Adele to design for Burberry?
September 18th, 2012 - 9:21 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 18 (IANS) Singer Adele has been approached by British luxury fashion house Burberry for ''plus-size collaboration.''The "Someone Like You" singer is in talks with the British fashion ... Read more...
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Designer wear becomes affordable
September 4th, 2012 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Want to own a Rohit Bal or JJ Valaya creation for just about Rs.5,000-Rs.6,000 ($100)? It's possible now with fashion house owner Pradeep Hirani ... Read more...
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Now Dutch designers join hands with Indian fashion industry (With Images)
August 10th, 2012 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) After Japan, now the Dutch fashion industry collaborates with Indian designers for a collection that will debut on the opening day of WIFW Spring Summer ... Read more...
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Italian fashion house Valentino sold
July 13th, 2012 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 13 (IANS) Italian fashion brand Valentino has been sold to Qatari royals - Mayhoola for Investments S.P.C. - for an undisclosed amount.Mayhoola for Investments S.P.C., an investment company ... Read more...
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Dior makes me feel good, says Mila Kunis
July 6th, 2012 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 6 (IANS) Actress Mila Kunis, who has been roped in as the face of Christian Dior, says the high-end fashion brand makes her feel good."I have always ... Read more...
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Paco Rabanne announces new artistic director
June 6th, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 6 (IANS) French fashion house Paco Rabanne has announced Lydia Maurer as the new artistic director of its women's ready-to-wear line.Maurer has previously worked with Yves Saint ... Read more...
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Indian embroidery, needlework making Western inroads: Falguni-Shane (With Image)
June 4th, 2012 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) If their cuts and designs brought them fame, they also earned them an impressive client list that boasts of the likes of Britney Spears, ... Read more...
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Louis Vuitton to collaborate with Yayoi Kusama
May 24th, 2012 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 24 (IANS) Luxury brand Louis Vuitton is to team up with Japanese artist-writer Yayoi Kusama for a new collection that will see her bold signature spots appear on ... Read more...
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Theron excited for Simon’s Dior collection
May 21st, 2012 - 7:50 am ICT by IANS
London, May 21 (IANS) Actress Charlize Theron says she can't wait to see designer Raf Simon's first collection for Dior.The "Snow White and the Huntsmen" actress, one of the faces ... Read more...
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Rihanna unveils second Armani line
May 14th, 2012 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 14 (IANS) Singer Rihanna has teamed up with Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear once again and unveiled her second collection for the fashion house."Rihanna is a ... Read more...
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Focussing on global shows, but no Paco Rabanne: Manish Arora (With Image)
May 8th, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Internationally known designer Manish Arora says he doesn't follow Indian fashion events, wants to focus on his global shows and has no plan to revive ... Read more...
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Manish Arora parts ways with Paco Rabanne
May 5th, 2012 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Indian designer Manish Arora's year-long association as creative director of French fashion house Paco Rabanne has ended.Confirming the development, Arora told IANS: "Yes, I am ... Read more...
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‘International designers won’t affect Indian brands’
April 20th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) International brands and designers are foraying into the Indian market with full force, but the trend is harmless for local designers in the country, feels ... Read more...
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JJ Valaya completes 20 years, rolls out vintage tour (With Images)
April 19th, 2012 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Indian couture king JJ Valaya has completed two decades in the fashion industry and, to celebrate the occasion, he is ready to roll out a ... Read more...
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Pakistani textile brand to open 200 stores in India
April 14th, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Pakistan-based fashion house Sefam, which already has a store in the capital's Greater Kailash market, is planning to expand its network in India with 200 ... Read more...
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Jimmy Choo to work with Rob Pruitt
April 14th, 2012 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 14 (IANS) Designer Jimmy Choo is set to collaborate with New York-based visual artist Rob Pruitt on a new spring-summer 2013 range.His fashion house will join forces with ... Read more...
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Joshua Schulman leaves Choo for Bergdorf Goodman
April 13th, 2012 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Former Jimmy Choo executive Joshua Schulman has quit the fashion house to join department store Bergdorf Goodman as its president. He admits he is delighted ... Read more...
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Parker’s prized Chanel jacket
April 7th, 2012 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 7 (IANS) Actress Sarah Jessica Parker considers her Chanel jacket to be a prized possession, and admits she is a huge fan of French fashion house.Parker was ... Read more...
