An op-editorial by Kori Wiggins As the temperature begins to rise, many women have begun adopting different hairstyles to prepare for the spring season. Many of the styles range from faux locs to box braids. The benefits of using protective hairstyles includes retaining growth, keeping hair soft during the process of growth and changing up … Continue reading
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Harry Styles, Miguel set for Victoria’s Secret China show
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Harry Styles and R&B star Miguel will perform at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in Shanghai on Monday. People magazine reports that Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. and Chinese singer Jane Zhang will also perform at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The show will air Nov. 28 on CBS. Karlie Kloss and … Continue reading
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Why few women of color in wave of accusers? ‘Stakes higher’
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the weeks since dozens of women have accused movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of rape or sexual harassment, unleashing an avalanche of similar charges against other prominent men across American life, women and men of color have been largely absent from the national furor. The stories of abuse have roiled the entertainment … Continue reading
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Shawn Mendes, Eminem among winners at MTV EMAs in London
LONDON (AP) — Shawn Mendes beat Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to win the best-artist prize Sunday at the MTV EMAs, while U2 were proclaimed global icons in a show that celebrated London’s diverse culture, from pubs to pirate radio. Mendes, the 19-year-old Canadian star, also won the best-song trophy for “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me … Continue reading
Stella McCartney takes on the ’80s at Paris Fashion Week
PARIS (AP) — Boundless ideas peppered with 1980s fun was the expansive spirit behind Stella McCartney’s accomplished collection at Paris Fashion Week that had celebrities on the front row tapping their feet to the thumping music. Here are some highlights of Monday’s spring-summer 2018 Paris Fashion Week shows: STELLA MCCARTNEY TAKES ON THE ’80S British-American … Continue reading
Dolce&Gabbana court youth with offbeat looks in Milan
MILAN (AP) — Milan designers are breathing fresh air into Milan Fashion Week, quite literally. Many fashion houses are showing their collections outdoors this season, or at least throwing open the windows on their grand palazzi venues, betting on Mother Nature with open-air shows. The late summer-early fall weather has cooperated fully. Here are some … Continue reading
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Rihanna rides into New York Fashion Week like a rock star
NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna didn’t walk into New York Fashion Week. She rode through it. Literally. The pop star and fashionista kicked off her Fenty Puma 2018 spring-summer collection Sunday with motocross bicycles flying high in the air, ascending above a dreamy display of powder pink mountains and sand — as the audience watched … Continue reading
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Rihanna rides into New York Fashion Week like a rock star
The pop star and fashionista kicked off her Fenty Puma 2018 spring-summer collection Sunday with motocross bicycles flying high in the air, ascending above a dreamy display of powder pink mountains and sand — as the audience watched in awe. Rihanna rode on the back of a bike — in true rock star form with … Continue reading
Kate Millett, feminist author of ‘Sexual Politics,’ dies
PARIS (AP) — Kate Millett, the activist, artist and educator whose best-selling work “Sexual Politics” was a landmark of cultural criticism and a manifesto for the modern feminist movement, has died at 82. Millett’s book was among the most talked-about works of its time and remains a founding text for cultural and gender studies programs. … Continue reading
Raf Simons is inspired by celluloid dreams _ and horrors
NEW YORK (AP) — Raf Simons, the new star of American fashion since his debut collection in February for Calvin Klein, continued to refine his take on traditional Americana, with cowboy looks, quilts and pompoms. Simons also looked to Hollywood movies — and to Andy Warhol — for inspiration. Heidi Klum was at Fashion Week, … Continue reading
Pierre Berge, magnate and Yves Saint Laurent’s partner, dies
PARIS (AP) — Pierre Berge, an influential French businessman, philanthropist and gay rights activist who helped build the fashion empire of his longtime lover Yves Saint Laurent, has died. He was 86. A cultural celebrity in France in his own right, Berge was one of France’s leading art patrons as well as serving as CEO … Continue reading
Milan menswear designers focus shows on millennials
MILAN (AP) — Designers are resizing Milan Fashion Week for menswear, condensing previews for next spring and summer into just over three days. While New York and London’s commitment to menswear has waned, Milan remains true to the segment that fuels Italian exports. Of the 9 billion euros ($10 billion) in menswear revenues last year, … Continue reading
