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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...

Lifestyle

Venice Film Festival Fashion: The best looks so far from the lido

So far, so fantastic. From Louis Vuitton, to Saint Laurent via Marc Jacobs, Dior, Maison Margiela Artisanal and Trussardi; some of the world's best fashion has been on display this week at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and we're only at the half way mark of the ten-day celebration of cinema.

Eco-Innovation

Meet the fashion designers cooking up unique biomaterial recipes

From mycelium leather to corn-based elastane, there have been many biomaterial breakthroughs in recent years. When will they become mainstream?

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Dolce & Gabbana exhibition in Rome: Love letter to Italian culture

Dolce & Gabbana’s latest exhibition, From the Heart to the Hands, has arrived in Rome - and it’s nothing short of a love letter to the Italian culture. After Milan and Paris, the immersive show now welcomes visitors to the Italian capital, offering a deep dive into the creative soul of the brand.

Lifestyle

Anna Wintour steps back as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years

Fashion magnate Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as American Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years. The British-born editor broke the news at a meeting with the magazine’s staff, announcing that a new role – head of editorial content – would be introduced.

Eco-Innovation

These UK scientists are ‘growing colour’ using nature’s DNA codes

Colorifix successfully dyed greens and oranges this year, adding to a palette of pigments from nature.

Lifestyle

Why butter yellow is suddenly spreading across European fashion houses

A soft shade of mellow yellow is officially the colour of the season, appearing in everything from nail polish to red carpet couture.

Lifestyle

Italian feminist designer Maria Grazia Chiuri leaves Dior

A new change of chair in the fashion world. Roman designer Maria Grazia Chiuri is leaving the artistic direction of the Parisian fashion house.

Design

High buildings, loose morals: 100 years of Art Deco style and fashion

Deriving from a Parisian design fair 100 years ago, "Art Deco" rose up out of the ashes of World War One, bringing confidence, prosperity, very big parties and new, instantly recognisable bold buildings.

Lifestyle

‘Protect the dolls’: How a t-shirt became a symbol for trans rights

The t-shirt, designed by Conner Ives, gained popularity when it was sported by several A-list celebrities. All proceeds from the sales are donated to US-based charity Trans Lifeline.

Lifestyle

Jean Paul Gaultier names Duran Lantink as successor

Gaultier stepped down from the runway in 2020 and had temporarily been replaced by guest designers.

The Big Question

Europeans buy 42 pieces of apparel yearly: How much of it is wasted?

Cascale CEO Colin Browne emphasises the importance of the textile and fashion industry working together, through brands, manufacturers and retailers, to address climate change.

Lifestyle

Why are Hunger Games fans furious about this fashion collaboration?

Sometimes, reality truly is the best satire. 'The Hunger Games' fans have been left outraged after this recent merchandise release... Here’s why.

Living

How eco-friendly clothing rentals can become more successful

The high costs of laundry and warehousing are among the challenges facing startups.

Lifestyle

Polish designer Magda Butrym brings romance to H&M with new collection

For the first time in its 20-year history of fashion collaborations, Swedish fashion giant H&M has teamed up with a Polish designer. The collection highlights Magda Butrym's heritage and unique style: a tribute to femininity in bloom and an invitation to discover the romantic world of Slavic style.

Lifestyle

The best Donatella Versace's designs that blew up the world of fashion

As the imperious creative director steps down from the Italian fashion house, we take a look at some of the most iconic looks Versace produced under Donatella's stewardship.

Lifestyle

Donatella Versace out as creative director of family fashion house

Donatella’s out but remains as a brand ambassador, as a new creative director has been named to replace her as creative director of Versace.

Green News

Will Trump’s new tariff curb climate-damaging fast fashion?

Fast fashion is responsible for about 10 per cent of global carbon emissions - more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.

Lifestyle

Sudden exit for Gucci's creative director ahead of Milan Fashion Week

This is not the first time Gucci has taken a dramatic late-season creative shift. However, with less than three weeks before Milan Fashion Week, it's a bold move...