Oppenheimer blue diamond sells for record 57.5 million US dollars
By A dazzling blue diamond once owned by mining magnate Philip Oppenheimer etched a record 50.6 million US dollars (45 million euros) at auction in Geneva Wednesday, auction house Christie’s said. The 14.62-carat “Oppenheimer Blue” is the largest stone in the exceptionally rare Fancy Vivid Blue category ever to go under the hammer, according to Christie’s. […]
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Highlights from the red carpet at the Oscars 2016
Hollywood’s top stars oozed glamour on Sunday as they hit the Oscars red carpet under sunny skies in plenty of bling — and with oodles of attitude. Here are a few key looks and trends from the A-list fashion parade at the Dolby Theatre: Belle of the ball Sweden’s Alicia Vikander has taken both the […]
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Hedi Slimane shows Saint Laurent couture during Paris Fashion Week
London – Of all the shows during Paris Fashion Week, it may well be the Saint Laurent show on Monday evening that will stay in fashion’s memory the longest. The location was certainly as impressive as the collection itself, with Hedi Slimane opting for Hôtel de Sénecterre on rue de l’Universite which he handpicked as […]
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Ifema brings together 1,400 textile and footwear brands in September ’16 by running Momad Metrópolis and Momad shoes concurrently
By holding both shows from 9 to 11 September, and with the addition of Intergift, Bisutex and MadridJoya, for a few days Madrid’s exhibition centre will become the greatest global venue for Fashion and Trends in Southern Europe, hosting some 2,800 outstanding brands with their new collections of Textiles, Footwear, Accessories, Costume Jewellery, Jewellery, Gifts […]
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Vans 50th birthday marks for year-long events and 2.2 billion dollars in revenue
Los Angeles – California-based apparel brand Vans will soon be hitting a milestone birthday. The shoewear brand just announced it will be celebrating its 50th birthday with year-long events to commemorate the company. The celebration comes from the company’s large success throughout the years. Last year, the Cypress-based company ended with revenue up to 2.2 […]
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Indian designers cement their place at Paris Fashion Week
The Indians are not just coming — they have arrived. Paris fashion week is more Indian than ever, with two designers from the subcontinent cementing their place at style’s top table. Rahul Mishra confirmed his reputation as one of fashion’s rising stars with an autumn winter womenswear collection of great restraint and purity. In contrast, […]
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Gucci ad banned for featuring too thin model
London – Gucci’s latest video campaign for its ready-to-wear collection has been banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority. The ad, which first featured on TheTimes.co.uk features a very thin woman leaning against a wall wearing a long printed dress. The photo accentuates her very thin, almost bony waist, and a gaunt, expressionless face. In […]
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Australian Dion Lee a designer for all seasons
Fashion retail is experiencing a seismic shift: the audience is global, seasons are increasingly irrelevant and the rise of social media means consumers don’t want to wait for runway styles. Designer Dion Lee, the breakthrough star of Australian fashion who has worked with Kanye West and whose clothes are worn by the likes of Jennifer […]
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Chanel takes minority stake in French lace company
Chanel has taken a stake in a French lace company, to prevent the classic heritage business from being taken over by Chinese investors. Two of France’s oldest and most renowned lace companies, Desseilles and Codentel, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. The former was bought by Yongsheng Holdings, so when it came time for offers […]
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Roksanda wins British Designer of the Year
Elle Style Awards closed London Fashion Week last night with a star-studded evening in association with H&M at the Tate Britain. Roksanda, who impressed editors earlier this week with her debut collection of , scooped the coveted British Designer of the Year award, an accolade that has been previously been won by Christopher Kane and […]
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