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Fashion Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba makes surprise appearance at a fashion show on Saturday - The AP reported.

Japan's PM Admits to Being 'Extremely Nervous' as He Swaps Functionality for Style at Fashion Show

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is usually known for his geeky image, wowed a fashion show audience on Saturday during a surprise appearance in…

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Fashion The logo of fashion house Versace is seen at the entrance of a store in Brussels, Belgium December 6, 2022. (Reuters)

Miuccia Prada Says ‘Everybody’ Interested in Buying Versace

Numerous fashion companies are potentially interested in buying Versace, Miuccia Prada, owner of the Italian luxury group Prada, said on Thursday. Capri…

Fashion A model wears a creation of the Diesel Fall/Winter 2025-2026 women's collection presented in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP)

Diesel Evokes Zombie Apocalypse at Milan Fashion Week with Milky Gazes and Spray-Painted Smiles 

The zombie apocalypse is now, according to Italian denim brand Diesel, which sent models onto a heavily graffiti-ed runway with unsettling milky gazes and…

Fashion Actress Tracee Ellis Ross returns from the runway in the backstage during the Marni Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Womenswear fashion show, during the Fashion Week, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP)

Tracee Ellis Ross Walks Milan Runway for Reflective Marni Collection Sparked by Art for Art’s Sake 

Marni creative director Francesco Risso set up an impromptu jazz club and invited friends like Tracee Ellis Ross to model his latest collection during Milan…

Fashion A model wears a creation as part of the N21 Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Womenswear collection presented in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP)

N21 Brings Back Wardrobe Staples with Feathery Details and Statement Bows 

Alessandro Dell’Acqua's N21 collection for next winter previewed Tuesday during Milan Fashion Week mixes high and low, the feminine and masculine, wispy with…

Fashion A model presents a creation by Dsquared2 for the Womenswear Ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 collection as part of the Milan Fashion Week, in Milan on February 25, 2025. (AFP)

Dsquared2 Celebrates 30 Years with a Raucous Runway Show Featuring Doechii, Naomi Campbell 

Dsquared2 celebrated its 30th anniversary during Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday with a raucous runway show that opened with rapper Doecchi spilling out of an…

Fashion  A model presents a creation by the Gucci Fall-Winter 2025/2026 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, February 25, 2025. (Reuters)

Gucci Kicks off Milan Fashion Week with Furry Coats as It Awaits New Designer

Gucci sent a collection of furry coats, slim pencil skirts and slip dresses down the catwalk for its fall-winter show, a lineup of styles for women and men…

Fashion A general view of Abu Dhabi, UAE. (WAM)

Abu Dhabi's Multiply Buys 67.9% Stake in Spanish Retailer Tendam

Abu Dhabi's investment holding firm Multiply Group has agreed to buy a 67.9% stake in Spanish fashion retail company Tendam, which owns Cortefiel and Pedro del…

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Fashion Elizabeth McGovern displays a creation from Burberry during their Fall/Winter 2025/26 show, as part of London Fashion Week, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Burberry Winter Collection Draws on British Country Homes, Equestrian Styles

Burberry's winter 2025 collection, presented on Monday at London's Tate Britain museum, drew on country estates and featured leather trench coats, velvet…

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Fashion  A model prepares backstage for the Conner Ives catwalk show at the Savoy Hotel during London Fashion Week in London, Britain, February 23, 2025. (Reuters)

Muted London Fashion Week Wraps up with Burberry Show

London Fashion Week wraps up with Burberry sending its Autumn/Winter collection down the catwalk on Monday, capping off a relatively muted event in the rainy…

Fashion FILE PHOTO: A company logo for fashion brand Shein is seen on a pile of gift bags on its Christmas bus as part of a nationwide promotional tour in Liverpool, Britain, December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Shein's Annual Profit Down by More than a Third

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein's profit dropped by more than a third last year, adding to its challenges ahead of a planned listing on the London Stock…

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Fashion The Saudi Cup's elegant and elaborate dress code provided a prime opportunity to showcase the creativity and craftsmanship of Saudi designers. SPA

Fashion Commission Showcases Saudi 100 Brands Exhibition at the Saudi Cup

The Saudi Fashion Commission showcased the work of some of Saudi Arabia’s most creative fashion designers at the prestigious Saudi Cup 2025, hosted at King…

