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
PARIS (AP) — Armed robbers forced their way into a private Paris residence where Kim Kardashian West was staying, tied her up and locked her in a bathroom before making off with more than $10 million worth of jewelry, police officials said Monday. A spokeswoman for Kardashian-West said the reality TV star, who was in … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — Among the forest decor at the star-studded Balmain collection, pop star and former French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy killed time chatting with French Vogue Editor Emmanuelle Alt. Guests were all waiting on one person: Kim Kardashian, who arrived late to the usual whirl of paparazzi flashes in her first appearance since getting … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — A huge crane in the colors of the French flag hoisted up a giant neon YSL logo above a construction site in the French capital, literally setting expectations high for this year’s YSL show at Paris Fashion Week. The decor announced that the grand debut from Saint Laurent’s new designer Anthony Vaccarello … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — Chanel-goers were granted their 15 minutes of fame Tuesday, March 8, as egalitarian Karl Lagerfeld gave every guest front row tickets. That meant cozying up with the likes of Pharrell Williams and Willow Smith, Chanel’s new brand ambassador. The designer-cum-political philosopher also didn’t miss the opportunity to weigh in on his support … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — Colorful, big hitting shows ensured Paris Fashion Week got into its groove Friday, March 4, as celebrity guests including Rosamund Pike and Jessica Alba hit Dior’s mirrored fall-winter Louvre spectacle. Here are Friday’s ready-to-wear highlights including reports from Dior, Issey Miyake and Isabel Marant. CHRISTIAN DIOR It was the second showing for … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — Models-of-the-minute Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner provoked double takes from the front row crowd at Paris Fashion Week on Thursday, March 3, appearing to have swapped hair color at Balmain. The playful hair confusion was cheered by front row attendees Kanye West and mother-in-law Kris Jenner. Here are the other highlights of … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — There were some surprising turns in Friday’s, Jan. 22, installment of Paris Fashion Week’s menswear shows: Maison Margiela went slouchy under John Galliano, while Givenchy’s normally sports-obsessed Riccardo Tisci went the other way, buckling up and going dapper. Here are the highlights of the fall-winter 2016-17 shows. GIVENCHY CHANGES DIRECTION In an … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — It was all about the celebrities and the parties at Paris Fashion Week menswear shows Saturday, Jan. 23, as the buzz around the French capital geared up ahead of the weekend change-over to the glamorous haute couture season. Here are the highlights of the fall-winter men’s collections. CHRISTIAN SLATER HITS CHRISTIAN DIOR … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — The sky was the limit for Karl Lagerfeld, who re-created an entire airport under Paris’ Grand Palais in Chanel’s blockbuster aviation-themed show at Paris Fashion Week — just as violent protests by real-life aviation workers were taking place elsewhere in the capital. The show caused many a dropping jaw even among Chanel’s … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — The sky was the limit for powerhouse Christian Dior which built an entire floral mountain within the Louvre to house its 15 minute show at Paris Fashion Week. On the front row was Rihanna, attracting almost as much attention as the decor. Here are the highlights of Friday’s shows: RIHANNA CAUSES MAYHEM … Continue reading
PARIS (AP) — Ninety-one fashion shows, talent from 24 different countries and Kris and Kendall Jenner landing in a jet to flashes from paparazzi: It’s time for Paris Fashion Week. Here are the highlights of the ready-to-wear spring-summer 2016 collections in Paris, where the first of nine days champions new talent. ___ DEMOCRATIC FASHION (ALMOST) … Continue reading
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