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Giorgio Armani: an icon of fashion, film and sport 'Made in Italy'

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Iris Van Herpen unveils glowing algae dress at Paris Couture Week

Created using 125 million living bioluminescent microalgae, a "living dress" stole the show at Iris Van Herpen's Paris Couture Week showcase.

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Here are the standout shows from Milan Men’s Fashion Week 2025

Milan Fashion Week returned with full force for the Spring/Summer 2026 menswear season, bringing together sharp tailoring, creative flair, global star power and some very amusing headwear.

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Fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli gets doctorate in architecture

Brunello Cucinelli is known to many as the king of cashmere and a fashion philosopher. Now the luxury fashion designer can add Doctor of Architecture to his titles as he's recently received an honorary diploma for restoring his Umbrian village.

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All of the best celebrity looks from the 2025 Met Gala

Stars like Zendaya, Colman Domingo, Diana Ross and a pregnant Rihanna delivered some unforgettable looks under the theme “Tailored for You.”

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Everything you need to know about the 2025 Met Gala

The Met Gala, often dubbed "fashion's biggest night out" is just around the corner. So what’s the deal with this extravagant New York bash? And why does it send the internet into a frenzy every single year?

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Paris Fashion Week review: Sex, seduction and powerful silhouettes

Facing a luxury spending slump, designers are pushing ‘beyond’ on all levels. Paris Fashion Week A/W 25 was awash with an array of concepts and intricate craftsmanship that defy neat trend buckets.

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Morinaga’s Anrealage collection shifts fashion into digital age

Morinaga compares the collection 'SCREEN' to modern-day sandwich boards, saying one day wearers will be able to display any colour, message, or graphic they desire.

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Prada sales soar as it eyes Versace acquisition despite luxury crunch

Robust earnings place the brand in a stronger position to acquire Versace from Capri Holdings.

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Gucci’s new era meets Dsquared2’s wild birthday at Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week is underway: Gucci marked a new era by trading its signature red for deep green, while Dsquared2 celebrated 30 years with a high-octane, star-studded spectacle.

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Tate Modern is celebrating the outrageous legacy of Leigh Bowery

Tate Modern’s latest exhibition is celebrating the outrageous genius of Leigh Bowery - artist, fashion designer, clubland icon and muse to Lucian Freud.

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In pictures: Here's everything you missed at London Fashion Week 2025

London Fashion Week wrapped up with a mix of opulent collections and star-studded moments, with designers like Burberry, Erdem, and Emilia Wickstead stealing the show.

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Sudden exit for Gucci's creative director ahead of Milan Fashion Week

This is not the first time Gucci has taken a dramatic late-season creative shift. However, with less than three weeks before Milan Fashion Week, it's a bold move...

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Is he Italian? Milan Fashion Week attendees share their style clues

Tailored suits, leather shoes, turtlenecks... At Milan Fashion Week, attendees had a debate: Can you really spot an Italian man’s style from a mile away?

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Prada, Armani and Dolce&Gabbana: The best of Milan Fashion Week so far

Milan Fashion Week Men’s arrived this weekend beginning with high-wattage shows from Armani, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.

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Dolce & Gabbana make history with their first-ever Paris exhibition

For the first time in their 40-year history, the Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana are showcasing their work in the French fashion capital.

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Pups strut in 2024's most iconic celebrity looks in New York showcase

Pet couturier Anthony Rubio's 2024 Year In Review Showcase in New York featured his pups modelling iconic celebrity looks, including Zendaya, JLo, and Lady Gaga-inspired outfits.

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Here are the best dressed celebs at Golden Globes 2025

On a dazzling night of glitz and glamour celebrating the best in film and television, celebs took to the Golden Globes red carpet with style.

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Rosita Missoni, famed for iconic zigzag knitwear, dies aged 93

Rosita Missoni, the driving force behind the eponymous Italian fashion house renowned for its vibrant zigzag knitwear, has passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of style.

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British designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years

After leaving fashion in disgrace in 2011 after making antisemitic comments in a Paris bar, Galliano returned in 2015. No successor has yet been announced at Maison Margiela.

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Paris Fashion Week nears to a close: Here's what you missed

From Issey Miyake's paper-inspired designs to Alexander McQueen's fog-filled runway, the world's top designer brands have dazzled at Paris Fashion Week. Here are some highlights.