Giambattista Valli joins haute couture club

2011-12-19T15:30:37Z

Italian designer Giambattista Valli is to join the exclusive club of haute couture fashion, showing a spring-summer collection in Paris next month, organisers said Monday.

A Paris commission including existing haute couture labels has awarded the 45-year-old designer the coveted appellation, France's...

US designer Jacobs hit by theft of collection

2011-11-17T18:30:48Z

US fashion designer Marc Jacobs has been forced to cancel his European press day following the theft of his entire spring-summer collection en-route from Paris to London.

"Our press day tomorrow (Friday) in the Marc Jacobs store is cancelled due to the theft of the spring/summer 2012 collections during its transfer from Paris," an e-mail sent from the fashion house to t...

LVMH reveals secrets of its luxury brands

2011-10-17T09:30:22Z

PARIS (Reuters) - For the first time in its history, luxury conglomerate LVMH has provided a peek into its exclusive workshops, design showrooms and wine cellars -- to reveal the hundreds of hands and delicate workmanship behind its expensive brands.

Seeking to "reveal the true nature of hig...

Analysis: Beauty industry sees growth at its fingertips

2011-10-11T08:30:08Z

PARIS (Reuters) - Nail varnish has become the top-selling fashion accessory, replacing lipstick as an affordable indulgence in austere times and leading to a boom in sales as consumers flock to buy bright-colored bottles.

Industry insiders predict nail color will be the fastest-growing beauty business in the next few years, providing a small yet promising pocket of growth for beauty groups s...

No somber mood allowed on Paris catwalks

2011-10-05T16:00:11Z

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris Fashion Week ended like it started with a positive and relaxed spirit and a skillful bow by Lebanese designer Elie Saab with a glamorous 1970s collection for next summer inspired by the American TV series <...

Out of public eye, Arab women power haute couture

2011-10-05T07:30:25Z

PARIS/DUBAI (Reuters) - They are rarely spotted on the front row of a fashion show and favor discretion when placing orders, yet women from the Middle East have become the world's biggest buyers of high fashion.

The trend may surprise given that many Arab women, particularly in the Gu...

Paris fashion week strutting under cloudy economy

2011-09-27T10:30:22Z

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris Fashion Week kicked off on Tuesday under a cloud of economic pessimism mixed with uncertainty about the creative direction of some of the world's biggest fashion brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton

Coco Chanel spied for Nazis: book

2011-08-15T18:30:27Z

French designer Coco Chanel spied for the Nazis during the German occupation of France in World War II, according to a new book on sale Tuesday.

"Sleeping with the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret War," by Hal Vaughan, expands on long-standing evidence that the iconic designer had a double life and was the lover of a spy, LAUSANNE (Reuters Life!) - Thierry Andretta, chief executive of France's oldest fashion brand Lanvin, has found a radical remedy against the avalanche of emails he gets every day: he has declared Wednesday an email free day.

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Chirac's dowdy wife suddenly hip later in life

2011-02-10T07:00:07Z

PARIS (Reuters) - Former French first lady Bernadette Chirac has transformed her image from a dull, dowdy and dutiful wife into a glamorous fashionista who pokes fun at her fuddy-duddy hubby and is adored by the hippest Parisians.

Jacques Chirac's petite ...

Gaultier does a cancan-punk haute-couture mash-up

2011-01-26T17:30:23Z

Jean Paul Gaultier mashed up high-stepping French cancan with street-wise London punk and his signature horizontal stripes on Wednesday on the final day of the Paris summer haute couture shows.

Ditching the usual throbbing techno soundtrack, the ever-innovative French designer had the recorded...

Fashion for the few casts its spell in Paris

2011-01-21T14:30:26Z

Only a handful of women in the world can afford it, and designers make little if any money from it, but haute couture never fails to cast a magic spell over the realm of fashion.

Starting next Monday, no fewer than 20 houses will be sending out their latest one-off creations over three days of exclusive haute couture shows that get underway in the French capital.

Joining such venerable names as Chanel, Reuters Life!) - With a touch of blush and some judiciously applied eye makeup, France's main unemployment agency is trying to lure jobless women back into the workforce by offering them a taxpayer-funded day of pampering.

The makeover drive, launched this week by the Pole Emploi agency, aims to boost the confidence of women who...

