Accra fashion week fights for female empowerment

October 10, 2016 By creative

Reality star Kim Kardashian and singer Rihanna may have popularised the style overseas, but in conservative Ghana, African designers are hoping to use these racy looks to help young women challenge the traditional status quo. “Everyone should be able to express themselves and not be oppressed in any way,” said designer Josefa Da Silva, an effervescent 29-year-old sporting a halo of ink-blue hair. Da Silva, a native of Cape Verde based in the United States, isn't afraid to make a statement with her designs.

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Vyshyvanka: Ukraine’s national costume conquers the catwalk

August 24, 2016 By admin

Fashionistas the world over are snatching up a must-have item for the “boho chic” look — an embroidered blouse or dress that is, in fact, Ukraine's national costume and new symbol of unity. It is “this summer's most sought-after item of clothing”, proclaimed the Times of London, while the New York Times advised readers to stock up on this “top of summer” fashion. The style came back out of the closet after Ukraine's 2014 pro-Western revolt pulled the ex-Soviet republic out of Russia's orbit and gave it a new sense of national pride.

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Paris menswear shows: provisional schedule

June 3, 2016 By publisher

After a long spell away from the runway — marked by upheaval in the traditional fashion calendar for collection previews — designers are set to bring their latest round of creations to the catwalk in another lineup of menswear shows. After kicking off in London then heading to Milan, Paris will host its share of menswear previews June 22 to 26, 2016.

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New York Fashion Week gets nostalgic

February 17, 2016 By creative

There was a distinct whiff of Americana on the catwalks of New York at the start of the week, as the Autumn / Winter 2016 ready-to-wear collections offered throwbacks to a simpler time. Tommy Hilfiger led the way with an ocean liner-themed collection that riffed on the traditional glamour of transatlantic travel. Also channelling a very American, although albeit more East coast, vibe was Tory Burch.

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Topshop to post photos of fashion show live on Instagram

February 17, 2016 By creative

British retailer Topshop will be broadcasting a fashion show live on their Instagram account.

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