PARIS / AP It’s no secret that politics infuses fashion — and some critics are interpreting the mania for blue at Paris Fashion Week as a statement of “the blues” about the perceived rise of nationalism across Europe and America. Here are some highlights from Sunday’s star-filled Paris shows — including how a 9-year-old fashionista turned heads at Valentino. …

  PARIS / AP It was designer Elie Saab’s first collection since his coup of dressing Meryl Streep for the Oscars following the actress’ high-profile spat with Chanel. The deep blue embellishments of Streep’s lauded Oscars gown were picked up again in Saturday’s fall-winter Paris show, inspired by the magical, romantic ballet Giselle. Meanwhile, Paris Fashion Week went gaga for …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Max, the largest value fashion brand in the region, has recently launched the latest spring collection for men, women and children with florals and nautical designs taking center stage. This year, for the women’s Spring collection, there is a natural flow of colours developed into a palette that is both transitional and forward-looking. Colours are …