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☆ Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania's eldest daughter ties the knot
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

AMMAN, March 12 (Reuters) - Jordan's King Abdullah and his wife Queen Rania's eldest daughter Princess Iman on Sunday married a New York-based financier from a prominent Greek family in a private ceremony attended by some Gulf royals and family friends. Earlier Princess Iman, wearing a white dress with a long train and lace-cuffed sleeves with a diamond tiara, was escorted through the palace gardens by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah, her eldest brother. "Congratulations my dearest Iman, your smile has always been a gift of love that I’ve cherished since the day you were born. King Abdullah's eldest son Crown Prince Hussein is set to marry Rajwa Al Saif, the youngest daughter of Saudi businessman Khaled Al Saif on June 1. The Hashemite ruling monarchy enjoys solid support in a kingdom that has escaped relatively unscathed the upheaval that has swept the Middle East.

☆ Horses on the catwalk: Stella McCartney pushes leather-free style
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Models present creations by designer Stella McCartney as part of her Fall-Winter 2023/2024 Women's ready-to-wear collection show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierPARIS, March 6 (Reuters) - Stella McCartney drove home her leather-free fashion message by sending a team of horses to canter alongside models wearing styles crafted from new, eco-conscious materials. "I just really want to show everyone in the world - and the world of fashion - that you don't really need to do that," she said. At the show in the Ecole Militaire stables in Paris, seven horses, guided by their trainer, Jean-Francois Pignon, performed individually and in formation. LVMH owns a minority stake in the label and McCartney serves as environmental adviser to the entire luxury group.

☆ Fashion house Vivienne Westwood pays homage to late founder in Paris show
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation by designer Andreas Kronthaler as part of his Fall-Winter 2023/2024 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for late designer Vivienne Westwood's namesake label during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France March 4, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierPARIS, March 4 (Reuters) - Fashion label Vivienne Westwood paid tribute to its late founder on Saturday, taking to the catwalk in Paris with a collection drawn up by her husband and design partner Andreas Kronthaler. Models sauntered through the gilded halls of the Hotel de la Marine overlooking the Place de la Concorde in a chic, punk-infused lineup for the Paris Fashion Week show. Scores of fans dressed in punk styles gathered to see the arrival of guests, who included fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier and actor Jared Leto. London Fashion Week, held last month, was dedicated to Westwood, one of British fashion's biggest names, who rose to fame dressing punk band the Sex Pistols.

☆ Black dominates at Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo back goes to old Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation from the Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2023/2024 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, February 25, 2023. The duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana opened their autumn/winter 2023-2024 show with a black sheer dress accessorised with a furry collar and black gloves. Cropped black jackets and trousers were worn with white shirts and black ties in the collection called "Sensual". Dolce & Gabbana also had shiny gold and silver designs, including draped dresses and belted macs. Milan Fashion Week wraps on Monday.

LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - London Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, with organisers dedicating the five-day event to late designer Vivienne Westwood, who died in December. "She is the embodiment of our extraordinary industry," British Fashion Council (BFC) chair David Pemsel told London's Evening Standard newspaper. [1/12] Models present creations during the Paul Costelloe catwalk show during London Fashion Week, in London, Britain, February 17, 2023. Highlights this season include designer Daniel Lee's debut at Burberry, while a BFC initiative with Ukraine Fashion Week will see three Ukrainian designers presenting their creations. "Fashion needs to be continually evaluating what it's giving back," Natasha Bird, ELLE UK’s Executive Editor (Digital), told Reuters.

☆ Carolina Herrera blooms opulence for fall at New York Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Alicia Powell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model walks toward the runway during rehearsals at the Carolina Herrera Fall/Winter 2023 collection show during the New York Fashion Week in New York City, U.S., February 13, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew KellyNEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Carolina Herrera's signature ball gowns, elegant evening dresses and classic day looks filled the designer's sumptuous fall/winter collection at New York Fashion Week on Monday. Bright jewel tones, bold black and white stripes, and floral prints helped to tell creative director Wes Gordon's story of opulence at a Plaza Hotel ballroom. Tulle was used for complete looks as well as embellishment, along with lace, silks and hand embroidery. New York Fashion Week will feature over 70 shows through Wednesday.

