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Armani says to stop using animal fur in all his products
UAE, Zawya.com, N.3224
March 21, 2016
MILAN, March 22 (Reuters) - Giorgio Armani will stop using fur in all his products since technological progress means there is no longer any justification for cruelty to animals, tfrhe renowned Italian fashion designer said on Tuesday.

FEATURE-Ahead of Oscars, fashion brands flock to Hollywood spotlight
International, Zawya.com, N.3165
February 22, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Feb 23 ( Reuters ) - Celebrities might be flocking to the front rows of this week's London Fashion Week shows, but some designers are swapping the runway for Hollywood's awards season red carpets as the fashion world seeks new ways to draw attention.

Largest regional Alexander McQueen store opens in Dubai
International, The National Business, N.3164
February 20, 2016
Alexander McQueen has launched its largest Middle Eastern store in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates. The third stand-alone boutique to open in the United Arab Emirates is a new retail concept conceived by the label’s creative director Sarah Burton.

David Beckham's 'Modern Essentials' line for H&M debuts in India
International, Kaleej Times, N.3163
February 17, 2016
Modern Essentials' selected by David Beckham, a line especially handpicked by the English football great for Sweden-based brand H&M, on Thursday hit stores globally, including in India.

Beckham brood kicks off Valentine's Day at NY Fashion Week
International, 24/7 Emirates Business, N.3078
February 14, 2016
Victoria Beckham kicked off Valentine's Day at New York Fashion Week by sending a boyish yet fine-tailored feminine collection down the runway, supported by her famous family and winning lavish praise.

Valentine's Day gets pulses racing at frozen NY Fashion Week
International, Yahoo News, N.3077
February 14, 2016
New York (AFP) - New York Fashion Week got pulses racing on Valentine's Day, with boyish allure from Victoria Beckham, a champagne and dance party from Diane von Furstenberg and stunning magic realism from Prabal Gurung.

Local designers’ pop-up store opens in Dubai Mall
UAE, Business.com, N.3075
February 06, 2016
A store dedicated to local designers’ collection, Design 971, has launched in The Dubai Mall.
The shop will showcase creations ranging from fashion to art and contemporary furniture.
Every two months, the collections will change to feature different local designers and their products.

Amazon’s Fashion Department Now Stocks 30 Million Items
International, racked, N.2813
January 21, 2016
Amazon's made its plans to become a fashion powerhouse quite clear. "Our aim is to make Amazon the best place to buy fashion online," Sergio Bucher, VP of Amazon Fashion Europe, said in a statement last year.

Adidas hopes fashion styles will help it win on pitch too
International, REUTERS, N.2814
January 21, 2016
A combination of new and retro sneaker styles will keep driving growth at Adidas's fashion business and help attract more sports fans too, the head of the German firm's Originals unit said in an interview.

The statement coat: key fashion trends of the season – in pictures
International, The Guardian, N.2611
January 14, 2016
With the unpredictable weather the coat is the most important piece in your January wardrobe. Alber Elbaz’s final resort collection for Lanvin was bursting with colour and print, but faux fur also works when it comes to a statement coat.

Fashion notes: Take care to preserve your precious buys
International, The National, N.2613
January 13, 2016
After ogling the Gucci Soho Disco bag for the past few months, I finally bought it last week, in a neutral beige shade that Gucci calls “camelia”. I paired it with my new navy-blue Cecilie Copenhagen kaffiyeh top from Boutique 1 and white Moto jeans with ripped knees from Topshop.

SS16 to be a season of diversity and contradictions
International, Style Fashion News, N.2516
January 12, 2016
It's a leggy season where you will definitely be showing off your shoulders and you can follow a tailored, monochrome dressing code or throw the kitchen sink at it and embrace the colourful new trend of Eccentric Maximalism.

Roberta Roller Rabbit: A Colorful Bazaar of Stylish Wares
International, StyleBlueprint, N.2518
January 10, 2016
Walking into Roberta Roller Rabbit is like escaping to an island where color is king and style his queen. Side by side, the pair rules a kingdom full of radiant hues, cheerful prints and rich textures.

Iris & Ink: the go-to fashion label for affordable staples, statement pieces
International, Post Magazine, N.2471
January 09, 2016
Who started it? Many online shoppers will be familiar with theoutnet.com, which offers discounted designer merchandise (it's sister site to netaporter.com). While the website usually carries well-known brands, from Lanvin to Rick Owens, in 2012, it launched its own label, Iris & Ink. Designed by an in-house team, the brand started

American Eagle plummets after holiday sales miss estimates
UAE, Gulf News, N.2469
January 08, 2016
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. suffered its worst stock decline in more than five years after holiday sales missed analysts’ estimates, stoking concerns about a company that had been outshining the rest of the teen-apparel industry

Dolce & Gabbana launches first collection for Muslim women
GCC, arabian BUSINESS.com, N.2427
January 06, 2016
Luxury Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana has launched its first collection geared exclusively toward Muslim women. The Dolce & Gabbana Abaya fall/winter 2016-17 collection includes a range of abayas and hijabs in the label’s bright and colourful prints.

Local designers’ pop-up store opens in Dubai Mall
GCC, arabian BUSINESS.com, N.2426
January 06, 2016
A store dedicated to local designers’ collection, Design 971, has launched in The Dubai Mall. The shop will showcase creations ranging from fashion to art and contemporary furniture.Every two months, the collections will change to feature different local designers and their products.

Best and worst dressed at the People's Choice Awards 2016
International, Life & Style, N.2413
January 06, 2016
The red carpet has become a strange place. Afraid of Fashion Police style judgement by the world, everyone ends up wearing variations of the same benign dress. Or, like many celebrities did at this year's People's Choice Awards, skip the red carpet and its accompanying scrutiny completely.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/red-carpet/best-and-worst-dressed-at-the-peoples-choice-awards-2016-20160107-gm1ce2.html#ixzz3wYYP4B1m
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