Party Style

Best Dressed Guests at Serpentine Summer Party

Leading figures in the fields of art, fashion, music, films and business gathered Tuesday night in London at the Serpentine grounds for its legendary annual summer party while marveling at this year’s pavilion, designed by architect Lina Ghotme. Many of them dressed to impress for the occasion, which is best known in popular culture for when Diana, Princess of Wales, wore a black Christina Stamboulian dress dubbed “the revenge dress” for the party in 1994. More from WWDBianca Jagger and Nile RodgersBianca Jagger arrived at the party in her signature white ensemble, looking effortless and practical, as she…
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Fashion Update

H&M, ASOS Shares Jump After Fashion Retailers’ Positive Updates Cheer Investors

By Dominic ChoppingSTOCKHOLM–Shares in H&M and ASOS were among the biggest gainers in Europe on Thursday as investors rewarded the fashion retailers for positive trading updates.Sweden’s Hennes & Mauritz reported fiscal second-quarter sales that were just shy of expectations as cold weather dented demand, but noted a good start to June, sending shares nearly 7% higher in early trade. Meanwhile, shares in ASOS jumped by almost 16% on Thursday morning after the UK online fashion retailer reported a return to profitability and confirmed its guidance.H&M had cautioned in March that the start of the spring season had…
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Fashion Update

UPDATE 1-Brazil offers tax advantages via e-commerce compliance program

(Adds quote from finance minister Haddad in paragraph 3) BRASILIA, June 30 (Reuters) – Brazil’s Finance Ministry announced on Friday an exemption from federal taxes on e-commerce purchases up to $50 for companies participating in a new compliance program by the tax revenue service. The country has been trying to close a loophole that some Asian e-commerce giants were seen using to gain tax exemptions by sending shipments as if they were individuals and not businesses. Finance Minister Fernando Haddad told reporters the new aims to “balance competition” between marketplaces, addressing worries from local retailers. Currently, shipments by companies of…
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Fashion News

Getting ready for the Mission Impossible premiere with Hayley Atwell

“I have a much deeper understanding of the power of dressing now,” says actress Hayley Atwell. Her most recent public appearance – at the London premiere of the new Mission Impossible movie in Leicester Square last night – confirms this; she walked the red carpet in an artistic, statement-making gown that made an impact for all the right reasons. “There’s a simple elegance to this dress, yet is inherently sculptured and unusual – you can see similarities in a vase or sculpture,” she tells us. Her black Ashi Studio gown featured a heart-shaped balloon skirt, contrasted with a sleek body,…
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Fashion News

How did the Filles du Roy actually dress?

This video was produced by Lydia Robb as part of the CBC Creator Network. Learn more about the Creator Network here. The Filles du Roy, or King’s Daughters, were the hundreds of young women sent by the King of France to a remote, fur-trading colony called Canada. Between 1663 and 1673, nearly 1,000 of them arrived to help boost the population by encouraging male immigrants to settle, marry and raise families. But, contrary to how they’ve long been depicted in the history of books and works of art, they did not arrive dressed in the trappings of wealth. Using records…
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Fashion Update

21 ’90s Fashion Trends Making a Comeback in 2023

We may earn commissions from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise.1 Cardigans PG/Bauer-GriffinFashion seems to have an on-again, off-again relationship with the cardigan. But in the ’90s, there was nothing like an easy cardi to throw over your shoulders in case your spaghetti straps or slip dress got a little chilly. Fast forward to now, and celebs like Kendall Jenner are wearing ’em cropped or only partially buttoned to show a lil skin. Paired with some wide-leg jeans or a pair of low-rise pants (!), and you’re set.Cardigans Song of Style…
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Casual Style

5 times BTS members looked stylish in their casual outfits

BTS, the globally acclaimed South Korean boy band, never fails to captivate fans not only with their extraordinary musical talents but also with their impeccable fashion sense. When it comes to casual outfits, the BTS members exude an effortless yet stylish charm. Whether they’re spotted off-duty or during their downtime, each member showcases their unique fashion flair through their choice of clothing and accessories. From statement hoodies, trendy denim jackets, and fashionable sneakers to oversized shirts, sleek bomber jackets, and accessorized ensembles, BTS members effortlessly combine comfort outfits with style.From airport fashion to leisure time, BTS members aced the…
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Paris Fashion Week: fashion, star power and a martial aura fuse at Givenchy’s collection

PARIS – History, fashion, and star power came together at Givenchy’s latest menswear show at Les Invalides in Paris. Steeped in the martial aura of the former military hospital with its cast iron cannons, the show was the first of its kind across the monument’s sprawling balcony. Film star and musician Jared Leto was among the luminaries who applauded the spectacle. Here are some highlights of Thursday’s spring-summer 2024 menswear collections, including an interview with designer Matthew M. Williams: GIVENCHY GETS CONFIDENT In recent seasons, the creative heat at Givenchy under Williams had seemed somewhat tepid. However, this latest collection,…
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