Fashion designer Barbara Bui: ‘my favorite thing on vacation is going boating and waterskiing’

Fashion designer Barbara Bui, who unveiled her first collection at Paris Fashion Week in 1987, is now a major name in the world of luxury ready-to-wear clothing. The designer with a love of leather will present her spring/summer 2017 collection at the French capital's upcoming Fashion Week, September 27 to October 5.

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Saint Laurent launches debut Canada store

Luxury fashion house Saint Laurent has opened its first-ever, freestanding Canadian boutique, in Vancouver.

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Men’s fashion week kicks off third season in New York

Men's fashion week in New York kicked off its third season Monday with a presentation by Perry Ellis, whose athletic, casual take is expected to mark a number of spring-summer 2017 collections. Dozens of designers from Michael Kors to Tommy Hilfiger will present creations over the course of around 60 catwalk shows and presentations, which are expected to conjure a minimalist, relaxed and utilitarian look. Steven Cox and Daniel Silver, the creative duo behind Duckie Brown, will be sitting out the season, after presenting a mere six-look collection in February.

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How fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi ‘democratized style’ in America

Fashion icon and entrepreneur Isaac Mizrahi has dressed some of the world’s most famous and influential people. Now, you can get up close and personal with his work at The Jewish Museum in New York City.

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Guess presents first sustainable denim line

The ready-to-wear brand has branched out into the world of environmentally responsible fashion with a first capsule collection made from sustainable denim for the spring/summer 2016 season. Although Guess isn't the first ready-to-wear label to launch an eco-friendly denim range, the brand still hits hard this spring with a first capsule collection combining responsible fashion with its signature casual, sexy style in a range of pieces for all the family. Guess has covered all bases for this first range, with each stage of the production process specially tailored to reduce the brand's environmental impact, from manufacturing techniques and fabric choices to materials for embellishments.

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Most big users failing on cotton sustainability: report

Most companies using cotton do nearly nothing to improve environmental sustainability in its supply, environmental groups said on Tuesday, citing a report by an online green consumer site. Research by Rank a Brand showed 29 of the estimated 37 biggest cotton users scored red in the survey of policy, sourcing, use and traceability, the report commissioners the World Wildlife Fund, Solidaridad and Pesticide Action network UK said in a joint statement. The commissioners said around 13 percent of cotton production can be classed as more sustainable, but less than a fifth of it is actually sold as more sustainable.

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Saint Laurent to skip Men’s Fashion Week in Paris

Saint Laurent will not show in Paris this season following the appointment of new artistic director Anthony Vaccarello. 

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International Modest Fashion Week Takes Off in Turkey

Turkey’s first International Modest Fashion Week has opened in Istanbul, gathering designers and models of conservative wear from around the world.

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M.I.A.’s H&M video makes global debut

To kickstart the campaign, M.I.A. and H&M have collaborated on a song — “Reware it,” complete with video, released on Monday, starring not just the rapper, but a host of other social influencers from actress Yao Chen to model, Moffy. “World Recycle Week is about embracing important environmental issues such as the landfills, and highlighting a global movement,” said M.I.A. The video goes live a week before World Recycle Week officially starts.

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Beyonce jumps into athleisure market with Ivy Park clothing line

Recording star Beyonce launched a women's fitness clothing line on Thursday featuring bodysuits, leggings and headbands, named in part for her 4-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Called Ivy Park, the 200-piece active wear collection is a joint venture with British businessman Sir Philip Green, who owns the Topshop fashion chain. It will go on sale at selected Topshop and high-end department stores around the world on April 14.

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