At a France-backed workshop in the DR Congo capital Kinshasa, a dozen designers from five central African countries showcase their vision after six months of free training in developing their own style and the skills needed to sell their collections. 


New Generation of Designers Learn the Art of Style at Kinshasa 'Fashion Lab'

Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie, whose creations have defined the looks of stars from Cher to Tina Turner, is seeing his designs captivate a new generation. Speaking in New York ahead of Julien’s Bold Luxury Auction: Bob Mackie, Stage Glamour & The Couture Edit, the designer reflected on the longevity of his work and his surprise at seeing younger performers like Taylor Swift embracing his bold, vintage looks.


Designer Mackie's most iconic looks to go up for bidding

Adidas officials traveled to a remote Indigenous town in Oaxaca, Mexico, to apologize over their “Oaxaca Slip On” shoe, which closely resembled traditional huarache sandals. The move follows accusations of cultural appropriation, with Mexico’s government mediating the dispute. Adidas promises future collaboration to respect Indigenous crafts and heritage.

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Famous fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has unveiled liturgical vestments for the clergy to wear during the Notre-Dame reopening in December.

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A leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the “Sex and the City” TV series was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty in Miami federal court on charges of smuggling crocodile handbags from her native Colombia.

Celebrity designer Nancy Gonzalez  sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags

An evening dress worn by the late Princess Diana has sold for $1.1 million, 11 times its estimate, breaking the record price for one of her gowns going under the hammer, Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions said.

Diana first wore the black and blue ballerina-length evening dress, by designer Jacques Azagury, in Florence in 1985. She was also photographed in it a year later on a visit to Vancouver, the auction house said.

The dress, along with a matching illustration, sold for $1,148,080, Julien's Auctions said on Sunday, after listing it with an estimate of $100,000-$200,000.

"Julien’s now holds the new world record for the most expensive dress worn by Princess Diana sold at auction," it said in a statement, adding that the previous auction record was $604,800.

The dress is made up of a long black velvet bodice embroidered with blue stars and a two-tier blue organza skirt adorned with a sash and bow.

It was sold as part of the four-day "Hollywood Legends" sale by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), which featured a range of memorabilia.

A pink chiffon blouse which Diana wore for her 1981 engagement portrait to then Prince Charles by Lord Snowdon sold for $381,000.

The blouse, by David and Elizabeth Emanuel who went on to design Diana's wedding dress, had an estimate of $80,000 - $100,000.

An evening dress worn by the late Princess Diana has sold for $1.1 million, 11 times its estimate, breaking the record price for one of her gowns going under the hammer, Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions said.

An evening dress worn by the late Princess Diana has sold for $1.1 million, 11 times its estimate, breaking the record price for one of her gowns going under the hammer, Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions said. Diana first wore the black and blue ballerina-length evening dress, by designer Jacques Azagury, in Florence in 1985. She was also photographed in it a year later on a visit to Vancouver, the auction house said. The dress, along with a matching illustration, sold for $1,148,080, Julien's Auctions said on Sunday, after listing it with an estimate of $100,000-$200,000. "Julien’s now holds the new world record for the most expensive dress worn by Princess Diana sold at auction," it said in a statement, adding that the previous auction record was $604,800. The dress is made up of a long black velvet bodice embroidered with blue stars and a two-tier blue organza skirt adorned with a sash and bow. It was sold as part of the four-day "Hollywood Legends" sale by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), which featured a range of memorabilia. A pink chiffon blouse which Diana wore for her 1981 engagement portrait to then Prince Charles by Lord Snowdon sold for $381,000. The blouse, by David and Elizabeth Emanuel who went on to design Diana's wedding dress, had an estimate of $80,000 - $100,000.

Princess Diana dress sells for a whopping $1.1 million at auction

Indian fashion designer Rohit Bal is reportedly admitted to Medanta Hospital in Delhi and is in critical condition.

As per HT City reports, Bal, who has a pre-existing cardiac condition, has been put on ventilator support.&nbsp;

Three days ago, he was rushed to the hospital by model Suraj Dhalia but was shifted to Medanta immediately after his condition deteriorated, Bal's close friend said.

"Bal was rushed to the hospital by model Suraj Dhalia three days ago. His heart was sinking and he was unconscious. His pacemaker gave seven shocks. He was initially taken to Moolchand and when his condition deteriorated, he was rushed to Medanta," his friend was quoted as saying by HT City.

