Fashion

  Relaxnews 2016 was a turbulent and exciting year for the fashion industry. As well as the increasing numbers of brands shunning the traditional fashion week timetable for unisex catwalk shows or see-now-buy-now collections, there was a considerable amount of reshuffling amongst the top ranks. Here is a recap of the hottest promotions of the past 12 months. LANVIN The ...

  Relaxnews Did you rock black or navy lipstick in 2016? Or crimp your hair? We take a look at the beauty trends that took hold over the past 12 months. DARK LIPPY From Kylie Jenner to Katy Perry, all the biggest stars in the beauty business pushed a dark lip at some point during 2016. The look first appeared ...

  Relaxnews Are you stuck in a beauty rut? Or have you let bad habits become part of your routine? Luckily there’s no better time than the New Year for turning over a new leaf. Here are five easy-to-keep beauty resolutions for 2017. GO MICELLAR We all know that going to sleep with a face full of makeup is a ...

  AFP In Russia, elderly women are usually expected to forget about fashion and watch their grandchildren. Not 71-year-old Olga Kondrasheva, who is fighting stereotypes by modelling for a glossy magazine. “I’m over 70 now but my life is just beginning and it’s so interesting,” says Kondrasheva, slim and sporting wavy white hair, a few minutes before a studio photoshoot ...

  Relaxnews French fashion house Dior has unveiled the advertising campaign for its spring/summer 2017 collection, the first ready-to-wear line overseen by new creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri. In the spirit of the catwalk show, which previewed the collection in September, the Italian designer’s feminist values play a key role in the project, designed by, with and for women. The ...

  Relaxnews 2016 was a generous year in terms of celebrity beauty, with fans treated to more than one daring red carpet look. Here are some of the most striking. ALICIA KEYS, MTV VMAS: Singer Alicia Keys wins the awards for the boldest beauty move of 2016, hands down. In June, the star wrote an essay titled “Alicia Keys: Time ...

  Relaxnews Pantone has officially declared ‘Greenery’ as the color of 2017, and cosmetics brand Butter London has wasted no time in releasing the official nail polish hue to match. But how else can you work the shade into your beauty look? You can wear the exact, Pantone-approved shade of ‘Greenery’ on your nails, thanks to Butter London, which has ...

  Relaxnews The Brazilian cosmetics and perfumes market took a hit in 2015, but new reports suggest that the sector is making a fast recovery, with 11% growth predicted between 2016 and 2019. What is fueling the turnaround? According to the cosmetics trade show MakeUp in Sao Paulo, there are two main factors involved; product innovation and the growing popularity ...

  Relaxnews Louis Vuitton is getting into the festive spirit with a new collection entirely dedicated to gifting. ‘The Art of Gifting’ will be launched by the luxury fashion house in January, WWD reports. The date mak it too late for Christmas shoppers, but is perfectly-timed for getting a head start on New Year’s resolutions. The collection will reportedly feature ...

  RELAXNEWS A new year inevitably brings change, and 2017 will be no exception in the fashion world, as new runway talent breaks through and models already on the scene continue their rise to fame. So which upcoming model will catch the eye of brands and designers this year? And who will be the most bookable name at the next ...