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Meghan Markle Wears Shorts and Pumps for Date Night In LA

Following the news that Prince Harry will be attending the Coronation of his father King Charles III without his wife Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, the couple enjoyed an all American date night in LA. On Monday night Harry and Markle took their seats to watch the LA Lakers play the Memphis Grizzlies, where Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner were also in the stands. Meghan Markle was dressed like a true California girl in a pink linen shorts suit by LA-based fashion brand Staud made up of an oversized blazer with matching high-waisted shorts, paired with a simple white…
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Tiffany, Dior: Understanding the New Model for Luxury Flagships

NEW YORK — For luxury brands with global ambitions, a founding flagship is as important to the mission as Disney World is to Disney. Nowhere is that more true than for Tiffany, which is set to reopen its Fifth Avenue flagship Friday after a multi-year renovation. In addition to being the most visible and famous manifestation of the brand (enshrined in the popular imagination by the 1961 film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”), the store is a cash cow, generating around 10 percent of sales prior to its closure. Few, if any, luxury brands of Tiffany’s size rely so heavily on a…
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Meghan swaps her neutral wardrobe for a pink short suit

Since stepping down as a senior member of the royal family, the Duchess of Sussex has been having more fun with her style. She debuted a super-straight Y2k hairstyle earlier this week, and last night she was pictured out wearing a candy pink linen short suit. Meghan – who joined her husband Prince Harry to watch an LA Lakers basketball game – wore her summery two-piece by Los Angeles-based brand Staud with a simple white t-shirt, nude heels and gold jewelery. The brand is a firm favorite within the fashion crowd and is known for its playful designs and statement…
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Upcoming Batawa fashion show supports women’s health

Brighton and area residents interested in fashion can get a peek at the newest trends and support their local hospital at the same time. Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF) has announced an upcoming fashion show, “Fashion for Foundation,” to raise money for Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH). The event is Thursday, May 4 at the Batawa Community Centre. The show promises to be a memorable evening of high-end fashion, fun and entertainment, the foundation says. Area fashion retailers will showcase their finest clothes and shoes, and guests can also use a variety of tables at the event that feature health and…
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Soft power: cardigans become male status symbol as sales soar | Fashion

Until recently, a man in a cardigan might typically have signaled “retiree”. But now the cosiest of knitwear items have been given a makeover. Fashion-friendly brands such as The Elder Statesman, Ami Paris and Studio Nicholson are pushing the cardigan. Marks & Spencer reports that sales of cardigans are performing well for spring – up 90% on 2022, possibly due to the “inbetween” weather. A green “preppy” style is particularly popular. More styles will be launched by the retailer this fall. If the quarter-zip jumper is a masculine status symbol worn by the likes of David Beckham, the Arsenal manager…
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KIM DOLCE & GABBANA Calf-Length Dress in Jersey Milano Rib with Rhinestones on Ashanti! -Ask and tell

The Items: People are going to stare… so make it worth their while! Entertainer and songwriter, Ashanti did just that in the KIM DOLCE & GABBANA Calf-Length Dress in Jersey Milano Rib with Rhinestones. Whew… try saying that fabulous dress name five times fast. Nonetheless, fans spied the ‘always on time’ and stylish Ashanti in her DH creation; in a set of photos posted to the social media platform, Instagram. In the set of pics, Ashanti shows off her cute LBD (little black dress) and down-to-there, dramatic ponytail as well as luxurious fashion accessories (shoes and handbag); by the iconic…
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Pleats Please Issey Miyake Turns 30 + More Fashion News

Photography courtesy of Pleats Please Issey MiyakeIncluding new store openings and pop-ups in Toronto.By Sarah Mariotti Date April 28, 2023It’s time to party with Pleats Please Issey MiyakePhotography courtesy of Pleats Please Issey Miyake It’s hard to believe that Pleats Please Issey Miyake turns 30 this May. The iconic label — which, since its inception, has strived to create clothes full of freedom and joy — is celebrating with a special series of pleated pieces that are covered in abstract lettering and colorful hues. Combined with its stretchy, comfy and easy-to-care-for fabric, you’ll surely be hitting the…
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Met Gala hits and misses: A look back at the best and worst looks of all time | Fashion Trends

Met Gala 2023: The highly-anticipated Met Gala is set to return on the traditional first Monday of May, and fashion enthusiasts around the world are eagerly anticipating the event. The 2023 Met Gala theme will be ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’ to honor Karl Lagerfeld, who was a regular attendee at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute. As fashion enthusiasts prepare for this momentous event on May 1, 2023, let’s take a walk down memory lane and remember some of the best and worst Met Gala looks from previous years that have left an indelible mark on fashion…