Tag: fashion-house
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Prada goes handbag heavy in bid to revive flagging fortunes
Prada's answer to stagnating sales was unveiled on Thursday with a handbag-heavy Fall-Winter collection that the company's executives hopes will mark a revival in the fortunes of the fashion heavyweight's flagging fortunes. Miuccia Prada's latest offering had a post-World War II feel about it with sailor and nurse-style caps abounding alongside cape-shaped coats and pencil…
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Hugo Boss CEO to step down at end of month
German fashion house Hugo Boss announced Thursday the resignation of its chief executive Claus-Dietrich Lahrs at the end of February after profits fell last year as a result of sluggish business in China and the United States. A former executive of Christian Dior Couture, Lahrs was appointed CEO at Hugo Boss in 2008. The company…
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Milan kicks off fashion week in confident mood
Milan fashion week kicked off on a colourful note on Wednesday as Blugirl designer Anna Molinari extended the hedonistic feel of her spring collection into her outfits for next fall and winter. Three-quarter length raincoats came in floral and other vibrant prints while the collection for the younger sister to Molinari's Blumarine brand was also…
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What to watch for at London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week (LFW) kicks off on Friday, with 83 designers heading to the UK capital to showcase their Autumn / Winter 2016 collections. Revered fashion house Alexander McQueen will return to the schedule for the first time in over a decade for AW16, under the guidance of Creative Director Sarah Burton. The brand will…
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Saint Laurent debuts new collection in glittering LA show
Saint Laurent showed its new men's collection in Los Angeles on Wednesday in front of a host of stars amid persistent rumors over the future of its artistic director Hedi Slimane. The French fashion house showcased its autumn-winter collection, and part of its women's range, to a backdrop of raucous punk rock at the Hollywood…
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Versace launches emoji app for Valentine’s Day
Versace is getting in the mood for Valentine's Day with the launch of a romantic new emoji app and a capsule collection of t-shirts. The Versace Emoji app sees the brand's iconic Medusa turned into a smiley face with a range of different playful expressions and styles. The fashion house has also launched a capsule…
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Zegna confirms Pilati’s departure
Italian fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna has issued a notice confirming that its design lead, Stefano Pilati, is stepping down. In a statement to the press, Zegna Group's CEO Gildo Zegna thanked Stefano for his contributions and wished him well in future endeavors. Pilati, formerly Creative Director at Yves Saint Laurent, joined the luxury menswear label…
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Valentine’s Day gifts for the female fashion lover in your life
Forget flowers this Valentine's Day — after all, nothing says “I love you” like some good old luxury fashion. A classic trench coat is a wardrobe staple and Burberry is one of the go-to brands for sophisticated outwear. The UK fashion house has turned out a version of its trench in 100 percent brushed cashmere…
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Dolce & Gabbana reveals new fragrance campaign starring Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren's full new beauty campaign Dolce & Gabbana has been revealed. The Oscar-winning Italian actress stars in a video by the Sicilian fashion house to mark the launch of its new fragrance 'Dolce Rosa Excelsa'. The video is divided into three acts, “Rinascita”, “Festa” and “Meravigliosa.” The story sees silver screen legend Loren play…
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Versace sets the tone for Haute Couture with sensual spring collection
The Versace woman has always been a bold one, but the fashion house took its daring twist on glamour to new heights at its Spring 2016 Haute Couture show on Sunday.