☆ Golden Globes 2023: See the Most Exciting Looks from the Red Carpet
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Rory Satran | Kevin Huynh | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Rory's commentary: Wednesday-Core Comes Out of the ShadowsThe buttoned-up goth style of Netflix’s mega-hit “Wednesday” appears to be influencing the red carpet. Jamie Lee Curtis looked like she was channeling Morticia in her black Valentino jumpsuit and floor-length lace cape. Daisy Edgar-Jones, also in black lace, admitted her look was “very Wednesday Addams.”Rory Satran is WSJ's Fashion Director and writes the "Off Brand" column.

☆ M&M’s new packaging sparks ‘culture war’ outrage
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —M&M’S is making a statement with its latest candy pack, which features an all-female set of characters — including Purple, its newest addition. Purple, the “spokescandy” announced last year (and the first new M&M’S character in a decade), is a purple peanut M&M. An all-female M&M pack is now on sale. The all-female pack quickly sparked “culture wars” outrage on right-wing media, notably at Fox News. “Now we know for certain that M&M’S is a cultural icon.”M&M’S has no plans to restore Green’s look.

☆ Christmas vacations: 15 of the best places to go
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Cnn Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

The Bath Christmas Market has a multitude of wooden chalets selling distinctively British handmade crafts in a quaint Georgian setting. Bogotá, ColombiaA woman dressed as Santa Claus sits next to a Christmas tree and a Christmas star at Bolivar Square in Bogota. Salzburg and Oberndorf, AustriaThe Christmas Market and associated festivities in Salzburg are really something to sing about. Dating back to 1570, Strasbourg claims to be the oldest Christmas market in France and one of the oldest in Europe. damianalmua/Adobe StockThe traditional Christmas colors of red, green and white take on an entirely new meaning in New Zealand.

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WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet on Thursday for celebrities, lawmakers, and titans of industry at the White House's first state dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron. The guest list included actress Jennifer Garner and her daughter with Ben Affleck, Violet; singer John Legend and model Chrissy Teigen; "Vogue" editor Anna Wintour; and director Baz Luhrmann. On Thursday night, Biden and his wife, Jill, welcomed the Macrons back to the White House for the dinner after diplomatic meetings earlier in the day. [1/7] Jennifer Garner and her daughter Violet Affleck arrive for a state dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2022. The lavish Washington dinner is one of few events that bring together people including the president's son Hunter and Kevin McCarthy, who leads a Republican congressional delegation that has vowed to investigate his business dealings.

☆ Naomi Biden’s Wedding Sleeves Mark a Return to Timeless Style
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Chavie Lieber | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

When Naomi Biden, the president’s 28-year-old granddaughter, wore custom Ralph Lauren for a rare White House wedding, one weather-appropriate detail stood out: her long lace sleeves. It looked like a nod to the buttoned-up bodice on the gown Grace Kelly wore to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Despite the vanguard of current bridal designers producing more experimental silhouettes—jumpsuits, separates and nearly nude dresses—Ms. Kelly’s classic 1956 look keeps coming back. Among the brides who have emulated her style are Kate Middleton , actresses Lily Collins and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, socialite sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton, and model Jasmine Tookes, as well as legions of less-starry women who associate a high neck and covered arms with timeless glamour.

☆ The 8 Best Winter Boots for Women
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

By Lauren IngramDepending on where you live, your ideal winter boot can vary widely. To help you find a stylish boot that also meets the practical demands of your local weather, we asked style pros from a variety of climates which boots are their winter MVPs. “It’s the most durable winter boot,” says Gall, who has worn her pair for nearly a decade of East Coast winters without having to get them resoled or refurbished. The sporty hiker“A true winter boot keeps you warm, withstands rain and snow—and has a proper anti-slip sole,” says Paris-based fashion photographer Sandra Semburg. For Giangola, this minimalist silhouette checks all the boxes of wearability needed for a Los Angeles winter where style trumps snow-readiness.

