More about this topic

Culture news

All you ever wanted to know about underwear at the V&A

From the functional to the fetishistic – it is all there at London’s Victoria and Albert museum’s new exhibition entitled ‘Undressed’. Whether it is

28/04/2016

Culture news

Sao Paulo Fashion Week goes sober amid Brazil crisis

It is a more sober Sao Paulo Fashion Week that is taking place in Brazil’s largest city this year, as the country faces its worst economic crisis in

27/04/2016

Culture news

Pakistan Fashion in Karachi

Clothing and accessories label ‘Gulabo’ showed off its new collection on the opening day of Fashion Pakistan Week in Karachi. Founded in 2005 by the

08/04/2016

France

Designer Hedi Slimane quits fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent

Fashion designer Hedi Slimane is stepping down from French brand Yves Saint Laurent. The Frenchman has been with the company since the ’90s, taking

01/04/2016

Culture news

Dior offers Paris elegance with a twist at fashion week show

Issey Miyake designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae was on a mission to travel to the beyond with his latest collection in Paris. His goal, he said, was “to

10/03/2016

Business Series

Zara owner Inditex to slow shop openings in online sales move

Inditex, the owner of brands Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka, is to slow the pace of new shop openings as it moves more towards online sales.

09/03/2016

Culture news

Vivienne Westwood pays homage to designer husband in Paris

Swans and urban puffa jackets dominated the catwalk at Stella McCartney’s ready-to-wear show at the Opera Garnier in Paris. The collection was

08/03/2016

Culture news

Manish Arora shows his sweet surrealist side at Paris Fashion week

Paris Fashion week took a turn down the road of weird and wonderful with the Hells Bells collection by Indian fashion designer Manish Arora. The New

04/03/2016

Culture news

Rochas in bloom at Paris Fashion Week

Rochas brings sunshine to Paris Fashion Week in a ready-to-wear collection blooming with garden florals and femininity.

03/03/2016

Culture news

Niki de St Phalle inspires Paris Fashion Week opening show

Paris Fashion Week has kicked off with a whimsical ready-to-wear collection by Liselore Frowijn. The young Dutch designer said she was inspired by

02/03/2016

Culture news

Milan Fashion Week ends with velvet and sparkles

Milan Fashion Week closed with Armani's autumn collection dedicated to luxurious black velvet, Missoni returning to knits and Dolce & Gabbana's fairtytale wardrobe.

01/03/2016

Culture news

Milan Fashion Week opens in burst of colour and femininity

The creme de la creme of fashion turned out in force for the opening of Milan Fashion Week at the Palazzo Reale. Even prime minister Matteo Renzi was

25/02/2016

Culture news

Alexander McQueen returns to London catwalk

Alexander McQueen has made its highly-anticipated return to London for the first time in over a decade. The iconic British label, which usually

23/02/2016

Business Series

Gucci sales rebound to boost Kering profits

Gucci's parent company Kering has reported revenue last year up by 15.4 percent. The French group, who's brands include Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Puma, saw strong sales growth in Western

19/02/2016

Culture news

Zac Posen's royal New York Fashion Show is inspired by a princess

New York based designer Zac Posen was inspired by an exceptional woman for his autumn 2016 collection. The celebrity favorite says he had in mind

17/02/2016

Culture news

Fenty Puma by Rihanna prowls the NYC catwalk

Pop cat Rihanna revealed her first collaboration with sports line Puma at New York Fashion Week.

16/02/2016

Culture news

BCBG Max Azria collection inspired by David Bowie through the ages

BCBG Max Azria’s autumn 2016 collection drew inspiration from visionary but recently departed British rock star David Bowie at New York Fashion Week

15/02/2016

Culture news

Vogue celebrates its 100th birthday in style at London's National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery in London is celebrating the100th anniversary of the British version of iconic fashion magazine Vogue. The show

11/02/2016

Culture news

New York Fashion Week sees bloggers step to the fore

With one day to go, final preparations are being put in place for New York fashion .. The Shows. Technology has helped to change the guest list at

10/02/2016

Culture news

Ukrainian talent sparkles in Fashion Days Kiev

More than 60 designers presented their 2016 Fall/Winter collections at the fifth edition of Kiev Fashion Days. Ukrainian designer Anna K. is a

09/02/2016