Nearly half of the designers who showcased their collection at the recently concluded New York Fashion Week don't have sizes that could fit the average American woman,

Nearly half of the designers who showcased their collection at the recently concluded New York Fashion Week don't have sizes that could fit the average American woman, a survey by InStyle magazine has found. Making matters worse, only five of all designers on the official calendars create clothes in up to size 22. Only 48% of theNYFW designers offer size 14 and above, even though research suggests that the average American woman wears a size 14. 

Levi's has appointed actor Deepika Padukone as its new global brand ambassador. The iconic American denim maker, which entered India 25 years ago, and ha

Levi's has appointed actor Deepika&nbsp;Padukone&nbsp;as its new global brand ambassador.&nbsp;The iconic American denim maker, which entered India 25 years ago, and has been struggling to stretch its sales over the last two years, and hopes&nbsp;Deepika&nbsp;might be a perfect fit.
Sanjeev Mohanty, South Asia head for the brand says Levi's wants to&nbsp;expand its women's wear range, so Deepika&nbsp;might help&nbsp;attract&nbsp;a whole new generation of women consumers.&nbsp;
Deepika&nbsp;will become the first female celebrity to become the face of the brand in India.&nbsp;The brand shared that she is a style icon among the youth and is an inspiration to many across the globe.&nbsp;

Milan Fashion Week was opened by five Italian designers of African origin, who put up a digital runway show, on Wednesday. The show was the result of a campaign launch

Milan Fashion Week was opened by five Italian designers of African origin, who put up a digital runway show, on Wednesday.
The show was the result of a campaign launched last summer by the only 'Black Italian designer belonging to the Milan fashion chamber'.
Designer Stella Jean and 2 others launched the movement.
The 5 designers who opened Milan Fashion Week are being dubbed as 'the Fab Five' and nurtured through a collaboration between the National Chamber of Italian Fashion and the Black Lives Matter in Italian Fashion movement.
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Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with renowned fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani to create a new entity that will launch a c

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with renowned fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani to create a new entity that will launch a contemporary men's ethnic wear brand.
In a regulatory filing, the company stated that the new brand will operate in the premium occasion wear segment and has plans to launch retail stores by September this year.
20% stakes in the new entity will be held by Tarun Tahiliani while 80% by ABFRL. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. will even acquire a 33% stake in Tarun Tahiliani's existing luxury couture business.
Just last month, Indian luxury designer Sabyasachi&nbsp;sold 51% stake of its Couture division to Aditya&nbsp;Birla&nbsp;Fashion and Retail Ltd.&nbsp;

A documentary series, called 'The Rise and Fall of Victoria's Secret' is all set to premiere on American Television Network Hulu next year. The three-part series will

A documentary series, called 'The Rise and Fall of Victoria's Secret' is all set to premiere on American Television Network Hulu next year.
The three-part series will give an insight into the inner workings of the lingerie brand. It will offer a 'behind the scenes' perspective and even shed light on the controversies that engulfed the brand, including being called out for a lack of diversity on its sizing and models.
The series is being directed by Matt Tyrnauer and is set for an early 2022 release, reports suggest. It is being produced by Film 45, director Peter Berg's company.

Emerging menswear fashion designer Priya Ahluwalia, who runs her label in London, has been honoured with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Award for Bri

Emerging menswear fashion designer Priya&nbsp;Ahluwalia, who runs her label&nbsp;in London, has been honoured with the prestigious&nbsp;Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
The award was presented to Ahluwalia&nbsp;by the Countess of Wessex on behalf of the Queen,&nbsp;in a virtual ceremony at London Fashion Week.
She has been awarded for "her active contribution to changing the industry for the better".&nbsp;Her collections are crafted using vintage and deadstock material.
This isn't the first time Priya has been awarded for her innovative approach. In 2019, she also won the&nbsp;H&amp;M Design Prize and was among&nbsp;eight brands to jointly win the prestigious LVMH Prize in 2020.

