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Fashion The 44-year-old took over at the Italian luxury fashion house in July after a decade at fellow Kering brand Balenciaga. GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP/File

Maverick Georgian Designer Demna Debuts for Gucci in Milan

Maverick Georgian designer Demna makes his debut for Gucci at Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday with a film of a family of Italian characters bursting with…

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Fashion The death of legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani (C), seen here at 2009's Milan Fashion Week, will overshadow this year's event. Giuseppe CACACE / AFP/File

Milan Fashion Week to Mourn Armani, Welcome New Stars

Milan Fashion Week opens Tuesday, a feast of Italian style set to be dominated by the late Giorgio Armani's final collections and new faces at Gucci and…

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Fashion The entrance of Gucci's flagship store is in downtown Frankfurt, Germany, April 7, 2017. (Reuters)

Gucci Offers Sneak Preview of Demna’s Styles on Instagram 

Gucci on Monday revealed the first styles by its new designer Demna on Instagram, the day before Milan Fashion Week kicks off with a scheduled presentation by…

Fashion A model presents a creation at the Paul Costelloe runway show during London Fashion Week in London, Britain, 19 September 2025. The event runs from 18 to 22 September 2025. (EPA)

Paul Costelloe Nods to 1960s, Broken Dolls Inspire Bora Aksu at London Fashion Week

Irish designer Paul Costelloe took fashionistas back to 1960s California while Turkish-born Bora Aksu celebrated cracks and imperfections at London Fashion…

Fashion A shopper enters a Next store on Oxford Street in London, Britain, July 31, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/ File Photo

UK's Next Cautious on Second Half Trading Outlook

British fashion retailer Next reported a 13.8% rise in first half profit and stuck to its full year profit forecast but said it remained cautious about second…

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Fashion A London bus drives past the Burberry flagship store in Regent Street, in London, Britain, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Burberry to Test Revival on London Fashion Week Runway

Burberry's turnaround drive, which has tapped Oscar winner Olivia Colman and Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher to champion its British heritage and classic trench…

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Fashion A view of a logo at the Puma flagship store in New York City, US, July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

Puma Surges after Media Report Investors Preparing for Takeover

Shares in Puma jumped 10% on Wednesday, with traders pointing to a media report that parties involved were preparing for a potential takeover of the German…

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Fashion People walk past a Giorgio Armani store in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, following Giorgio Armani's death at the age of 91, in Milan, Italy, September 5, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Armani's Value Goes Beyond Style

Armani's economic value goes well beyond its stagnating fashion business and potential bidders are likely to take a close look at sales generated by…

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Fashion Designers continue to be inspired by Marie Antoinette centuries later. (Getty Images)

New UK Exhibition Looks at ‘The Most Fashionable Queen’ Marie Antoinette 

From her dazzling jewels and silk footwear to modern interpretations of her extravagant gowns, a new exhibition exploring the style of France's doomed 18th…

Fashion  A model presents a creation from the Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2026 collection during New York Fashion Week in New York City, US, September 15, 2025. (Reuters)

Tory Burch Takes Her Latest Collection to the Bank for New York Fashion Week Show

There are certain hallmarks of every Tory Burch fashion show — a spectacular venue, relaxed American sportswear, and a message of female empowerment — and the…

Fashion Shoppers walk past a Uniqlo store in a mall in Pennsylvania, US, April 3, 2025. (Reuters) 

Uniqlo Founder Yanai Says US May Suffer Most from Tariffs 

The Japanese founder of fashion brand Uniqlo said on Monday the US may bear the highest price from the impact of tariffs on global trade. Tadashi Yanai,…

Fashion A woman walks past a shop of fashion house Gucci in Paris, France, April 17, 2025. (Reuters)

Report: Hackers Steal Client Data from Kering's Gucci, Balenciaga and McQueen

Hackers have stolen the private details of potentially millions of customers from luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen in an attack on the…

Fashion FILE PHOTO: Italian designer Giorgio Armani poses at the end of his Spring/Summer 2024 men's collection show during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, June 19, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

