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The Idol Costume Designer Details the Dark, Twisted Fashion – E! On line

Behind the glitz and glamor of The Idols costumes lie an ugly truth. Sam Levinson‘s new HBO series shines a light on the sinister side of fame, as it centers on aspiring, troubled pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) and her complicated relationship with modern cult leader Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye). To play up the dark, twisted fantasy of the show, costume designer Natasha Newman-Thomas revealed that the fashion is intentionally meant to be a little scandalous. “We wanted to bring a sense of darkness and sleaziness,” she exclusively told E! News. “You don’t always see pop stars or the…
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Fast fashion giant with ties to China tries to shake forced labor claims

“We are committed to respecting human rights and adhering to local laws in each market we operate in,” said Peter Pernot-Day, Shein’s head of strategy and corporate affairs. The new lobbying effort underscores how geopolitical tensions are squeezing Chinese companies that rely on markets in the West, where they face rising scrutiny from both governments and consumers. In the US, Chinese companies have become a target for politicians looking to feed off Americans’ anti-China sentiment. They’re also potential losers in the Biden administration’s push to diversify the country’s supply chains away from China, as well as efforts to change the…
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The fashion industry mourns the demise of designer Aliya ‘Nickie’ Nazir – Culture

The fashion industry is mourning the loss of designer Aliya Nazir, better known as Nickie, from the renowned designer duo Nickie Nina. She was known for her remarkable skills as a designer and was one of the first female designers in the industry in the 90s, paving the way for many more female designers in Pakistan. The news was confirmed on Sunday by her close friend and publisher Raheal Rao, who took to Instagram to share the devastating news. “I woke up this morning to the heartbreaking news of the passing of my dear old friend, Nickie Nazir. Nickie was…
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Alberta entrepreneur’s crazy dream: A woman’s fashion giant run by a woman

Breadcrumb Trail LinksNews‘This is no hobby. We are doubling revenue,’ says Emma May, a former lawyer and political aide. Her Sophie Grace line aims to be Lululemon for the officePublished June 04, 2023 • Last updated 12 hours ago • 4 minute readIn 2020, Emma May launched Sophie Grace, a new women’s clothing brand that aims to be Lululemon for the office. Photo by Donna Kennedy-GlansArticle content This is a conversation series by Donna Kennedy-Glans, a writer and former Alberta cabinet minister, featuring newsmakers and intriguing personalities. This week: entrepreneur Emma May.Advertisements 2This…
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2023 Roots Picnic-Lauryn Hill and Fugees Reunion +’Miseducation’ 25th Anniversary Tribute!

So much went down at the 2023 Roots Picnic musical extravaganza; it can make your Spotify head spin! Lauryn shocks fans with a surprise performance with the Fugees. That alone is epic. However, it gets better! Imagine seeing Usher, Busta Rhymes, The Roots, Lil Uzi Vert, Ari Lennox, Eve, Fat Joe and more acts all at the same event. Well, that is the reality of what Roots Picnic presents to attendees this year. Therefore, let’s do a recap. Let’s get into all the details of this one-of-a-kind event. So if you missed it, read on! Over the past weekend, GRAMMY®…
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Leicester garment makers color of crisis as fast-fashion brands squeeze suppliers | Manufacturing sector

Leicester’s garment makers have said they are in crisis as a growing number of fast-fashion brands are forcing through discounts, making last-minute cancellations and imposing financial penalties for what suppliers claim are tiny errors. In the east Midlands city – where manufacturers make clothes for a range of brands including Boohoo, Misguided and Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direct and the online specialist Missguided – hundreds of garment businesses have shut in recent years, local organizations say, and suppliers warn that more are likely to follow. The non-profit cooperative Labor Behind the Label estimated there were 1,000 factories in…
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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes F1 star seen with pop MEGASTAR at exclusive event hosted by hosted by fashion royalty

Lewis Hamilton has been relaxing ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix by attending a fashion show hosted by legendary designer Donatella Versace in Cannes. The seven-time world champion is preparing to get behind the wheel once again, three weeks after the last race in Miami where Max Verstappen won ahead of Sergio Perez. Hamilton has only got one podium to his name so far this season, finishing second in the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park and is already well off the pace of the Red Bull duo. Even though he is not leading on track, Hamilton is still…