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Trump-Clinton debate seen by record 80.9 million TV viewers – CNN
Some 80.9 million Americans watched the first, raucous, U.S. presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump on television, smashing a decades old record for such events, CNN said on Tuesday. The figure includes the approximately 45 million who watched the 90-minute debate on the four main TV networks, as well as millions…
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Five key trends from Milan Fashion Week
After New York and London, Milan revealed its trends for the spring/summer 2017 season with a week of shows splashed with color, and where artisanal skills and craftsmanship took center stage. While fashion houses like Giorgio Armani and Francesco Scognamiglio went for light, fluid looks, others chose opulence and exuberance for SS17, including Dolce &…
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Sophie de Champsavin of Paris Modes TV: ‘Revisited classics are the new challenge for designers’
As Milan Fashion Week wraps up, fashion journalist Sophie de Champsavin of Paris Modes TV gives us her take on this latest round of catwalk shows, showcasing upcoming trends and new faces to watch out for on the runway. What were the key trends for spring/summer 2017 in Milan? There was a positive energy in…
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LVMH’s digital drive takes time despite Apple hire
By Astrid Wendlandt PARIS (Reuters) – When LVMH hired former Apple music executive Ian Rogers to craft a digital strategy, investors may have hoped for some quick results. Almost a year later, aside from drafting in more digitally-savvy people and taking part in a technology start-up fair, his impact on the world's biggest luxury goods…
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Milan Fashion Week draws to close with Missoni’s metallic layered looks
Angela Missoni designed mid-length ribbed dresses over trousers, bikinis and multicolored bandeaus layered with scarves and cardigans to fill women's wardrobes with color next year. Missoni's palettes were bolder than usual, with splashes of vibrant shades, enhanced with metallic shimmers of gold lame. Essential to the Missoni Summer 2017 Collection, characterized by an informal and…
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Generations of glamour unite to toast Bottega Veneta
Hollywood icon Lauren Hutton joined Gigi Hadid on the catwalk as the world of glamour united across the generations to celebrate 50 years of venerated Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta in Milan on Saturday. In what was the eagerly anticipated highpoint of the latest round of fashion shows, the Venetian outfit celebrated for its discreet…
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Feathers and nostalgia add glam to Prada spring collection
By Giulia Segreti MILAN (Reuters) – Retro trenchcoats, feathered cuffs and brightly colored patterns hinting at the 1960s and 70s were among the highlights of Prada's spring/summer women's wear collection in Milan on Thursday. Last month it predicted a return to sales and profit growth next year, helped by improved sales trends in China, and…
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Macy’s teams up with grooming services provider in beauty push
Customers will be able to book beGlammed services ranging from $25.00-$185.00, including bridal makeup, on macys.com, on-demand beauty service provider beGlammed said in a statement on Thursday. BeGlammed was founded in 2014 by Maile Pacheco, a former Mac cosmetics employee, who created the on-demand platform to connect clients with professional stylists. Department store operators such…