Tag: designers
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Kate Spade posts 1Q profit, sees strong online sales
Kate Spade moved to a profit in its first quarter, helped by strong online sales and solid demand in North America. The clothing, handbag and accessories company earned $11.6 million, or 9 cents per share, …
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British Fashion Council announces shortlist for Designer Menswear Fund
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the designers shortlisted for its BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund. The prestigious award will see the winner receive a £150,000 grant (about US$217,000) to grow their label, as well as £50,000 value (about US$72,000) in kind services and 12 months of mentoring from industry experts. Urban label Sibling, which hit…
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LVMH reveals finalists in fashion’s fiercest competiton
Following a presentation of their collections on March 2-3, the 23 shortlisted up-and-coming talents have been whittled down to just eight contenders for the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers Prize have been revealed. New York designer Brandon Maxwell's eponymous label has also made the cut, alongside “Koché”, by French designer Christelle Kocher, “Vejas,” by…
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Dolce and Gabbana put fairytale back into fashion
Dolce and Gabbana, the designers who were once Italy's most famous gay couple, put the fairytale back into fashion on Sunday, days after Italy's Senate voted to legalise same-sex civil unions. The duo must have called upon every available golden-locked model in Milan for an ode to all things princessey that was also an unabashed…
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From casual to eclectic, Fay and Gucci open Milan fashion week
By Marie-Louise Gumuchian MILAN (Reuters) – Milan began six days of catwalk shows on Wednesday with Italian luxury brands Gucci and Fay among the first to show the creations their designers hope will fill women's wardrobes next winter. Gucci, under new designer Alessandro Michele, presented a vibrant and colorful autumn/winter 2016/2017 collection called “Rhizomatic Scores”.…
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LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers shortlist revealed
The shortlist for the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers has been revealed.
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Roksanda introduces debut handbag range
Fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic is introducing handbags as a whole new category to her “Roksanda” label.
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Timetable for the Fall-Winter 2016 menswear shows in Milan
After London, menswear will move to Milan on January 15 to 19, when the designers will reveal their Fall-Winter 2016-2017 collections and flag up the season's trends. The shows will begin with Roberto Cavalli and end with Helen Anthony.
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Three fashion designers to watch out for in 2016
While 2015 is not yet over, the fashion industry is already turning its attention to 2016 and the next season's runway shows which, in Paris, will start with menswear on January 20. This gives us an opportunity to start from scratch, and take a look at the designers and creative directors who will shape the…