Fashion

Dior looks to Marlene Dietrich in New York fall show
Nodding to the actress’s personal style, designer Chiuri dressed models in white shirts, sometimes with ties, pleated trousers and black blazers
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies
The extroverted art lover who wore tinted glasses was known for his animal-print designs loved by showbusiness stars
Inditex demands clarity from cotton certifier accused of standard breaches
The allegations ‘represent a serious breach in the trust placed in Better Cotton's certification process by both our group and product suppliers,’ Inditex said
Men opt for comfort wear to beat the Eid heat
Both customers and retailers are leaning towards cotton garments to combat the sweltering weather
Superdry CEO Dunkerton will not bid for fashion chain
The struggling British fashion chain said it reached an agreement to extend a loan facility to help its turnaround plans
Valentino designer Piccioli leaves after 25 years at the company
Piccioli started working at Valentino in 1999 and took on the role of sole creative director in 2016
Eid fashion: Locally crafted styles take centre stage
Brand owners and designers are emphasising modernity and minimalism to appeal to younger consumers. Theme-based clothing is also trending
Ancient humans had piercings just like us
Humans have been piercing their bodies since prehistoric times and thinking about self-image, archaeologists in Turkey say