Madonna and Kylie Jenner were there to witness his greatness.
President Donald Trump says he is looking at “tweaking” parts of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) pact with Canada, and that the focus of any changes would be on US trade with Mexico.
Lower clothing and footwear prices in January partially offset the pressures of one of the highest rates of inflation since June 2014.
Li & Fung is to be dropped from Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index from next month as the sourcing giant battles falling earnings and sales.
Venezuela’s Telares Maracai and Dominican Republic’s Grupo M are eyeing a joint venture to produce denim and jeanswear for the latter’s US clients.
Controversial US proposals to tax all imports have mobilised some of America’s largest retailers to head to Washington tomorrow (15 February), while the EU and other US trading partners are said to be planning a WTO challenge to the border tax plans.
Naeem Khan’s fall collection was about much more than meets the eye. As expected, looks carried a heavy, glitzy weight — after all, Khan is known for his rich embroideries and embellishments even when doing “relaxed” sportswear. This time, he interpreted the pajama look. “My dear friend, Linda Fargo, came to my home wearing one, so I thought, ‘wouldn’t it be amazing to offer my clientele the most glamorous pajamas to lounge and entertain in,’” he explained. So what does Khan imagine his woman relaxing in? A linear beaded jacket and pant worn nonchalantly over a lace bra, or a black velvet drawstring version worn with the most intricate gold-embroidered maxi coat. The visual feast continued via a series of his signature colorful hand-embroidered floral thread work dresses and coats, culminating in a mosaic-embroidered jumpsuit. Kahn dialed it down via a series of metallic and black gowns — a pleated color-block halter number stunned, as did the long-sleeve embroidered version with ruffled cuffs that followed. Ironically, within all the fringe and sequin and lace and thread work, was a very simple message that Khan expressed in his notes, which went something like this: “A contemporary blend of art and techniques from all over the world that unifies us
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Yigal Azrouël skipped a formal runway show, opting for intimate showroom appointments with editors instead, and it was all the better for getting personal with his latest collection, which begged to be touched and seen up close. “It was about creating more texture, which is what I’m known for best,” Azrouël said. “And thinking about how we can empower the woman with clothes — to really give her the power and the confidence that she deserves.”
Fall provides an opportunity for Azrouël to stretch his outerwear muscles, one of the label’s strengths. He extended far beyond his signature leather motorcycle jackets — although those were here, too, one an updated version tricked out with pink-and-white floral-lace embroidery — to provide his girl with ultraluxe statement coats. Two examples: A black and beige mink cape was pieced together by hand in a striped geometric pattern — i.e., not your grandmother’s mink — and another 3-D quilted leather coat featured a detachable brown mink hem and collar. On the sportier side, he offered a camouflage jacquard parka with a leather and mink collar.
It wasn’t just the outerwear that felt particularly lush this season. Azrouël rounded out his lineup with languid, animal-print velvet trousers;
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“Hear our voice” was how Mara Hoffman referred to her fall show, which was not just another runway. Some of the Women’s March on Washington co-chairs, including Bob Bland, Tamika D. Mallory, Carmen Perez and Linda Sarsour, recited quotes from Angela Davis, Audre Lorde and Maya Angelou. Hoffman noted that the intention behind the show’s theme was to celebrate the diversity, beauty and strength of women here and everywhere. It was also a direct reflection of the unity, love, resistance and persistence that we have witnessed recently with the women’s marches that have taken place around the world.
There have been numerous attempts by designers to make political statements this season, as was expected — Sunday night, Prabal Gurung moved some at his show to tears with an emotive finale — and Hoffman’s approach was just as touching. A series of dancers performed in Hoffman’s clothes as her girls walked around them in what felt like comfort fashion, clothes that felt organic, purposeful. “This is very much [about] sustainability,” Hoffman said backstage. “I used organic materials, heavy organic cotton weaves, organic thick-waled corduroy and reversible tencel.” Fashion-wise, she kept it simple, focusing on stylish everyday items — quilted coats and pants, tunic dresses, onesies, paper bag skirts and
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Stylist-turned-designer Nina Tiari opted for a runway show to unveil her debut collection, but her collection looked a tad too immature for the catwalk. In the show notes, Tiari mentioned her Iranian roots and how the powerful women in her culture influenced her aesthetic. Unfortunately, the collection did not embody this unique, personal vibe. The designs, including waisted and elongated blazers, V-neck tops and slim pants, mainly worked in both metallic materials and mannish fabrics, lacked a specific point of view, which is crucial if you want to leave a mark on a crowded fashion scene. A black dress with voluminous shoulders, a high slit and a cutout detail on the back, as well as patent-leather pants worn with a maxicoat with glossy lapels, had a dark allure that was quite intriguing.
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