Tag: british-fashion
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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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Is Victoria Beckham set to receive an OBE?
British designer Victoria Beckham is allegedly set to receive an OBE for her services to the fashion industry and for her charity work. In 2011, she introduced a secondary, lower-priced line, called 'Victoria by Victoria Beckham', and November of that year saw her win 'Best Designer Brand' at the British Fashion Awards. Prior to launching…
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The Fashion Awards names the big winners of 2016 in London
Alessandro Michele, Gigi Hadid and Alexander McQueen were just some of the names to claim top prizes at the Fashion Awards 2016 on Monday evening. Stars and key players gathered at London's Albert Hall to toast the winners of the prestigious awards ceremony, hosted by the British Fashion Council, with a focus on both emerging…
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Ralph Lauren wins British Fashion Council’s ‘Outstanding Achievement’ accolade
The US designer has been revealed as the recipient of the event's ‘Outstanding Achievement' award, WWD reports. The British Fashion Council, hosting the event, allegedly selected the fashion mogul for the creative vision and business flair displayed over the course of the 77-year-old's lengthy career. Lauren will be presented with the honor at the awards…
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Vera Wang to opt out of New York Fashion Week next season
Vera Wang is skipping New York Fashion Week next season and will be debuting her Autumn/Winter 2017 collection via film instead.
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Bruce Weber to be honored at The Fashion Awards 2016
Bruce Weber is set to receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator at The Fashion Awards 2016, it has been announced. The British Fashion Council will award the US photographer and cinematographer the honor for his “erotic and risqué but always uniquely stylish portraits,” according to a press release. “Bruce's endurance is testament to…
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With Brexit in spotlight, London picks up fashion show baton
A rainy London kicked off five days of catwalk shows on Friday, with questions over what consequences Brexit may have on Britain's apparel industry looming over fashionistas. Picking up the runway calendar baton from New York, London hosts its first fashion week since Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union, with a mix of…
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British Fashion Council releases provisional London Fashion Week schedule
The British Fashion Council has unveiled provisional schedule for September's London Fashion Week, with some slight changes to the usual lineup.
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Supermodel flies over active volcano in wingsuit for GoPro stunt
Shooting an active volcano with a drone? Boring. This model and professional jumper captured the lava of Villacarria in a wingsuit jump from 15,000 feet in the latest GoPro stunt.
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The hottest looks from London Collections Men
As London Collections Men wraps up, key trends for menswear 2017 are beginning to emerge from the UK capital. Run by the British Fashion Council, the four-day program of shows, presentations, and installations featured designers such as Aitor Throup, Bobby Abley, Christopher Kane, Cottweiler, Craig Green, Liam Hodges and Oliver Spencer. Day one of the…