Fashion

  NEW YORK / AP A New York City police detective who became an internet sensation as the “Hipster Cop” for his fashionable wardrobe during the Occupy Wall Street protests is letting go of something he’s been wearing for 25 years — his badge. Detective Rick Lee’s last official day with the New York Police Department before retirement is Friday. ...

  NEW YORK / AP “When you have a voice, you should use it,” designer Raf Simons says. The new Calvin Klein designer did just that, using a particularly pointed David Bowie lyric on his soundtrack. Tracy Reese brought actual poets to her show, with soulful messages of empowerment. Naeem Khan played a reading from Maya Angelou. And Prabal Gurung ...

  SALEM / AP They are outfits you might expect to see in Lady Gaga’s closet: a flamingo pink Fiberglas frock and a wooden one-piece replica of Notre Dame Cathedral. But these wild and whimsical ensembles are part of the “WOW — World of Wearable Art” exhibition opening on Saturday at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. The quirky show, ...

  NEW YORK / AP While some fashion designers have always been overtly political, the recently wrapped New York Fashion Week just a month after President Donald Trump’s inauguration included a broader range of brands addressing these tumultuous times. On Friday, the day after shows concluded, W magazine took on one element, Trump’s position on immigration, in a video featuring ...

  NEW YORK / AP Kanye West the rapper did something unusual as Kanye West the fashion designer: He wasted little time on Wednesday in unveiling his Yeezy Season 5 collection, including new bulky, thick-soled Boost runners, as he projected models onto a huge four-sided screen in a dark boxy space, then sent out some to walk the regular way. ...

  NEW YORK / AP Crunchy snow and ice greeted designers, models and fans at New York Fashion Week. What visitors got was a high-profile debut and a political message at Calvin Klein, some psychedelic designs (and more politics) from Jeremy Scott, a focus on femininity from Jason Wu, and not one but two collections by Kate Spade. CALVIN KLEIN’s ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai is the place for fashionistas and shoppers to update their wardrobe with the new season’s hottest trends and new styles. From February 10, Spring/Summer ‘17 collections hit the shelves of stores and boutiques across the emirate. From Cavalli to Coach, Marc Jacobs to Michael Kors, Topshop to Tommy Hilfiger, shoppers can purchase the latest ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways announced the launch of “Runway to Runway,” a unique rewards program specially designed to support the fashion community’s international travel requirements. Since announcing its fashion partnership with IMG in 2016, Etihad Airways has worked with the company and its fashion industry network to develop a bespoke membership program that offers specialized travel ...

  Bloomberg Acclaimed Indian designer Ritu Kumar will present her latest bridal collection at an exclusive fashion show for the first time during Bride Dubai on February 16, 2017. This bridal extravaganza, is the Middle East region’s leading wedding and lifestyle event. True to Ritu Kumar aesthetics, the bridal line this season is inspired by traditional zardozi embroidery and kanjeevarams ...

  NEW YORK / AP It’s the little brother to women’s Fashion Week — the very little brother. But men’s Fashion Week has its fans, and it’s a lot less frenetic: You can actually find a taxi! Here are some highlights of the week: RAF SIMONS It’s safe to say Raf Simons’ runway show was the marquee event of Men’s ...