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2010-11-29T14:38:21Z

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2010-11-29T14:36:55Z

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2010-11-29T15:01:15Z

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Haute Couture Shopping in Paris

2010-11-29T14:52:44Z

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2010-11-30T13:59:55Z

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Runway fashion: Spring/summer 2010

2010-11-29T15:55:55Z

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How going to the salon is like therapy for women

2010-11-29T15:56:44Z

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Why so many people are concerned with fashion

2010-11-29T15:56:07Z

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The secrets of French fashion style for women

2010-11-29T15:55:55Z

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The most stylish cities around the world

2010-11-29T15:51:48Z

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2010-11-29T16:05:39Z

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2010-11-29T15:56:05Z

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2010-11-30T13:28:09Z

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2010-11-29T16:02:18Z

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2010-11-29T15:59:59Z

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Fashion history: What women wore in the 1960s

2010-11-29T15:55:53Z

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Are European women more stylish?

2010-11-29T15:56:03Z

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2010-11-29T15:55:31Z

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2010-11-29T15:57:09Z

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Women: When to wear a hat

2010-11-29T15:55:49Z

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How to Make Tassels

2010-11-30T13:17:54Z

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Super Cool Sweaters Your Kid Will Actually Wear

2010-11-05T06:44:00Z

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2010-11-30T12:47:54Z

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2010-11-30T12:47:54Z

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2010-11-30T12:48:20Z

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2010-11-29T15:06:37Z

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2010-11-04T15:36:11Z

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2010-11-29T15:02:25Z

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2010-11-03T15:36:06Z

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An overview of horse racing around the world

2010-11-04T14:43:15Z

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2010-11-04T14:45:26Z

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2010-11-04T14:51:43Z

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Tips for buying artisan or handcrafted jewelry

2010-11-04T14:44:06Z

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Best makeup products at Sephora

2010-11-04T14:45:00Z

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10 Hot Halloween Costumes Culled Straight From The Runways!

2010-11-03T15:36:47Z

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Reflections: Street performers

2010-11-04T14:01:28Z

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Fashionable Winter Boots: Sensational Fly Boots - 'Over The Knee' Flats Desired By The Chic And Stylish

2010-11-03T10:11:33Z

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Celebrating The Beautiful Scents

2010-11-03T10:11:55Z

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The History of Platform Shoes - 1600s Fashion

2010-11-03T10:09:26Z

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Paris Chic

2010-11-03T01:06:48Z

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2010-11-03T01:06:35Z

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2010-10-15T10:54:11Z

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Visit a Lavender Museum in Ardèche, France

2010-10-15T10:53:01Z

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2010-11-02T20:00:14Z

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French Fashion Design

2010-11-02T19:50:53Z

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Dazzling haute couture rises from Lebanon's ruins

2010-11-02T20:06:40Z

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Perfume Deja Vu: Kate Moss For YSL Parisienne

2010-11-02T20:00:16Z

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Fashion Design Salaries

2010-11-02T17:54:02Z

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2010-11-02T23:13:04Z

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Skin bleaching whitening and Hair Removal of Bikini Line Area

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How to Value a Moncler Jacket?

2010-10-13T01:40:36Z

Summer has gone from us, and the half of autumn has passed away, cold winter is coming soon. Fashion shopping for winter is opening.

It is known to us that most wives and mums do the clothing shopping for the entire family. Undoubtedly, women do very well in negotiating prices and "sweat talk" to squeeze out the best deals that a salesperson would ever consider. But if you do the shopping, it doesn't matter whether you are male or female; do you really know how to precisely estimate th...

Moissanite Jewelry

2010-11-02T19:55:21Z

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Acai and Purple for the Winter

2010-11-02T19:42:53Z

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Five Good Reasons To Wear A Hat

2010-11-02T19:50:11Z

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Pink Poodle Party Ideas

2010-11-02T22:21:59Z

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Richard Stark Chrome Hearts Sunglasses ROCK!

2010-11-02T19:48:53Z

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Art Deco Engagement Rings

2010-11-02T19:55:01Z

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Vintage Haute Couture Fashion - Couture Clothing Collections For People Who Love The Vintage Inspired Signature

2010-11-02T20:08:57Z

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Privatization of the things that are truly luxury

2010-11-02T19:48:47Z

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Coose your Hat

2010-11-02T19:50:14Z

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Six Sparkling & Shimmering Crystal Headband

2010-11-02T19:49:02Z

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Art Deco Diamond Ring

2010-11-02T19:55:01Z

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Antique Perfumes

2010-11-02T20:39:24Z

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Coiffures Francaises (or French Hairstyles)

2010-11-02T19:52:18Z

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Women's Nightwear- Sleepwear, Pyjamas, Nightgown

2010-11-02T20:08:30Z

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Beards - They Grow On You!

