Author: creative
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Focus on Lineisy Montero, fashion’s latest must-book model
With over 60 catwalk shows under her belt over the last round of fashion weeks, Lineisy Montero proved an all-round hit among ready-to-wear designers and fashion houses. At a time when the world's catwalks seem to be moving forward on racial diversity, this Dominican beauty could be on the way to becoming the top model…
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Dior sets May date for London show
A May 31 show at Blenheim Palace could mark a debut for Dior's new Creative Director. With Raf Simons having vacated the Creative Director's position in October 2015, Jonathan Saunders is said to be the Dior pick for Simons' successor. With Saunders having left Pollini in December 2015, as well as surrendering his own well…
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Spotlight on fashion month’s star models
With Paris Fashion Week ending last week, the autumn/winter 2016 collection previews are all wrapped up. Certain big-name models, already at the height of their fame, were dead certs for the New York, London, Milan and Paris catwalks. Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Balmain, Versace, Bottega Veneta and, of course, Chanel picked her…
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Uniqlo x Liberty London spring collection goes on sale globally March 24
Always on the lookout for new collaborations, Uniqlo has teamed up with the British brand Liberty London — known for its iconic fabrics — for a spring collection that goes big on florals. The collection includes over 20 items and will be available in the UK on March 18, before launching globally in stores and…
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Oscar de la Renta retrospective opens in San Francisco
From March 12, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will be hosting the first ever retrospective of the famous American fashion designer's work. “Oscar de la Renta: The Retrospective” follows the making of the designer's successful career, starting out in Spain, before heading to some of the world's most famous fashion houses, such as…
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LVMH reveals finalists in fashion’s fiercest competiton
Following a presentation of their collections on March 2-3, the 23 shortlisted up-and-coming talents have been whittled down to just eight contenders for the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers Prize have been revealed. New York designer Brandon Maxwell's eponymous label has also made the cut, alongside “Koché”, by French designer Christelle Kocher, “Vejas,” by…
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Justin Bieber to tour with Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein has been revealed as the official apparel partner for Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber's Purpose North America and European tour.
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Paris Modes TV rounds up Paris Fashion Week: ‘The see now, buy now approach is not very French’
With Fashion Week wrapped up in the French capital, fashion journalists Sophie de Champsavin and Natalia Grgona of Paris Modes TV give us their take on this latest round of catwalk shows, showcasing upcoming trends and new faces to watch out for on the Paris runway. What main trends for autumn/winter 2016 were seen on…
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Trends for autumn/winter 2016/17: pajama dressing, sailor chic, masculine/feminine
A mix of masculine/feminine silhouettes and influences that borrowed from bedtime, sports and nautical styles were among the key themes setting the tone for the season. Collections rocking the masculine/feminine trend include Paul Smith, John Galliano, Paul & Joe and Victoria Beckham. The main trend was for adding a few sportswear pieces to feminine, urban…