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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Galanos, the California fashion designer who was known for his elegant, meticulously constructed dresses and created both of first lady Nancy Reagan's inaugural gowns, has died. He was 92.
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Fashion designer James Galanos dies; dressed Nancy Reagan
When Raf Simons announced in October that he would be leaving Christian Dior after more than three years as creative director, it was left to the luxury French house's creative team to pick up the pieces and stitch them into a Spring 2016 Haute Couture collection that would live up to its famous name. Presented Monday in Paris, that collection struck the perfect balance between the elegant and the risqué, featuring the house's signature lightness of touch and sensual approach to women's fashion.
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Christian Dior puts on a dreamy display for first couture collection without Raf Simons
Menswear purveyor Mr Porter announced on Tuesday the launch of Dries Van Noten SS16 on its retail website. Famed as one of the original ‘Antwerp Six', Dries Van Noten is known for his elegant and yet avant-garde pieces, as well as clean cuts and impeccable attention to detail thanks to his family's history of tailoring. Expressing his delight at the news, Toby Bateman, Mr Porter's Managing Director announced, “We are thrilled to be able to announce Dries Van Noten is joining MR PORTER.
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Mr Porter launches Dries Van Noten SS16
Fashion VIPS, buyers and journalists gathered under the elegant arch of the Swiss church in central London to catch a glimpse of Barbour's autumn/winter 2016 collection, the first of dozens of shows to be held before the event wraps up on Monday. “The collection is inspired by the Beacon that has stood watch at the mouth of the River Tyne in the North East of England since 1882,” the label said in a statement. The Barbour man will be wearing black and sienna trousers next winter — tight to the ankle — and leather boots.
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Seaside and Star Wars vibes as London men’s fashion week opens
The designer, known for his futuristic designs and pioneering the miniskirt in the 1960s, passed away on Thursday evening after a decades-long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
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Andre Courreges, Famed French Fashion Designer, Dies at 92
