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Menswear: five things to know before the Paris shows begin
Paris - Véronique Nichanian's farewell at Hermès, Jonathan Anderson's second Dior collection, and the Jacquemus finale are among the highlights of the upcoming menswear shows. Starting Tuesday in Paris, this ready-to-wear edition promises several key moments. Here are five things to know. Pressure to sell Over six days, 66 houses will unveil...
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Authenticity and individuality in Dolce & Gabbana's latest menswear show
Milan - Dolce & Gabbana sought “authenticity” for its menswear show in Milan on Saturday. The collection featured romantic and distinctive styles, including furs, oversized suits and XXL ties. “Individuality is returning to the centre of menswear,” a voice proclaimed at the start of the show. The Milanese designers then focused on several “...
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Key trends from Prada's autumn/winter 2026 menswear collection in Milan
Milan, Italy - The Prada man was in search of “beauty” and “precision” for the brand's autumn/winter show on Sunday in Milan, against the “unpredictable” backdrop of today's world. Long coats clinging to the models' slender frames were paired with a unique cotton hat, slung over the shoulder. Classic trench coats were topped with a red, yellow...
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Milan menswear fashion week heads to the slopes
Milan's menswear fashion week began on Friday, with very wintry, sporty shows from Ralph Lauren and Dsquared2. Ralph Lauren marked his return to Milan after a 24-year absence with symbols of American elegance, from formal suits and tweeds, toughened up with boots and cowboy boots, in front of celebrities including actors Liam Hemsworth and Tony...
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French government appeals rejection of Shein website suspension
The appeal hearing regarding the state's request to temporarily block the Shein website in France is scheduled for February 5. This follows the initial rejection of the case. The office of the minister of commerce, Serge Papin, confirmed the date to AFP on Tuesday. On December 19, the Paris judicial court rejected the suspension request, deeming...
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Globes red carpet: chic black, naked dresses and a bit of politics
Hollywood's top stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the first major event on the road to the Oscars, and they delivered lots of old-school glamour. Here is a glance at some of the looks seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel: Ever-chic black Selena Gomez is a newlywed and her happiness shows. The best comedy actress nominee for...
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AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setback
Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant. The return of the wearable tech comes about a year after the discontinuation of a Humane AI Pin panned by reviewers after it was launched amid...
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Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing raises its forecast for 2025/2026
On Thursday, Japanese ready-to-wear giant Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, raised its profit and revenue forecasts for its 2025/26 fiscal year. The company cited robust profits for the September-November period and a turnaround in the Chinese market. The Japanese apparel giant had achieved its fourth consecutive year of record...
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French report outlines plan to tax fast fashion and boost local production
On Wednesday, Clément Beaune, France's High Commissioner for Strategy and Planning, unveiled a strategic study designed to combat the "massive influx" of fast fashion. The report advocates for a tripartite approach: revitalizing French manufacturing, scaling textile recycling, and imposing heavy taxes on low-cost imports. Ahead of the full...
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L'Officiel: fraud investigation launched following 'predatory' acquisition by Chinese group
French authorities have launched an investigation into potential large-scale fraud surrounding the acquisition of L'Officiel magazine's publisher by a Chinese conglomerate. The founding owners, the Jalou family, are denouncing a “predatory” operation aimed at stripping the assets of the century-old fashion and luxury institution. Behind the...
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