Stars across the world have turned to Arab designers for their red carpet appearance at the ongoing Venice Film Festival. From Romanian actress and model Madalina Dina Ghenea to Lebanese director Nadine Labaki, the international film industry’s leading ladies have been showing off a number of glittering ensembles from regional designers since the festival opened … Continue reading FASHION ISSUES | Arab Designers Spice Up Venice Film Festival
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Fashion is about far more than just trendy outfits. The growing demand for ethical clothing is one example of how designers are seeking to leave a legacy beyond the runway. The ethical fashion movement is spreading to the Middle East and North Africa. Recent initiatives include Talahum by UAE-based designer Aiisha … Continue reading FASHION | The MENA Fashion Designers Dressing Up Social Causes
FASHION - Department Stores Make Room For Used Fashion NEW YOR,US – Out with the new ad in with the old. As department stores watch their customers flock to second-hand stores, some are trying to bring them back by partnering with online resale sites. Last week, J.C. Penny and Macy’s announced a pilot program to … Continue reading FASHION – Department Stores Make Room For Used Fashion
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared a glimpse of her highly anticipated charity capsule collection of work attire, which launches this fall. In the footage, the duchess is seen hugging models, working with photographers, and smiling proudly from the sidelines. “Meghan surprised everyone at Smart Works when she showed up for the shoot”, which took place … Continue reading ROYALS | Meghan Markle Makes A Surprise Appearance At A Photo Shoot, And She Couldn’t Look Happier. The Shoot Promotes Her Upcoming Charity Capsule Collection Of Work Attire.
In honor of the iconic fashion designer’s 136th birthday, Alkassandra looks back at Chane’s Legacy. Coco Chanel’s impact on fashion is unparalleled – and her design legacy is just as relevant today, on what would have been her 136th birthday, as it was decades ago. The legendary fashion designer’s canon of now-staples – the tweet … Continue reading FASHION ICONS | 9 Coco Chanel Fact You Probably Never Knew
Ashley Graham is pregnant and proud of her body – and she’s letting everybody known on Instagram. The model, who announced her pregnancy last week, posted a nude photo on the platform Monday, in which she displays her stretch marks. “Same same but a little different”, she wrote in the caption. In the photo, she … Continue reading Model Ashley Graham Praised For Showing Pregnancy Stretch Marks
Remember when Liz Hurley made fashion history at the premiere of a movie she wasn’t even in? This isn’t to say that 1994’s “Four Weddings and a Funeral” wasn’t a big deal. The film grabbed an Oscar nomination for Best Picture and become the highest-grossing British production of all time – a title it held … Continue reading FASHION | Remember when Liz Hurley wore that dress?
Brands have issued apologies and lost celebrity ambassadors like supermodel Liu Wen after products were discovered listening Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan as separate countries, angering nationalist Chinese consumers amidst political unrest in Hong Kong and a trade war with the U.S. Chinese nationalism has peaked as protests in Hong Kong and a trade war … Continue reading FASHION ISSUE | Versace, Coach And Givenchy Have Angered China’s Netizens. Who’s Next?
Italian luxury label Versace and its artistic director Donatella Versace apologized on Sunday after one of the company’s T-shirts was widely criticized on social media in China for identifying the Chinese-controlled territories of Hong Kong and Macau as countries. Versace, which was bought by Michael Kros’ Capri Holdings Ltd in September, said on its Twitter-like … Continue reading Fashion Issues | Versace Apologizes After T-Shirt Triggers Fierce Criticism In China
This summer has been no shortage of luxury fashion brands announce new efforts to combat the reckless pollution wrought by the industry, which accounts for a good portion of the world’s textile waste and water contamination. But Dior is extending these efforts beyond the clothes it makes and into another space altogether: reusable straws. On … Continue reading FASHION ISSUES | Dior’s Solution To The Plastic-Waste Crisis Is A Gold-Painted Straw Made Of Hand-Blown Glass – And A 6-Pack Of Them Will Set You Back $146
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