Amsterdam's red-light district gets a fashion makeover
Amsterdam's world famous red-light district transformed into a catwalk Saturday, January 19th with designers parading their creations in what were once brothels, as the city tries to...
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Catwalk strip at Paris men's fashion
New star-designer on the block Kris Van Assche pulled the curtain on his autumn-winter collection at the Paris men's shows with a crowd-pleaser Friday January 18th -- the models bowed out...
Valentino bids a final farewell in Paris couture week
Veteran Italian designer Valentino's final farewell to fashion will be the emotional high point of the haute couture shows for next spring-summer which begin on Monday 21st January.
Colour for men on Paris catwalks
Colour bounced off the catwalks as Paris' menswear shows kicked off Thursday 17th January with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Yamamoto and Yves Saint Laurent predicting a bright...
After Milan, Paris kicks off menswear shows
After the furs, tartans and velvets wheeled out for Milan's men's fashion shows this week, Paris from Thursday 17th January delivers its own vision of menswear for next autumn and winter...
Gentlemen prefer fur on Milan catwalks
Fur will be de rigueur for next winter's well-turned-out male, whether he is refined or goes for the bad-boy look, some of Italy's top designers decreed at Milan's catwalk presentations...
Milan menswear deconstructs classic cuts
Last year's classic suits shifted into lower gear as the menswear collections for next winter hit the catwalks of Milan with decidedly deconstructed touches.
Brazil to bounce out its Sao Paulo Fashion Week
It may not be on par with Paris or New York, but Brazil's metropolis of Sao Paulo will stake out an ever-stronger claim as a fashion capital when it presents its Fashion Week from...
Chanel puts on London show to pay homage to artisans
Fashion house Chanel on Thursday, December 7th paid homage to artisans and craftspeople who make feathers, pearls and silk flower accessories by staging a fashion show in London.
Wheelchairs no bar to beauty, say disabled models
They're young, beautiful, poised and ambitious -and confined to wheelchairs. Meet the new stars of the catwalk, at a modelling competition for the disabled.young women from across Europe...
Elie Saab for women, Chloe for girls
Elie Saab is understandably popular with the red-carpet crowd because the Lebanese designer celebrates a woman's curves with dresses which flatter and accentuate the figure.
From starry nights to stars and stripes at Chanel
It was a starry, starry night at Karl Lagerfeld's ready-to-wear collection for Chanel on Friday, october 5th, with twinkling constellations and crescent moons the stars of the show.
Print it large for next summer
Prints are shaping up to be an essential part of the wardrobe for next summer, with all the big names in Paris ready-to-wear this week making them a core of their collections.
Valentino gets ovation for last ready-to-wear show
Italian designer Valentino received a standing ovation from a packed room for his last ever ready-to-wear show in Paris on Wednesday, October 3rd, having announced his retirement after 45...
Vacuum cleaner inspires Issey Mikaye
The gaping mouths of giant vacuum cleaner tubes dangling menacingly over the runway at the Issey Miyake show were a clue to the inspiration behind the collection for summer 2008 which...