Dior tough guys hot on Paris catwalk

June 25, 2016 By creative

Dior, the French fashion house known for the dreamy beauty of its clothes, showed a new much tougher side in its Paris menswear show Saturday. It's wasn't quite skinhead chic but it wasn't far from it with every trope in the punk wardrobe from string vests to dangling trouser braces referenced, invariably set off by big Dr Marten-style boots. Dark, moody and menacing, there was even something slightly S&M in the way that Dior's Belgium-born designer Kris Van Assche managed to turn the braces into chest armour-cum-jewellery.

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Hollywood and the Fashion World Mourn Fashion Photographer Bill Cunningham

June 25, 2016 By admin

Designers, models and ‘New York Times’ colleagues pay tribute to the late photographer.

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Italy’s Ferragamo CEO sees no let-up in luxury sector slowdown

June 19, 2016 By publisher

Salvatore Ferragamo will focus on boosting profits this year to combat lower growth in the luxury industry as a whole, its outgoing chief executive said on Sunday. Ferragamo posted a larger-than-expected 5 percent rise in first-quarter core profit in May but revenue fell 2 percent to 321 million euros ($362 million). Speaking before the brand's menswear show at Milan Men's Fashion Week, Chief Executive Michele Norsa said the luxury sector would have to focus on managing risks.

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Hedi Slimane’s most memorable catwalk looks for Saint Laurent

April 1, 2016 By admin

After four years at the helm of Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane is stepping down as the French powerhouse's Creative and Image Director. From bringing back the smudged, exaggerated cat eye to patchwork fur jackets, Slimane's collections have become synonymous with an instantly recognizable grungy urban street glamour. Another key metallic look was unveiled back in Spring/Summer 2014, when his menswear show featured plenty of shiny silver jackets teamed with leather leggings.

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Burberry makes Apple TV debut

January 11, 2016 By creative

UK fashion house Burberry has launched on Apple TV. The brand will be livestreaming its upcoming menswear show on its new app for Apple TV on Monday January 11 as part of London Collections Men. It will be the first luxury brand to broadcast a fashion show live on the platform.

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