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Cultural Olympics: The fashion events surrounding the sporting spectacle

The Summer Olympics begin next week in Paris. However, preparations for the sporting spectacle have caused a stir in the fashion capital's calendar – runway shows have been cancelled or relocated, and some brands and buyers have stayed away this season in the face of logistical difficulties and higher costs. Despite all the challenges, the...

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Festival fashion takes a political turn as Wireless implements cultural sensitivity dress code

The summer music festival season, long a beacon of sartorial freedom and self-expression, is witnessing a significant shift as organizers grapple with issues of cultural appropriation. London's Wireless Festival, set to take place in Finsbury Park from 12 to 14 July, has introduced a dress code that eschews concerns of modesty in favour of...

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The Devil Wears Prada: A highly anticipated sequel in the works

A sequel to the popular film 'The Devil Wears Prada' is underway, according to US media outlet Variety. The film adaptation of the eponymous novel by Lauren Weisberger is remembered as a box office success, grossing 326.7 million dollars worldwide upon its release in 2006. The sequel to the cult film will be offered by Disney, while Aline Brosh...

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Lightroom to premiere new exhibition exploring the catwalk

Lightroom in London will premiere a new immersive exhibition exploring the history of the fashion catwalk show this autumn. ‘Vogue: Inventing the Runway,’ will run from October 25 to March 30, 2025, and will delve into the inner workings of catwalk shows from intimate couture salons of the early 20th century to the unforgettable pop-culture...

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Design Museum opens major Barbie exhibition

London’s Design Museum is banking on another summer of Barbie-mania with an exhibition dedicated to Mattel’s favourite doll, charting Barbie’s legacy and design evolution through fashion, architecture, furniture, and even body image. ‘Barbie: The Exhibition,’ runs until February 23, 2025, and marks the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand,...

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Diane von Furstenberg retrospective to come to LA’s Skirball Cultural Center

Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is to be at the centre of a retrospective exhibition at Los Angeles’ Skirball Cultural Center this October, in what will be a celebration for the 50th anniversary of her iconic wrap dress. ‘Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion’ explores the life of the designer through four thematic sections,...

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V&A to celebrate Taylor Swift with a ‘songbook’ trail

London’s V&A Museum has announced a free trail celebrating 14-time Grammy Award-winning artist Taylor Swift to mark the success of the singer-songwriter’s UK tour. The ‘Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail’ will run from July 27 to September 8, and celebrate the creativity of her costumes, lyrics and music videos and explore the global phenomena of the...

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ANDAM Fashion Awards: Christopher Esber wins Grand Prize

The ANDAM Fashion Awards, a pivotal launchpad for emerging designers, celebrated its 35th edition on Thursday by crowning Australian designer Christopher Esber as the winner of its Grand Prize. The accolade, which includes a 300,000 euro grant and mentorship from Saint Laurent's creative director Anthony Vaccarello, underscores the fashion...

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In Pictures: Apple TV+ to stream new ‘La Maison’ series

Apple’s streaming service has revealed the details of a new fashion-related series diving into the scandalous world of warring fashion houses. ‘La Maison’ is set to grace the screens of global Apple TV+ users on September 20 in the form of a fictional 10-episode series in the French-language which will be released weekly through to November 15....

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Vans concludes Paris Fashion Week presence with live skating installation

VF-Corporation-owned skate and streetwear brand Vans hosted a live installation event the past weekend, melding together the energy of Paris Fashion Week, Go Skateboarding Day, and Fête de la Musique. Organized and designed by Vans' premium brand OTW, the OTW by Vans Checkered Future event sought to bring together the worlds of skateboarding,...

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Chloé launches art project celebrating female empowerment

French fashion house Chloé has launched a new arts initiative designed to continue its legacy of female empowerment. ‘Chloé Arts’ has been designed to celebrate the achievement of “outstanding female talent,” explains the luxury brand in a statement, and will “nurture selected emerging artists, and create unexpected interdisciplinary...

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In Pictures: Explore the V&A’s upcoming ‘Naomi’ exhibition

It’s not everyday that a model takes a singular spotlight at a retrospective exhibition, but it would be none other than Naomi Campbell herself to break this mould. The famed supermodel is to be at the centre of Victoria & Albert Museum’s next exhibition, set to open tomorrow, spanning to April 6, 2025. On the cusp of its public opening, and...