Fashion Industry

Stars shine at Met Gala in honour of designer Karl Lagerfeld
This year’s gala celebrates the life and work of the German-born designer and coincides with a new exhibition.
Published On 2 May 2023
Zara, H&M among brands accused of exploiting Bangladesh workers
Study of 1,000 clothing factories found some fashion firms ‘engaged in unfair practices’, including H&M, Lidl and GAP.
Published On 11 Jan 2023
Vivienne Westwood, ‘queen of punk’ fashion, dies at 81
‘She was always trying to reinvent fashion,’ said Andrew Bolton, a curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Published On 30 Dec 2022
From: Africa Direct
A Legacy: Reviving Rwanda’s dramatic hairstyle
Rwanda’s striking Amasunzu hairstyle, with its crests and partings which once carried messages, is making a comeback.
Published On 6 Dec 2022

Inside a bustling Doha neighbourhood is a popular beauty and fashion store, which was started by a former taxi driver.

What we know about Shein’s success – and what we don’t.

The elderly social media influencers revolutionising views on what it means to grow old in an ageing society.

Miyake pioneered high-tech, comfortable clothing and was among wave of Japanese designers who made their mark in Paris.

Miyake, a designer and artist who defined an era in Japan’s modern history, has died of cancer.

New rules proposed by the EU’s executive arm call for a mandatory minimum use of recycled fibers by 2030.

Flowing garments woven from the cloth were worn by Mughal rulers before the fabric enchanted European aristocrats.

Based in Kibera slum, David Ochieng aka ‘Avido’ is a rising star in fashion, his designs sold around the world.

Christian Dior’s creative director on whether fashion remains relevant amid the challenges facing the world today.

Nair is an industry outsider from India and a longtime executive at Unilever.

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