It’s no secret that politics infuses fashion – and some critics are interpreting the current mania for blue at Paris Fashion Week as a statement of “the blues” about the perceived rise of nationalism across Europe and America. France’s culture minister told The AP this week that the Parisian fashion industry – that relies on foreign talent – is under threat owing to the rise of nationalism.
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Chloe designer’s swan song in Paris; fashion gets political
Solange Knowles was among the fashion, film and music industry stars out for British designer Clare Waight Keller’s swan song at Chloe at Paris Fashion Week Thursday.
Milan Fashion: Stella Jean explores Cold War nostalgia
A model wears a creation for Stella Jean women’s Fall-Winter 2017-2018 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. A model wears a creation for Stella Jean women’s Fall-Winter 2017-2018 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.
Versace ‘power woman’ designs, Etro funky nomads in Milan
Model Gigi Hadid waves as she arrives to attend a presentation for Tommy Hilfiger women’s Fall-Winter 2017-18 collection, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. . Model Gigi Hadid waves as she arrives to attend a presentation for Tommy Hilfiger women’s Fall-Winter 2017-18 collection, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.
Newly discovered photo album shows Hitler’s rise to power
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Dior blasts sweatshirt culture in rave Paris show
Dior struck a blow for the boys and for traditional tailoring Saturday with an all-male show after a week when women turned up on the majority of Paris menswear catwalks. With so-called co-ed shows with both male and female models almost becoming the rule for men’s fashion weeks – the reverse rarely applies – Dior’s Kris Van Assche cried halt.