US designer with Iraqi roots stuns NY fashion week

September 10, 2016 By publisher

Oday Shakar is still young but he has already lived through more than your average American fashion designer: childhood bullying, two years in Iraq after the Gulf War and cancer. “I realized I needed to find beauty in my own story so that's where I grabbed inspiration for this, so I mix contemporary Middle Eastern art with beautiful simple silhouettes for everyday (wear),” Shakar told AFP. “My aunt studied fashion design and wasn't able to pursue it, so in a way I'm doing all of this because she didn't get the chance and I have the opportunity, being an American,” he said.

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Venice: Tom Ford Discusses Hardships of the Fashion Industry vs. Film

September 10, 2016 By publisher

The fashion mogul took home Venice’s second biggest prize for his thriller ‘Noctural Animals’ during Saturday’s awards ceremony.

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Big luxury watchmakers leave boldness to smaller rivals

January 21, 2016 By creative

By Silke Koltrowitz and Astrid Wendlandt GENEVA (Reuters) – Big luxury watchmakers at the Geneva fair this week displayed little risk and extravagance in terms of style, focusing on classics and neo-vintage models and leaving it to smaller rivals to stand out with original and bold designs. With demand falling from Chinese, Russians and Middle Eastern customers, pushing the industry into its worst downturn since the 2008-2009 financial crisis, big watch labels sought to reassure customers searching for lasting value for money, executives told Reuters. “Today, people search for authenticity, real values and craftsmanship,” said Christian Selmoni at Richemont’s Vacheron Constantin, a top selling brand among wealthy Chinese, as are Rolex and Patek Philippe.

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