Curves rule the Lagos catwalk

Karl Lagerfeld once sniffed that “no one wants to see curvy women” on the runway, but a wave of Nigerian designers are proving him wrong. “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but if he was in Africa, he probably wouldn't make that statement,” designer Aisha Abubakar Achonu told AFP backstage. Unlike the hesitant, calf-like models before them, the curvy women owned the runway, blowing kisses to the cameras as they shimmied down the catwalk to hoots and cheers.

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World’s first albino beauty pageant in Kenya defies deadly stigma

By Amanda Fisher NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – With its evening gowns, celebrity judges and tears of joy, the beauty pageant in Kenya’s capital was like others elsewhere, except for one thing – all 20 contestants who strutted, sashayed and swaggered down the catwalk had albinism. The competition, which drew a crowd of about 1,000 including Deputy President William Ruto, was designed to celebrate people with albinism – who lack pigment in their skin, hair and eyes – and challenge stigma and persecution. “Even when I was dating, it was difficult for girls to say I’m handsome,” said Isaac Mwaura, Kenya’s first parliamentarian with albinism and founder of the Albinism Society of Kenya, which organized the pageant.

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Mr Porter and COS launch new capsule menswear collection

The collection is the second joint project between the two, following the success of their debut series “The Modern Traveller,” which launched over the summer. “Our first collaboration with Mr Porter was very well received, it felt natural for us to continue the journey and follow with an autumn edit,” said Martin Andersson, Head of Menswear Design at COS, in a statement.

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Mr Porter and COS launch new capsule menswear collection

Tommy Hilfiger and Gigi Hadid ask the Internet to vote for pieces in their upcoming collection

Following the success of her debut collection for Tommy Hilfiger, Gigi Hadid is once again collaborating with the fashion brand — and this time she's getting the general public involved. The label has launched a social media initiative captioned “Tommy x Gigi x You,” inviting Instagram and Twitter users to vote on their favorite pieces from the upcoming Spring/Summer 2017 collection. According to WWD, the pieces with the most votes will be selected to appear in a February 2017 fashion show, before going on sale immediately afterwards.

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Sonia Rykiel to close secondary line in restructuring move

French brand Sonia Rykiel has announced plans to close its Sonia by Sonia Rykiel diffusion line in a move aimed at repositioning its flagship brand. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel has four standalone stores and four corners in department stores, most of which will be shuttered by the end of 2017, reports WWD. The restructuring will also introduce lower price points on the main Sonia Rykiel line to make the brand more competitive.

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Pitti Immagine Uomo unveils special guests for upcoming show

Fashion designer Paul Smith is set to launch his new PS by Paul Smith collection at the upcoming menswear event Pitti Immagine Uomo 91. The UK designer, whose aesthetic blends British heritage and pop inspiration, will unveil his new contemporary line in the context of his role as Special Guest at the trade show, which takes place in Florence in January. Belgian designer Tim Coppens has been selected as Menswear Guest Designer and is set to use the opportunity as the European premiere of his Fall/Winter 2017 menswear collection.

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Pitti Immagine Uomo unveils special guests for upcoming show

Hailey Baldwin turns shoe designer for Public Desire

Hailey Baldwin is hot on her friend Gigi Hadid's heels. Just hours after supermodel Gigi revealed her ankle boot design for the footwear brand Stuart Weitzman, Hailey has dropped a shoe collaboration of her own with the British fashion label Public Desire. The Public Desire x Hailey Baldwin collection comprises 20 styles, ranging from long over-the-knee boots in clingy sock styles to lace-up ankle booties and strappy sandals.

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Nominees for The Fashion Awards 2016 revealed

What do Riccardo Tisci, Stella McCartney and Bella Hadid have in common? The British Fashion Council has revealed the nominations for the prestigious awards ceremony, which features nine different categories focusing on both British and international talent. The list of nominees, which was voted for by 1,500 key members of the fashion industry earlier this year, covers rising stars such as the fledgling label Self Portrait, shortlisted in the British Emerging Talent category, alongside established heavyweight designers such as Gucci's Alessandro Michele and Donatella Versace, both up for the title of International Ready-to-Wear Designer.

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Nominees for The Fashion Awards 2016 revealed

Gigi Hadid Wants You to Vote on Pieces for Her Next Tommy Hilfiger Collection

‘Tis the season for voting, after all.

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Gigi Hadid Wants You to Vote on Pieces for Her Next Tommy Hilfiger Collection

Intruder at supermodel’s California mansion charged

An Australian man who jumped the fence at supermodel Miranda Kerr's Malibu home and allegedly stabbed her security guard was charged with attempted murder, prosecutors said. Shaun Haywood, 29, faces further felony counts of aggravated mayhem and assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Haywood allegedly broke into the Australian model's ranch on October 14 in an effort to deliver a letter.

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