French luxury goods manufacturer Hermes shared that its classic Birkin and Kelly bags have been having a moment even during the pandemic. The sale of the two bags, eac

French luxury goods manufacturer Hermes shared that its classic Birkin and Kelly bags have been having a moment even during the pandemic.
The sale of the two bags, each of which cost approximately&nbsp;$20,000, helped fuel a&nbsp;12.3 percent increase in fourth-quarter sales of the company.&nbsp;
Experts attribute this to the fact that "well-heeled consumers now have fewer places to spend their cash."
The company further shared that in 2020, its sales fell just 6%.
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Fashion Pakistan Week came to a close with feelings of hope amid Covid-19. On the last day, designers wanted to showcase happy and joyful moments in their collections a

Fashion Pakistan Week came to a close with feelings of hope amid Covid-19. On the last day, designers wanted to showcase happy and joyful moments in their collections after a pandemic-ridden year that hurt the fashion industry. Among those who displayed their collections were designer Hassan Riaz and designer Maheen Khan. The event, which began on the 20th of February, took place at the Secret Garden with limited number of guests who were required to wear face masks.

A digital edition of London Fashion Week kick-started on Friday, amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The fashion event will see the likes of Burberry, Bora Aksu, Molly Goddard

A digital edition of London Fashion Week kick-started on Friday, amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The fashion event will see the likes of Burberry, Bora Aksu, Molly Goddard and Simone Rocha among others showcase their collections via live stream on the official website. The event, which is gender neutral, will see over 94 designers participate. The five-day event will conclude on the 23rd of February.

Ella Emhoff, who is the stepdaughter of Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, made her runway debut on Thursday. The 21 year old walked the ramp for Proenz

Ella Emhoff, who is the stepdaughter of Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, made her runway debut recently. The 21 year old walked the ramp for Proenza Schouler at New York Fashion Week, as she modelled showcasing variety of looks. She revealed how she lost a little sleep before her debut. The daughter of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff first gained popularity following President Joe Biden's inauguration, where she wore a Miu Miu tartan coat. She was then signed a contract with&nbsp;IMG Models, an international modelling agency. Ella, the designers said, represents this idea of a new beginning, a whole new chapter in American life.

Lebanese designer Ellie Saab created a Theater of Dreams for his latest Haute Couture Spring Summer 2021 collection. The show, which debuted online, showcased haute cou

Lebanese designer Ellie Saab created a Theater of Dreams for his latest Haute Couture Spring Summer 2021 collection. The show, which debuted online, showcased haute couture gowns with playful accessories and exaggerated silhouettes. From muted tones like whites and dusky pinks, the line-up even included darker shades before closing with the designer's statement bridal gown. The statement gown was heavily jeweled with a veil and a huge train. Other pieces included dresses that were floor length and accessories like feathered headpieces.

Supermodel Kendall Jenner recently announced the launch of her own brand of tequila on Instagram. 'For almost 4 years I’ve been on a journey to create the be

Supermodel Kendall Jenner&nbsp;recently announced the launch of her own brand of tequila on Instagram. 'For almost 4 years I&rsquo;ve been on a journey to create the best-tasting tequila,' the fashion it-girl wrote in a post.
But not everyone is pleased with Jenner's 818 Tequila. The Kardashian&nbsp;sister has been accused of exploiting Mexican culture for personal profit by people on social media.
'Tequila production is traditionally a family business in Mexico. I think it&rsquo;s disgusting that another rich white celeb is appropriating Mexican culture,' reads one of the comments on Kendall's post.
While others were just amused that Jenner&nbsp;still doesn't know how to drink tequila properly. "It took her 4 years to create a &ldquo;good tequila&rdquo; and then she proceeds to drink it with ice," one comment read.

The Marc Jacobs' Spring 2021 campaign has a new face and it's American pop icon Madonna's daughter! 24-year-old Lourdes "Lola" Leon features in the American fashi

The Marc Jacobs' Spring 2021 campaign has a new face and it's American pop icon Madonna's daughter!
24-year-old&nbsp;Lourdes "Lola" Leon features in the American fashion label's latest campaign which celebrates &ldquo;eclecticism and an individualized approach to personal style".
The fashion label shared that Leon reflects the youthful spirit of the brand and Marc has a long history with Madonna, so quite naturally Leon was the best fit for the campaign.&nbsp;
The collection features denim sneakers, purses, tote bags and earrings.&nbsp;

Designer's Prabal Gurung unveiled his latest collection at the New York Fashion Week and declared his undying love for New York City. In a video released as a part of t

Designer's Prabal Gurung unveiled his latest collection at the New York Fashion Week and declared his undying love for New York City. In a video released as a part of the virtual fashion week, people can be heard sharing stories about why they love New York City. The collection featured bright and daring colours, like shocking pink. Polka dots also kept occurring&nbsp;throughout along with another motif, which was the flower.

Fashionistas and dog lovers alike were treated to another Haute Couture fashion show from doggie designer Anthony Rubio during virtual New York Fashion Week on Sunday.

