Month: September 2016
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Colorful florals and showing your bra: the key trends from New York Fashion Week
'Fashion month', as September is known, got off to a joyful start last week in New York, where the Spring/Summer 2017 looks were a riot of color and pattern. There were bold, bright florals all over the catwalks, forming the basis of many a light-hearted collection, from the flirty and demure collection at Michael Kors…
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With Brexit in spotlight, London picks up fashion show baton
A rainy London kicked off five days of catwalk shows on Friday, with questions over what consequences Brexit may have on Britain's apparel industry looming over fashionistas. Picking up the runway calendar baton from New York, London hosts its first fashion week since Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union, with a mix of…
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Christian Louboutin designs sneaker collection for SportyHenri.com
The luxury shoe designer has created four limited-edition styles for the retailer, inspired by the Sporty Henri motto 'Mettre Le Sport En Valeur.' Each style is based on Louboutin's own men's sneaker designs for his eponymous label, featuring classic high-top and low-rise designs. “It's a real pleasure for me to touch and create some exclusive…
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London Fashion Week puts on brave face after Brexit
Many designers wanted to stay in the European Union, and there are fears about the impact of leaving on exports, costs and London's ability to attract design talent. The EU accounted for 70 percent of British textiles and apparel exports in 2014, worth £5.8 billion, according to the UK Fashion and Textile Association. “London is…
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Marc Jacobs sparkles as NY Fashion Week wraps up
Marc Jacobs, the creme de la creme of American designers, brought New York Fashion Week to a glittering finale Thursday, delivering a must-see show starring multi-colored dreadlocks and towering platform boots. In keeping with the artistic, theatrical look of his clothes, Jacobs took over the Hammerstein Ballroom, a former opera house, that gave A-list guests…
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Under Armour debuts first collection at NY Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Wait, Under Armour presented at New York Fashion Week?
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Glam rockers, baby doll goddesses: Marc Jacobs gets trippy
NEW YORK (AP) — Otherworldly goddesses? Looking-for-some-fun '90s ravers? Your basic acid trip — but a happy one?!
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New York Fashion Week breaks out designs for all seasons
By Patricia Reaney NEW YORK (Reuters) – More designers at New York Fashion Week broke out of the industry's long-established mode of showing clothes meant to be worn in six months' time by sprinkling wear-now fall looks among catwalk presentations largely focused on next spring. “Instant gratification, that is the mantra of a whole generation…
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Ralph Lauren, inspired by American West, stops traffic during show
Veteran fashion designer Ralph Lauren staged his first runway-to-retail show promoting his September collection, an American West-influenced affair that turned heads and stopped traffic on Madison Avenue during New York Fashion Week on Wednesday night. The runway was built between two of Lauren's flagship stores, spanning an entire city block. “This location is sort of…