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Milan Hosts First Alaïa Exhibition

AL FRESCO: After Paris and London, Milan is hosting an exhibition of designs by Azzedine Alaïa that in terms of setting is among the most spectacular yet.
At the opening night on Thursday, 21 looks were unveiled in the Galleria degli Arazzi of the storied Palazzo Clerici, under spectacular frescoes by 18th-century artist Giambattista Tiepolo.
Guests including Silvia Venturini Fendi, Delfina Delettrez, Fausto Puglisi, Alberta Ferretti, Anna Molinari, Caroline Vreeland, Giuseppe Zanotti and Carlo Capasa joined Alaïa’s partner Christoph von Weyhe and close friend Carla Sozzani at the event.
Olivier Saillard, the fashion historian who curated the show, said seeing the outfits in the gilded reception room, which also features tapestries and a wood marquetry floor, cast them in a fresh light.
“There are clothes I have handled dozens of times, and for example this little white dress, I think, looks a lot more alive here,” he said, pointing to a short Grecian-style draped jersey dress.
“It’s the first time that Azzedine Alaïa is the subject of an exhibition in Milan. It’s like a little appetizer in the hope of perhaps doing something bigger one day,” he added.
Supported by the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation and Vogue Italia, in partnership with Place Vendôme Qatar, “Azzedine Alaïa Couture

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Jessica Biel, Gaiam Unveil New Fitness Brand for Sequential

The collaboration between actress, producer and activist Jessica Biel and Gaiam, the yoga, fitness and wellness brand, was revealed Thursday night at The One Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn, N.Y. The event marked the first celebrity-created line for Gaiam, a division of Sequential Brands Group Inc., since 2016, as part of a multiyear partnership with Biel.
“She [Jessica] has been a true collaborator, thoughtfully codesigning the capsule collection with a keen focus on the functionality of each style,” said Eddie Esses, president of Sequential’s active division. “She really pushed to ensure each piece would fit seamlessly into busy modern lifestyles.”
During the event, the 36-year-old Biel said she was grateful for the partnership. “This is a really authentic partnership for me, yoga and wellness are a huge part of my personal life and have been for a long time. I wanted something that women could feel good in whether they are doing yoga, working out or just running errands, playing with their kids or simply lounging,” said Biel, who has a three-year-old son with husband Justin Timberlake. She said the idea was to create something versatile that blends fashion elements with comfort and function and is accessible for every lifestyle.
The deal was

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Gladys Perint Palmer, Lulu DK, More Join With Talbots’ Effort Against Breast Cancer

TALBOTS’ HIGH FIVE: Having raised $500,000 over the last five years to help fight breast cancer, Talbots is ramping up its efforts this fall with the help of five female artists.
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Talbots will present “The Art of the Scarf Collection” on Sept. 24. The collection features designs by Lulu DK, Annie Davidson, Caroline So, Gladys Perint Palmer and Hannah Davies. Each of the $80 colorful silk scarves have prints and emblems that are meant as symbols of hope, resilience, strength and courage. Twenty percent of the net proceeds will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Talbots is one of the many companies trying to offset the impact of the disease. One in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, according to the nonprofit Breastcancer.org. Given how widespread the disease is, it is an issue that resonates with many consumers.
Lulu DK, who lost her mother to cancer, said, “My mother and mother nature have always been my two biggest sources of inspiration — both humble and selfless, both unapologetically electric with color. This scarf is a tribute to my mother, and to the power of

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