Fashion

  Bloomberg The Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, and you can bet we’ll see plenty of “fashion” at the race. Most of what people wear will have nothing to do with equine pursuits. Some of it shouldn’t be worn under any circumstances for that matter. Real equestrian-inspired clothing, on the other hand, transfers well to daily life. As with ...

  Relaxnews We’re only a few days into the Cannes Film Festival 2016, but a surprising red carpet trend is already emerging — yellow gowns. Four stars show us how it’s done. The girl-next-door yellow Kirsten Dunst managed to look chic, contemporary and demure as can be in this lemon yellow shirtdress by Dior for the Festival’s jury photocall. The ...

  DPA A German electric locomotive from 1933 is one of five historic items of rolling stock recently added to the DB Museum, a Nuremberg, Germany museum that is paradise for trainspotters. The 1933 engine, which was built by the Wismar/SSW engine works and used to haul passenger and freight trains in southern and central Germany, is one of three ...

  Astbury / DPA Think of goths and you think of pierced and pale-faced youngsters head-to-toe in black. Think again. The goth fashion scene is now a riot of colour and open to eccentrics and exhibitionists of all ages. A talent for outlandish dressing goes on public display at weekend gatherings like a festival in the English coastal town of ...

  Relaxnews The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the designers shortlisted for its BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund. The prestigious award will see the winner receive a £150,000 grant (about US$217,000) to grow their label, as well as £50,000 value (about US$72,000) in kind services and 12 months of mentoring from industry experts. Urban label Sibling, which hit the headlines ...

  Relaxnews Fashion designer Carolina Herrera has teamed up with luxury e-tailer Mytheresa.com on a limited-edition capsule collection reports WWD. The news comes just days after the designer celebrated 35 years in the business. Commenting on what we can expect from the range, Herrera said, “The collection is very reminiscent of the glamor from my first collection. It embodies the ...

  Relaxnews Do you live in your high heels? Chances are you live in a wealthy city, new research suggests. American women who relocate to wealthier cities are more likely to adopt the fashion preferences of those around them (including higher stilettos), while those who move to poorer cities are more likely to eschew the local norm and stick with ...

  Relaxnews The French fashion house headed to Havana to present its Cruise 2016-2017 collection, in the brand’s first ever Latin American catwalk show. To celebrate the event, Karl Lagerfeld crafted a collection bursting with life, with color and with sparkle, and jam-packed with references to the Caribbean island and the new chapter in its history. It was on the ...

  New York/AP From fairytale princess gowns to feathery mini-dresses, bold skinny trouser looks and showgirl sequins, Bridal Fashion Week had something for brides of every size, shape and style inclination. White reigned, as did classic silhouettes to please the most traditional bride. For everybody else, there were splashes of color, plenty of fluttery floral applique and sparkle, sparkle, sparkle. ...

  Relaxnews After unveiling its “Sun 2016” collection for the summer season, luxury brand Chloé has lifted the lid on the inspirations and key pieces in store for its autumn wardrobe, with a series of looks inspired by dance and contrasts. Rather than drawing directly on dance, it’s the sporty, athletic side of the art and its physical practice that ...