Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ Gown Sold for $4.8 Million

November 18, 2016 By publisher

The figure-hugging gown Marilyn Monroe wore to serenade President John F.Kennedy for his 45th birthday smashed its guide price to sell for $4.8 million at auction on Thursday. The flesh-colored dress, adorned with 2,500 hand-stitched crystals, had been expected to fetch between $2-3 million, Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills said. The dress was so tight on Monroe that the legendary actress wore nothing underneath and had to be sewn into it at the last minute before stepping on stage at Madison Square Garden in 1962 to sing to JFK in her trademark sultry voice, according to the auction house.

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Richard Quinn wins H&M Design Award

November 17, 2016 By publisher

Central Saint Martins graduate Richard Quinn has been awarded the H&M Design Award for 2017, it was announced on Wednesday in London. As winner of the high-street fashion retailer's prestigious award, Quinn will win €50,000, a year mentorship with H&M, and the chance to develop some of his pieces to be sold in selected H&M stores in fall 2017. The London-born 26-year-old womenswear designer prints all of his own fabrics using ethical processes and has plans to open a print studio in London that would serve as a creative hub for young designers.

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Kate Bosworth stars in Shopbop holiday campaign

November 15, 2016 By publisher

The campaign will be broken down into weekly segments that see each of the influencers talk about their holiday plans and tips. It kicks off this week with Hale's segment “How to Get Dressed Up,” featuring some of her favorite festive pieces from Carven, Stella, and Aquazzura. On November 20, Shopbop's Fashion Director Caroline Maguire will offer a lesson in “How to Gift Your Friends and Family,” before designer Jonathan Adler gives a master class in “How to Holiday Décor” a week later.

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Tiffany Trump’s Fashion Designer Friend Defends Her Against Online Bullying

November 11, 2016 By publisher

Just Drew designer Andrew Warren took to his Instagram to write: “People attacking or hating on her should take a step back before knowing who she is and what her views are.”

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‘Masterworks’ at the Met puts focus on fashion as an art form

November 9, 2016 By publisher

Opening at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on November 18, the Costume Institute's fall 2016 exhibition, “Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion,” will put the spotlight on the collecting strategies that have helped the department acquire iconic works from the history of fashion. The exhibition will feature about 60 such masterworks, dating from the early 18th century to the present and acquired by the Costume Institute in the last ten years. Ensembles will be displayed in packing crates — as though they've just arrived at the Met — accompanied by an explanation of their significance in the fashion industry.

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Jean Paul Gaultier’s OVS collection revealed

November 8, 2016 By publisher

The brand has officially announced the release date of November 18 for the capsule collection designed in partnership with the French haute couture designer, titled 'Jean Paul Gaultier for OVS'. According to the retailer's website, the collection will be a playful one, with checks, playing cards and references to kings, queens and bishops some of its main themes. A promotional photo posted to the brand's Instagram account confirms that Gaultier's signature striped Breton sailor tops and caps also feature in the theatrical capsule collection.

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Pitti Uomo 91 to focus on homegrown talent, as well as Japanese and South Korean designers

November 7, 2016 By publisher

Italian menswear event Pitti Uomo 91 has revealed the designers set to take part in its ‘Pitti Italics' program next January. Pitti Italics promotes upcoming fashion designers and labels that design and produce in Italy, offering them a platform from which to showcase their latest collections. Tuscan designer Carlo Volpi, who won the “Who is on next?

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Indonesian president’s call for calm makes fashion statement

November 7, 2016 By publisher

By Fergus Jensen and Fransiska Nangoy JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for calm after a violent protest by hardline Muslims last week, yet it was his khaki bomber jacket that excited social media and triggered a rush by Indonesians to snap up similar clothing across the country. The president, who normally wears a simple, white long-sleeved shirt, is rarely seen as a fashion icon by young Indonesians, who are among the world's biggest users of social media like Twitter and Facebook. Police resorted to using tear gas and water cannon after clashes with Muslim hardliners calling for the resignation of Jakarta's Christian governor.

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Apple star Marc Newson designs Fashion Awards 2016 trophy

November 3, 2016 By publisher

Industrial designer Marc Newson has teamed up with The British Fashion Council and Swarovski to create the trophies for the upcoming Fashion Awards 2016. Fabricated from Swarovski Crystal, the hexagonal trophy was inspired by the idea of “crystal clusters and rock structures.” Each piece measures 245mm by 67mm and will be handcrafted at Swarovski's headquarters in Wattens, Austria, before being delivered to London ahead of the awards ceremony on December 5. “Swarovski crystal is a fantastic material to work with, and I am happy with the striking visual effect that has been created from the reflections of each individual trophy when set together,” says Newson.

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Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter have Christmas all wrapped up with new holiday campaign

November 3, 2016 By publisher

Luxury online retailers Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter have joined forces on a new animated holiday campaign. Titled 'Gifts All Wrapped Up', the campaign plays on both of the brands' high-end shopping experiences and easy and stylish global delivery options. Illustrator Simone Massoni and animation studio Animade are behind the campaign, which covers both print and digital elements and will launch alongside the brands' new specially edited online gift shops ahead of the festive season.

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