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Celebrity style| Cynthia Erivo

A Fashion Icon in the Making

Cynthia Erivo has firmly established herself not just as a powerhouse in acting and singing but also as a style icon who commands attention on every red carpet. Her fearless approach to fashion is a blend of elegance, boldness, and boundary-pushing creativity. With her Academy Award nomination already under her belt and hopes high for a win, we can’t wait to see how her style evolves in the years to come.

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Models| Mika Schneider

The French-Japanese Model Taking Fashion by Storm

Mika Schneider is the name on everyone’s lips in the fashion world, and for good reason. Born in Paris to a French father and Japanese mother, Mika’s multicultural heritage gives her a unique edge, one that designers and magazines alike can’t get enough of. With fluency in multiple languages, including French, Japanese, and English, her background mirrors the global nature of today’s fashion industry.

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Fashion News| Proenza Schouler Founders Exit

A New Chapter for the Fashion Powerhouse

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, founders of Proenza Schouler, announced their departure as creative directors, effective January 31, 2025. They will remain on the board and as shareholders. The duo expressed a desire to embrace new creative opportunities, stating, “We have always valued risk-taking and a sense of adventure and feel ready to open ourselves up for whatever comes next.”

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Designer on focus| Coco Chanel

The Woman Who Changed Fashion Forever

Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel in 1883, transformed fashion with her innovative designs and timeless elegance. Starting with humble beginnings as a milliner, Chanel introduced a modern aesthetic that freed women from the constraints of corsets. Her revolutionary designs, such as the little black dress, tweed suits, and Chanel No. 5 perfume, redefined femininity and cemented her legacy as a pioneer of 20th-century fashion.

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Trend Report AW-24/25| Duvet Coat

Duvet-inspired dressing is redefining comfort in fashion, bringing that irresistible stay-in-bed-all-day feeling to your wardrobe. While puffer coats reminiscent of sleeping bags continue to hold their ground, the autumn/winter 2024 runways have taken quilted styles in unexpected directions.

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One to watch| Stylist Giulio Ventisei

Giulio Ventisei is a rising star in the fashion world, celebrated for his daring creativity and fresh perspective.

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Runway| Chanel AW-24/25

’70s Meets ’20s Nostalgia

Fashion often looks back during uncertain times, and the early 1970s was no exception. Nostalgia took centre stage, sparking the Glam Rock era, David Bowie’s androgynous allure, glittery platforms, and languid maxi dresses. Virginie Viard captured this spirit beautifully in Chanel’s latest collection, blending the “crossroads of the ’70s and the ’20s” on the boardwalk at Deauville.

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Fashion News| Golden Globes 2025

Top 5 Best Dressed Stars

The Golden Globes 2025 red carpet dazzled with high fashion, bold colours, and innovative designs. Here are the top 5 best-dressed stars who left us in awe:

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Fashion News| Mathieu Blazy Joins Chanel, Louise Trotter Takes Over at Bottega Veneta

The fashion world is abuzz as Mathieu Blazy, known for his transformative work at Bottega Veneta, has been appointed as Chanel’s new creative director.

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Fashion News| Remembering the Visionary Behind Mango

The fashion world mourns the loss of Isak Andic, the trailblazing founder of Mango, who passed away this week.

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