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Karl Lagerfeld apologises to Adele
April 4th, 2012 - 9:02 am ICT by IANS
London, April 4 (IANS) Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has apologised to British singer Adele for calling her fat, and gifted her a collection of Chanel bags."He told his team to ... Read more...
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Indian is gorgeous, a perfect amalgamation of world culture: Italian designer (Interview) (With Images)
March 24th, 2012 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, March 24 (IANS) India is a melting pot of cultures across the globe and the country's evolving fashion industry is a testimony to it, says well-known Italian designer ... Read more...
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Christopher Kane to join Dior ?
February 29th, 2012 - 8:27 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 29 (IANS) Scottish designer Christopher Kane will reportedly join Christian Dior, replacing John Galliano who was sacked from the French fashion house last year.According to contactmusic.com, Kane is ... Read more...
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Monica Bellucci, new face of Dolce & Gabbana make-up
February 18th, 2012 - 7:57 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Monica Bellucci has been named the new face of Dolce & Gabbana make-up. She will launch her own limited-edition lipstick range with the brand as ... Read more...
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Mila Kunis new face of Dior
January 6th, 2012 - 4:38 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Mila Kunis has been appointed the new face of French fashion house Christian Dior.The 28-year-old has been signed up to front Dior's spring fashion campaign, ... Read more...
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Rihanna collaborates with Armani
November 23rd, 2011 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 23 (IANS) Pop star Rihanna has teamed up with Emporio Armani underwear and Armani jeans for her first fashion collection.The 23-year-old has created a capsule collection comprising ... Read more...
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Kane praises Donatella Versace
November 12th, 2011 - 8:45 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 12 (IANS) Scottish designer Christopher Kane has admitted he loves working with Donatella Versace because of her knowledge about the fashion world.The two had collaborated for the Versus ... Read more...
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Alber Elbaz to release book
November 10th, 2011 - 5:05 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 10 (IANS) Alber Elbaz, of the fashion house Lanvin, is releasing a book about the creative and production process that goes into his creations.The book will feature 700 ... Read more...
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Singer Lauryn Hill sued
September 27th, 2011 - 11:04 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Sept 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Star Lauryn Hill has been sued by a fashion consultant for allegedly stealing clothes. The fashion house Via Davia Vintage filed the suit against the singer.The ... Read more...
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Lindsay Lohan is the new face of Philipp Plein
September 26th, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Sept 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan has been handed a new deal to model for the fashion house Philipp Plein. The 25-year-old actress went for the photo shoot ... Read more...
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Kanye West to launch women’s wear line
September 15th, 2011 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 15 (IANS) American rapper Kanye West will showcase his first women's wear collection during the Paris Fashion Week next month.According to Harper's Bazaar magazine, the 34-year-old's show ... Read more...
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John Galliano found guilty
September 9th, 2011 - 9:37 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) British designer John Galliano has been found guilty of racist and anti-Semitic behaviour by a Paris court.Galliano, who was facing charges of "casting public insults based ... Read more...
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No need to look beyond Indian crafts, say designers Mona-Pali (With Images)
August 26th, 2011 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) It is time to promote local craft in the west, say designer sisters Mona Lamba and Pali Sachdev, who have helped revive dying techniques such ... Read more...
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Steven Tyler, new face of Andrew Charles
August 12th, 2011 - 10:10 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS) "Aerosmith" rocker Steven Tyler has been appointed as the new face of fashion house Andrew Charles.Tylor is the inspiration behind the fashion house's latest collection and ... Read more...
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Freida Pinto’s love for Chanel
August 11th, 2011 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 11 (IANS) Freida Pinto has a special place for fashion house Chanel because they believed in her when she had not become so famous.The 26-year-old says Chanel was ... Read more...
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Yepme to turn fully-online men’s fashion house
August 10th, 2011 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Leading Indian men's apparel and accessory brand Yepme has recast its business to turn into a fully-online prêt fashion house and is finalising a second ... Read more...
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Jay-Z teams with Pharrell for clothing line
August 5th, 2011 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z has teamed up with rapper Pharrell Williams to work on a new clothing line.Jay-Z's fashion house Rocawear has partnered with the "Can ... Read more...
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