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Haute couture turns back on fur, both real and fake

Something rather significant was missing from the Paris haute couture shows which wrapped up on Wednesday night -- fur. Beyond the guest appearance of American designer Ralph Rucci, there was none of the luxuriantly sensual mink, fox or sable that for decades defined the autumn winter collections of the elite Paris shows. More significant still,...

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Moda Operandi launches private salon with Ralph Rucci

London - With private shopping services in London and New York, an e-commerce platform and personal stylists who will fly to any of its customers anywhere in the world, Moda Operandi is at the forefront of luxury omni-channel retailing. Based on its premise of salons and pre-order service of catwalk collections, the company teams up with brands...

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Ralph Rucci brand gives way to the NYFW’s latest craze: Sies Marjan

A newcomer, womenswear brand Sies Marjan, debuted Sunday at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW), taking the fashion industry by storm. The brand lives out of what was left of fashion designer Ralph Rucci’s namesake line. Back in 2011, designer Ralph Rucci went into business with billionaire investors Howard and Nancy Marks to create his namesake...

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Ralph Rucci returning to New York Fashion Week

Ralph Rucci is scheduled to debut his fall 2016 collection at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16. This might seem mundane, and like he is just another designer on the fashion calendar, but, this marks Rucci's return to New York Fashion Week. On the CFDA calendar, which is still in the works, there is a box for RR 331 in the February 16, 7p.m....

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Ralph Rucci cuts further jobs after founder's exit

Less than a fortnight ago Ralph Rucci announced he would leave the label he founded in 1994. Insiders suggested a clash with a new board and CEO, who were appointed to help the struggling label emerge victorious. At the time the house of Rucci stated its Fall 2015 collection would be designed in-house, however on Monday the company fired 15...

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Ralph Rucci exits eponymous fashion house

American fashion designer Ralph Rucci has left the fashion house he founded in 1994. Rucci is leaving 'to pursue other creative endeavors', the company said in a statement. It is not yet known what these are. Rucci, who studied under and worked for Halston before establishing his own label, struggled to grow his business, despite the critical...