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Fashion A hat made from tempered chocolate is seen on display as milliner Stephen Jones presents his Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 collection in his Covent Garden shop during London Fashion Week in London, on February 21, 2025. (AFP)

London Fashion Week: Master Milliner Stephen Jones Wears Many Hats

In a millinery in central London, fascinated guests Friday tried on hats of different shapes and sizes, leaning in to smell one made of chocolate, and another…

Fashion A model presents a creation by Irish designer Paul Costelloe during London Fashion Week, in London, Britain, 21 February 2025. (EPA)

Paul Costelloe Looks to Equestrian World in London Fashion Week Show

Irish designer Paul Costelloe drew inspiration from the equestrian world for his latest collection at London Fashion Week on Friday, showing jodhpur-shaped…

Fashion This initiative aligns with the commission's strategic pillars, which include educating local designers, developing the fashion ecosystem, and preserving cultural heritage

Saudi Arabia, Japan Announce Partnership to Strengthen Fashion Cooperation

The Fashion Commission and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have announced a new partnership aimed at promoting innovation and sustainability in…

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Fashion The logo of Dow Jones Industrial Average stock market index listed company Nike (NKE) is seen in Los Angeles, California, United States, April 12, 2016. (Reuters)

Nike to Launch New Women's Fitness Brand with Kim Kardashian's Skims

Nike will launch a new women's activewear brand in the US this spring in partnership with Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear clothing company Skims, as CEO Elliott…

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Fashion FILE PHOTO: The logo of Italian clothing manufacturer Diesel is seen outside a store in Vienna, Austria, June 4, 2016. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Italian Fashion Group OTB Reports Big Drop in 2024 Operating Profit

Operating profit at Italian fashion company OTB, which owns brands such as Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni and Jil Sander, shrank last year, while turnover…

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Fashion The competition reinforces the Kingdom's cultural identity on the global fashion stage and highlights the potential of Saudi craftsmanship to inspire innovation in modern design. (SPA)

Fashion Commission Celebrates Winners of 'Traditional Handcrafts Revival in Saudi Fashion' Competition

The Saudi Fashion Commission concluded its "Traditional Handcrafts Revival in Saudi Fashion" initiative with a special awards ceremony in Riyadh on Sunday. …

Fashion A Mimosa Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Birkin handbag by Hermes is pictured during an auction preview at Sotheby's in Geneva, Switzerland, November 7, 2024. (Reuters)

Birkin Bag Maker Hermes End of Year Sales Jump

French luxury group Hermes reported an 18% rise in fourth quarter sales on Friday, showing robust appetite from wealthy shoppers for the most expensive luxury…

Fashion The initiative focuses on recycling Ihram garments. SPA

Saudi Fashion Commission Launches Pioneering ‘Sustainable Ihram Initiative’

The Saudi Fashion Commission unveiled its latest sustainable initiative, the Sustainable Ihram Initiative, during a news conference at the Islamic Arts…

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Fashion Models walk the runway during the Michael Kors Fall/Winter 2025 show during New York Fashion Week in New York City on February 11, 2025. (AFP)

Michael Kors Takes It Easy with New Collection at New York Fashion Week 

Michael Kors created a runway that evoked his own living room to set the tone for his new Fall/Winter collection for New York Fashion Week, which focused on…

Fashion A model walks the runway during the Thom Browne Fall/Winter 2025 fashion show as part of New York Fashion Week on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at The Shed in New York. (AP)

Designer Thom Browne Builds a World of Origami Magic for a Fantastical Bird-Themed Runway Show 

Thom Browne loves building fantastical worlds for his fashion shows, and his fall/winter 2025 collection was no exception. The designer filled a darkened…

Fashion FILE PHOTO: The logo of fashion house Gucci is seen outside a store in Cannes, France, May 16, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo/File Photo

Gucci Sales Slump Continues as Kering Seeks New Designer

French luxury group Kering reported a 12% drop in fourth quarter sales on Tuesday, dragged lower by its Italian brand Gucci, but flagged a slight improvement…

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Fashion A model walks the runway during the Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2025 show at New York Fashion Week on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (AFP)

The Iconic ‘T’ Stands for Twisted in Tory Burch’s New Collection at New York Fashion Week 

Tory Burch not only put her own twist on American sportswear in her new fall/winter collection at New York Fashion Week — she made it “twist-ed,” with…