From Gigi Hadid to Eva Herzigova: models taking center stage in autumn/winter 2016 campaigns

Over the last few weeks, ready-to-wear and accessories brands have been slowly unveiling their autumn/winter 2016-2017 campaigns, each with its own blend of creativity and luxury appeal. For the upcoming season, major fashion houses have sought to sign up star faces who can make all the difference to campaigns. All the hottest models of the moment have been signed up to front campaigns for big-name fashion brands this season, showcasing ready-to-wear clothing collections or various lines of accessories and footwear for autumn/winter 2016-2017.

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From Gigi Hadid to Eva Herzigova: models taking center stage in autumn/winter 2016 campaigns

Chanel brings glamor back to Cuba in catwalk extravaganza

By Sarah Marsh HAVANA (Reuters) – French fashion house Chanel brought glamor back to Communist-ruled Cuba on Tuesday in a runway show on one of Havana's main boulevards, featuring glittering gowns, tulle cocktail dresses and models in Panama hats smoking cigars. Chanel is the first major fashion house to hold a runway show in Cuba, highlighting both warming relations with the West and new inequalities on the island. Former Cold War foes the United States and Cuba formally agreed to restore diplomatic relations last July.

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Calvin Klein says goodbye to Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli

Calvin Klein is the latest major fashion house on the lookout for a new star designer following the news that Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli are stepping down from the luxury brand. “This creative strategy marks the beginning of another significant chapter in Calvin Klein's brand legacy since Mr. Klein's retirement,” said Steve Shiffman, CEO of Calvin Klein. “I would like to thank Francisco and Italo for their unwavering commitment to the Calvin Klein brand and their accomplishments over the past decade.

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Paris haute couture show schedule finalized for spring/summer 2016 collections

After Paris Men's Fashion Week, which runs January 20-24, the French capital plays host to a week of haute couture shows January 24-28. The week's official schedule has now been released, with almost 30 major fashion houses signed up to preview their spring/summer 2016 collections.

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Paris haute couture show schedule finalized for spring/summer 2016 collections