Month: November 2016
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Fashion Designer Sophie Theallet Refuses to Dress Melania Trump
And she’s encouraging others to do the same.
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Dior to honor its famous designers with new book collection
The House of Dior is celebrating its 70th anniversary by honoring each of its designers throughout history with a series of reference books. Gianfranco Ferré, who became the first Italian to head up the house in 1989, and John Galliano, who took up the role in 1996 but was dismissed amidst controversy over alleged anti-Semitic…
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Princess Diana’s style to be focus of Kensington Palace exhibition
An exhibition marking 20 years since the death of Princess Di will examine Diana's evolving style. “Diana: Her Fashion Story,” hosted at Kensington Palace in London, will open in February 2017. The exhibition will trace the evolution of the princess's style, from demure to confident, and will explore her relationship with her favorite designers.
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Hugo Boss cuts brands to return to growth by 2018
The new chief executive of Hugo Boss said he expects to return the struggling German fashion house to growth in 2018, announcing plans to simplify its brand portfolio and adjust prices in a bid to appeal to younger customers. Mark Langer, the former finance chief who was appointed CEO in May, said the company will…
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Pitti Immagine Uomo honors Italian fashion legend Ciro Paone
Italian fashion entrepreneur Ciro Paone is set to be honored at the upcoming edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo. The founder of the luxury ready-to-wear and made-to-measure label Kiton will be the subject of a dedicated exhibition project, with fashion journalist Angelo Flaccavento at the helm as Artistic Director. “We at Pitti Immagine have always found…
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Kate Bosworth stars in Shopbop holiday campaign
The campaign will be broken down into weekly segments that see each of the influencers talk about their holiday plans and tips. It kicks off this week with Hale's segment “How to Get Dressed Up,” featuring some of her favorite festive pieces from Carven, Stella, and Aquazzura. On November 20, Shopbop's Fashion Director Caroline Maguire…
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Fashion wins big at Walpole British Luxury Awards 2016
UK fashion brands swept the board at the 15th annual Walpole British Luxury Awards in London on November 14. Makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, who launched her own beauty brand in 2013, won the category of 'British Luxury Brand of the Year', while accessories designer Anya Hindmarch, known for her tongue-in-cheek designs, was awarded the prize…
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Roma designer hopes fashion can build bridges in Hungarian society
By Krisztina Than BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Transforming traditional flowery Roma patterns into bold, modern prints, designer Erika Varga aims to use fashion to increase acceptance of the Roma minority in Hungarian society. Since then her colorful, sometimes flamboyant, designs have won fans in Hungary, as well as in Brussels, Berlin, Paris and India, where she…
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Down syndrome ‘Be Beautiful’ fashion show raises $2.1 million
(Reuters) – Movie stars Jamie Foxx, Hilary Swank and Queen Latifah were among celebrities sharing the catwalk with models with Down syndrome for a fundraiser that brought in $2.1 million for research and medical care. Foxx, whose sister DeOndra Dixon has Down syndrome, said the aim of the “Be Beautiful, Be Yourself” fashion show in…
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Benetton teams with designer Stella Jean for first capsule collection
United Colors of Benetton has revealed more about its first collaboration with a fashion designer, signing up Stella Jean to create a knitwear-focused winter capsule collection. In the space of just a few years, Stella Jean, who lives and works in Rome, Italy, has become a key figure in the fashion world. A former protégé…