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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Livestreaming, virtual reality and fairgrounds: fashion gets innovative for fall

September 9, 2016 By publisher

Blame it on the unpredictable seasonal weather, the consequences of social media or the varying needs of the modern day customer, but the truth is that the traditional cycle of catwalk shows and campaigns is gradually being infiltrated with alternative and innovative strategies for engaging with consumers. Fashion shows were once the prerogative of the privileged few — but not anymore. Tom Ford kicked off New York Fashion Week this week with an intimate star-studded dinner that also served as his Spring/Summer 2017 collection, streamed live on his website and immediately available for purchase.

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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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Gucci to Combine Womenswear and Menswear Shows

April 5, 2016 By creative

Gucci is the latest designer label to eschew the traditional fashion calendar by streamlining its catwalk shows. 

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Trends for autumn/winter 2016/17: vivid colors, statement details

March 10, 2016 By admin

Collection previews in New York, London, Milan and Paris have now finished airing the upcoming trends for autumn/winter 2016. Some designers seemed inspired by the upheaval currently underway in the fashion world, with changes to the traditional show calendar and collections going on sale straight after previews. From cuts and fabrics to colors, a season-spanning vibe was in the air as designers mixed wintry looks with lighter, almost spring-worthy ensembles.

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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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Saint Laurent heads to the Hollywood Palladium for Fall 2016 runway show

January 13, 2016 By creative

Saint Laurent is heading to Los Angeles to present its Autumn/Winter 2016 collection. Part one of the men and women's collection will go on show at the city's legendary dance venue, the Hollywood Palladium, on February 10, the week of the 58th Grammy Awards (taking place February 15). Part two of the collection will be showcased in the traditional context of Paris Fashion Week on March 7.

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LVMH launches third annual Prize for Young Fashion Designers

January 13, 2016 By creative

The prestigious LVMH group has launched the third edition of its Prize for Young Fashion Designers.

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