Tag: america
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Latin America rings in new year with colorful undies
“The yellow underwear is for love, luck, money and so that this year will go well for everyone,” says Gladys Leal, a saleswoman at a lingerie stand in Santiago's Meiggs neighborhood. Yellow is seen in Latin America as a symbol of the sun, an eternal light, he says.
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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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Miss Teen USA axes ‘outdated’ bikini competition
One of America's top beauty pageants has axed its swimsuit competition, ditching bikinis for sportswear to fend off years of complaints that parading in a bikini is sexist and demeaning. The Miss Universe Organization, which operates the pageant, said from now on contestants would be judged on athletic wear, in addition to the evening wear…
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Adidas, Kanye West expand clothing, footwear partnership
Adidas doubled down on its business ties with rap star Kanye West on Wednesday, announcing a new line of footwear and accessories to be sold in dedicated shops. The Germany-based athletic wear giant said merchandise under the newly launched adidas + KANYE WEST label is an expansion of its existing YEEZY brand. “With adidas +…
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Ralph Lauren to launch new fragrance collection inspired by the experience of travel
Ralph Lauren is set to launch a collection of 10 fragrances inspired by luxury travel reports WWD. The collection has been inspired by travel destinations, rather than just ingredients, with names conjuring glamorous and exotic locations including Riviera Dream, Legacy of English Elegance, Song of America, Portrait of New York, and Treasure of Safari.
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Marc Jacobs wins big at CFDA Awards
Marc Jacobs has been declared ‘Womenswear Designer of the Year' following the 2016 CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Fashion Awards.
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US actor/comedian Joel McHale to host 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has revealed American actor and comedian Joel McHale as its host for the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards.
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Adele Wears Dolce & Gabbana in "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" Video
The singer rocked a long-sleeve floral gown in her trippy new video, which premiered at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards.
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Norma Kamali, Donna Karan to be honored by CFDA
NEW YORK (AP) — A slate of familiar names has been announced as nominees for the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards.
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Alessandro Michele, Donna Karan to Be Honored at CFDA Awards
The Council of Fashion Designers of America revealed this year’s nominees and honorees on Wednesday evening.