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Menswear steals the fashion show Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:14AMProving women are not the only followers of fashion, contemporary tailoring for style-conscious men blew the judges away at the iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards last night, where menswear collections won four of the seven major prizes.
Do your clothes make you look fat? How to look 10 pounds thinner by changing your clothes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:52AMThe question that every woman I know asks herself before she walks out of the house is not "Do I look chic?" or even "Do I look good?" but rather "Do I look fat?".
A farewell to Britain's most stylish street Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:05PMAmericans love it. Japanese love it. Germans love it. Frenchmen and Italians not only love it but get it subtly and utterly wrong. Everyone loves le style Anglais. Except, perhaps, Englishmen. Maybe we got bored with it. Maybe we ran out of money. Maybe it was too much trouble.
Chanel's Fake Fur Ice Maidens Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:50PMOne season after staging a Chanel runway show in a reconstructed Normandy farm, the house's designer Karl Lagerfeld presented its latest collection Tuesday, March 9, in Paris, in the midst of a custom-built iceberg, literally imported from Scandinavia.
The Big Hurt: Clench and release(1) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:45PMThe week in awful press releases Press-release time again! Press-release time again! The constitutional crusader in me was provoked to outrage when this inflammatory, bright-red headline hit my inbox: "Mudvayne's NEW VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE 'BEAUTIFUL AND STRANGE' BANNED FOR EXPLICIT IMAGERY." Banned! How dare those government puritans deny me my Mudvayne? But before we call the ACLU, let's ...
'The Poisoner's Handbook': CSI's Jazz Age Roots Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:59PMDeborah Blum's history of the birth of forensic science details the work of Charles Norris, New York City's first chief medical examiner, and Alexander Gettler, Norris' head toxicologist. The two advanced many of the technologies that allow scientists to track toxic substances in the body.
World-record wool bale to be auctioned Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:39AMThe world's finest bale of wool, potentially worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, will go under the hammer in Melbourne next week.
Kenzo autumn/winter 2010/11 collection Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:05PMInspired by actresses Marisa Berenson and Maria Schneider, Antonio Marras contrasted the bourgeoisie with the bohemian.
Practical clothes vs crazy ones Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:05PMPARIS - SOBER workaday chic and theatrical extravagance battled for the hearts and minds of the fashion glitteratti on Sunday, day five of Paris' marathon fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear displays. Celine designer Phoebe Philo - a critical darling whose return to fashion after a yearslong hiatus was the event of last season - delivered a collection of sharp, clean-lined work staples for ...
In Paris: Practical clothes vs. crazy ones Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:41PMSober workaday chic and theatrical extravagance battled for the hearts and minds of the fashion glitteratti on Sunday, day five of Paris' marathon fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear displays.
Practical magic: Sophistication – not showing off in Milan Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:26PMThe latest round of shows in Milan bid a final farewell – or should that be good riddance – to what is rapidly looking like a desperately dated phase in fashion: the age of the 'statement' piece.
Discreet luxury and courage on show in Paris Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:21PMIf no-frills clothes that are discreetly – but to those in the know extremely – luxurious are a large part of the story this season, then Phoebe Philo's hugely influential debut collection for Celine, shown in Paris six months ago, has by now proved ahead of its time.
Versatility, Sometimes a Little Too Much Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:51PMReviews of the Viktor & Rolf, Haider Ackermann, Isabel Marant, Bernhard Willhelm and Roland Mouret shows.
At Céline, a Tough Follow-Up Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:51PMReviews of Céline, Comme des Garçons, Gaultier, Watanabe fall 2010 collections.
Masterclass from Dutch fashion duo Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:10PMDutch design duo Viktor & Rolf have shown off their ready-to-wear fashion for winter in a masterclass show.
Viktor & Rolf Dressing Up in Public Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:58PMOften the simplest of ideas are the most effective in fashion, which was very much the case with the latest runway show, or work or performance art, by Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf.
Paris heats up on day 3 of ready-to-wear week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:27PMSultry Amazons in negligees and jodhpurs and modern-day Nefertitis in identical blunt-cut black wigs skulked Paris' catwalk on Friday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into an...
Paris heats up on day 3 of ready-to-wear week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:00PMSultry Amazons in negligees and jodhpurs and modern-day Nefertitis in identical blunt-cut black wigs skulked Paris' catwalk on Friday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into an exhilarating day three.
Site Search: Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:08PMFrom Dr Richard Keatinge, Bicycle Helmet Research Foundation. NO doubt Deputy Andrew Green’s intentions are excellent, but he proposes a cycle helmet law that is known to have failed elsewhere.
Modern classics: Five women’s fall 2010 fashion trends Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:24PMWearable styles for fall at New York Fashion Week were grounded in the classics but with a twist or update. Think menswear adapted for women, black everything, capes, painting and collages, and texture.
Rehoboth museum to offer reduced admission March 6-7 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:09AMThe Rehoboth Beach Museum’s exhibit Buckets of Fun: Sand Pails and Other Beach Toys is in its last weeks of display. To encourage visitors, the museum will offer two-for-one admission Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, when visitors come to town for the Chocolate Festival.
Big dose of retro chic seduces Paris Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:49PMPARIS: With a long, gruelling winter barely over, it is hard to drum up enthusiasm yet for fashion for next autumn.
Retro chic seduces Paris fashion Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:56PMWith a long, gruelling winter barely over in France, it is hard to drum up enthusiasm for fashion for next autumn.
Search FT.com Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:27PMLast weekend’s men’s autumn/winter 2010 collections in New York were all about using texture and tailoring to distract from the economic blues, with clothes made of materials as unlikely as the polyester fibre Mylar, diamond stitch taffeta and polythylene-coated denims.
