Fashion

Global fashion brands say to raise purchase prices for Bangladesh-made clothes

By Krishna N. Das NEW DELHI, (Reuters) - Global fashion retailers including H&M and Gap are committed to raising purchase prices for Bangladesh-made clothing to help factories there offset higher…

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Italy’s luxury groups set aside rivalries to keep it local

By Elisa Anzolin 'Going it alone' out of fashion as challenges grow Protects 'Made in Italy' reputation, craftsmanship Italy does not have the big luxury giants of neighbour France MILAN,…

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Vivienne Westwood, Britain’s provocative dame of fashion, dead at 81

LONDON (Reuters) - As the person who dressed the Sex Pistols, Vivienne Westwood, who died on Thursday at the age of 81, was synonymous with 1970s punk rock, a rebelliousness…

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Fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies aged 73

French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s and died on Sunday, was as famous for his fantastical couture as for his blockbuster fashion shows. He was…

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Prada’s 2021 sales bounce back above pre-pandemic levels

Sales at Italian fashion group Prada bounced back sharply in 2021 as pent-up demand for luxury handbags and clothes helped push revenues above pre-pandemic levels, the company said on Tuesday. In an…

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Luxury men’s clothing designer Nino Cerruti dies at 91

Nino Cerruti, one of the most emblematic figures of luxury men's ready-to-wear of the 20th century died on Saturday at the age of 91. Born September 25, 1930 in Biella,…

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Photo Story: The Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week

Models present creations by Mag Lifestyle during the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week runs from 01 until 07 November in Pavilion Shopping Centre.…

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Photo story – Fashion in Madrid

A model presents a creation from the Fall-Winter 2021/2022 collection of Maison Mesa during a show at the 73rd Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, in Madrid, Spain, 10 April 2021. The…

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Giorgio Armani could consider an Italian partner: Vogue

MILAN (Reuters) - Giorgio Armani may consider a joint venture with another Italian company, the founder of the Milanese fashion house told U.S. magazine Vogue, opening the door for the…

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Fashion retailers bet bras with wires and a splash of color will sell this spring

After a year of nesting in pastel-colored loungewear, shoppers are opting for styles with floral prints, feel-good slogans and statement jewelry to jazz up working-from-home outfits as optimism makes a…

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Debenhams’ future in doubt after takeover talks collapse

The future of struggling British department store chain Debenhams is in doubt after JD Sports Fashion said on Tuesday it would not pursue a rescue takeover. "JD Sports Fashion...confirms that discussions…

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Fashion industry eco-system in peril as Covid-19 shuts down catwalks

When Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios last hosted a catwalk show in Paris in January, it ordered dozens of vegan-friendly rice bowls from cafe owner and caterer Pearlyn Lee for…

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Photo Story – Sealed with a kiss

A model wears a protective face mask during the 46th Portugal Fashion show in Porto, Portugal, 12 March 2020. This year's edition of the fashion show will only allow industry…

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VIDEO: Highlights Paris Fashion Week FW2020/21

Fashion Week festivities have made their way over to France’s capital of Paris. Welcoming in the Fall/Winter 2020 season, the city’s dazzling streets and ornate architecture have become the latest…

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French fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier announces retirement

French designer Jean-Paul Gaultier said Friday that his next Paris haute couture fashion show will be his last. The flamboyant creator said he would be bowing out Wednesday with a…

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French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro dies in Paris at age 86

French designer Emanuel Ungaro, who described himself as a “sensual obsessive”, has died in Paris at the age of 86. Ungaro, who retired from fashion in 2004, died on Saturday…

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US designer Tommy Hilfiger in Sydney

US designer Tommy Hilfiger poses for a portrait at the Park Hyatt in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 14 November 2019. The iconic US designer is in Sydney as part…

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Leading fashion companies to make G7 pledge to help environment

Major fashion companies from around the world said on Friday they had signed a pact which they would present at this week’s G7 summit in Biarritz, France, to help protect…

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Photo Story – Mens’ wear collection – 2019

A model presents creations by Belgian designer Walter van Beirendonck during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 19 June 2019. The presentation of the Spring/Summer 2020 menswear collections runs…

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Prada to stop using fur from next year

Italian luxury fashion house Prada announced it will stop using animal fur in its products from next year. Prada said it is making the change to meet the demand…

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As recovery looms in Greece, Vogue magazine makes comeback

Fashion magazine Vogue hit the news-stands in Greece on Sunday after seven years of absence. Greece’s economic recovery slowly gathers pace following the debt crisis, publishers are hoping that…

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Metropolitan Police to launch branded clothing line to raise money for more police presence

The Metropolitan Police is to launch a line of branded clothing and souvenirs to raise money to pay for more police on the streets. They hope to imitate the success…

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Michael Kors set to buy Versace for about €2 Billion

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. is close to a deal to buy Italian fashion house Gianni Versace SpA for about €2 billion ($2.35 billion), people familiar with the matter said Monday,…

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On this day in 1997 – Fashion Designer Gianni Versace is murdered in Miami

The History Channe: Spree killer Andrew Cunanan murders world-renowned Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace on the steps outside his Miami mansion. Versace is shot twice in the head, and Cunanan flees the scene. Cunanan had…

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Monica Bellucci back on the catwalk for Dolce & Gabbana, 26 years later

Monica Bellucci, at the age of 54, acted as an exceptional model for Dolce & Gabbana fashion show. Her entrance on stage left everyone speechless as the Bellucci, emerged on…

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What are the sunglasses styles to expect this year

The heat is on. The sun is bright. The sunglasses (or shades) are more than just a fashion ornament. However one can't remove the fashionable aspect from it. Italian news…

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