3 h. ago Bhavani jamakkalam at London Fashion Week: Designer creates a line of bags and clothes inspired by the rugs

Bhavani jamakkalam at London Fashion Week: Designer creates a line of bags and clothes inspired by the rugs  The Hindu

Culture

3 d. ago Cos takes centre stage at New York fashion week and Gwyneth Paltrow rebrands

The high street brand moves beyond fast fashion with a brutalist collection, while Paltrow loses the gimmicksThe headline act on day four of New York fashion week had all the hallmarks of a typical designer catwalk, including a pulsating soundtrack and a front row peppered with Hollywood stars. However, there was a twist. Instead of a luxury brand staging the show on Sunday, it was the high street label Cos.The Swedish label, founded in 2007 by the H&M group, welcomed guests including the British actors Jodie Turner-Smith and Naomi Watts as well as the singer Lauryn Hill to a former 1890s rope factory in Brooklyn. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago King Charles' designer friend BANS nepo babies from his London Fashion Week show after saying he's 'inundated with requests' from 'influencers who are just interested in fame for fame's sake'

British label Vin + Omi will be banning celebrity offspring and social-media stars from its shows, refusing them entry to the runway, the guest list and the coveted front row.

Culture

6 d. ago Giorgio Armani’s will says his brand should be sold or seek IPO

Late founder instructs heirs to gradually sell stakes with priority given to LVMH, L’Oréal or EssilorLuxotticaBusiness live – latest updatesThe Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani could soon be sold or become a publicly listed company, according to the late founder’s will.The fashion designer, who died last week at the age of 91, has said in his will that he wants his heirs to sell a 15% stake in the business within 18 months. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Move over fashion week: Chanel and Dior soft launch creations at Venice film festival

Big brands use red carpets and gondolas in Italian city to show looks from newly installed designersAfter a year of musical chairs in the fashion industry, September is poised to be one of its biggest show months ever, with debut collections from 15 creative directors.Rather than waiting for the catwalk, over the past 10 days brands including Chanel and Dior have given themselves a head start at the Venice film festival, using its starry red carpets and even gondolas to soft launch looks from their newly installed designers. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago New Zealand vs South Africa live: Inspired All Blacks lead Springboks in crucial Rugby Championship clash

The two southern hemisphere heavyweights collide in a mammoth meeting at Eden Park

Sport

1 week ago The pitch is our playground: how Chiswick youngsters are being inspired by rugby

How the sport is getting girls off their phones and into scrums, building their confidence and shaping the next generation of leaders

Politics

3 w. ago What Fashion Month has in store: New York, London, Milan and Paris

Fashion fanatics are gearing up for an influx of designer debuts to hit the fashion week runways

Politics

4 w. ago England inspired by the Lionesses as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses bid to complete a special summer as tournament favourites chase first world title since 2014

Events

4 w. ago Nearly naked looks and MASSIVE ruffles... See the most outlandish designs from Stockholm Fashion Week

Stockholm Fashion Week has returned after a six-year break... and the dazzling even was filled with a slew of outlandish designs.

Politics