New York Fashion Week: menswear show schedule

As the final fashion capital to host its fall/winter 2017-2018 menswear collections, New York takes center stage January 30 to February 2, 2017. With a schedule that's seen its share of changes, Raf Simons will present a collection on the New York runway for the first time, Wednesday, February 1, while Boss will reveal its latest menswear creations, January 31.

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Dior to honor its famous designers with new book collection

The House of Dior is celebrating its 70th anniversary by honoring each of its designers throughout history with a series of reference books. Gianfranco Ferré, who became the first Italian to head up the house in 1989, and John Galliano, who took up the role in 1996 but was dismissed amidst controversy over alleged anti-Semitic remarks in 2011, will also get their own volumes. Two works focusing on Belgian designer Raf Simons, who acted as the house's Creative Director from 2012 to 2015, and Maria Grazia Chiuri, who was unveiled as the first woman to be given the job in July this year, will complete the collection.

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Mert & Marcus fashion photography exhibition opens in Paris

After completing its London stint November 3, the “Mert & Marcus: Works 2001-2014” exhibition is heading to the French capital from November 9 to 16. This is the first major retrospective dedicated to the famous fashion photography duo Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. Auctioneers Phillips has joined forces with Art Partner to present the “Mert & Marcus: Works 2001-2014” exhibition.

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Mert & Marcus fashion photography exhibition opens in Paris

Moschino to present men’s collection and women’s pre-fall in Milan in January

Moschino has announced it is to hold its men's show for fall in Milan in January reports WWD. The news marks the first time that creative director Jeremy Scott will present his men's collection for Moschino in the Italian city.

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Arab Fashion Week flaunts ‘ready couture’ in Dubai

It is the first time that a fashion week has been dedicated to the form, described by organisers as a blend of haute couture and ready-to-wear or pret-a-porter. In Paris, we celebrate high-end haute couture,” said Jacob Abrian, the head of the Dubai-based Arab Fashion Council (AFC). In Dubai and the Arab world, “we want to be innovative”, he said, with off-the-rack clothing that is tailored to haute couture standards and can be customised.

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Sophie de Champsavin and Natalia Grgona of Paris Modes TV: ‘Shoulders, stripes and a 1980s vibe on the Paris runway’

As Paris Fashion Week wraps up in the French capital, fashion journalists Sophie de Champsavin and Natalia Grgona, of Paris Modes TV, give us their take on this latest round of catwalk shows, showcasing upcoming trends and new faces to watch out for on the runway. What were the key trends for spring/summer 2017 in Paris? After New York, London and Milan, it was Paris's turn to unveil its vision of the SS17 woman.

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First look at Michael Kors resort collection 2017

Michael Kors has released the first new images for his resort campaign 2017. Shot by photographer Mario Testino, the resort campaign for Michael Kors Collection features Anja Rubik seated in the back of a vintage speedboat wearing a dress and heels accented by grommets and rings. “Destination dressing is the best of all worlds,” said Michael Kors in a statement.

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Kenzo x H&M campaign: first images

H&M has revealed the first campaign images for its latest designer collaboration, Kenzo x H&M. 

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Christopher Kane launches new ‘Limited Editions’ project

The Scottish fashion designer is celebrating the launch of his new online store with the new initiative, which will see one new product released on the first Friday of every other month. The debut accessory, which launches Friday, is an acrylic cube paperweight encasing a suspended dried rose.

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Chiuri to take over as creative director at Christian Dior

PARIS (AP) — Christian Dior has named Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri its new creative director, making her the first woman to lead the illustrious French fashion house since it was founded 70 years ago.

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