Month: December 2016
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Russian babushkas break stereotypes with fashion shoots
In Russia, elderly women are usually expected to forget about fashion and watch their grandchildren. Not 71-year-old Olga Kondrasheva, who is fighting stereotypes by modelling for a glossy magazine. “I'm over 70 now but my life is just beginning and it's so interesting,” says Kondrasheva, slim and sporting wavy white hair, a few minutes before…
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Givenchy’s S/S 2017 ad campaign celebrates juxtapositions of style
On Wednesday, December 21, Givenchy unveiled the first shots of its S/S 2017 ad campaign which plays with juxtapositions of style, age, and decor: the French fashion house shows us its creativity extends to all men and women. The Italian model Vittoria Ceretti's star has been rising for several seasons now, with a raft of…
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Dior’s next cruise collection could be heading to Los Angeles
Dior's next cruise collection could be shown in Los Angeles reports WWD. Reports suggest that the first cruise collection from Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior's new creative director, could be shown in LA on May 11.
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New York Fashion Week: menswear show schedule
As the final fashion capital to host its fall/winter 2017-2018 menswear collections, New York takes center stage January 30 to February 2, 2017. With a schedule that's seen its share of changes, Raf Simons will present a collection on the New York runway for the first time, Wednesday, February 1, while Boss will reveal its…
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Australian Fashion Foundation names hot new talent in annual awards ceremony
The Australian Fashion Foundation (AUSFF) has revealed the winners of its 2016/2017 annual internship program. Womenswear designer Deanna Fanning and menswear designer Hannah Tan took home the top prize, receiving a financial grant and internship opportunities worth more than AU$20,000 (approximately US$14,500). The up-and-coming duo will be able to complete their internships in the US…
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Women take center stage in Dior spring/summer 2017 campaign
French fashion house Dior has unveiled the advertising campaign for its spring/summer 2017 collection, the first ready-to-wear line overseen by new creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri. In the spirit of the catwalk show, which previewed the collection in September, the Italian designer's feminist values play a key role in the project, designed by, with and…
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Topshop and Topman to expand to China
British brands Topshop and Topman are set to expand into mainland China reports WWD. Owner Sir Phillip Green has confirmed he has signed a deal with existing Topshop partner Shangpin.com to open up to 80 standalone stores across the country. Topshop currently has minimal presence in China, with just a shop-in-shop in Beijing's Galeries Lafayette…
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Paris Fashion Week: menswear show schedule
After London and Milan, the fashion world will be heading to Paris to check out fall/winter 2017-2018 menswear collections from major labels like Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Balmain. Shows will be held at prestigious locations in the French capital from January 18 to 22, 2017.