Fashion brands ignore ‘endemic’ abuse of Syrian refugees in Turkey: watchdog

October 24, 2016 By admin

By Timothy Large LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Big fashion brands are failing to protect Syrian refugees from “endemic” abuse in Turkish clothing factories supplying European retailers, a monitoring group said on Tuesday. Child labor, pitiful pay and dangerous conditions are among the risks facing undocumented Syrian refugees working in Turkey’s garment industry, according to the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre. The London-based charity surveyed 38 major brands with Turkish factories in their supply chains on steps they are taking to protect vulnerable refugee workers from exploitation.

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Stella McCartney models dance as if in Broadway musical

October 3, 2016 By admin

By Astrid Wendlandt PARIS (Reuters) – Stella McCartney on Monday gave further evidence that fashion brands are increasingly becoming entertainment companies as she closed her show with models twirling and dancing as if in a Broadway musical. Videos of the event at Paris's Opera Garnier went viral after appearing on social media like Instagram and Facebook. Fashion brands are stepping up their presence on social media to woo young consumers – the buyers of tomorrow – who spend more time online than with traditional media such as glossy magazines and TV.

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Stella McCartney models dance as if in Broadway musical

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Bella Hadid stars in J.W. Anderson F/W 16 ad campaign

August 2, 2016 By admin

One of the most high-profile models of the moment has been enlisted by the J.W. Anderson brand to be the face of its fall-winter 2016 collection which has a strong cinematic theme. The younger Hadid sister's star continues to rise as an increasing number of fashion brands are eager to work with her. This is a first for the J.W. Anderson fashion brand, which does not normally include celebrity models in its ad campaigns.

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From Gigi Hadid to Eva Herzigova: models taking center stage in autumn/winter 2016 campaigns

July 4, 2016 By admin

Over the last few weeks, ready-to-wear and accessories brands have been slowly unveiling their autumn/winter 2016-2017 campaigns, each with its own blend of creativity and luxury appeal. For the upcoming season, major fashion houses have sought to sign up star faces who can make all the difference to campaigns. All the hottest models of the moment have been signed up to front campaigns for big-name fashion brands this season, showcasing ready-to-wear clothing collections or various lines of accessories and footwear for autumn/winter 2016-2017.

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From Gigi Hadid to Eva Herzigova: models taking center stage in autumn/winter 2016 campaigns

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