Fashion

  AFP Suits worn over fishnet tops, tiny tailored shorts, loafers and sunburnt noses — Topman Design went to the British seaside for its latest collection on Friday, kicking off four days of men’s fashion in London. J.W. Anderson, Christopher Kane, Barbour and some of Savile Row’s top tailors are among those showing at this season’s London Collections: Men, the ...

  Relaxnews The Italian fashion house is the latest luxury label to present its Resort 2017 collection, which gives the signature style of Emilio Pucci a contemporary and eccentric flavour. The result is a collection splashed with bright, colorful patterns — echoing the brand’s historic style — and with light, flowing silhouettes that capture the season’s effortlessly chic vibe. A ...

  Relaxnews The Italian fashion house has joined a host of luxury brands in unveiling the shape of its pre-spring 2017 collection. The Resort 2017 preview has a distinctly urban feel, laced with sportswear and romantic influences. The starting point for this new collection from Donatella Versace is an imaginary coast-to-coast road trip in the USA, traveling from city to ...

  AFP The exotic stage and costume designs of Russian-born designer Leon Bakst, made famous at the Ballets Russes, are on display in a major retrospective in Moscow which examines his shock impact on fashion and theatre. The exhibition which opened this week at the Pushkin Musem of Fine Arts features around 250 works by the designer, born 150 years ...

  AFP Dior staged a catwalk show of its “Cruise collection” at the majestic Blenheim Palace in the Oxfordshire countryside, in a lavish event reflecting the growing importance of between-seasons collections. The fashion event at the 18th century stately home, the birthplace of Britain’s wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill, was a nod to the past for the French design house, ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) concluded the third edition of its annual Ebriez Fashion Exhibition on Friday. Themed ‘Shop for Charity,’ the show enabled women to shop for stylish accessories before Ramadan and showcased the talents of designers. It also fulfilled an important charity function, with a portion of its proceeds going to The Big ...

  Relaxnews The UK might not be the first country that springs to mind alongside the words “cruise” and “resort,” but Anglomania is turning out to be a key pre-spring 2017 trend among the major fashion houses. Both Christian Dior and Gucci chose English locations for their resort 2017 shows this week — with the later taking over London’s Westminster ...

  Relaxnews As the 2017 resort collections come thick and fast, a major trend for florals is blooming on the runways. Christian Dior set the tone, with the French house’s English-inspired show replete with country florals in the form of draped tea dresses and sheer blouses covered in springtime patterns, mixed in among all the pictorial jacquards, rich velvets and ...

  Relaxnews Armarium, the app which launched in beta back in April 2016, has now gone live for all users, it has been reported by WWD. The app enables users to rent luxury fashion items, with collections limited to pieces from the current and previous seasons. This sets Armarium apart from other startups offering fashion-to-rent, as their garments and accessories ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Summer is in the air. To make the season more dandy, Adam Couture released a chic collection just in time to celebrate Parisian couture: featuring floral motifs, delicate lace details and feminine silhouettes. To celebrate couture, Adam has prepared an exclusive line, and he took a Bohemian chic turn for 2016 with a stunning line ...