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Fashion retailers H&M and Zara will sign Bangladesh safety accord

Faine Greenwood and Paul Ames — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:00 +0000

Major European fashion retailers H&M and Zara have agreed to sign a legally binding safety accord aimed at improving work conditions in Bangladesh clothing factories, after an April building collapse killed at least 1,127 people in Dhaka.

Dolce & Gabbana hit with tax evasion fine

Faine Greenwood — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:14:26 +0000

The iconic Dolce & Gabbana fashion house has been hit with a massive 343 million euro fine for tax evasion by an Italian court, a charge that representatives of the company plan to appeal.

Zadig & Voltaire's Thierry Gillier apologizes for saying Chinese tourists 'not welcome' at new Paris hotel

News Desk — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:31:00 +0000

France is one of the most popular destinations for Chinese tourists, who usually travel in large groups and spend a staggering amount of money on French luxury products.

Marimekko makes a splash at New York Fashion Week

Talia Ralph — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:06:00 +0000

Marimekko made a splash at New York Fashion Week in more ways than one.

'Girl Model' documentary exposes seedier side of fashion industry (VIDEO)

Sarah Wolfe — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:51:00 +0000

"Girl Model," a documentary playing during New York Fashion Week, is causing a stir for its unforgiving portrayal of the international modeling industry.

Take a peek backstage at NYFW

Stacey Leasca — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:38:00 +0000

Backstage at a New York Fashion Week show consists of flying extensions, glittery garments strewn about, stylists tripping over shoes, and other elements that create a truly chaotic scene. But models are pieced together with fashion tape and body glue before being released on the runway and shown to an unsuspecting audience. Here are a few of our favorite behind the scene shots at NYFW, showcasing what really goes on behind the curtain.

Don't be so modest: How Islam is upending the fashion world

Kristin Deasy — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:22:00 +0000

Muslim values and high fashion may make for strange bedfellows, but the result is pretty chic.

Fashion Week 2012: A Well-Dressed World

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

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As Fashion Week takes New York City by storm, GlobalPost looks at the wide world of style. We profile some of the planet's top fashionistas, take a look at international trends in the industry, and feature up-and-coming designers' unique takes on beauty.

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NYFW: 5 international designers to watch

Marimekko makes a splash at New York Fashion Week

Don't be so modest: How Islam is upending the fashion world

'Girl Model' documentary exposes seedier side of fashion industry (VIDEO)

Take a peek backstage at NYFW

Michelle Obama's global style

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Michelle Obama's global style

Lizzy Tomei — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:40:00 +0000

It was an overnight success story for Taiwan-born designer Jason Wu when Michelle Obama wore one of his dresses to President Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural ball. But Wu isn't the only international designer the FLOTUS has favored.

NYFW: 5 international designers to watch

Stacey Leasca — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:20:00 +0000

Here are 5 international designers helping make this a well-dressed world.

NYFW: 5 international designers to watch

Stacey Leasca — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:59:00 +0000

NYFW designers from around the globe are helping to make this a well dressed world.

Skinny jeans may be hazardous to your health, UK study finds

Faine Greenwood — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:34 +0000

Hipster-haters, rejoice: skinny jeans may be hazardous to your health. Testicular problems in young men are rising, health experts say, and the problem may be linked to the popularity of tight jeans, reported the UK's Telegraph newspaper.

9 Fourth Fashions (PHOTOS)

Jessen O'Brien — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:20:00 +0000

Not sure what to wear this Independence Day? Here are a few chic looks for inspiration.

Fourth Fashions

Jessen O'Brien — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:23:00 +0000

Not sure what to wear this Independence Day? Here are a few chic looks for inspiration.

King of Tonga's fashion sense remembered

News Desk — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:39:00 +0000

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Tonga's King George Tupou V, who died March 18, 2012, helped bring democracy to Polynesia's last monarchy — and was also known for his elaborate uniforms.

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