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Kenyan fashion designers upcycle waste textiles

About 92 million tons of textile waste are thrown away each year around the world. In Nairobi, a group of young designers wants to raise awareness about waste textiles while also showing the value of used clothing.

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Fashion and arts elites unite in Doha for Franca Fund Gala

The inaugural Franca Fund Gala in Doha raised over $4 million for cancer research, honoring Vogue Italia's late editor Franca Sozzani, with top fashion and arts figures in attendance.

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Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2025

Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025, securing an electrifying victory at the center of a turbulent pageant in Bangkok.

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Team Canada unveils Lululemon athlete kit for 2026 Olympics

On Tuesday, Team Canada unveiled their athlete kits from Lululemon, the organization’s official outfitter, for the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina.

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From fungi to fabric: eco-friendly fashion

Researcher Annah-Ololade Sangosanya produces artificial leather from mushrooms. Her vision — creating clothing from an organic material that can repair itself.

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Why Chinese consumers are turning away from LVMH, Gucci

China's $49 billion luxury market is shifting amid a prolonged economic slump. Spending on foreign premium brands like LVMH and Gucci is stalling, while consumers turn to homegrown labels such as Laopu Gold, Songmont, and Mao Geping.

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Benin's eco-fashion star turns trash into runway art

From aluminum cans to couture, Roberto Zinli’s recycled fashion is redefining style and sustainability across Benin's catwalk scene.

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China's fast-fashion giant Shein opens first story in Paris

Amid mounting scrutiny from French and EU authorities, Chinese fast fashion giant Shein has opened its first permanent store in Paris, inside the iconic BHV Marais.

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France suspends access to Shein as retailer opens first Paris store

The ministry did not say whether its decision would impact the physical store or elaborate on the reasons for its decision.

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Auctioneer Aurel Bacs, "the Indiana Jones of watches"

Auctioneer Aurel Bacs knows what makes watch enthusiasts tick, as he puts exquisite, rare and vintage timepieces on the auction block. For 30 years, Bacs has sold luxury timepieces at the world's most celebrated auction houses.

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From Gambia to Berlin: Sewing a sustainable future

Berlin-based designer Muhammed “Jim” Njie is known for his bold “Sahara” streetwear and has been called the “Louis Vuitton of the diaspora.” He turns recycled fibers into sustainable fashion and champions circular design.

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'Clueless' costume designer Mona May talks about movie's fashion looks

It has been 30 years since the classic movie "Clueless" was released. The film is beloved for its characters and iconic costumes, which are the subject of a new book called "The Fashion of Clueless."

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Morocco’s caftan: A cultural jewel on path to UNESCO recognition

Between a caftan from the 19th century and one from today lies a continuous cultural thread — an intergenerational legacy that transforms fabric into heritage.

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Bob Mackie reflects on career dressing stars from Cher to Taylor Swift

Fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his storied career dressing legends like Cher, Tina Turner and Madonna and the next generation of artists, including Taylor Swift.

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Knitted canopy from Serbia turn heads at the Venice Biennale

An astounding knit installation from Serbia symbolizing fragility and circular design has stolen the show at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

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Royal Nigerian fashion gets a modern update

Lasisi Olubunmi, founder of Black Adudu, transforms traditional royal attire into bold contemporary fashion. His designs shine at Nigeria's biggest festivals — celebrating heritage with style.

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Plastic bottles, food wrappers hit runway in Lagos “trashion” show

Teenage designers, students and volunteers created the garments from litter collected along beaches and in coastal communities.

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Designer Alphadi returns to Timbuktu with a “Caravan of Peace”

The Nigerien fashion icon brings his message of unity and creativity to a city seeking healing through culture.

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Why lab-grown diamonds are shaking up the jewelry industry

Journalist Suzy Weiss joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down how cheaper lab-grown diamonds are reshaping jewelry sales. The Free Press, like CBS News, is owned by Paramount Skydance, and Suzy is the sister of CBS News Editor-in-Chief B...

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New exhibition celebrates Yves Saint Laurent’s love of dogs

The late French fashion designer once said “I only feel comfortable at home with my dog, my pencils, and my paper."

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'An icon of style,' Hollywood's Diane Keaton dies at 79

From The Godfather to Annie Hall, the Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton's wit, charm, and distinctive style defined five decades of Hollywood.

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Nigerian designer Alphadi marks World Cotton Day with Rome masterclass

Students at Rome’s Academy of Fashion were treated to a masterclass by celebrated Nigerian designer Alphadi. It was part of a series of events organized to celebrate World Cotton Day on October 7.

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Shein opens first permanent stores in France, sparking backlash

Asian fast-fashion giant Shein has said it picked France to open its first permanent physical stores in November. The company's environmental record and discount-driven e-commerce business model have often come under criticism.

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UN delegates use fashion to bring culture, tradition to global stage

At the United Nations General Assembly, speeches aren’t the only statements being made. Beyond the rhetoric and debates, fashion has quietly emerged as a form of diplomacy.

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Recycled fashion: Meet Beninese designer 'President Djangoun'

A Beninese style icon is setting standards for fashionistas around the continent and beyond. President Djangoun's online videos can easily attract over 10 million views, as fans check in on his wildly creative, award-winning, handmade ou...

France 24

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Ancient embroidery from Bayeux museum moved to secret storage

The famous embroidery was to be removed from the Bayeux Museum and moved to a secret location in France for safekeeping before being loaned to the British Museum in London, scheduled for September 2026.

France 24

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Designer Romeo Hunte on bringing bold style to New York Fashion Week

Fashion designer Romeo Hunte, whose designs have been worn by Zendaya, Michelle Obama and Colman Domingo, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss his latest New York Fashion Week collection and his rise in the industry.

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Mali: Crafting bazin with cleaner dyeing practices

Bazin fabric is a vibrant craft in Mali, but its beauty hides environmental and health costs. Some artisans are pioneering cleaner dyeing methods.

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Armani's will instructs to gradually sell brand or seek IPO

The will of late fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died on September 4, instructs heirs to sell a 15% stake in the Italian fashion house within 18 months and later transfer an additional 30% to 54.9% to the same buyer between three an...

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Thousands pay their last respects to Giorgio Armani

Thousands of people and then fashion designers, politicians, entrepreneurs and VIPs paid their last respects to Giorgio Armani in the funeral chamber set up in Milan. The Italian fashion designer's funeral is scheduled to take place on M...

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