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Fashion A woman speaks on her mobile phone as she browses a shop for new clothes ahead of the start of the Eid al-Fitr festival in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Primark to Open First Dubai Store

Budget fashion retailer Primark has confirmed it will press ahead with opening its first Dubai store on Thursday despite the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran,…

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Fashion FILE PHOTO: People walk past the ASOS pop-up store in London, Britain, November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo/File Photo

ASOS Posts 50% Profit Jump as Cost Cuts Overshadow Merchandise Value Dip

ASOS reported a nearly 50% jump in first-half adjusted core profit on Wednesday, as cost cuts overshadowed a 9% decline in gross merchandise value, and helped…

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Fashion (FILES) This photograph shows the logo of Asian e-commerce giant Shein in its stall at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 4, 2025. (Photo by Julie SEBADELHA / AFP)

Paris Appeals Court Rejects Government's Request for Suspension of Shein's Marketplace

A Paris Court of Appeal on Thursday rejected the French government's request to suspend Chinese online platform Shein's marketplace, defeating an appeal by the…

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Fashion Signage hangs at a Zara store in Granada on March 15, 2025. (AFP)

Zara Taps British Designer John Galliano for Partnership

Spanish fashion retailer Zara said Tuesday it has entered into a two-year "artistic partnership" with controversial British designer John Galliano. The 65…

Fashion Fashion Commission Hosts Discussion on Saudi Fashion Global Expansion

Fashion Commission Hosts Discussion on Saudi Fashion Global Expansion

The Fashion Commission organized a virtual open meeting to discuss the international expansion of Saudi fashion brands as part of its ongoing efforts to…

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Fashion Maria Ekerhovel, from left, Elle Fanning, Joachim Trier, center, Eskil Vogt, Anders Danielsen Lie, Renate Reinsve, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas accept the award for interntional feature film for "Sentimental Value" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Stars Deliver Modern and Colorful Looks on Oscars Red Carpet

Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional…

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Fashion Models present creations from Valentino's Fall/Winter 2026/2027 collection at Palazzo Barberini, in Rome, Italy, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Valentino Mixes 80s and Baroque Splendor on Rome Return

Italian fashion house Valentino returned to its roots Thursday with a 1980s-inspired catwalk show in one of Rome's most spectacular venues, two months after…

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Fashion Professional models from the Juba-based modelling agency Jubalicious practice their catwalking during a modelling training session at a hotel in Juba on February 19, 2026.  (Photo by Luis TATO / AFP)

South Sudan Models Dominate Global Catwalks but Visas a Problem

Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk them away from South Sudan, one of the…

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Fashion FILED - 22 October 2013, Thuringia, Erfurt: A general view of the logistics center of online retailer Zalando in Erfurt. Photo: Marc Tirl/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

Zalando Says AI Drives Productivity and Expects Higher Profit, Shares Jump

European online fashion retailer Zalando said on Thursday its use of artificial intelligence was making its business more efficient and productive, as it…

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Fashion Shoppers walk past a Zara clothes store, part of the Spanish group Inditex, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, December 13, 2022. REUTERS/Borja Suarez

Zara Owner Inditex Posts Record Profit in 2025

Zara owner Inditex, the world's leading low-cost fashion retailer, posted a record annual profit for the third year running on Wednesday, seeing off strong…

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Fashion Models present creations from the Fall/Winter 2026 collection of French-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy for Chanel during Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 09 March 2026. (EPA)

Margot Robbie, Oprah Watch Blazy Transform Chanel with Color and Craft

Chanel 's Matthieu Blazy is still building. Six months into his tenure at the Parisian stalwart, the designer staged his second ready-to-wear collection at…

Fashion The logo of German fashion company Hugo Boss is seen at a store in Vienna, Austria, November 23, 2016. (Reuters)

Hugo Boss Posts Annual Profit Above Expectations

German fashion group Hugo Boss reported a higher than expected annual operating profit on Tuesday, despite a challenging market environment. The company…

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Fashion  Models present creations by designer Victoria Beckham as part of her Fall/Winter 2026/2027 Women's ready-to-wear collection show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 6, 2026. (Reuters)

Stars Hit Paris Runways, but Fall’s Real Trend Was Dressing for Hard Times — and Real Life

