Small is beautiful: models under 1.30 metres wow Paris
By Bucking the fashion show stereotype of tall, willowy models, Paris Fashion Week was treated Friday to a parade of women of restricted growth sashaying along the runway to great public applause. The only criteria for becoming one of the atypical models showing off the New York Creative Business House’s tailor-made collection, was that you had […]
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Apple to launch ‘shopping’ category in app store
Apple is set to launch a new ‘shopping’ category in its app store ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season, in a not-so-subtle nod to the consumer shift towards online shopping via smartphones. The new category, which is set to be unveiled on November 5, will see all the shopping apps removed from its existing […]
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Buyer, Beware: PETA calls for awareness for leather origins
Not many consumers stop to ask the question where the leather for their new belt or handbag came from, which raises numerous issues concerning the traceability of the product. Although the majority of the population knows that leather comes from the skin of a dead animal, most leather products do not specific which animal the […]
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Nike goes tech for its newest line
Click:chinese novel Los Angeles – Debuting next Thursday, Nike is releasing its newest line involving advanced technology to better serve the activewear crowd. The fresh line, entitled Nike Tech Knit, includes intricate craftsmanship with technological enhancements to create a more improved, unique experience for the wearer. The 52-year-old brand has already gained a reputable standing […]
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Oh my! Hasn’t Dot to Dot London grown!
It’s about that time when Dot to Dot London, aka your new favourite children’s trade event, will be back at the Vinyl Factory in Soho, London from 31 January – 1 February with a whopper of a show! Buyers should book an appointment with the bank manager and press will need to find extra column […]
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Men’s fashion week in New York wraps up on high note
The second round of men’s fashion week in New York has wrapped up on a high note after four days of shows reflecting thirst for innovation, openness and confidence in what’s to come. The nascent showcase for the latest in American menswear drew trend spotters, bloggers, buyers and other style gurus — all in a […]
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The cardigan that sold for 137,500 dollars
It wasn’t just any cardigan that sold for 137,500 dollars. It was a dishevelled five-button acrylic, mohair and lycra mix, without a hint of wool, cashmere or luxe fibres, but worn as it was by former Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain it far exceeded its expectation of fetching 15,000 dollars when it went up for auction […]
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Fendi unveils fur sneakers for pre-fall 2015
Fur has found its final frontier in the fashion industry: sneakers. Leave it up to creative director Karl Lagerfeld to make this happen. The brand has unveiled a pair of fur sneakers for their pre-fall 2015 collection. It’s no secret that Fendi is big on fur, with their fuzzy Karlitos and initial big charms being […]
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Wildfox matures style in order to match its targeted audience
Los Angeles – Wildfox recently underwent a change with their design team. Their new creative director, Andi Sharp, has led the team in order to focus on widening product selection as well as focusing in their customer market. The new strategy involves appealing to a target audience that is a little more mature than what […]
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London terrorists jailed for life after planning attack on Westfield centre
Mohammed Rehman and his former wife Sana Ahmed Khan have been jailed for life for planning a terror attack on London’s Westfield shopping center and the London underground around the tenth anniversary of the 7/7 bombings. The duo were found guilty of planning and preparing terrorist attacks by a London court earlier this week, and […]
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