Day: September 23, 2019

The Pre-Emmy Party Circuit: BAFTA’s and Audi’s Annual Fetes

Double Emmy nominee Fiona Shaw is wearing London-based Emilia Wickstead to the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, she shared at BAFTA’s annual tea party, held poolside at The Beverly Hilton on Saturday. “She is a superb designer,” said the Irish actress. “She has very kindly offered to make my dress for tomorrow…It’s green, an extraordinary green. […]

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‘A New Awareness’ Spotlights Sustainable Fashion in Milan

MILAN — The Milanese might not have taken to the streets to shout about climate change over the weekend, but that doesn’t mean they’re not thinking about it — or committing to change. During Milan Fashion Week, designers, campaigners and eco-advocates got together at the 10 Corso Como outlet space for a multiday exhibition of […]

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Vogue Talents Celebrates 10 Years of Fashion Scouting

ALL GROWN UP: It’s easy to forget such well-known talents such as Jonathan Anderson, Simone Rocha, Marco de Vincenzo or Glenn Martens were ever fledgling designers. Yet they all benefitted from the same early support system: Vogue Talents, Vogue Italia’s fashion scouting project created by the late Franca Sozzani, which celebrated its 10th anniversary during […]

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Bridget Foley’s Diary: Alessandro Michele, in a Nineties State of Mind

Alessandro Michele in a Nineties state of mind? Apparently. Two days before showing his Gucci collection, Michele talked about a significant creative shift for spring, and why for the moment at least, he loves the Nineties. Two reasons: Its King (Tom) and Queen (Miuccia). He also posed a nifty what-if he would address on his […]

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Umit Benan Introduces B+ Unisex Line

GETTING LUXE: Umit Benan is in the mood for luxury. During Milan Fashion Week, the Turkish designer presented B+, a new high-end line for men and women. “It’s more evening than the Umit Benan line, more red-carpet quality,” said Benan. “Everything here is done with the best factories in Italy, and it’s basically everything I wanted […]

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