Tag: council
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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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Apple star Marc Newson designs Fashion Awards 2016 trophy
Industrial designer Marc Newson has teamed up with The British Fashion Council and Swarovski to create the trophies for the upcoming Fashion Awards 2016. Fabricated from Swarovski Crystal, the hexagonal trophy was inspired by the idea of “crystal clusters and rock structures.” Each piece measures 245mm by 67mm and will be handcrafted at Swarovski's headquarters…
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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 focuses on menswear, retail and digital with new board members
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled three new non-executive directors to its board. British GQ Editor and London Fashion Week Men's Chairman Dylan Jones, Founder and CEO of Farfetch José Neves and CEO of the Guardian Media Group David Pemsel have all been welcomed to the council's board.
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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…
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Beyoncé Is Officially a Fashion Icon
It was a shake-things-up kind of night for the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America’s awards ceremony, which included a new location and longer program, a surprise guest and a lot of unique looks. Now at the Hammerstein Ballroom, after years of being held at Lincoln Center, Monday’s awards included a sit-down dinner and…
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Chevron and Zillow advance while Ralph Lauren skids
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Tuesday: Zillow Group Inc., up $1.74 to $32.07 The real estate website said it will pay $130 million to settle a lawsuit with Move Inc. and others. …
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Late rock star David Bowie honored at NY fashion awards ceremony
Fashion designers paid tribute to David Bowie, the late British rock star and style icon who died of cancer earlier this year, at an awards ceremony recognizing people whose influence impacted the industry. Actress Tilda Swinton accepted the Board of Director’s Tribute Award on behalf of Bowie’s widow, Iman, at the 2016 Council of Fashion…