Fashion

The Met Gala's history of controversy, from 'Harlem on My Mind' to Galliano

John Galliano's canceled retrospective is the latest entry in a long Met Gala record of controversies. And it likely won’t be the last. Created by Eleanor Lambert and Dorothy Shaver in 1948 as a fundraiser for the Costume Institute, the Met Gala has evolved from a midnight dinner with tickets at 50 dollars to a highly publicized celebrity...

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What took so long? Inside Victoria Beckham's long road to profitability

Victoria Beckham Holdings Ltd reported an operating profit for the first time since it was created in 2008, the company announced on Monday. It rose 15 percent to 129.8 million pounds (175.7 million dollars) in the year to the end of December, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth. It also posted a pre-tax profit of...

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Shein IPO: why has the ultra-fast fashion leader accepted a 75 percent discount?

The traditional gong of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange sounded this Tuesday morning for a company that would have undoubtedly preferred a different tune. Shein debuted with a valuation of approximately 26.5 billion dollars, before its stock fell by almost 10 percent within the first few hours of trading. In 2022, private investors had valued the...

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SS27/FW27 trend prediction: Why camouflage keeps coming back

Originally designed to help troops disappear into their surroundings, camouflage has become one of fashion’s most recognizable — and conspicuous — patterns. Its enduring appeal lies partly in that contradiction: camo suggests utility, toughness and the outdoors, yet removed from its military context, it becomes an instantly recognizable fashion...

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