Maigret becomes a Chanel ambassador
French model, writer and music producer Caroline de Maigret is moving from being a Chanel muse to being the fashion house's latest global ambassador. According to Chanel, whose creative director Karl Lagerfeld is a long-term admirer, de Maigret's effortless style, assertive personality and socially engaged approach to life perfectly embody the brand's values. Caroline de…
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Lagerfeld pays tribute to atelier seamstresses at Chanel show
Chanel took fashionistas behind the scenes into its ateliers for its autumn/winter haute couture show on Tuesday, focusing on the intricate craftsmanship displayed on its luxurious outfits and shining the spotlight on its artisan workers. Creative head Karl Lagerfeld, known for putting on elaborate shows for one of the world's most famous labels, transformed Paris'…