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PARIS (AP) — An afternoon of stardom, surprise and style reverberated in the heart of Paris Fashion Week on Saturday. As Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood unfolded, it became clear: Fashion’s wild heart is alive and beating stronger than ever. The eccentric behind this show is no stranger to the spotlight, and it’s clear he’s carving his niche within the Westwood legacy. Political Cartoons View All 1190 ImagesDelving into Kronthaler’s history with Westwood, one can trace his growth. Anderson hailed Westwood as a “climate revolutionary,” expressing her deep respect for the designer’s proactive stance on climate change.

Persons: Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne Westwood, Pamela Anderson, Christina Hendricks, he’s, Ariel, Westwood, PAMELA ANDERSON, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Anderson, ” Anderson, Stella McCartney, Chloe, “ Vivienne, Don’t, Louise Trotter, trailblazer Marie, Louise Carven, Ma Organizations: PARIS, Westwood, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD SHOW, Associated Press, trailblazer Locations: Paris, Vendome

LONDON (AP) — A new exhibition is opening in London to chart for the first time the contributions that Black British culture made to U.K. fashion and design history and to celebrate Black designers who haven't received public recognition. “The Missing Thread: Untold Stories of Black British Fashion" at central London's Somerset House, which opens Thursday, pays tribute to the influence of Black designers in fashion from the 1970s. Curators said that the idea of a display celebrating Black fashion and culture has germinated for some time. But Oldfield — who had a Jamaican father — is rarely referenced as a Black designer, and has never championed Black culture. And that was largely a problem for Black designers at the time,” Ibi said.

Persons: haven't, George Floyd, —, ”, Harris Elliott, Elliott, ” Elliott, Bruce Oldfield, Princess Diana, Oldfield, Diana, Oldfield —, Joe Casely, Hayford, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Andrew Ibi, ” Ibi Organizations: Black, London's Somerset House, Britons Locations: London, London's Somerset, Britain

☆ Vogue World: Stars flock to Britain’s answer to the Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Nicole Mowbray | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

London, UK CNN —It was billed as Britain’s answer to the Met Gala, and last night’s inaugural “Vogue World” at the Theatre Royal on London’s Drury Lane didn’t disappoint. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/APActress and singer Dove Cameron went back to the future in a shiny silver suit and matching bikini top. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/Vianney Le Caer/Invision/APThe late Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, Princess Eugenie, looked elegant in an emerald silk dress by Fendi. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/APKate Winslet went for casual chic in a loose-fit two-piece white suit with a beige bustier underneath. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/APRita Ora arrived in a black Alaïa mermaid gown sourced from eBay.

Persons: Lane didn’t, Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful —, Sienna Miller, Miller, Beatrice, Eugenie, Richard Quinn, Fendi, Yui Mok, Sadiq Khan, Baz Luhrmann, Kate Winslet, Jared Leto, Jodie Turner Smith, Maisie Williams, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Victoria Beckham, Olivier, Stephen Daldry, John Galliano, Kate Moss, Hongni Wu, Rambert, Stormzy, Sophie Okonedo, Damien Lewis, Cush Jumbo, James Corden, Damian Lewis, James McAvoy, “, Annie Lennox, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Mike Marsland, AJ Odudu, Robert Wun, Vianney Le Caer, Dove Cameron, Queen Elizabeth II's, Princess Eugenie, Fendi . Vianney Le Caer, Princess Beatrice, David M, Alison Mosshart, Alexa Chung, Nicklas Skovgaard, Anna Shaffer, David Fisher, Carrie Mulligan, Henry Nicholls, Jenna Coleman, Peter Pan, May Jagger, Jerry Hall, Mick Jagger, Vivienne Westwood, Tom Daley, Gemma Chan, Louis Vuitton, Rita Ora, Hollie Adams Organizations: UK CNN, Theatre Royal, US, British Vogue, London, London’s, BAFTA, National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Royal Ballet, Southbank Sinfonia, Rambert, Getty, Rodarte’s, MTV, Model, eBay, Reuters Locations: London, UK, British, Invision, AFP

☆ This Barbie Is Now on Strike
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( The Styles Desk | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The actors’ strike has hit the brakes on the hot pink convertible that is the “Barbie” film’s press tour. That means the parade of neon fashion led by Ms. Robbie has probably come to an end. But several of the actress’s best looks took inspiration from Barbie’s clothing archive, including a black-and-white-striped swimsuit the doll wore when it was introduced in 1959, a prim skirt suit from the ’80s and a swirly minidress Barbie wore in the ’90s. Those outfits, seen here alongside the Barbie clothes that inspired them, struck the exact right balance between kitschy and chic. “It’s not subtle,” Ms. Robbie said in an interview with People, “but it’s very fun!”

