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Ex-Gucci designer Alessandro Michele named the new creative head at Valentino

Mar. 28, 2024 11:20 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — The flamboyant former designer at Gucci, Alessandro Michele, has been named the new creative director at storied Roman luxury house Valentino, following the sudden departure last week of Pierpaolo Piccioli after 25 years. Valentino — which stages collections in Paris...

Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama's 'dark fantasy' creations

Mar. 26, 2024 23:41 PM EDT

URAWA, Japan (AP) — One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn't a movie: the kitsch shoes that seemed to be clenched in Godzilla's claw. They were the work of Ryosuke Matsui, who recently described his joy at seeing “Godzilla Minus One” director...

Valentino's longtime designer Piccioli announces his departure from the brand after 25 years

Mar. 22, 2024 14:24 PM EDT

Valentino’s longtime creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, on Friday announced his departure after 25 years at the storied Italian fashion house. In an emotional statement shared on Instagram, Piccioli reflected on his 25-year tenure with the brand, thanking co-founders Valentino...

Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten is stepping down as creative director at the end of June

Mar. 19, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, who for almost four decades dazzled the fashion world with his luscious use of colors and fabrics, said Tuesday that he will step down as creative director of his namesake brand at the end of June. Van Noten, 65, a master of...

A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France's lower house. Next stop the Senate

Mar. 18, 2024 09:04 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — A pioneering bill to curb the rampant pace of fast fashion won unanimous approval in the lower house of the French Parliament, making France one of the first countries worldwide to target the influx of low-cost, mass-produced garments predominantly from China. The...

'High & Low — John Galliano' explores the rise and fall of a controversial designer

Mar. 15, 2024 15:25 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The new documentary “High & Low — John Galliano” covers all the complexities of the famous British designer, one of the most celebrated and controversial figures in the fashion industry. The film, directed by Kevin Macdonald, features candid interviews...

Naomi Campbell's enduring fashion career will be celebrated with a London museum exhibition

Mar. 13, 2024 21:34 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — After four decades in fashion, the queen of the catwalk is getting her own exhibition. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is launching “NAOMI: In Fashion,” a celebration of Naomi Campbell's enduring career. The exhibition, which opens in June, will showcase...

OSCARS PHOTOS: Standout moments from the 96th Academy Awards, from the red carpet through the show

Mar. 11, 2024 20:31 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are few events as glamorous as the Oscars. From the red carpet to the show, the Academy Awards are the biggest awards show of all and the premier gathering of filmmakers from around the globe. Sunday's 96th edition showcased that throughout the day, with...

Colman Domingo, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the awards season's fashion MVPs

Mar. 11, 2024 11:38 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s red carpet season failed to disappoint, fashion-wise, with plenty of drama, personal style and new takes on Old Hollywood. Sometimes, in the case of Margot Robbie and her all-Barbie, all-the-time looks, it was about nostalgia. For others, including...

America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black on Oscars carpet

Mar. 11, 2024 01:12 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — America Ferrera bid a fond awards season farewell to “Barbie” on the Oscars red carpet Sunday in a stunning, sparkly Atelier Versace gown in the film's signature pink, while Rita Moreno wore a huge smile and a statement black gown from Badgley Mischka. ...