The wife of the Mexican president has accused US luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren of stealing original local designs, which she described as quoting the country’s pre-Hispanic cultures. “Hi Ralph (Lauren), we already know that you are fond of Mexican designs. By copying those designs you are committing plagiarism, which is illegal and immoral,” researcher…
American Michael Harris, who describes himself as an expert in jeans history, stumbled upon old jeans in an abandoned mine in the American West. After determining the age of the trousers, which turned out to be Levi’s, and dating back to the eighties of the nineteenth century, he decided to sell them at an auction. However,…
Palestinian Dutch model Gigi Hadid opened up this week about what it is like to be a brand founder. Hadid, who launched her cashmere brand Guest in Residence in September, revealed to Vogue that she has “imposter syndrome all the time,” despite being in the fashion industry since she was 2 years old. Imposter syndrome is the…
The last and most enjoyable journey in the world of global elegance ended with the end of Paris Fashion Week, which left some indelible moments from the history of fashion and fashion throughout the ages, until we meet again next season. We have collected the most prominent historical moments and distinctive and out-of-the-ordinary designs that…
With the end of Paris Haute Couture Week comes a chance to sit back and review the new collections unveiled by the world’s leading designers without the dizzying rush of endless events and runway shows. This year, the official Haute Couture calendar featured four Lebanese fashion houses, including mainstays Zuhair Murad and Elie Saab. Murad,…
Balqees Fathi was among the many stars who attended Valentino’s Fall-Winter Haute Couture show in Rome, held on the steps of the historic Piazza di Spagna. Fathi wore a pink creation from Valentino’s Pink PP Collection by Pierpaolo Piccioli to the show titled “Valentino The Beginning.” This is not the first time Fathi has been…
Syrian-born and Dubai-based designer Rami Al-Ali, who made his debut in the City of Light back in 2012, returned on Thursday to showcase his Autumn-Winter Couture 2023 collection, on the sidelines of Paris Haute Couture Week. Featuring structured embellishments, high-impact ruffles and bows, and sleek silhouettes with bold attachments, the designer was in high form…
to Try for 2022 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte One whiff of this fragrance and you’ll be instantly transported to the South of France. Inspired by blue seas and skies, the glistening green floral offers a grounded freshness. It includes notes of lime, cool mint, blackcurrant, and mimosa blossoms. Phlur Apricot Privée Eau…
