Tag: over-the-past
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Kate Spade exploring sale: WSJ
Shares of Kate Spade, which had a market value of $1.86 billion as of Tuesday's close, were up 16 percent at $16.83 after being halted twice. Hedge fund Caerus Investors said last month that the company would make a great acquisition candidate as its stock was trading at a discount to its peers. Sales of…
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Costume Institute looks at the great masters for Fall 2016 fashion exhibition
The Costume Institute has revealed the theme for its Fall 2016 exhibition. Titled “Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion,” the exhibition will go on show in the New York museum's Anna Wintour Costume Center this November, featuring significant fashion acquisitions over the past 10 years. Curated by Assistant Curator Jessica Regan and Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton, the…
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Georgia’s conservative Olympic outfit scorned by women’s rights activists
By Umberto Bacchi LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Women's rights activists in Georgia have urged the country's Olympic Committee to pick a more liberal design for its female athletes, criticizing the official outfits for next month's opening ceremony at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games as archaic. Inspired by the national costume, the outfit has…
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Marc Jacobs unveils Cara Delevingne and Marilyn Manson as latest Fall campaign stars
Cara Delevingne, Courtney Love and Marilyn Manson are among the smattering of celebrities handpicked by Marc Jacobs for his new Autumn / Winter 2016 campaign. The trio are the latest models to be unveiled by the fashion designer, who has been drip-feeding glimpses of the campaign on social media over the past few weeks. The…
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Calvin Klein says goodbye to Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli
Calvin Klein is the latest major fashion house on the lookout for a new star designer following the news that Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli are stepping down from the luxury brand. “This creative strategy marks the beginning of another significant chapter in Calvin Klein's brand legacy since Mr. Klein's retirement,” said Steve Shiffman, CEO…
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Shirley Temple’s rare blue diamond ring fails to sell at auction
(Reuters) – A 9.54-carat rare blue diamond ring once belonging to the late Shirley Temple, one of Hollywood's most famous child actors, failed to sell at a New York auction on Tuesday, where it had been estimated to fetch between $25 million and $35 million. The Sotheby's auction for the Fancy Deep Blue Diamond ring,…
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Drama and elegance rule the 2017 bridal collections
Dramatic elegance is the key trend for bridalwear for the upcoming season it seems, as brands unveil their 2017 wedding gown collections.
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Amazon makes foray into fashion world
New York (AFP) – Amazon has been making moves over the past few months to position itself as a force in the ready-to-wear fashion world.
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NYFW: Street style, feathers and bustiers ruled over the weekend
New York Fashion Week continued to surprise and delight over the past weekend, with labels including Victoria Beckham and Alexander Wang showcasing their Autumn / Winter 2016 ready-to-wear collections. Beckham made a slight departure from the loose forms seen in her recent collections and instead returned to her signature hourglass silhouette with a series of…