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Fashion designer James Galanos dies; dressed Nancy Reagan
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Galanos, the California fashion designer who was known for his elegant, meticulously constructed dresses and created both of first lady Nancy Reagan's inaugural gowns, has died. He was 92.
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In pictures: major moments in the history of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
News that the upcoming Victoria's Secret catwalk show will be held at the Grand Palais exhibition center and museum in Paris caused a sensation in the fashion world. This is a first for the famous lingerie label, which has never before held one of its legendary shows in the French capital. From Naomi Campbell, Tyra…
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Beth Ditto drops second fashion collection
Singer Beth Ditto has unveiled her second fashion collection for plus-size customers. The Gossip frontwoman has built upon the success of her first season collection, taking inspiration from her own wardrobe to create 11 statement pieces such as structured shift dresses and a cocoon-shaped wool coat, alongside more relaxed, everyday styles such as boxy white…
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Style Notes: Lily-Rose Depp’s First Vogue Cover; Tommy Hilfiger’s Memoir Is Here
In case you missed it.
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Curves rule the Lagos catwalk
Karl Lagerfeld once sniffed that “no one wants to see curvy women” on the runway, but a wave of Nigerian designers are proving him wrong. “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but if he was in Africa, he probably wouldn't make that statement,” designer Aisha Abubakar Achonu told AFP backstage. Unlike the hesitant, calf-like…
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World’s first albino beauty pageant in Kenya defies deadly stigma
By Amanda Fisher NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – With its evening gowns, celebrity judges and tears of joy, the beauty pageant in Kenya’s capital was like others elsewhere, except for one thing – all 20 contestants who strutted, sashayed and swaggered down the catwalk had albinism. The competition, which drew a crowd of about 1,000…
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Tommy Hilfiger and Gigi Hadid ask the Internet to vote for pieces in their upcoming collection
Following the success of her debut collection for Tommy Hilfiger, Gigi Hadid is once again collaborating with the fashion brand — and this time she's getting the general public involved. The label has launched a social media initiative captioned “Tommy x Gigi x You,” inviting Instagram and Twitter users to vote on their favorite pieces…
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Pitti Immagine Uomo unveils special guests for upcoming show
Fashion designer Paul Smith is set to launch his new PS by Paul Smith collection at the upcoming menswear event Pitti Immagine Uomo 91. The UK designer, whose aesthetic blends British heritage and pop inspiration, will unveil his new contemporary line in the context of his role as Special Guest at the trade show, which…
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Nominees for The Fashion Awards 2016 revealed
What do Riccardo Tisci, Stella McCartney and Bella Hadid have in common? The British Fashion Council has revealed the nominations for the prestigious awards ceremony, which features nine different categories focusing on both British and international talent. The list of nominees, which was voted for by 1,500 key members of the fashion industry earlier this…