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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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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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Khloe Kardashian’s denim brand Good American makes its mark on the fashion industry
The jeans brand, which the reality TV star founded with Emma Grede, made its debut on October 18 with three styles, available in a size-inclusive range of 00 to 24. Despite fashion's current focus on wide cuts and rigid denim styles, the duo have focused on body-skimming, flexible pieces with reinforced waistbands to eliminate any…
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Which catwalk queen is about to be crowned International Model of 2016?
Five of the biggest supermodels in the world will battle it out Monday evening for the title of International Model 2016 at the British Fashion Awards. The latest cool Brit on the fashion scene has starred in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs and H&M, as well as taking to the runway numerous…
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Sergio Rossi gets magical for Holiday film
Shoe brand Sergio Rossi has debuted a short film for the festive season. The clip, titled “The Magic Kingdom,” is a shoe-filled riff on the universe of Alice in Wonderland, featuring models Lou Schoof as Alice, Nataliya Bulycheva as Bianca and Bhumika Arora as a character called Jas. The clip sees the trio dancing around…
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Prosecco is good for your health – this proves it
Finally there’s no need to feel any guilt about drinking your favourite tipple because apparently prosecco is filled with incredible health benefits. According to research conducted by scientists at the University of Reading, drinking the tiny glass of bubbles can in fact lower your blood pressure and reduce your chances of having a stroke by…
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Soccer-Umbro scrambles to meet demand for shirts from devastated team
By Brad Haynes CHAPECO, Brazil, Dec 1 (Reuters) – An outpouring of support for the Brazilian soccer team devastated by an air crash this week has nearly wiped out retailers’ inventory of their shirts, forcing an emergency meeting with producer Umbro for an extra run. Ivan Tozzo, acting president of the Chapecoense club, said in…