Author: creative
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King of rock star chic Hedi Slimane leaves YSL
Designer Hedi Slimane — the man credited with creating the skinny jeans look — has left the French fashion label Yves Saint Laurent Friday after four years at the brand. One of the hottest properties in fashion, Slimane remade the brand in his own rock 'n' roll image. In what now seems a highly symbolic…
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Designer Hedi Slimane leaves Saint Laurent
The French LA-based designer bows out as Saint Laurent's creative director after a four-year partnership with the prestigious fashion house.
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Beyonce jumps into athleisure market with Ivy Park clothing line
Recording star Beyonce launched a women's fitness clothing line on Thursday featuring bodysuits, leggings and headbands, named in part for her 4-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Called Ivy Park, the 200-piece active wear collection is a joint venture with British businessman Sir Philip Green, who owns the Topshop fashion chain. It will go on sale at…
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Jane Birkin sizzles in Saint Laurent fashion shots
Jane Birkin has made a surprise modeling debut for Saint Laurent. The French fashion house has unveiled the British actress and singer, 69, as the latest addition to its 'Music Project'. The label took to Twitter earlier this week to reveal two black and white shots of the star shot by the house's creative director…
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Official campaign video released for H&M Loves Coachella collection
H&M has unveiled the official video to accompany the launch of its H&M Loves Coachella collection for young women and men, ahead of its UK launch on March 31. The campaign, which stars Hailey Baldwin, looks to mix a street savvy vibe with a freewheeling playfulness in honor of the popular Coachella Valley Music and…
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Tommy Hilfiger launches Rafael Nadal-inspired capsule collection
Tennis star Rafael Nadal will feature in a new capsule collection by Tommy Hilger, called THFLEX Rafael Nadal Edition.
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Japan’s apparel industry in hi-tech bid to secure future
From ready-to-wear knits manufactured instantly to customised dresses produced on inkjet printers, Japan's apparel industry is turning to state-of-the-art technology in a bold bid to cut labour costs and secure its future. At manufacturing giant Shima Seiki's factory in western Japan, garments materialise in minutes, thanks to digitally-programmed automated machines that can turn out a…
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Michael Kors debuts wearable tech line
Michael Kors has teamed up with Google to enter the wearable technology market. The US fashion house is set to introduce a new accessories line, beginning with the ‘Access Display' smartwatches, using the Google Android Wear smartwatch platform. Featuring technology compatible with both iPhone and Android phones, the watches include exclusive Michael Kors display faces,…
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Former child star Shirley Temple’s rare blue diamond ring to be auctioned
(Reuters) – A rare blue diamond ring belonging to the late Shirley Temple, one of Hollywood's most famous child actors, is going up for auction starting at $25 million, auctioneer Sotheby's said Thursday. The 9.54-carat Fancy Deep Blue diamond ring was purchased by Temple's father for $7,210 in 1940 around the time of the actress'…
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Versus Versace reveals an urban, military inspired collection for autumn/winter 2016
Anthony Vaccarello, creative director of Versace's sister line, added a rebellious touch to the collection's urban vibe for autumn/winter 2016. While keeping the codes of the Versus line, this new collection brings a gritty, even rebellious edge to the label's autumn/winter looks, in a range of urban, sporty, sometimes boyish ensembles. It's this toughness that…