Bollywood actress apologizes after twitter outrage over ‘refugee’ t-shirt cover

October 17, 2016 By publisher

By Nita Bhalla NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Popular Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra on Monday apologised for a glossy travel magazine cover after it sparked outrage with social media users accusing her of insensitivity towards refugees and migrants. The 34-year-old former Miss World is featured on the cover of the October edition of Condé Nast Traveller India wearing a white t-shirt with the words, “REFUGEE”, “IMMIGRANT” and “OUTSIDER” crossed out in red — leaving only the word “TRAVELLER”. Condé Nast Traveller tweeted the cover photo on Oct. 7 with the tagline “Bold and fearless, @priyankachopra makes a statement on our 6th anniversary issue cover.

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Armani’s black velvet, Missoni’s knits wrap Milan fashion

February 29, 2016 By admin

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian MILAN (Reuters) – Giorgio Armani wrapped Milan Fashion Week on Monday with a fall collection for his main line dedicated to luxurious black velvet. The 81-year-old Italian, whose designs were worn by Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio and nominee Cate Blanchett at Sunday's Academy Awards, made the material the protagonist of his autumn/winter 2016/2017 line, using it in trousers, tops, coats and glittering evening wear. Models stepped onto the catwalk in round collared black velvet jackets paired with wide leg trousers.

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Fashion watchers dish on best, worst on Oscars red carpet

February 29, 2016 By admin

Fashion watchers gave Reuters their top fashion hits – and faux pas – on the Oscar red carpet, as stars took a twirl down the world's most watched runway on Sunday. ERIC WILSON, INSTYLE FASHION NEWS DIRECTOR: Best dressed: Cate Blanchett “To see the flowers all over a dress like that, it brings a lot of whimsy to the red carpet which I think it needs sometimes.” Fashion faux pas: Heidi Klum “Certainly within her style that's not my favorite look. Pretty soon a doily will qualify as an evening dress.” ANDREA LAVINTHAL, PEOPLE MAGAZINE STYLE & BEAUTY DIRECTOR:   Best dressed: Charlize Theron “Charlize Theron looks so beautiful.

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Plunging necklines and camera-ready pouts on Oscar red carpet

February 29, 2016 By admin

The world's most watched stretch of red carpet seized the spotlight in Hollywood on Sunday, as a dazzling parade of stars in luxurious gowns, glittering sequins, and daring necklines strutted and twirled on their way into the Academy Awards. A pale yellow Louis Vuitton gown adorned with silver paillettes was one of the first looks to shimmer down the 500 foot-long stretch of carpet, worn by Alicia Vikander, nominated for best supporting actress in “The Danish Girl.” “Just being here feels so surreal,” said the Swedish actress sporting a high ponytail. “I have butterflies in my tummy.” “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara brought va-va-voom to the red carpet in a plunging Marchesa dress in midnight blue, while “Star Wars'” Daisy Ridley sparkled in silver sequins in a V-neck Chanel.

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