2010-11-02T20:00:04Z

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The Guide Men's Fall Fashion

2010-11-02T12:32:17Z

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Why politics needs fashion

2010-10-13T07:12:54Z

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Women's Winter Coats

2010-10-07T15:40:08Z

Buying new pieces of winter coats will certainly eat a big part or the whole of your monthly salary, so it goes without saying that you should follow the principles of smart shopping and make sure that you will make the right decision when you rummage through the store shelves. Since getting new pieces every year is considered a luxury for some people, it is perhaps safe to say that a woman should get a new piece when she feels that her old garment does not give justice to her shape anymore, ...

Romance and adventure is a tweed suit

2010-10-07T01:01:04Z

Most suits today are just meant to take you to board meetings and perhaps a night on the town. The fabric is lightweight and smooth, and if you sit on a concrete park bench, there is often the fear that your super 100s wool will catch and tear. It is not meant for travel, it is not meant for being out of doors. It is meant for leather chairs and sitting behind a computer screen until the clock says it is time to head home. When you walk down the street and people see you in your navy blue sup...

'Real women' elbow girls off the catwalks

2010-10-06T01:15:26Z

"We've seen enough of 15-year-old Russian girls," sighed Karl Lagerfeld after his Chanel show in Paris, one of a string to make space this week for older ex-models, plus-sizes or street-casted unknowns.

"Enough of these kids, fashion isn't only for teenagers," the Chanel designer told AFP Tuesday, after a show that starred the 1980s to...

McQueen successor Burton carries on his legacy

2010-10-05T14:15:16Z

McQueen successor carries on his legacy with show that channels his dark, surreal vision

In the months that followed Alexander McQueen's suicide in February, the fashion world was abuzz with speculation about the future of the house. How could McQueen's successor, his longtime right-hand woman Sarah Burton, possibly take forward a house so fundamentally built on the extraor...

Heritage fashion houses pay tribute to the past

2010-10-05T08:30:17Z

PARIS (Reuters) - Yves Saint Laurent took no risks with a collection that seemed to come straight out of a recent exhibition on its founder, but with a 2010 touch, allowing it to ride the wave of nostalgia for the late designer.

The fashion house's modern day creative director

Preparing for takeoff on Castelbajac 'airlines'

2010-10-05T06:15:33Z

Preparing for takeoff on Castelbajac's retro tropical _ and imaginary _ airline

You know you're at a show by France's king of kitsch Jean-Charles de Castelbajac when top accessories include an inflatable life vest, a satin neck pillow and necklaces made from counterfeit watches.

Castelbajac's spring-summe...

Colour, plus oodles of savoir faire

2010-10-05T11:22:58Z

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Giles Deacon's debut revives moribund Ungaro

2010-10-04T13:45:34Z

British designer Giles Deacon's debut for Ungaro breathes new life into moribund Paris house

After the "Lohan incident" — an ill-fated ploy to rejuvenate the foundering House of Ungaro by teaming up with the tabloids' favorite starlet, Lindsay Lohan — many in the fashi...

Lily Allen fears terrorist attack

2010-10-04T20:34:01Z

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Make Sure Your Can Afford the One You Like

2010-10-07T15:18:00Z

Women's jackets and coats are not just outerwear to protect the skin from the rain or the cold. Actually, sometimes the various styles and types are what the ladies care about. Many of women wear jackets than coats. Ladies jackets give more flexibility of movement. Ladies jackets are perfect for women who are constantly on the move.

The tolerance of this kind of jacket is very long, because women are more delicate. It's in the way their bodies were built. By making sure to kee...

Punk spirit lives on in Paris, with Gaultier show

2010-10-02T15:15:13Z

Punk spirit lives on in Paris, with Jean Paul Gaultier's Joan Jett-inspired collection

Punk isn't dead. It's alive, and if not well, at least kicking in Paris, where — after hardcore-steeped shows earlier in the week at Balmain and Northern Territory Police, four German tourists rest on the roof of their vehicle as they wait for their rescue from the flooded Magela Creek, near Jabiru, Australia, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Drenching rain that started before Christmas has flooded an area the size of France and Ivica Kostelic of Croatia, center celebrates on the podium with second placed Julien Lizeroux of France, left, and third placed Bode Miller from the United States, right...

Austria Alpine Skiing World Cup

2010-12-28T08:32:13Z

Tessa Worley, of France, smiles on the podium after winning an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Semmering, Austria, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Pier Marco Tacca)

France Spy Makeover

2010-12-28T03:31:59Z

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2010 file photo, general view of the building of France's secretive international spy agency, the DGSE, in Paris France. The service, the French answer to the CIA, is recruiting, getting more funding and opening its cloak as part of Spain's Rafael Nadal reacting after defeating Sweden's Robin Soderling during the men's finals match for the French Open tennis tournament, in ...

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