Fashion
17 May 2018
A 50.47 carat D-Colour, potentially Internally Flawless diamond ring by Harry Winston was sold $6.5 million on Wednesday at a Christies' auction along with a 20.49 carats fancy vivid yellow diamond ring which fetched over $5.4 million.
15 May 2018
British supermodel Naomi Campbell hosted her latest charity "Fashion for Relief" show in Cannes on Sunday (May 13), with this year's theme being "Race to Equality".
15 May 2018
The much-hyped sale of Amedeo Modigliani's "Nu Couche" painting barely made its pre-sale estimate of $150 million (USD) on Monday (May 14), the first day of Spring auctions in New York.
4 May 2018
The 33rd edition of France's Hyères Fashion, Photography and Accessories Festival is an ode to women. This year, awards went almost exclusively to female designers, including one who is making clothes for women of all shapes and sizes.
27 Apr 2018
Light, flowing fabrics in muted earth colours from Lenny Niemeyer and a 1950s-inspired Salinas show with stripes and geometric prints.
25 Apr 2018
Russian beauty says Pronovias is good at putting on a show, reckons Russia will do well hosting the World Cup, and 'stong' Russian women could run for president.
24 Apr 2018
Congolese activists host the country's first fashion show for the disabled to promote acceptance and fight the stigma that often surrounds disability.
19 Apr 2018
Beyoncé's Ivy park fashion line spotlights Harlem figure skaters Queen Bey featured skaters from the nonprofit called Figure Skating of Harlem in a promo for the brand’s Spring 2018 collection.
12 Apr 2018
Saudi Arabia's first-ever fashion week has kicked off in the capital Riyadh as social restrictions ease in the ultra-conservative kingdom.
23 Mar 2018
How can you look rebellious without looking unkempt? Is it possible to update the male silhouette to reflect our modern times? At Dior Homme, Kris Van Assche has deconstructed the traditional suit, while Rick Owens advocates self-acceptance, kindness and politeness.
10 Mar 2018
From environmental awareness to social activism, the Paris 2018 winter ready-to-wear collections are changing the world! Chanel opts for a distinctly autumnal backdrop while vowing to plant 100 trees for each one it cut down.
3 Mar 2018
From 1968 to 2018, this year marks five decades since the May 1968 protests which would revolutionise French society. An inspirational anniversary for designers at Paris Fashion Week, who've channelled that energy into next winter’s ready-to-wear collections.
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