Fashion

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…

Fashion This picture taken on February 25, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on February 26, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attending the military parade to commemorate the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

Dressed for Succession? Kim Jong Un, Daughter Fuel Speculation with Matching Coats

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un donned matching jackets with his daughter at a military parade, state media photos showed Thursday, stoking speculation she is…

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Fashion  Fendi's Italian fashion designer Maria Grazia Chiuri is pictured at the end of the Fendi collection show at Milan's Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026/2027 in Milan on February 25, 2026. (AFP)

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fendi Homecoming Feted in Milan

Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri marked her return to Fendi at Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday, presenting a sensual and lightweight collection featuring …

Fashion The company's logo is seen at a Prada store in Zurich, Switzerland January 25, 2021. (Reuters)

Frenzy of Fashion Week to Add to Milan’s Olympic Party 

The fashion set return to Milan this week, bringing back glamor and runway revelry to Italy's northern city that has been wrapped up in Olympics fever. …

Fashion The logo of fashion house Gucci is seen outside a store in Cannes, France, May 16, 2024. (Reuters)

Demna in the Spotlight at Milan Fashion Week as Industry Seeks Creative Reset

Milan ‌Fashion Week opens on Tuesday, setting the stage for a slate of creative director debuts from Demna's first runway show for Gucci to Maria Grazia…

Fashion Designer Tomoko Ohkata, left, and her assistant Koki Unami hold Ohkata's designs made from old kimono, in Tokyo, on Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama)

Japan's Traditional Kimonos Are Being Repurposed in Creative Ways

The kimono, that elaborate, delicate wrap-around garment worn by geisha and samurai from centuries back, is getting a vibrant remake, appreciated these days…

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Fashion Members of staff work at the Alex Begg mill in Ayr, southwest Scotland, on January 15, 2026. (AFP)

Scottish Fashion Seeks New Talent for Homespun Crafts 

Far from the glamor of fashion weeks in Paris, Milan and London, a nondescript cashmere mill on Scotland's western coast that supplies luxury labels hopes…

Fashion London Fashion Week will pay tribute to iconic designer Paul Costelloe who died in November, and had been a stalwart of the British captial's catwalks since the show was launched in 1984. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP/File

London Fashion Week Opens with Tribute to One of Its Greats

London Fashion Week, better known for nurturing new talent than for its big-name shows, kicks off on Thursday with a tribute to one of its stalwarts Paul…

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Fashion FILE PHOTO: Ebay logo is seen in this illustration taken February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Online Seller eBay to Buy Secondhand Fashion Marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2B in Cash

Online seller eBay wants a bigger share of the Gen Z market. The online seller has agreed to purchase secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for…

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Fashion This photo taken on February 6, 2026 shows French fashion designer Pauline Dujancourt posing for a photograph in her studio in south London. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

French Designer Threads a Path in London Fashion Week

Just days before her third runway show, French designer Pauline Dujancourt was riding a wave of excitement and nerves. The 31-year-old admitted she had…

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Fashion Fashion Commission, Saudi Retail Academy to Develop National Talent 

Fashion Commission, Saudi Retail Academy to Develop National Talent 

The Saudi Fashion Commission signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Retail Academy to develop national capabilities and boosting specialized…

Fashion The experience introduced global audiences to Saudi Arabia’s dynamic and growing fashion ecosystem - SPA

Saudi 100 Brands Debuts Landmark Fashion Presentation at Saudi Cup 2026

The Fashion Commission launched its Saudi 100 Brands showcase at the Saudi Cup 2026, marking a historic milestone for the world-renowned equestrian event at…

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Fashion This photo taken on February 16, 2018 shows a board with the L'Oreal logo outside of the L'Oreal plant, in Lassigny. (AFP)

L’Oreal Shares Sink as Sales Miss Forecasts 

L'Oreal shares fell heavily on the Paris stock market on Friday after the cosmetics giant posted sales that fell short of analyst expectations, stoking fears…

Fashion A model presents a creation from the Michael Kors Fall/Winter 2026 collection during New York Fashion Week in New York City, US, February 12, 2026. (Reuters)

Michael Kors Brings ‘New York Chic’ to NY Fashion Week with Latest Collection 

Michael Kors launched its fall/winter collection on Thursday during New York Fashion Week as models in wool coats and monochromatic sweaters walked the runway…

Fashion The logo of Hermes is seen on a store in Paris, France, April 24, 2020. (Reuters)

Hermes Beats Sales Expectations, Sees Positive Signs in China

Hermes, whose handbags sell for $10,000 and more, on Thursday reported stronger than expected fourth-quarter revenue growth, lifted by strong sales in the…

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Fashion The Saudi 100 Brands program, a flagship initiative of the Saudi Fashion Commission, supports emerging Saudi designers. SPA

‘Saudi 100 Brands’ Showcases Heritage-Inspired Fashion Presentation at Saudi Cup 2026

The Saudi Fashion Commission announced the participation of the Saudi 100 Brands program in the Saudi Cup 2026, set to take place on February 13-14 at King…

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Fashion A model walks the runway during the Ralph Lauren Fall 2026 Collection fashion show in New York, on February 10, 2026. (AFP)

Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2026 Collection a Mix of Romantic Adventure with Metallic Flair 

With more than 50 years in fashion, Ralph Lauren is still looking for adventure. Lauren took his celebrity guests on an adventure into the English countryside…