Persons: ”, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Greta Gerwig’s, Robbie, Andrew Mukamal, Versace, Vivienne Westwood, prim, Barbie, Ms Organizations: SAG

☆ ChatGPT Made a Guest Appearance at the Marc Jacobs Three-Minute Fashion Show
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Vanessa Friedman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When did Marc Jacobs, erstwhile downtown darling turned New York fashion éminence grise, become a philosopher of the modern condition? And, on Monday, in a show at the New York Public Library, a three-minute meditation on the abbreviated attention span generated by our digital lives and the looming future of A.I. Thirty seconds for the models — 29 of them — to march in one direction. Thirty more seconds to march out again in the other direction. And then a minute or so at the beginning and end for people to realize what had just gone on.

Persons: Marc Jacobs, Bergdorf Goodman, Vivienne Westwood Organizations: New York Public Library Locations: York

☆ Qantas now permits long hair and makeup on cabin crew members of any gender
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

From now on, staff – including cabin crew members – can have long hair (provided it’s worn in a low bun or ponytail), wear makeup or not wear makeup as they choose, wear glasses instead of contact lenses (provided they have clear lenses) and sport flat shoes. Crew members who opt to wear dresses or skirts will be required to wear hosiery. And while it’s okay for crew members to have tattoos, they must cover up their ink while working. The airline also introduced an option for crew members to include their pronouns on their name tags. In 2022, British Airways announced it would allow all cabin crew members to sport makeup, face stubble, piercings, jewelry and nail polish alongside their uniforms.

Persons: –, ”, “ We’re, Vivienne Westwood Organizations: Australian, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin, British Airways, CNN

☆ 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.

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.

☆ Final farewell: From Sidney Poitier to Pope Emeritus Benedict a look back at the influential figures who died in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +55 min

Other world leaders who died in 2022 include former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who died in August. The final days of 2022 saw the loss of some exceptionally notable figures, including Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2022 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___Dan Reeves, 77. A Cuban-born artist whose radiant color palette and geometric paintings were overlooked for decades before the art world took notice. A prolific character actor best known for playing villains and tough guys in “The Manchurian Candidate,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and other films.

☆ Fashion Designer Vivienne Westwood Dies at 81
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Talal Ansari | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Vivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON— Vivienne Westwood, an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement, died Thursday at 81. Westwood’s eponymous fashion house announced her death on social media platforms, saying she died peacefully. Westwood’s fashion career began in the 1970s with the punk explosion, when her radical approach to urban street style took the world by storm. The name Westwood became synonymous with style and attitude even as she shifted focus from year to year. As her stature grew, she seemed to transcend fashion, with her designs shown in museum collections throughout the world.

☆ Vivienne Westwood, Britain's provocative dame of fashion, dead at 81
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Marie-Louise Gumuchian | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/4] Designer Vivienne Westwood poses for a portrait before her catwalk show at London Fashion Week Men's in London, Britain June 12, 2017. "Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London. Instantly recognisable with her orange or white hair, Westwood first made a name for herself in punk fashion in 1970s London, dressing the punk rock band that defined the genre. Westwood used her public profile to champion issues including nuclear disarmament and to protest against anti-terrorism laws and government spending policies that hit the poor. "I've used fashion to challenge the status quo."

☆ Britain's charity stores are going upmarket
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Britain's charity shops are transforming as they try to appeal to Gen Z customers. The managers told Insider their retro and vintage stores were largely in urban areas with large student populations. Grace Dean/InsiderE-commerce for charity shops is completely different than e-commerce for retailers that sell large batches of new products. Nonessential retail stores had to shut their doors for months during the pandemic, which the Charity Retail Association estimated cost UK charity shops about £28 million, or $32 million, a month. But, as the aisles of charity shops across the UK show, a lot of people do choose to donate them.

