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Valentino taught us to respect women, says partner

Valentino taught us to respect women, says partner
Published on Jan 20, 2026 06:02 pm IST

What’s Next for Giorgio Armani’s Fashion Empire?

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Giorgio Armani, flanked by Pantaleo Dell’Orco and Roberta Armani, at the Emporio Armani fashion show in Milan last September.
Published on Sept 06, 2025 01:00 am IST

Legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer, has died at 91. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP)
Published on Sept 04, 2025 07:33 pm IST

Designer Rosita Missoni, pioneer of coloured knitwear, dies aged 93

Designer Rosita Missoni, pioneer of coloured knitwear, dies aged 93
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 09:18 pm IST

Angela Missoni resigns as creative director from fashion house after 24 years

Angela Missoni resigns after 24 years as creative director
Published on May 21, 2021 09:25 am IST

Gucci unveils new collection 'Aria' to celebrate 100 years of the fashion house

Gucci celebrates 100 years with Michele's 'Aria' collection
Published on Apr 16, 2021 09:30 am IST

Saint Laurent reveals latest collection atop sand dune and no audience

Catwalk on a sand dune’s crest - Saint Laurent takes distancing in its stride
Updated on Dec 16, 2020 09:37 am IST

Flying fur prices put fox in focus as mink cull sparks shortage

Worries of a sudden shortage of slinky mink pelts, of which Denmark was the top exporter, have lifted prices by as much as 30% in Asia.
Updated on Dec 14, 2020 12:14 pm IST

Something old, something new: Gucci revives classics to regain edge

Gucci is showing the videos as a virtual fashion film festival, with a new instalment released daily over the course of this week.
Updated on Nov 20, 2020 11:44 am IST

Cut from the same cloth, Nigerian waste fabric becomes art

Akpojotor, 31, creates portraits using discarded pieces of ankara, a brightly coloured African fabric that is ubiquitous from the slums of Lagos to high-powered meetings in the capital, Abuja. (Representational Image)
Updated on Oct 09, 2020 11:35 pm IST

Givenchy unveils new designer debut at Paris Fashion Week

For a 34-year-old, Williams has quite a resume -- after having designed for Kanye West and Lady Gaga and founding the influential urban fashion house 1017 ALYX 9SM.
Updated on Oct 05, 2020 02:42 pm IST

Fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from Covid-19 at age 81

Though Takada had been retired from his house since 1999 to pursue a career in art, Kenzo remains one of the most respected fixtures of the high Paris fashion.
Updated on Oct 05, 2020 02:41 pm IST

Ralph Lauren to lay off thousands as pandemic dulls luxury fashion

The New York-based fashion house, which has 530 stores globally, said the changes would see it move more business online.
Updated on Sept 23, 2020 11:24 am IST

‘Outrage marketing’: Gucci gets bashed on Twitter for Rs 1 lakh grass-stained overalls

The $1400 overalls from Gucci’s latest collection.
Updated on Sept 22, 2020 08:33 pm IST

Milan Fashion Week makes cautious live return amid coronavirus pandemic but major brands stay virtual

FILE PHOTO: A person in the audience wears a mask as she attends the Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2020 collection show during Milan Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, February 23, 2020.
Updated on Sept 10, 2020 10:12 pm IST

After Dolce & Gabbana and Mango, Tommy Hilfiger unveils hijab collection

After burkini, Tommy Hilfiger unveils first hijab collection
Updated on Aug 29, 2020 09:05 am IST

National Handloom Day: Standing by the weavers

FDCI has come forward to empower weavers
Updated on Aug 09, 2020 07:50 pm IST

Covid-19: Valentino sues to close Fifth Avenue boutique in Manhattan, blames pandemic

Valentino wants out of New York’s prestigious Fifth Avenue. (Representational Image)
Updated on Jun 23, 2020 01:21 pm IST

Racist and homophobic: Luxury fashion challenged to confront discriminatory attitudes

Global fashion brands have faced racial backlashes in the past, notably in the wake of scandals like the Gucci knitwear recalling blackface, Prada’s Little Black Sambo bag charm and Dolce&Gabbana’s anti-Asian comments.
Updated on Jun 22, 2020 01:54 pm IST

Embellished, couture, N95 or cotton masks? Find out which mask fits your fashion needs

Major Indian designers like Anita Dongre, Masaba Gupta among others have also been manufacturing masks.
Updated on Jun 05, 2020 12:35 pm IST

We ain’t buying, selling s**t: Rihanna’s Fenty brands suspend sales for ‘Blackout Tuesday’

The Wild Thoughts singer also shared a picture of a black square as part of the Blackout Tuesday social media campaign, in response to the ongoing protests demanding justice for George Floyd and police brutality.
Updated on Jun 03, 2020 03:26 pm IST

Sensibility in fashion from now on: Bhaane designer Nimish Shah opens up about working with Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja

Shah has been associated with Bhaane, founded by Anand Ahuja and his wife Sonam Kapoor, for a long time now. He says the association has been a “lot of learning; identity building is an ongoing process and you tweak constantly to sharpen your raison d’etre.”
Updated on May 15, 2020 04:15 pm IST

Paris Fashion Week: Lanvin’s Bruno Sialelli revisits tradition in retro-themed show

Models present creations by designer Bruno Sialelli as part of his Fall/Winter 2020/21 women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Lanvin during the Paris Fashion Week in Paris.
Updated on Feb 27, 2020 11:08 am IST

Plagiarism to cultural appropriation: Top fashion controversies of 2019

Here’s looking at some of the significant causes célèbres of the year which took the worlds of fashion and luxury by storm — from plagiarism allegations to brands being accused of cultural appropriation.
Updated on Jan 01, 2020 02:31 pm IST

Fashionable feathers: Italian designer Gianni Bracciani’s life in plumes

Fashionable feathers: Italian designer Gianni Bracciani’s life in plumes.
Updated on Dec 06, 2019 03:33 pm IST

Kate Middleton, Deepika Padukone, Gal Gadot bask in the crowning glory of headbands

Hair accessories are one of the most underrated aspects, when it comes to choosing a look or ensemble.
Updated on Nov 27, 2019 05:29 pm IST

The Taste With Vir Sanghvi: How to choose the right perfume

How to choose the right perfume.
Updated on Oct 16, 2019 11:43 am IST

Milan Fashion Week 2020: Armani pays tribute to nature, easy summer feeling at Missoni

A model presents a creation from the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2020 collection during fashion week in Milan.
Updated on Sept 22, 2019 04:56 pm IST