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In the last few months, the ace designer, after being diagnosed with serious health issues, has been in and out of hospitals.

"Gudda is a fighter but his illness has taken a serious toll on him. He became extremely weak over the last few months. We are praying for him," his other friend was quoted as saying by HT City.

Bal had suffered a massive heart attack in 2010 after which he underwent an emergency angioplasty.

The 62-year-old has been battling alcohol abuse which is why he has been in and out of rehab centres. In November 2022, Bal was admitted to Medanta Hospital in critical condition when he was visited by his friend,&nbsp;Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal.

"Gudda is in very bad shape. He was almost dead in November. The doctors had to flush out alcohol and sleeping pills from his system when his friends took him to the hospital,” a close friend of Bal told HT City in an interview nearly 6-7 months back.

Bal made his mark in the fashion industry with his traditional styles and has held fashion shows across&nbsp;the world, including cities like London, Paris, New York, Singapore and Moscow.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian fashion designer Rohit Bal is reportedly admitted to Medanta Hospital in Delhi and is in critical condition. As per HT City reports, Bal, who has a pre-existing cardiac condition, has been put on ventilator support.

Indian fashion designer Rohit Bal is reportedly admitted to Medanta Hospital in Delhi and is in critical condition. As per HT City reports, Bal, who has a pre-existing cardiac condition, has been put on ventilator support. Three days ago, he was rushed to the hospital by model Suraj Dhalia but was shifted to Medanta immediately after his condition deteriorated, Bal's close friend said. "Bal was rushed to the hospital by model Suraj Dhalia three days ago. His heart was sinking and he was unconscious. His pacemaker gave seven shocks. He was initially taken to Moolchand and when his condition deteriorated, he was rushed to Medanta," his friend was quoted as saying by HT City. Also read: Tiffany Haddish jokes about DUI at stand-up show a day after arrest In the last few months, the ace designer, after being diagnosed with serious health issues, has been in and out of hospitals. "Gudda is a fighter but his illness has taken a serious toll on him. He became extremely weak over the last few months. We are praying for him," his other friend was quoted as saying by HT City. Bal had suffered a massive heart attack in 2010 after which he underwent an emergency angioplasty. The 62-year-old has been battling alcohol abuse which is why he has been in and out of rehab centres. In November 2022, Bal was admitted to Medanta Hospital in critical condition when he was visited by his friend, Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal. "Gudda is in very bad shape. He was almost dead in November. The doctors had to flush out alcohol and sleeping pills from his system when his friends took him to the hospital,” a close friend of Bal told HT City in an interview nearly 6-7 months back. Bal made his mark in the fashion industry with his traditional styles and has held fashion shows across the world, including cities like London, Paris, New York, Singapore and Moscow. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian fashion designer Rohit Bal in critical condition, put on ventilator support: Report

Upcoming designers in Nairobi showcased their designs in the second edition of the Kibera Fashion Week - a platform created by the community of Nairobi’s largest informal settlement to redefine style and creativity and showcase talent as a way of changing the narrative about the neighbourhood.

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Adidas has lost a legal battle to try to stop a luxury designer from using its signature stripes. The sportswear giant claimed that Thom Browne Inc.'s four stripes were strikingly similar to its three stripes, as reported by the BBC.&nbsp;Among other factors, Browne pointed out that his brand had a distinct number of stripes, making it unlikely that customers would confuse it with Adidas.

Browne told The Associated Press that he hopes the preservation of his striped pattern on luxury athletic clothing and accessories inspires others whose work is undermined&nbsp;by larger clothing brands.&nbsp;

“It was important to fight and tell my story," Browne told The Associated Press after a Manhattan federal court jury sided with him. Adidas had claimed that the striped designs used by Thom Browne Inc. were too similar to its own three stripes.

“And I think it’s more important and bigger than me because I think I was fighting for every designer that creates something and has a bigger company come after them later,” he said.

Adidas, who was pursuing close to $8 million in disgorgement and damages, made it known that it might challenge the rulings. Adidas spokesperson Rich Efrus told the Associated Press in an email that they are upset with the ruling and will continue to vigilantly protect their intellectual property, including filing any necessary appeals.

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<h2>What is the legal between Adidas and&nbsp;Thom Browne Inc? A brief timeline</h2>

2001: Thom Browne debuts his own made-to-measure menswear brand, four years after relocating to New York to pursue a career in fashion.&nbsp;He held positions as a designer for Club Monaco, a salesperson for Giorgio Armani, and a tailor before launching his own collection.

