Pakistani gang rape victim walks the fashion runway

Gang-raped and paraded naked in public 14 years ago, Mukhtar Mai walked the fashion runway during Pakistan's fashion week on Tuesday. A red-carpet reception in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, attended …

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Holidays 2016: three coffee-table books for fashion fans

Archive documents, rare photos, anecdotes, exclusive stories and sketches from some of the industry's icons can be found in a selection of fashion-focused coffee-table books out this holiday season. “Grace: The American Vogue Years,” published by Phaidon, is a coffee-table book that looks back over the work of American Vogue creative director at large Grace Coddington. As well as paying homage to the career of this international fashion icon, the book recaps her most emblematic fashion shoots, as well as exploring her sources of inspiration and artistic collaborations.

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Jack O’Connell to Play Alexander McQueen in Biopic

Andrew Haigh is set to direct the film about the late fashion icon, with principal photography to begin in January.

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Jack O’Connell to Play Alexander McQueen in Biopic

Zandra Rhodes creates archive-inspired collection

British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes unveiled an exclusive collaboration with MatchesFashion.com on Wednesday, featuring pieces inspired by the best in her fashion archives, according to British Vogue.

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Inès de la Fressange and Petit Bateau join forces to mix fashion with charity

French style icon Inès de la Fressange is releasing a fashion collection with a charitable twist in collaboration with Petit Bateau. The Parisian model, designer, author and perfumer has teamed up with the quintessentially French label on a capsule collection for women and children, Women's Wear Daily reports. A color palette of patriotic red, white and blue forms the basis of the collection, which references Petit Bateau's nautical themes.

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Inès de la Fressange and Petit Bateau join forces to mix fashion with charity

Categories for the Fashion Awards 2016 revealed

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the award categories for the Fashion Awards 2016, as voting goes live for the prestigious ceremony. The awards will be divided into British and International sections, with the first comprising British Menswear Designer of the Year, British Womenswear Designer of the Year, British Brand, and Emerging Talent Award. Awards open to both UK and international talent include Model of the Year, Ready-to-Wear Designer of the Year, Accessories Designer of the Year, Urban Luxury, Fashion Icon, Creative Influencer, and Business Leader.

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Tommy Hilfiger previews Gigi Hadid collaboration, landing September

The eagerly awaited “TommyXGigi” capsule collection is now online to see at www.tommy.com. The fruit of a collaboration between the American fashion label and the star model, the collection has a sailor-chic vibe, with a multitude of details that nod to a life on the waves. This first sportswear chic collaboration is due to go on sale from September 1.

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Tommy Hilfiger previews Gigi Hadid collaboration, landing September

Russian model Sasha Luss: ‘I always take a pair of metallic high heels on vacation’

This fashion icon and face of La Perla for autumn/winter 2016-2017 treads the catwalk for the biggest names in couture and ready-to-wear. Relaxnews caught up with the model to find out what fashion and beauty essentials will be slipping into her suitcase this summer, and what vacay makeup looks the season has in store.

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Russian model Sasha Luss: ‘I always take a pair of metallic high heels on vacation’

This Dog’s Ever-Changing Hairstyles Are Redefining #Hairgoals, Conquering Instagram

You know all those excuses you make for yourself when you leave the house without doing your hair? Well, this dog just blew up your spot. Kuma — a Pekingese and shih tzu mix — is the latest fashion icon to reach Instagram stardom. Her 22,000 followers receive daily updates on her tresses, as well as daily doses of #hairenvy. 

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This Dog’s Ever-Changing Hairstyles Are Redefining #Hairgoals, Conquering Instagram

Make DIY Hand Warmers to Warm Up Your Little Paws

2. Flip the square right side out and stamp your funny phrase on the front with fabric paint. 4. Whip stitch the outer edge of the square with embroidery floss. We made our hand warmers ranging from five inches to two inches for different sized hands. Thread your needle with embroidery floss and decorate the edges by whip-stitching them.

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Make DIY Hand Warmers to Warm Up Your Little Paws