☆ Italian photo master Barbieri's fashion works on exhibit in Milan
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Federico Maccioni | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/11] A photo that portrays Czech-Italian model Eva Herzigova is seen at the exhibition "Unconventional”, a selection of unseen colour photographs by Italian fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri, is seen in Milan, Italy, November 28, 2022. REUTERS/Flavio Lo ScalzoMILAN, Nov 28 (Reuters) - From exotic and colourful settings for Vogue Italia to model Eva Herzigova eating spaghetti, a new Milan exhibition looks at the previously undisplayed work of acclaimed Italian fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri. Previously unseen works are also on display. Barbieri came to the fore of international fashion photography in the 1960s. "(Today) we see Gian Paolo in colours" and "it is beautiful to have such an artist still expressing his point of view today in Italy," added Italian Fashion Chamber President Carlo Capasa.

☆ Charity clothing stores turn to Depop and Instagram as they head upmarket with vintage and designer items
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Britain's charity shops are changing how they look and trying to appeal to Gen Z customers. They're selling more designer and vintage items, creating listings on Depop, and carefully curating their social-media profiles — all targeted mainly at appealing to the growing number of Gen Z shoppers. The managers told Insider their retro and vintage stores were largely in urban areas with large student populations. Non-essential retail stores had to shut their doors for months during the pandemic, which the Charity Retail Association estimates cost UK charity shops about £28 million ($32 million) a month. But, as the aisles of charity shops across the UK show, a lot of people do choose to donate them.

☆ I'm a 26-year-old vintage reseller who sells to customers like Post Malone. Here's how I got started on Depop and expanded to a New York City storefront.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Claire Turrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Emma Rogue is the founder of Rogue, a vintage store in New York that has fans like Post Malone. He said I should make a video about my Depop store, Rogue — which remained separate from my job at Depop — instead. Depop eventually offered me a full-time job, but I decided to see where I could take Rogue instead and left Depop Space NY in October 2020. The business still has startup vibes, but we have more processes in placeShoppers in the Rogue store. I'm earning more than when I was working at Depop Space NY, but I'm so grateful to Depop because this is how I got my start.

☆ Basarabenca Cristina Ich a fost desemnată influencerul anului 2020 în România (Video)
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-13 | by ( Cristina Popov | Nadia Darie | ) ea.md time to read: +1 min

Ceilalţi nominalizaţi ai categoriei Romanian Social Media Star of 2020 au fost Andra Gogan, Cristi Munteanu, Emil Rengle, Mimi şi Vlad Munteanu. Vezi această postare pe Instagram O postare distribuită de Cristina Ich (@christina_ich)Cristina Ich (Micu) este din Republica Moldova și pe 24 noiembrie împlinește 34 de ani, iar de ani buni locuiește în România. Vedeta a fost model internațional, lucrând pentru designeri celebri precum Vivienne Westwood și Jasper Conran. Cristina a apărut în editorialele mai multor reviste fashion precum GQ Italia, Marie Claire, Elle, Touch Magazine, Beau Monde. A fost şi una dintre concurentele emisiunii tv italiene Dancing with The Stars în 2018.

Persons: Andra Gogan, Cristi Munteanu, Emil Rengle, Mimi, Vlad Munteanu, Ceuşan, Bianca Adam, Cristina, Cristina Ich, Alex Pițurcă, Noah, Jasper Conran, Marie Claire, Beau Monde, Instagram Organizations: ! Entertainment, Italia, Beau Locations: României, Republica Moldova, România, Westwood

☆ Basarabeanca care seamănă cu Angelina Jolie a devenit starul rețelelor sociale în România
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-13 | by ( ) unica.md time to read: 1 min

Basarabeancă Cristina Ich, cunoscută drept „Angelina Jolie din România”, a devenit câștigătoarea titlului ,,Romanian Social Media Star of 2020”, la ediţia din acest an a galei E! People’s Choice Awards, organizată de postul TV E! În concurs au participat persoane influente în peste 40 de categorii: muzică, filme, TV, cultura pop și altele. Cristina Ich (Micu) este născută în Republica Moldova. De-a lungul carierei sale, Cristina Ich a colaborat cu reviste celebre și designeri cunoscuți precum Vivienne Westwood și Jasper Conran.

Persons: Cristina, Angelina Jolie, Cristina Ich, Ea, Alex Pițurcă, Noah, Basarabeanca, Jasper Conran Organizations: Romanian Social, ! Locations: România, Republica Moldova, Westwood

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