☆ 15 Best Dress Shoes for Men, According to Style Experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

The laces and classic body shape are characteristic of traditional men’s dress shoes, while the rugged rubber soles still make a statement with any formal outfit. “Good leather shoes are not an arena in which it pays to cut costs,” he says, recommending investing in “the pair of a decade” from this made-in-England favorite. (Crockett & Jones has regal and Hollywood credentials: the brand received a Royal Warrant of Appointment in 2017, and this is the style of dress shoes worn by Daniel Craig’s James Bond). Sleek sneakersEcco Soft 7 City Sneaker $170 at NordstromThe key to dressed-up sneakers is finding a leather pair free of busy accents or logos. The style is “acceptable to wear with dress clothes,” confirms Los Angeles-based personal stylist Rayne Parvis, who advises people to wear these sneakers in place of brown lace-up dress shoes.

“People are bored of a lack of innovation with sneakers, so it makes sense that more guys are getting into loafers and derbies,” said Mark Boutilier, 24, an Atlanta fashion content creator. At men’s spring runway shows in June, the shift to formal styles was clear. Sneakers had faded into the background. This presents a styling conundrum: How to resolve black-tie shoes with comfy shirts and trousers seemingly designed for naps? “Men used to use sneakers to dress down formal looks, but now they are incorporating dressy shoes to elevate more casual [outfits],” said Mr. Klingberg, who recently sold a client cargo pants to team with loafers.

☆ African solutions: Lagos art fair tackles climate and culture
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] People look at a painting at the Art X, an annual art fair held in Lagos, Nigeria November 5, 2022. They were among hundreds attending ART X, an annual fair in Lagos, Nigeria's buzzing commercial capital, that hosted more than 120 artists from 40 African countries and the diaspora. aimed to tap into African wisdom to address problems from climate change to political crises. Just beyond the fair, flooding has laid farmland to waste and displaced more than a million. Ify Obi, 24, standing by her favourite piece - a giant woven design by Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor that threaded plastic rosaries onto lace to create images of traditional African leaders - said she most appreciated works that amplified African culture and African solutions.

☆ Fact Check-Fake Daily Beast headline on U.S. cop caught dealing fentanyl to children during Halloween
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A headline purporting to have been published by The Daily Beast suggesting that a Pentagon cop had been caught dealing fentanyl to children during Halloween trick-or-treating has been circulating online. “This was clearly altered by a third party, and we are looking into it,” a spokesperson for The Daily Beast told Reuters. Instead, The Daily Beast published a headline featuring the same images of a male, with the same time stamp. The authentic headline reads: “Off-Duty Pentagon Cop Caught Dealing Cocaine, Police Say” (here). The Daily Beast did not publish a headline that an off-duty Pentagon officer had been arrested for selling fentanyl to children during Halloween.

☆ ‘Where’s the Rest of Your Pants?’ Designers Churn Out Sheer Bottoms.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Rory Satran | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Remember slips? Your mother or grandmother likely wore those fusty, lace-trimmed polyester or silk skirts and dresses underneath their clothing, so that no trace of the human body could be detected. These days, slips are more likely to be worn as cheeky clothing on their own, and lingerie pieces designed to be worn out, such as bra tops, are widespread. But until now, pants or skirts with some level of coverage have remained de rigueur for a stroll around town or a trip to the market.

☆ The Best Shoes for Standing All Day
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

By Leigh-Ann JacksonOn those busy work or travel days when you barely get a chance to sit, a comfortable pair of shoes can be your saving grace, keeping blisters and back pain at bay. The best stylish and comfortable shoes for womenSupportive slip-onsRothy’s footwear collection is known for its flexible and breathable knit fabrication, which comes in handy if you’ll be spending all day in a pair. The brand’s shoes already come standard with cushy layers of jute, cork, latex and suede lining in their footbeds. The best stylish and comfortable shoes for menOffice-ready pickThis Cole Haan option could quite possibly be the perfect workplace shoe, according to Peter Nguyen, Brooklyn, N.Y.-based personal stylist and founder of The Essential Man. “They have this knit fabric and cushioning that just wraps around your foot,” he says, and also appreciates the shoes’ terry-lined tongues and padded heels.