2003: Browne establishes his first storefront in New York City.

May 2007: Browne changed his jacket's three-stripe pattern to four stripes after Adidas objected that it was too similar to their own.

2018: The popularity of Browne's brand grows as it enters the sportswear market.&nbsp;Italian luxury fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna acquires an 85 per cent&nbsp;stake in the brand.&nbsp;

June 2021: Thom Browne is sued by Adidas, which claims “Despite Thom Browne’s knowledge of Adidas’s rights in the famous Three-Stripe Mark, Thom Browne has expanded its product offerings far beyond formal wear and business attire and is now offering for sale and selling athletic-style apparel and footwear featuring two, three, or four parallel stripes in a manner that is confusingly similar to Adidas’s Three-Stripe Mark.”

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Thom Browne's collection being&nbsp;taken inside the court. Photo credits: AP

<h2>What were Thom Browne’s winning arguments?</h2>

The premium brand Thom Browne Inc. caters to a very different demographic and operates at a totally different price range. For&nbsp;instance, a pair of women's compression tights sold by Browne retails for US$725, but the same item sold by Adidas costs less than US$100.

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Browne wearing socks with four stripes outside the courtroom. Photo credits: AP

The former competitive swimmer used his lifetime passion for sports to explain why he makes sportswear, adding that varsity sports at the collegiate level served as inspiration for his usage of stripes.&nbsp;His strongest argument being—Why Adidas waited an entire decade to contest Browne's stripes design?&nbsp;

<h2>Adidas's claim on stripes: Why does it keep suing brands over it?</h2>

The three stripes are now found on almost all Adidas products. Adolf Dassler, the company's founder, originally used them on shoes in the 1950s, when they first gained popularity. This isn't the first time that Adidas has taken legal action against another brand for copying it in any form.

Adidas sued Forever 21 several times between 2006 and 2017 before reaching settlements. Adidas sued Juicy Couture over its designs in 2009 and again in 2017. It filed a lawsuit against Marc Jacobs in 2015 over the four-stripe pattern. Beyond the sphere of fashion, it engaged in trademark conflicts.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2017, after being challenged by Adidas, Tesla withdrew its intended trademark for the Model 3 electric vehicle.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Adidas has lost a legal battle to try to stop a luxury designer from using its signature stripes. The sportswear giant claimed that Thom Browne Inc.'s four stripes were strikingly similar to its three stripes, as reported by the BBC.

Adidas has lost a legal battle to try to stop a luxury designer from using its signature stripes. The sportswear giant claimed that Thom Browne Inc.'s four stripes were strikingly similar to its three stripes, as reported by the BBC. Among other factors, Browne pointed out that his brand had a distinct number of stripes, making it unlikely that customers would confuse it with Adidas. Browne told The Associated Press that he hopes the preservation of his striped pattern on luxury athletic clothing and accessories inspires others whose work is undermined by larger clothing brands. “It was important to fight and tell my story," Browne told The Associated Press after a Manhattan federal court jury sided with him. Adidas had claimed that the striped designs used by Thom Browne Inc. were too similar to its own three stripes. “And I think it’s more important and bigger than me because I think I was fighting for every designer that creates something and has a bigger company come after them later,” he said. Adidas, who was pursuing close to $8 million in disgorgement and damages, made it known that it might challenge the rulings. Adidas spokesperson Rich Efrus told the Associated Press in an email that they are upset with the ruling and will continue to vigilantly protect their intellectual property, including filing any necessary appeals. What is the legal between Adidas and Thom Browne Inc? A brief timeline 2001: Thom Browne debuts his own made-to-measure menswear brand, four years after relocating to New York to pursue a career in fashion. He held positions as a designer for Club Monaco, a salesperson for Giorgio Armani, and a tailor before launching his own collection. 2003: Browne establishes his first storefront in New York City. May 2007: Browne changed his jacket's three-stripe pattern to four stripes after Adidas objected that it was too similar to their own. 2018: The popularity of Browne's brand grows as it enters the sportswear market. Italian luxury fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna acquires an 85 per cent stake in the brand. June 2021: Thom Browne is sued by Adidas, which claims “Despite Thom Browne’s knowledge of Adidas’s rights in the famous Three-Stripe Mark, Thom Browne has expanded its product offerings far beyond formal wear and business attire and is now offering for sale and selling athletic-style apparel and footwear featuring two, three, or four parallel stripes in a manner that is confusingly similar to Adidas’s Three-Stripe Mark.” Thom Browne's collection being taken inside the court. Photo credits: AP What were Thom Browne’s winning arguments? The premium brand Thom Browne Inc. caters to a very different demographic and operates at a totally different price range. For instance, a pair of women's compression tights sold by Browne retails for US$725, but the same item sold by Adidas costs less than US$100. Browne wearing socks with four stripes outside the courtroom. Photo credits: AP The former competitive swimmer used his lifetime passion for sports to explain why he makes sportswear, adding that varsity sports at the collegiate level served as inspiration for his usage of stripes. His strongest argument being—Why Adidas waited an entire decade to contest Browne's stripes design? Adidas's claim on stripes: Why does it keep suing brands over it? The three stripes are now found on almost all Adidas products. Adolf Dassler, the company's founder, originally used them on shoes in the 1950s, when they first gained popularity. This isn't the first time that Adidas has taken legal action against another brand for copying it in any form. Adidas sued Forever 21 several times between 2006 and 2017 before reaching settlements. Adidas sued Juicy Couture over its designs in 2009 and again in 2017. It filed a lawsuit against Marc Jacobs in 2015 over the four-stripe pattern. Beyond the sphere of fashion, it engaged in trademark conflicts. In 2017, after being challenged by Adidas, Tesla withdrew its intended trademark for the Model 3 electric vehicle. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Not all stripes are Adidas stripes: A look at the legal battle between luxury designer Thom Browne and Adidas