The celebrities came first, as they always do at the Paris runways. After Oprah Winfrey stole the show in the opening stretch of the nine-day week, Naomi…

Fashion A model presents a creation for Hermes for the Women's Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection fashion show as part of the Paris Women Fashion Week, in Paris, on March 7, 2026. (AFP)

Hermes Shows Biker Looks in Dusky Colors for Fall/Winter Collection in Paris

‌Hermes designer Nadege Vanhee took inspiration from the ambience of twilight for a fall/winter collection featuring fluid leather coats, zip-front mini…

Fashion FILED - 03 September 2019, United Kingdom, London: David Beckham (L), Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham arrive at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019 in association with Hugo Boss at the Tate Modern. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Wire/dpa

Victoria Beckham Shows Sheer Dresses and Sharp Suits at Paris Fashion Week

Victoria Beckham presented sculptural gowns in sheer fabrics, tightly cut suits and voluminous coats in Paris on Friday for a fall/winter 2026 collection that…

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Fashion Italy's Agnona Brand: Lamb among the Fashion Wolves

Italy's Agnona Brand: Lamb among the Fashion Wolves

At Milan Fashion Week, headlines go to splashy names, over-the-top fashions and celebrities posing by catwalks. But behind the scenes, Italy's smaller and…

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Fashion  Models present a creation by Stella McCartney for the Women's Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection fashion show as part of the Paris Women Fashion Week, in Paris, on March 4, 2026. (AFP)

Stella McCartney Marks Year of the Horse with Equestrian Paris Fashion Week Show

Stella McCartney, known for her commitment to animal rights and sustainability, put horses at the center of her eponymous brand's Paris Fashion Week show set…

Fashion An Adidas logo is seen at the new Futurecraft shoe unveiling event in New York City, New York, US, April 6, 2017. (Reuters)

Adidas Expects Operating Profit to Rise to 2.3 Bln Euros in 2026

German sportswear maker Adidas on Wednesday said it expected its operating profit to increase to around 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) this year, despite…

Fashion Gabonese fashion designer Chouchou Lazare sketches a design for a dress inside his tailoring workshop in Libreville on February 9, 2026. (AFP)

Gabon Fashion Designer Brings Traditional Raffia to Paris Runways

Strands of raffia dry outside in the sun at the studio of Gabonese fashion designer Chouchou Lazare, who has made a name for himself using the natural fibers…

Fashion  A model wears a creation from the Gucci Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Men/Women's collection, presented in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP)

Fresh Starts at Gucci, Fendi and Marni Set the Tone at Milan Fashion Week

It was a season of fresh starts and superstars across Milan Fashion Week. New creative directors shared their visions for Fendi, Gucci and Marni, while Madonna…

Fashion  A model presents a creation from the Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2026/2027 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, March 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Silvana Armani Honors a Fashion Dynasty with Fluid, Essential Collection During Milan Fashion Week

Giorgio Armani’s niece Silvana Armani took up her uncle’s mantle with quiet confidence, presenting the first signature collection without the input of the…

Fashion A model presents a creation for Bottega Veneta during the womens's ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2026 collection fashion show as part of the Milan Fashion Week, in Milan on February 28, 2026. (AFP)

Flights of Fancy at Bottega Veneta with Shimmering, Tactile Collection

Grey and brutalist, showy and shimmering -- the stark contrasts of the Italian fashion capital of Milan fueled the creative mind of Bottega Veneta's Louise…

Fashion US singer Madonna (L) is welcomed by Italian stylists Domenico Dolce (R) and Stefano Gabbana (C) after the womens's ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2026 collection fashion show as part of the Milan Fashion Week, in Milan on February 28, 2026. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Madonna is Surprise Attraction at Dolce & Gabbana Milan Show

Step aside, influencers! Madonna was the star attraction Saturday at the Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan, the week's top celebrity sighting that risked…

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Fashion  A model presents a creation by Cavalli during a fashion show as part of the Milan Fashion Week Women's collection Fall-Winter 2026-2027 in Milan on February 26, 2025. (AFP)

For Roberto Cavalli Designer, Dreams Come in All Black

Black may have been the color chosen by Roberto Cavalli's creative director for the new women's collection at Milan Fashion Week, but Fausto Puglisi is hardly…