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Fashion industry in 'precarious moment', says Vivienne Westwood supremo

Paris - Vivienne Westwood creative director Andreas Kronthaler said the fashion industry was in a "precarious moment" as he unveiled his latest Spring-Summer collection for the British house at Paris Fashion Week. Kronthaler, the Austrian widower of Vivienne Westwood who took over after her death, found inspiration from African fabrics and his...

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Vivienne Westwood designs costumes for amfAR gala in Salzburg

British luxury brand Vivienne Westwood designed the costumes for the amfAR Gala, which took place on Sunday, August 24. Around 400 high-profile figures from the arts, culture, politics and business gathered at the Salzburg Residence. The theme was Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s "Jedermann", which was performed as part of the Salzburg Festival. Creative...

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LVMH's Bernard Arnault crticized for Thunberg attack

Vivienne Westwood designer Andreas Kronthaler hit out Saturday at fashion's most powerful man Bernard Arnault for attacking Greta Thunberg. The French billionaire and head of the LVMH conglomerate that owns labels like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Givenchy, and pop idol Rihanna's new brand Fenty, said the teenage climate activist was "surrendering to...