Tag: fashion
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Horrifying bejeweled crocs hit the runway in London’s Fashion Week
The ugly shoe craze is not over. We've seen what happens when Uggs and Tevas team up, and even the horrifying invention of cowboy boot sandals. Now, we must stomach the crème de la crème of ugly shoes: bejeweled crocs. London designer Christopher Kane teamed up with Crocs to create this sparkly monstrosity for his…
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Stripes and sparkles at day 2 of London Fashion Week
LONDON (AP) — Summer may be well and truly over in London — but the fashion crowd is already looking forward to what's hot next spring. Jasper Conran, Julien Macdonald and Emilia Wickstead were among the labels showcasing their new season collections on the second day of London Fashion Week, which was also expected to…
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This quantum physics-inspired 3D-printed dress shook New York Fashion Week
3D printing is making its mark on the world of high fashion, as this week’s New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 demonstrated — with fashion collective threeASFOUR debuting a beautiful new 3D-printed dress.
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Models in hijabs make history at New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week sees a lot of innovation on the runway, but one Muslim designer managed to bring something completely new to the catwalk this year. Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan made history when she had every one of her models wear a hijab. While models have worn hijabs in Fashion Week shows before, this…
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London Fashion Week puts on brave face after Brexit
Many designers wanted to stay in the European Union, and there are fears about the impact of leaving on exports, costs and London's ability to attract design talent. The EU accounted for 70 percent of British textiles and apparel exports in 2014, worth £5.8 billion, according to the UK Fashion and Textile Association. “London is…
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Marc Jacobs sparkles as NY Fashion Week wraps up
Marc Jacobs, the creme de la creme of American designers, brought New York Fashion Week to a glittering finale Thursday, delivering a must-see show starring multi-colored dreadlocks and towering platform boots. In keeping with the artistic, theatrical look of his clothes, Jacobs took over the Hammerstein Ballroom, a former opera house, that gave A-list guests…
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Under Armour debuts first collection at NY Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Wait, Under Armour presented at New York Fashion Week?
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Glam rockers, baby doll goddesses: Marc Jacobs gets trippy
NEW YORK (AP) — Otherworldly goddesses? Looking-for-some-fun '90s ravers? Your basic acid trip — but a happy one?!
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New York Fashion Week breaks out designs for all seasons
By Patricia Reaney NEW YORK (Reuters) – More designers at New York Fashion Week broke out of the industry's long-established mode of showing clothes meant to be worn in six months' time by sprinkling wear-now fall looks among catwalk presentations largely focused on next spring. “Instant gratification, that is the mantra of a whole generation…
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Ralph Lauren, inspired by American West, stops traffic during show
Veteran fashion designer Ralph Lauren staged his first runway-to-retail show promoting his September collection, an American West-influenced affair that turned heads and stopped traffic on Madison Avenue during New York Fashion Week on Wednesday night. The runway was built between two of Lauren's flagship stores, spanning an entire city block. “This location is sort of…