☆ Dig finds evidence of Revolutionary War prison camp location
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The location of Camp Security was thought to have been on land acquired by the local government nearly a decade ago. On Monday, an archaeological team working there located what they believe to be the prison camp’s exterior security fence. By the next year, there were some 1,200 men at the camp, along with hundreds of women and children. Jane C. Skinner excavates post holes at the bottom of the stockade trench, on Oct. 27, 2022, in York, Penn. Historians confirmed local lore about the general location of Camp Security and Camp Indulgence after a 1979 archaeological study of a small portion of the property produced buckles, buttons and other items associated with British soldiers of the period.

☆ LoveShackFancy built a pretty, skinny, rich-girl dreamworld. The fantasy was impossible to live up to.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

Suddenly, in the midst of discussing what Cohen should wear to the next LoveShackFancy store opening, there was the sound of glass clanging. (Another person confirmed hearing this exchange, though the person close to the company said multiple Zoom attendees did not recall it.) The person close to the company said, "It is not uncommon for trips to have dual purposes — they always generate content." Another time, during a visit to the Palm Beach store, Cohen freaked out after seeing staffers in sweatshirts and sneakers. "As with most contemporary fashion brands, we currently do not operate in the plus-size business," the person close to LoveShackFancy said.

☆ Walmart overhauls its intimates and sleepwear line to keep pace in a competitive market
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Melissa Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Walmart has rolled out Joyspun, a new intimates and sleepwear line. Walmart is overhauling one of its most popular apparel lines — its top intimates and sleepwear brand. Secret Treasures, Walmart's largest intimates and sleepwear line, drove $1 billion in sales last fiscal year — one of the retailer's 13 private brands of general merchandise to do so. Yet the intimates and sleepwear space has gotten more competitive, especially during the pandemic as people worked remotely and spent more time at home. Joyspun is also hitting Walmart's stores and websites ahead of the holiday season.

☆ ‘Threads of Power: Lace From the Textilmuseum St. Gallen’ Review: Webs of Influence
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Laura Jacobs | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

New YorkHave you ever pondered the ruff? That snowy circular collar made of starched cambric, fluted and trimmed with lace? During the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras ruffs appeared endlessly in painted portraits, a sort of rose window rendered with Euclidean precision under noble chins. Also called a “millstone collar,” it served up the distinguished head on a pristine plate. To see an actual 17th-century ruff is a treat, and at the Bard Graduate Center it is just one of many wonders.

☆ Cezanne, Seurat works headline $1 bln sale from late Microsoft co-founder's estate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Described as "the sale of this century" by auction house Christie's, the collection of more than 150 pieces spans 500 years of art history from Sandro Botticelli to David Hockney. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterChristie's Global President Jussi Pylkkanen said he expected overall proceeds "well in excess of $1 billion." Allen, who together with school friend Bill Gates started Microsoft in 1975 before leaving the software company several years later, died in 2018, aged 65. Hockney's "Queen Anne's Lace Near Kilham" has a price estimate of $8 million-$12 million and Alberto Giacometti's sculpture "Femme de Venise III" $15 million-$20 million. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; editing by John StonestreetOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ M&M'S is adding a new character
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN Business —Earlier this year, Mars shocked the internet when it unveiled new looks for its M&M’S characters. Now, M&M’S is making another, bigger change — this time, it’s adding a brand new character to the mix. And customers will be able to buy purple M&M’S online, an option that was already available. But when it comes to a regular bag of peanut M&M’S, purple fans are out of luck. “Now we know for certain that M&M’S is a cultural icon.”So when it came to the new purple character, Hwang said, M&M’S didn’t take the reaction to Green into account.

☆ Dior takes baroque-theme to catwalk for Paris Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A model presents a creation by designer Maria Grazia Chiuri as part of her Spring-Summer 2023 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Dior during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, September 27, 2022. “I think she was the first that understood the power of fashion,” Chiuri told Reuters in an interview, describing how the 16th-century queen of France had introduced platform heels to raise her petite stature. Crowds gathered outside under umbrellas, angling for a glimpse of the celebrity arrivals, which included K-Pop star Jisoo, Natalie Portman and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The LVMH-owned label marked the second day of the ready-to-wear shows for Paris Fashion Week, which runs through Oct. 4. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Mimosa Spencer; editing by Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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