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Diesel Black Gold to go coed this June

London - Diesel Black Gold has jumped on the coed bandwagon and is set to merge its menswear and womenswear shows from June. Both lines from the Italian label, designed by creative director Andreas Melbostad, will be shown during Men's Fashion Week in Milan. The combined show aims to strengthen the link between menswear and womenswear, which...

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NYFW proves ready-to-wear is ready to sell

Ready-to-wear is a term that might seem like sophisticated fashion jargon to some, but it's as simple as what it sounds like. The idea behind ready-to-wear, or pret-a-porter as the French call it, is that it's clothing meant to require little alteration as most standard sizes fit people. It is something you could pull right off the rack and wear...

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Spotlight on day 6 of NYFW

Day 6 of NYFW was the battle of the top designers, with Tory Burch, Naeem Khan, and Badgley Mischka fighting to see who would come out on top. It was a tough battle, but there are still two more days left of NYFW to decide who has earned their place as the most beloved collection of fall/winter 2015/2016. It made for a day filled with edgy...

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Diesel Black Gold opens first UK store

Diesel Black Gold, designer contemporary collection line from Italian brand Diesel, has opened its first standalone UK storein London on Monday. The store opening coincided with the launch of the label's new FW 14 campaign ad, which features Julia Nobis and Nicola Wincenc and was shot by Karim Sadli. The new store is located at 21 Conduit...

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Pitti Uomo names guest designer

Pitti Uomo, the menswear trade show, has confirmed that Diesel Black Gold under the creative director of Andreas Melbostad will be the menswear guest designer at the 85th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo. Melbostad, who was named global creative director of the Diesel Black Gold line last month, adding the menswear collection to his current role...

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Diesel Black Gold names global creative director

Contemporary fashion label Diesel Black Gold has appointed its womenswear creative director Andreas Melbostad as overall creative director, as part of its plans to create a “globally coordinated image” for the brand. Melbostad who joined the label last year will be adding the responsibility of overseeing the men’s collection to his current role...

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Diesel Black Gold appoints Andreas Melbostad

Diesel Black Gold have appointed Norwegian designer Andreas Melbostad as its new creative director. The news comes after the company announced it is parting ways with London-based designer Sophia Kokosalaki Melbostad is currently a design consultant for Italian brand Roberto Cavalli previously held positions at Yves Saint Laurent and Calvin...

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Sophia Kokosalaki quits Diesel Black Gold

Sophia Kokosalaki is quitting Diesel Black Gold. She was associated with the brand as creative director for three years. She had been designing the Diesel Black Gold women's line since June 2009. Her final collection (spring/summer 2013) will be showcased during the upcoming September New York Fashion Week, as has been the case for the last six...

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NYFW video: Diesel Black Gold AW 09/10

The Diesel catwalk in New York presentation coincided with the opening of a 'mega flagship' store on Fifth Avenue, their largest to date.