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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.

Africanews

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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.

France 24

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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.

CBS America

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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.

DW News

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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...

Reuters

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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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Brooklyn Fashion Academy: Opening the door to new talent

During the summer, the Brooklyn Public Library hosts a free program mentoring aspiring fashion designers – some with no formal experience – with an assist from "Project Runway All Stars" alum Benjamin Mach. Correspondent Elaine Quijano r...

CBS America

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European Mullet Championships unites hundreds of fans in France

In the central French town of Chéniers, hundreds of fans of the mullet haircut have gathered there for the European Championships. They're determined to give the derided style its due... just as it is making a comeback among the hipster ...

France 24

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Remembering fashion designer Giorgio Armani

"Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back on the life and career of legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani, whose vision of understated, elegant clothes led to a multi-billion-dollar empire.

CBS News

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VIPs gather to remember Giorgio Armani

Ordinary citizens, fashion designers, VIPs and politicians bid farewell to 'King Giorgio' for the last time. The designer who died at 91 will also be celebrated at the end of September during Milan Fashion Week.

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What's next for Armani's fashion empire?

Following the death of fashion legend Giorgio Armani, who kept his company fiercely independent, Fiona Jones explains what could come next for this luxury brand.

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Remembering renowned fashion visionary Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company said in a statement. Holly Williams has more.

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'King' of Italian fashion Giorgio Armani dies at 91

"With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani," the fashion house said in a statement on Thursday.

Reuters

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Vogue appoints Chloe Malle as new U.S. editorial head

American Vogue has named Chloe Malle as its new head of editorial content, taking over from Anna Wintour. Malle, 39, has spent more than a decade at Vogue, most recently as editor of Vogue.com and co-host of the podcast "The Run-Through."

France 24

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Moscow fashion week draws designers from across the globe

Moscow Fashion Week continued in the Russian capital, featuring catwalk shows from domestic and international brands such as Inniki from Russia’s Far Eastern region of Yakutia and Chinese fashion house Subai.

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Guess campaign's AI 'model' raises questions about beauty standards

It was developed by Seraphinne Vallora, a London-based AI-driven marketing agency, which says it can produce models of any ethnicity, size, or weight.

Africanews

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A look at Taylor Swift's engagement ring

New York City Jeweler Kindred Lubeck designed Taylor Swift's engagement ring. One expert told Brides Magazine that they estimate the ring costs around $550,000.

CBS News

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India's textile industry threatened by new U.S. tariffs

US President Donald Trump has already slapped a 25% levy on Indian products, but now he is threatening to pile on an additional 25%. For Indian textile exporters, this could be devastating.

DW News

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How a Ukrainian designer helped Zelenskiy dress for Trump diplomacy

When Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov showed Volodymyr Zelenskiy a new black suit last Friday, it included a small detail; a back vent which inched it closer to a civilian suit. Anisimov called the vent a, "lucky charm".

Reuters

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Shein weighs moving back to China

Fast-fashion retailer Shein Group Ltd. has considered moving its base back to China in the hopes that it would help sway Beijing authorities to sign off on the fast-fashion retailer's plans to go public in Hong Kong, according to people ...

Bloomberg

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Mexico wants Adidas to pay up over Indigenous-inspired shoe

Mexico is looking for footwear giant Adidas to pony up after a Mexican-American designer, Willy Chavarria, working with the firm launched a shoe inspired by a traditional Indigenous sandal, authorities said.

Reuters

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Indonesia’s garment industry seeks new markets amid U.S. tariffs

Factory owners in Indonesia say they’re already bearing the brunt of the uncertainty caused by US tariffs. Southeast Asia’s largest economy negotiated lower export duties, but many manufacturers are looking for new markets beyond America.

Al Jazeera

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Moroccan caftan collection showcases the tunic's long history

The exhibition, 'Yesterday's Caftan Seen Today' includes some dating from the 19th and 20th centuries and is currently underway at the National Finery Museum in Rabat.

Africanews

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UK watchdog ASA bans Zara ads for portraying ‘unhealthily thin’ models

Two advertisements from fashion giant Zara have been deemed “socially irresponsible” and banned for featuring models that appeared “unhealthily thin”.

Euronews

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L.A. fashion designer says tariffs have decimated her business

Stela Perez makes jeans, tops and dresses out of her fashion company, A Cut Above the Rest LA, but says the price of materials and labor has recently decimated her "made in America" business. Jo Ling Kent reports.

CBS America

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U.S. tariffs will be test of luxury brands' pricing power

Luxury goods companies were spared their worst-case scenario in Sunday's EU-U.S. trade deal, but they face a delicate balancing act as already weak consumer demand tests their ability to raise prices further.

Reuters

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Are TikTok, Gen Z responsible for luxury boom in European market?

Despite the global slowdown in the luxury goods sector, Europe is showing growth. In 2024, the value of the market in the region increased by 3% and reached almost €110 billion. What is behind this paradox?

Euronews