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Does the passing of Valentino mark the end of an era?

Valentino Garavani - both as designer and as businessman - was one of the few remaining figures who paved the way for Italy’s fashion golden era which defined global luxury. His death raises the question of whether the "Made in Italy" fashion model can thrive in a changing global market

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French court rejects government bid to suspend Shein platform

A French court rejected the government's bid to suspend Shein, ruling the measure “disproportionate.” However, the platform must implement reliable age verification before resuming sales of adult products.

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The 'Medusa House' goes to a northerner: Prada buys Versace

The takeover pairs Prada’s minimalist Milanese restraint with Versace’s southern-Italian flamboyance, reshaping Europe’s luxury landscape while offering one last hope for a heritage house that has lost its footing.

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Who is Anok Yai - and why is she the most influential model of 2025?

From humble refugee beginnings to opening some of the biggest fashion shows in the world, Euronews Culture looks at Anok Yai’s exponential rise to fame and achievements this year.

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Business

Armani appoints new board to guide company after designer's death

Armani has appointed an eight-member board to guide the company through a major transition following the death of founder Giorgio Armani.

Brussels, My Love?

COP30: Does it still matter, or is it just a waste of time?

French crackdown on Chinese shop Shein, EU privacy laws on the chopping board and COP30 closing in Brazil with critics questioning its value: catch up on this week in EU politics with our podcast, "Brussels, My Love?"

Lifestyle

Make-up magic: Heidi Klum's best ever Halloween outfits

As she does every year, Heidi Klum has once again organised the legendary Heidiween party this Halloween. Anyone attending has to be creative, as hostess Klum has been the queen of costumes for years but she's now set a new standard for 'dreadful' dressing up!

Lifestyle

Made in Italy malfunctions: What is the future of Italian fashion?

Leather shoes, wool jumpers, tailored suits: Italy produces some of the finest apparel in the world. But so much of the country’s excellence relies on factors at odds with how modern design is developing.

Lifestyle

Profile: Who is Grace Wales Bonner, the new head of menswear at Hermès

She is known for blending academic and cultural depth into menswear, and was awarded the LVMH Prize for Young Designers in 2016.

Lifestyle

How did Victoria’s Secret fashion show become an unmissable event?

Though originally designed as a parade to promote their latest collections, Victoria's Secret's Fashion Show has become an unmissable date in the cultural calendar for millions of viewers. Leticia Batista Cabanas looks at what sets it apart from its European counterparts.

Economy

EU Commission slaps three major fashion brands with €157 million fine

An investigation launched in 2023 revealed that Gucci, Chloé and Loewe imposed their own pricing policies on retailers, thereby increasing product prices and reducing consumer choice. Gucci was hit the hardest, with a fine of €119 million.

Lifestyle

Jonathan Anderson's Dior: a debut collection that divides and delights

Jonathan Anderson's debut spring-summer womenswear collection for Dior has sparked a online feeding frenzy among fashionistas. Some are describing it as a return to the brand's glory days. The Northern Irishman opted for nostalgia, but not everyone was convinced.

Business

Shein faces backlash as it prepares to open physical stores in France

Galeries Lafayette and other iconic French department stores could now house Shein's physical shops, with the Chinese fast-fashion brand expecting to create 200 jobs.

Lifestyle

Peak nepotism? Jaden Smith appointed Louboutin's creative director

Jaden Smith has been named Christian Louboutin’s first-ever creative director, in a newly created role for the luxury house. And the internet is perplexed - to put it politely.

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Famed Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

Giorgio Armani, one of the most recognisable names in fashion, has died aged 91. He was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance and had been suffering from ill health.

Lifestyle

Dame Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as top editor at American Vogue

Dame Anna has finally announced her successor - Chloe Malle. Daughter of actress Candice Bergen and the late French director Louis Malle, she joined Vogue as social editor in 2011. But the most powerful person in the business isn't going anywhere...