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Judge declares Prince’s 6 siblings the heirs to his estate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ruled that Prince’s six siblings are the heirs to his estate. In a ruling made public Friday, Carver County District Judge Kevin Eide declared that Prince died without a will and that his sister, Tyka Nelson, and five half-siblings are his heirs. There are people who filed appeals … Continue reading
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Oops! Bella Hadid suffers wardrobe malfunction at Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) — Supermodel Bella Hadid’s high split gown has led to a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. Pictures from the event in France show Hadid’s underwear on view for a slew of photographers ahead of the festival’s opening ceremony Wednesday. She was there with her father, real … Continue reading
Retailers try to grapple with polarizing Ivanka Trump brand
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are finding themselves walking a fine line when dealing with the politically charged Ivanka Trump brand, which is stamped on everything from pants to shoes to handbags. Carry the items and get grief from shoppers opposed to President Donald Trump and his daughter’s role in the White House. Pull the … Continue reading
Glance: Retailers who sell or no longer sell Ivanka Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are doing a delicate dance when it comes to handling the Ivanka Trump brand. Here’s a list of some of the retailers who offer the brand and those who have scaled back or dropped the label: AMAZON: Carries a diverse assortment of products. BUY BUY BABY: The baby accessories chain … Continue reading
Timeline: Ivanka Trump goes to Washington, and sales surge
SHANGHAI (AP) — As Ivanka Trump builds a new political career as an adviser to her father, the commercial engine of her lifestyle brand is going strong. Sales, by some measures, have reached record highs this year. Trump founded the brand in 2007 and still owns it, but stepped back from management and put its … Continue reading
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Posh day at palace: Victoria Beckham gets royal recognition
LONDON (AP) — It was a posh day at the palace for former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham. The pop singer turned fashion designer was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire Wednesday. Prince William presented the award at Buckingham Palace. “I’m proud to be British,” she said in a statement. She was … Continue reading
73-year-old Lauren Hutton stars in Calvin Klein underwear ad
NEW YORK (AP) — Calvin Klein has enlisted 73-year-old model and actress Lauren Hutton to star in its latest underwear campaign. Hutton appears in the campaign wearing an open blouse and a bra. In a video , she relates a lighthearted story about quickly walking across a courtyard to avoid advances from men. She says … Continue reading
Ivanka Trump, World Bank discuss women entrepreneur fund
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ivanka Trump has been involved in discussions with the World Bank about establishing a funding operation that would support female entrepreneurs, bank and administration officials said Wednesday. The officials stressed that nothing has been set up yet and that talks are ongoing about how this would be set up. They said it … Continue reading
Acid victims redefine beauty in Bangladesh fashion show
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Teen model Shonali Khatun strutted the catwalk as the audience cheered and clapped for a fashion show held in the capital of Bangladesh. But Khatun is no ordinary model, and this was no ordinary show. She and the 14 other models are survivors of acid attacks, common in this South Asian … Continue reading
A lingerie line goes outside the bedroom at NY Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Crunchy snow and ice greeted designers, models and fans at New York Fashion Week on Friday, a day after a snow storm pummeled the city. Among the day’s highlights: KENDALL JENNER, NAOMI CAMPBELL, GWYNETH PALTROW SUPPORT LA PERLA SHOW Luxury lingerie line La Perla leapt from the bedroom to the boardroom … Continue reading
Valentino designer in solo couture debut; Gaultier goes acid
PARIS (AP) — All eyes in Paris were on the debut solo couture display from Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli following the move of his design partner to Dior. And if the rousing applause was any indication, his sublime styles of ethereal goddesses were a hit for the guests that included Kristin Scott Thomas, “La Vie … Continue reading
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Dior designer debuts Paris couture as Dunst talks girl power
PARIS (AP) — A labyrinth and a scented secret garden led to Christian Dior’s enchanted collection Monday — the hugely anticipated couture debut from new designer Maria Grazia Chiuri. The collection in Paris’ Musee Rodin kicked off Paris’ week of spring-summer couture shows — the fashion industry’s ideas factory spanning four days and 24 collections. … Continue reading
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Lily-Rose Depp emerges as star of Deco-inspired Chanel show
PARIS (AP) — Singer-model Vanessa Paradis was the image of the doting mother at Chanel’s Art Deco-inspired spring-summer collection, looking on proudly as daughter Lily-Rose Depp emerged as the star of the show. Here are the highlights from the second day of Paris couture week: ___ CHANEL’S MIRRORED SHOW At Chanel, the sparkling, reflective decor … Continue reading
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