ALONG FASHION ROW Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:52AMTAKING time to reinforce the links developed with major British iconic sporting events and institutions this season, Hackett presents a versatile collection with a distinct handwriting that transcends definition by era or influence but remains unmistakably Hackett.
Graceland opens new exhibits Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:07AMVisitors to Graceland in 2010 will have three new exhibits to enjoy, exploring the various sides of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, from his trendsetting style to his simple upbringing.
Sports brand's futuristic look Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:03PMWhen Beijing shopper Qian Jiatun recently visited the adidas Flagship Store in Sanlitun Village, Beijing, he found people dressed like Darth Vader and Stormtrooper striking poses for the visitors.
Picking suit cloth: worsted and flannel Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:30PMWhat you know is worsted. That’s what 99% of the ready-to-wear suits out there are made of. It’s wool that has been smoothed in the yarn and again in its interlacing, to produce a clean finish. There are many different types of worsted – serge and gabardine are both worsteds yet feel very different – [...]
Graceland to mark Elvis Presley's 75th birthday with year-long celebration Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:06AMMEMPHIS, Tenn. - The year-long celebration of Elvis Presley's 75th Birthday continues on March 1 with the grand opening of "Elvis Presley: Fashion King," at Graceland. The exhibit is the first of its kind at Elvis' home in Memphis, and explores fashion trends ushered in by the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
REHOBOTH BEACH: Sand Pail exhibit in its last weeks Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:54AMThe Rehoboth Beach Museum's exhibit "Buckets of Fun: Sand Pails and other Beach Toys" is in its last weeks of disply. The exhibit, which features more than 100 vintage sand pails and a number of beach toys including sand sifters and wind-up boats, is scheduled to move on to another museum soon.
Trendlet: Browsing With Latte Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:04AMSix recently opened stores selling consumables of all kinds.
Marni goes artsy craftsy in Milan Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:49PMMarni opened the last big day of the shortened fall-winter 2010-2011 Milan fashion week
The Looks of Lowered Expectations Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:21PMReviews of Marni, Jil Sander, MaxMara, Missoni, Gucci, Armani fall shows.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:25AM(AP:MILAN) Marni opened the last big day of the shortened fall-winter 2010-2011 Milan fashion week with a highbrow show that was more about workmanship than wearability.
Marni goes artsy craftsy Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:20AMMILAN - MARNI opened the last big day of the shortened fall-winter 2010-2011 Milan fashion week with a highbrow show that was more about workmanship than wearability. Taking an artsy tack to fashion for her winter collection that was shown on Sunday morning, Marni designer Consuelo Castiglione produced true 'opere d'arte' (works of art) that for the untrained eye were hard to conceive, let alone ...
Marni goes artsy craftsy in Milan Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:23AMMILAN -- Marni opened the last big day of the shortened fall-winter 2010-2011 Milan fashion week with a highbrow show that was more about workmanship than wearability.Taking an artsy tack to fashion ...
Mirander Kerr makes Milan debut Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:42AMAussie supermodel Miranda Kerr has made it onto the Milan catwalk for the first time.
Fashion: Vogue's editor Anna Wintour the talk of Milan Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:42PMMILAN: "Where is Anna Wintour?" asked a message across one runway on the first day of Milan's winter women's wear fashion week. It was the question of the moment as fashionistas feared the superstar editor would sit out much of the festivities because of her tight schedule. Organizers scrambled to accommodate the director of American Vogue, squeezing over a hundred shows and presentations into ...
Fashion: Vogue's editor Anna Wintour the talk of Milan Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:49PMMILAN: "Where is Anna Wintour?" asked a message across one runway on the first day of Milan's winter women’s wear fashion week.
Master clothing designer keeps BR men dressed to the nines Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:05AMA man who once held aspirations to become a veterinarian decided instead to pursue what he describes as his passion and is now known as a master clothing designer who keeps his clients dressed to the nines.
Doctor Who memorabilia goes under the hammer Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:10PMA little black dress worn by Kylie Minogue during her adventures on cult TV show Doctor Who has been snapped up by a fan for more than $5,000 at auction.
Dr Who memorabilia snapped up Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:12PMA dress worn by Kylie Minogue on the TV show Doctor Who has been auction for more than $5,000.
Carolyn Massey autumn/winter 2010/11 collection Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:15AMThe designer opened the official 'menswear day' at London Fashion Week.
Put your best foot forward Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:35AMSINGAPORE: Our feet are made for walking, standing and carrying us around. Whether it's because they are literally last in line body-wise or because we just take our feet for granted, many of us are guilty of taking our feet for granted with little or no tender, loving, care.
Bears help keep memories alive Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:35AMWhen someone dies, one of the most difficult tasks for the family is sorting through their loved one's belongings.
Cathedral of the Madeleine to encase time capsule Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:20AMWhen you're in your second century of existence, a delay of several days seems rather insignificant.
Interview: Brian Cox, actor Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:18AMThe scene is perfect. Parliament Square on a mid-morning in February the colour of steel wool. The gothic turrets of Westminster making a pincushion of the clouds. Outside Par
For car models, it isn't enough to look pretty Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 7:16AMSome days see Sandra Benson Malloy styling in a retro red dress, withthree-quarter length sleeves, a portrait collar and gray piping as shefields questions at Toyota 's display at the Chicago Auto Show. "I get it all the time: 'I love your dress,' " said Benson Malloy, a Chicagoan who has been a Toyota show model for seven years.
Bob Elmore: A Taste Of Combat (8th Excerpt) Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:19AMI’m told, and I have read, that only one in ten service men actually see combat. When you get involved in a bull session with a bunch of veterans, you would think that everyone had been on the front line.
Oscars Fashion: Best Supporting Actress Nominees Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:07PMThe fashion cues we might like to see on this year's supporting ladies.