Fashionistas and dog lovers alike were treated to another Haute Couture fashion show from doggie designer Anthony Rubio during virtual New York Fashion Week on Sunday.
The 16 looks were inspired by both Netflix Regency-era drama "Bridgerton" and the Chinese New Year, where red is considered a lucky colour.
Rubio worked with pet shelters from around New York City to source dog models that are available for adoption.

Fashion designer Jason Wu kick-started New York Fashion Week with a livestream of his Fall Winter 2021 collection. The audience had about 20-25 people and 30 models sho

Fashion designer Jason Wu kick-started New York Fashion Week with a livestream of his Fall Winter 2021 collection. The audience had about 20-25 people and 30 models showcasing the collection. The show was presented in a space converted into 'Mr Wu's General Store', which resembled a Utopian&nbsp;farmer's market. All the food, which included 50 types of fresh fruits and vegetables, from the event will be donated to an organisation called City Harvest that helps feed all those in need. Some of the pieces in the collection were inspired by Coca Cola.

Telangana's Manasa Varanasi has been crowned as VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020. Haryana''s Manika Sheokand was declared VLCC Femina Miss Grand India

Telangana's&nbsp;Manasa Varanasi&nbsp;has been crowned as&nbsp;VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020.&nbsp;Manasa&nbsp;who is an engineer and currently works as an analyst at a finance firm, will represent India at the Miss World beauty pageant.
Haryana's Manika Sheokand was declared VLCC Femina Miss Grand India 2020 and&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh''s Manya Singh was crowned VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 - runner-up.
The winners were announced in a glittering ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Mumbai.
The jury for the ceremony included&nbsp;actors Neha Dhupia, Chitrangada Singh, Pulkit Samrat and renowned designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock.
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UN Women Pakistan extended its support to renown designer Ali Xeeshan's new fashion campaign that seeks to take a stand against dowry. However, the collaboration has cr

UN Women Pakistan extended its support to renowned designer Ali Xeeshan's new fashion campaign that seeks to take a stand against dowry. However, the collaboration has created a debate among social media users. As per reports, the collection called Numaish, created in collaboration with UN Women Pakistan, urges people to take a stand against the age old practice of dowry and was showcased at the Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week 2021. While some on the Internet acknowledged the social message behind the collaboration, others highlighted the hypocrisy on the designers part for selling expensive clothes while campaigning against dowry. Some even felt that those involved in the wedding business had no right to point fingers at the culture of dowry.

Luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton has come under fire for selling a sweater inspired by the Jamaican flag but with the wrong colours! According to reports, the b

Luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton&nbsp;has come under fire for selling a sweater inspired by the Jamaican flag but with the wrong colours!
According to reports, the brand aimed to pay tribute to the national flag of Jamaica but instead of the&nbsp;green, yellow and black colour of the flag, the sweater is&nbsp;green, yellow and red.
The menswear sweater is also called 'Jamaican Stripe Jumper' by the brand.&nbsp;
After facing flak on social media, the sweater has been removed from the website.&nbsp;

French luxury goods company Hermès' Birkin bags that start at a whopping $40,000, are being cut out to make 'Birkenstock sandals'. The

French luxury goods company&nbsp;Herm&egrave;s'&nbsp;Birkin&nbsp;bags that start at a whopping&nbsp;$40,000, are being cut out to make 'Birkenstock sandals'.&nbsp;
These sandals, which could be the world's most expensive, are being made by&nbsp;Brooklyn-based product design company MSCHF. The sandals cost anywhere between&nbsp;$34,000 to $76,000&nbsp;and come in a variety of colours including white, black and red.
The limited edition sandals became available for purchase by request from&nbsp;8th of February&nbsp;
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Joining the likes of Selena Gomez and the Kardashian Sisters, model Hailey Bieber has become the latest celebrity to launch a skincare brand this year. Hailey wil

Joining the likes of Selena Gomez and the Kardashian Sisters, model Hailey Bieber&nbsp;has become the latest celebrity to launch a skincare brand this year.
Hailey will use her middle name for the brand and call it 'Rhode' and her trademark covers "wellness merch, bath and shower products, beauty creams, personal cleaning products, cosmetics, makeup, fragrances, haircare, and skincare" according to a TMZ&nbsp;report.
In 2019, Hailey tried to trademark 'Bieber&nbsp;Beauty' but her application was rejected as her husband Justin Bieber&nbsp;had existing patents for cosmetic products dating back to 2010.&nbsp;

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