Giorgio Armani's Will Instructs to Gradually Sell Fashion Brand or Seek IPO

The will of late fashion designer Giorgio Armani instructs heirs to sell a 15% stake in the Italian fashion house within 18 months and later transfer an…

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Fashion Models walk the runway during the Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2026 collection show on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (AFP)

Michael Kors’ Style and Wearability Attract Starry Crowd at His New York Fashion Week Show 

Michael Kors was feeling loose as he brought his love of nature to urban New York City, for a celebrity-heavy Spring/Summer 2026 show at New York Fashion Week…

Fashion Models present creations from the Ralph Lauren Spring 2026 collection during New York Fashion Week in New York City, US, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis

Ralph Lauren Unveils Spring 2026 Collection on Eve of New York Fashion Week

Ralph Lauren used a bold palette of red, black and white for a line featuring monochrome two-piece sets, floor-length dresses and slinky accessories as he…

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Fashion Flowers are left outside of the Armani Silos exhibition space in Milan, Italy, 05 September 2025. (EPA)

The (Fashion) Show Must Go on, Despite Death of Giorgio Armani

The Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani fashion shows will take place later this month as scheduled, despite the recent death of the company's founder and…

Fashion FILE PHOTO: A woman carries a bag from Spanish multinational retail clothing chain Zara, the flagship brand of the Inditex clothing company, in the Gran Via of Bilbao, Spain, March 12, 2024. REUTERS/Vincent West/File Photo

Zara Owner Inditex second-quarter Sales Disappoint Due to Cautious Consumers

Zara owner Inditex reported weaker sales than expected in its second quarter on Wednesday, but said the pace of sales growth picked up in August as the fast…

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Fashion Riyadh Fashion Week is set to offer six days of creativity and craftsmanship

Riyadh Fashion Week Returns in October

Riyadh Fashion Week returns for a third year from October 16 to 21, offering six days of creativity and craftsmanship. Building on the successes of its…

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Fashion Important statistics presented during the event revealed that Saudi Arabia’s fashion market is estimated to reach $36.8 billion by 2025, making it the largest in the Gulf region. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.4% through 2029. - SPA

Fashion Commission Showcases Saudi Fashion Growth in Tokyo

The Fashion Commission, in partnership with Vogue Business, has concluded the Tokyo Investment Roadshow tour, bringing together investors, decision-makers, and…

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Fashion A photo shows a general view of the Church of San Martino before the funeral of late Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, in the village of Rivalta, in the outskirts of Piacenza, northern Italy, on September 8, 2025. (AFP)

Giorgio Armani to Be Laid to Rest in Private Funeral 

Family and close friends were set to gather in a private funeral on Monday for Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian fashion designer who died last week at the…

Fashion A giant memorial poster for designer Giorgio Armani, who died on Thursday at age 91, is set up in Milan, northern Italy, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Former Workers Bid Farewell to Giorgio Armani, who was 'Like a Father'

Former staff at Giorgio Armani's fashion empire joined crowds gathering on Sunday to pay their final respects to the designer who kept Italy at the forefront…

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Fashion People pay their respects to late Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani at his funeral chapel in Milan, northern Italy, 06 September 2025. (EPA)

Hundreds of Ordinary Mourners and VIPs Pay Last Respects to Italian Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani

Hundreds of ordinary admirers and VIPs paid their last respects Saturday to Giorgio Armani, remembered by Milan’s mayor as a “man of extraordinary elegance”…

Fashion An image of the late Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani is shown on the jumbotron during the warm up ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I qualification football match between Italy and Estonia at the Stadio di Bergamo, in Bergamo, on September 5, 2025. (AFP)

Armani’s Death Leaves Many in the Sports World to Ponder and Praise His Legacy

Pat Riley first met Giorgio Armani in Milan in 1982, when the Italian designer told the then up-and-coming coach that he could make him beautiful suits. …

Fashion FILE PHOTO: People walk past a Giorgio Armani store in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, following Giorgio Armani's death at the age of 91, in Milan, Italy, September 5, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Shoppers Hunt for Vintage Armani after Designer's Death

Online searches for vintage Armani clothes have surged since Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani died on Thursday, as shoppers scoured second-hand outlets…

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