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Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ Gown Sold for $4.8 Million
The figure-hugging gown Marilyn Monroe wore to serenade President John F.Kennedy for his 45th birthday smashed its guide price to sell for $4.8 million at auction on Thursday. The flesh-colored dress, adorned with 2,500 hand-stitched crystals, had been expected to fetch between $2-3 million, Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills said. The dress was so tight…
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Richard Quinn wins H&M Design Award
Central Saint Martins graduate Richard Quinn has been awarded the H&M Design Award for 2017, it was announced on Wednesday in London. As winner of the high-street fashion retailer's prestigious award, Quinn will win €50,000, a year mentorship with H&M, and the chance to develop some of his pieces to be sold in selected H&M…
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Kate Bosworth stars in Shopbop holiday campaign
The campaign will be broken down into weekly segments that see each of the influencers talk about their holiday plans and tips. It kicks off this week with Hale's segment “How to Get Dressed Up,” featuring some of her favorite festive pieces from Carven, Stella, and Aquazzura. On November 20, Shopbop's Fashion Director Caroline Maguire…
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Tiffany Trump’s Fashion Designer Friend Defends Her Against Online Bullying
Just Drew designer Andrew Warren took to his Instagram to write: “People attacking or hating on her should take a step back before knowing who she is and what her views are.”
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Jean Paul Gaultier’s OVS collection revealed
The brand has officially announced the release date of November 18 for the capsule collection designed in partnership with the French haute couture designer, titled 'Jean Paul Gaultier for OVS'. According to the retailer's website, the collection will be a playful one, with checks, playing cards and references to kings, queens and bishops some of…
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Pitti Uomo 91 to focus on homegrown talent, as well as Japanese and South Korean designers
Italian menswear event Pitti Uomo 91 has revealed the designers set to take part in its ‘Pitti Italics' program next January. Pitti Italics promotes upcoming fashion designers and labels that design and produce in Italy, offering them a platform from which to showcase their latest collections. Tuscan designer Carlo Volpi, who won the “Who is…
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Apple star Marc Newson designs Fashion Awards 2016 trophy
Industrial designer Marc Newson has teamed up with The British Fashion Council and Swarovski to create the trophies for the upcoming Fashion Awards 2016. Fabricated from Swarovski Crystal, the hexagonal trophy was inspired by the idea of “crystal clusters and rock structures.” Each piece measures 245mm by 67mm and will be handcrafted at Swarovski's headquarters…
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Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter have Christmas all wrapped up with new holiday campaign
Luxury online retailers Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter have joined forces on a new animated holiday campaign. Titled 'Gifts All Wrapped Up', the campaign plays on both of the brands' high-end shopping experiences and easy and stylish global delivery options. Illustrator Simone Massoni and animation studio Animade are behind the campaign, which covers both print and…