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

London wraps up fashion week amid Brexit uncertainty

London wrapped up its seasonal fashion week on Tuesday after five days of luxury and highstreet labels unveiling colorful and eclectic collections amid Brexit uncertainty. Holding its leg of the spring/summer 2017 shows after New York, London staged its first fashion week since Britain shocked the world by voting in June to leave the European Union. As well as runway trends, the uncertainty of how Britain's exit from the EU (Brexit) will affect the industry was also a hot topic among fashionistas.

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With Brexit in spotlight, London picks up fashion show baton

A rainy London kicked off five days of catwalk shows on Friday, with questions over what consequences Brexit may have on Britain's apparel industry looming over fashionistas. Picking up the runway calendar baton from New York, London hosts its first fashion week since Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union, with a mix of luxury and high street labels unveiling their spring/summer 2017 offerings to buyers and magazine editors from around the world. A survey by the British Fashion Council (BFC) ahead of the June referendum showed that more than 90 percent of 290 designers said they wanted to remain in the bloc.

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London Fashion Week puts on brave face after Brexit

Many designers wanted to stay in the European Union, and there are fears about the impact of leaving on exports, costs and London's ability to attract design talent. The EU accounted for 70 percent of British textiles and apparel exports in 2014, worth £5.8 billion, according to the UK Fashion and Textile Association. “London is a fashion, business, creative and cultural capital.

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Elie Saab officially opens his London flagship store

Designer to the Hollywood elite, Elie Saab has chosen an 18th century townhouse in the heart of Mayfair for his third European standalone store.

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Interactive exhibition features work of Icelandic singer Bjork

London’s Somerset House is hosting the European premiere of “Bjork Digital,” an immersive exhibition of digital and video works produced by the famous Icelandic singer and a team of visual artists and programmers. Visitors to the exhibition are invited to engage with the works through the latest virtual reality (VR) technology. The organizers say Bjork, 50, believes VR provides a private theatrical experience, allowing audiences to connect with her in a unique way.

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Actress Lily James swaps corsets for perfume as Burberry model

LONDON (Reuters) – British fashion brand Burberry has added another celebrity to its list of models – actress Lily James. The “Downton Abbey” and “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” star fronts a new advertising campaign for fragrance “My Burberry Black”. Burberry, known for its trench coats, has previously cast Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne and Romeo Beckham, son of footballer David Beckham and his designer wife Victoria Beckham, in its adverts. (Reporting By Reuters Television)

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Actress Lily James swaps corsets for perfume as Burberry model

Actress Lily James swaps corsets for perfume as Burberry model

LONDON (Reuters) – British fashion brand Burberry has added another celebrity to its list of models – actress Lily James. The “Downton Abbey” and “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” star fronts a new advertising campaign for fragrance “My Burberry Black”. Burberry, known for its trench coats, has previously cast Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne and Romeo Beckham, son of footballer David Beckham and his designer wife Victoria Beckham, in its adverts. (Reporting By Reuters Television)

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Justin Bieber to tour with Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein has been revealed as the official apparel partner for Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber's Purpose North America and European tour.

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NY Fashion Week: Rodarte, Vera Wang, Vivienne Tam

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press is all over New York Fashion Week, from the runway designs to the celebrity-filled front rows. Here are some recent highlights:

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