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Silver price surpasses 100 dollars an ounce amidst market uncertainty
London - The price of silver surpassed the 100-dollar-an-ounce threshold for the first time on Friday. This was driven by its safe-haven status amid uncertainties sparked by Donald Trump's policies and by industrial demand in the solar and electronics sectors. Having more than doubled in value in under four months, silver gained 3.94 percent...
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Stars turn out for Valentino's funeral in Rome
Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace were among the stars who attended the funeral Friday of legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani, with some mourners wearing touches of his trademark red in tribute. Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and of the Martyrs was decorated with wreaths of white roses while a large photo of the...
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Willy Chavarria to present new politically charged show in Paris
Paris - American designer of Mexican heritage, Willy Chavarria, known for his Chicano designs, will present his new collection in Paris this Friday. The show could become one of the most political of this Fashion Week. Chavarria is an outspoken activist and advocate for migrants and gay rights. He already caused a stir at his Paris presentation...
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Issey Miyake plays with form in Paris, Dries Van Noten comes of age
Paris - Japanese house Issey Miyake presented the new fluid and colourful collection from its IM Men label on Thursday. The show took place in Paris on the third day of the men's fashion week. Unveiled in the heart of the Collège des Bernardins, the brand's new autumn/winter collection is aptly named "formless form". The coats are long and...
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Men's fashion turns to embroidery as guys want 'something different'
Men's fashion is embracing embroidery and handcrafted textiles that were once viewed as old-fashioned or feminine, with a clutch of modern Indian brands poised to benefit from the catwalk and celeb-driven trend. Embroidery is a historic mainstay of traditional clothing in Asia or the Middle East, as well as Western Haute Couture, but it is...
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Menswear: Issey Miyake plays with form in Paris
Japanese house Issey Miyake presented the new collection from its IM Men label in Paris on Thursday. The show took place on the third day of Paris Fashion Week, showcasing a fluid and colourful range. Unveiled in the heart of the Collège des Bernardins, the new autumn collection was aptly named "formless form". Coats were long and loose, as were...
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Jonathan Anderson reimagines aristocrats in second Dior Homme collection
Dior designer Jonathan Anderson delivered his vision Wednesday of "today's aristocracy" in his second menswear show for the brand in Paris, mixing new gender-mixed creations with house symbols. The celeb-heavy runway show in the gardens of the Rodin Museum drew actor Robert Pattinson, Louis Vuitton designer Pharrell Williams and Formula One...
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LVMH sells its travel retail business (DFS) in China
LVMH announced on Monday the sale of its Duty Free Shops (DFS) business in China to CTG Duty-Free, a major travel retail operator headquartered in Beijing. “As part of this transaction, CTG Duty-Free will acquire the DFS stores located in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as intangible assets including a portfolio of DFS brands and intellectual...
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Kering overhaul continues as Bottega Veneta CEO departs
Luxury conglomerate Kering announced Tuesday that Bartolomeo “Leo” Rongone will step down as CEO of Bottega Veneta on March 31 to pursue new professional projects. The group confirmed that the search for a successor is already underway, with an appointment expected shortly. Rongone, who joined Kering in 2012 and took the helm of Bottega Veneta...
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Jeanne Friot show: A manifesto for LGBT+ identities in fashion
Paris - "I can't imagine doing it any other way." French designer Jeanne Friot opened Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday with an energetic dance show that received a standing ovation. The show was a manifesto for fashion that is increasingly committed to defending LGBT+ identities. "My commitment comes from my personality, from being a lesbian, a...
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