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday debated a major case pitting LGBT rights. The dispute involves an evangelical Christian web designer who refuses to provide her services for same-sex marriages.

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Famed for a pleated style of clothing that never wrinkles, Japanese designer Issey Miyake has died at the age of 84. Watch this report.

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Meta, which was formerly known as Facebook, has been slammed over the last few years for several reasons. Once again, the company is under fire. This time for a move that many find ridiculous. Watch the video to know more.

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Dolce & Gabbana mixed models with robots in a disco-like atmosphere as the curtain came down on Milan Fashion Week on Monday (March 1).

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Hollywood actress Demi Moore and model Kate Moss and her daughter were among the famous faces walking down the Fendi catwalk at Paris Haute Couture Week on Wednesday (January 27) where the Italian luxury label presented an array of flowing gowns, beaded capes and oversized earrings.

Demi Moore, Kate Moss and daughter walk down the Fendi catwalk

French fashion designer Julien Fournie first learned to wield a pair of scissors, then to design a dress on an iPad. Now, the global pandemic has forced him to pick up a new skill - as movie director.

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Giorgio Armani paid tribute to Milan in his haute couture collection, unveiled without an audience on Tuesday (January 26) at the Palazzo Orsini.

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Lavish golden dresses decked out in zodiac signs and tarot symbols provided some Christian Dior-infused mysticism for the start of Paris' Haute Couture Week, a showcase of one-of-a-kind outfits held online this time due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Belgian rising design star Tom Van Der Borght opened the Berlin Fashion Week on Sunday (January 18) with 18 flamboyant looks showing futuristic and very colourful designs.

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Inspiration for high fashion can come from strange places. For one Taiwanese designer, it's upcycling old wires and bolts from the power industry. Wang Li-ling, 36, scours dumps, picking up old bits of metal and wires from Taiwan's main electricity supplier to add extra flair to her clothes.

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Victoria Beckham premiered her "eclectic" new designs in a catwalk video for her Spring/Summer 2021 collection.

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No air kissing and no hugs, a safely distanced front row and face masks were de rigueur as Dolce & Gabbana had to rewrite the rules of high-end fashion engagement with one of the first physical shows of the COVID-19 era on Wednesday (July 15).

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Chinese fashion designer Zhou Li is combining fashion with function, by creating trendy silk masks embroidered with orchids, camellias and Chinese characters symbolizing good luck, as she believes there will be a long-term demand for masks to protect people's health amid ongoing concerns about the coronavirus.

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A Jordanian designer is adding a sparkle to face masks amid deepening concerns over the spread of coronavirus. Samia AlZakleh is bedazzling masks with colorful crystals to raise awareness on the importance of taking the necessary safety measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

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Veteran Irish designer Paul Costelloe found inspiration for his latest collection on his way to work, commuting across London by bicycle.

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