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Culture shock: the impact of COVID on creative sectors

In this special review of culture in 2021 we take a look at some of the most significant developments in the world of culture over the past 12 months.

23/12/2021

Culture news

Fashion Trends 2022: How will designers help us all feel good again?

From marvellous monochrome to micro-minis, Euronews looks at the forces driving the look of 2022.

20/12/2021

Design

Hungarian design studio highlights Roma culture as an act of defiance

Romani Design was started by the Varga sisters when they feared their traditions were disappearing after centuries of oppression.

17/12/2021

Culture news

Adidas takes a leap into the metaverse, with physical perks to boot

The multi-billion euro sportswear company has taken heed of tech and fashion's growing relationship with the launch of NFT clothing.

16/12/2021

Culture news

Fashion icon Chanel chooses Indian-born Leena Nair as CEO

Leena Nair will join the global fashion entity from her executive role at Unilever – the first Asian woman to do so, and the third woman outside of the Chanel's themselves.

15/12/2021

Culture news

Fashion 2022: How are designers getting to grips with the metaverse?

Early experiments in the virtual realm might feel like a gimmick, but there’s good reason to believe this is more than a passing fad.

02/12/2021

Earth News

The trillion dollar question: How to fix the fashion industry

Is decarbonisation a silver bullet for the industry or a sophisticated papering over the cracks?

29/11/2021

Culture news

Virgil Abloh: Celebrated Black fashion designer dies aged 41

The designer was known for his proximity to rap music, label Off-White, and collaborations with big brands like Nike and Ikea.

29/11/2021

Design

Is this traditional Siberian felt boot maker one of Russia's last?

Sensible footwear in Russia's cold winters is key. Ivan Lapin has spent 12 years educating himself on the craft of SIberia's felt shoes –'valenki's' – to do so.

23/11/2021

Culture news

Why Kylie Minogue's gold hot pants now belong to a museum

The singer revealed that much of her early 00s wardrobe resides at an Australian performing arts centre, along with a preservation project at London's Victoria & Albert Museum.

22/11/2021

Earth News

Do you know the true cost of your Black Friday purchases?

Tempting though these one-day deals may be, their environmental impact could be putting people off of Black Friday shopping.

19/11/2021

Culture news

Designer who created looks for Cher and Marilyn Monroe releases book

The coffee table book will chart Bob Mackie's life and showbiz career amongst the glitterati of Hollywood.

16/11/2021

Culture news

Feeling lost? How digital fashion is missing that key element of touch

Design software imitates the weight, shape and movement of different pre-set fabrics when you apply them to a design, but many designers still want to touch the real thing before they commit to a design.

13/11/2021

Partner content

62-year-old Barbie: the fashion icon and ultimate child empowerment doll

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Barbie has turned 62. Meet Kim Culmone, the businesswoman who has helped this famous doll evolve, stay fashionable and empower children over the years.

12/11/2021

Culture news

Gaga's House of Gucci accent: 7 Hollywood stars that went method on us

The singer has spent a full 9 months talking in an Italian accent to embody Patrizia Reggiani in one of 2021s most anticipated films. What is it with Hollywood going all method on us? And who takes it too far?

11/11/2021

Culture news

Fans can bid on Amy Winehouse's personal items

Even the dress that Amy wore during her last ever performance will be available at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, US.

02/11/2021

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A dog-eat-dog Halloween contest for best-dressed canine in Brooklyn

Dozens of pups compete in an annual dog costume contest for Halloween in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park, putting their masters' creativity to the challenge

01/11/2021

Art

Madonna: People ‘must wear rubber gloves’ to touch fashion collection

The singer revealed she has a dedicated outfit archive in Brooklyn, New York.

01/11/2021

Earth News

Italians are asking Vogue to apologise for this 'hypocritical' cover

This month’s edition of Vogue Italia features a beautiful scene from Rosignano, cropping out a toxic chemical plant that pollutes the coast.

15/09/2021

Culture news

US Open meets Met Gala as tennis set show net worth next to A-Listers

US Open champ Emma Radacanu put herself on the fashion map after beating the world with a racket.

14/09/2021