Fashion

  Relaxnews Pharrell Williams has unveiled his first fashion collection in his role as ‘Head of Imagination’ at denim brand G-Star RAW. Titled ‘Elwood X25’, the collection comprises a series of jeans in 25 different prints for men and women, ranging from animal patterns and bold florals to geometric, check and camouflage motifs. Each print was chosen by Williams to ...

  Bloomberg Since Instagram’s inception in 2013, stylishly-curated posts have inspired a unique frenzy to buy things — from the perfect shade of brown lipstick for the fall, to the uber-flattering off-the-shoulder top worn by your favorite social media influencer that promises to be the solution to all your wardrobe woes. And the fashion industry has taken to Instagram like ...

  Relaxnews Industrial designer Marc Newson has teamed up with The British Fashion Council and Swarovski to create the trophies for the upcoming Fashion Awards 2016. Fabricated from Swarovski Crystal, the hexagonal trophy was inspired by the idea of “crystal clusters and rock structures.” Each piece measures 245mm by 67mm and will be handcrafted at Swarovski’s headquarters in Wattens, Austria, ...

  Relaxnews Dior has teamed up with seven different artists to reimagine its classic ‘Lady Dior’ handbag. Back in June, the French fashion house partnered with British contemporary artist Marc Quinn on a limited edition accessories collection that included several versions of the bag incorporating his own oil paintings, to mark the opening of the brand’s London boutique. Dior has ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business To celebrate the latest trends, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, the capital’s leading shopping destination, held its third set of fashion shows of the year from November 3-4. Hosted by beauty expert Eljammi Gozalli on the first day, and Shyema Azam, founder of award winning blog Beauty and the Feast (BATF), on the second day, ...

  Bloomberg Personal shoppers and stylists agree when heading to China for business, the most important dressing strategy is to hit the tailor before you leave. Hollywood decision-makers have a penchant for wearing things “a little big,” says stylist Jeanne Yang, who has dressed Vin Diesel and Robert Downey Jr. While the Chinese will undoubtedly be looking for familiar labels, ...

  Tokyo / AFP The Marc Jacobs of Japan, singing cats and models cloaked into armour: J-pop and science fiction transformed Tokyo Fashion Week spring/summer 2017 into a style fest unlike any other. In a world where fashion mines entertainment like never before, Japan’s established and break-through labels pounced on musical hook-ups, street culture and animation to drive interest. Here ...

  Relaxnews Fashion designer Paul Smith is set to launch his new PS by Paul Smith collection at the upcoming menswear event Pitti Immagine Uomo 91. The UK designer, whose aesthetic blends British heritage and pop inspiration, will unveil his new contemporary line in the context of his role as Special Guest at the trade show, which takes place in ...

  Lagos / AFP Karl Lagerfeld once sniffed that “no one wants to see curvy women” on the runway, but a wave of Nigerian designers are proving him wrong. The opening night of Lagos Fashion and Design Week last week featured five designers showcasing plus-size collections in a defiant celebration of all things curvy. “Everyone is entitled to their own ...

  Tokyo / AFP Aged just 17 and still living with her family, Rina Fukushi has seen more of the world than most Japanese schoolgirls. She is the newest model sensation making waves in Europe and New York, wowing on the runway for the likes of Miu Miu and Marc Jacobs when not chowing down on hamburgers or playing with ...