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New documentary explores the life and legacy of Karl Lagerfeld

Paris (dpa) - If anyone understands the craft - or rather, the art - of documentary filmmaking and celebrity portraits, it’s Gero von Boehm. In a small but sophisticated film, the 71 year old now gets to the bottom of the man, myth and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019). ‘karl - the man behind the mask’ (60 minutes) was broadcast on...

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Rivalry between Adidas and Puma to be adapted in US series

The rivalry between sports brands Adidas and Puma, which were founded by two brothers in a small Bavarian town, is being adapted into a television series thanks to family archives, the producers announced on Sunday. The series brings one of the most fascinating family conflicts in business history to the screen: Adolf “Adi” Dassler, founder of...

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Louis Vuitton bets on nostalgia with final Murakami drop

Louis Vuitton has unveiled the third and final installment of its re-edition partnership with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. This chapter, marking the 20th anniversary of their initial 2003 collaboration, not only leverages nostalgia but also reflects a calculated attempt by parent company LVMH to invigorate consumer interest...

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Polesden Lacey opens exhibition exploring power and personality in fashion

National Trust’s Polesden Lacey in Surrey, the former home of Edwardian society hostess, Margaret Greville, is hosting a new exhibition throughout the house that delves into how people dress and explores the coded messages about power, politics, and personality. ‘Dress to Impress’ runs until November 2, and features paintings, historic costumes,...

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Fashion labels deepen links to Cannes film festival

Luxury fashion labels are increasingly reaching beyond the red carpets and exclusive parties of the cinema world, becoming partners with filmmakers and production companies. At the Cannes film festival this year, which starts Tuesday, labels will be looking to showcase not only their outfits, but also their credibility as investors. Alongside...

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"Let Them Be Naked" documentary lifts veil on chemical risks in clothing

As pressure mounts on the fashion industry to confront its environmental and health impacts, designer Jeff Garner is offering a personal—and urgent—call to action. His award-winning documentary Let Them Be Naked will stream globally for the first time this Mother’s Day weekend (8–11 May), in memory of his mother, Peggy Lynn Garner, whose death...

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Gianni Versace exhibition coming to London

The major Gianni Versace Retrospective exhibition, which has already visited the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Sweden and Spain, is coming to London this summer featuring the largest collection of vintage Gianni Versace designs ever to be displayed in the UK. The Gianni Versace Retrospective will bring more than 450 original vintage garments and...

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“Mend in Public Day” - when repairing one’s clothes becomes a revolutionary act

Just a generation or two ago, it was common practice to mend an old garment at home – broken zippers, torn knee or elbow areas, ripped hems, loose buttons – none of this was a problem. Every household relied on their darning and sewing utensils, and many even had a sewing machine. Difficult cases were handed over to the trusted tailor, which...

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GFA confirms development of sequel to ‘Fashion Redressed’ film series

Ahead of its upcoming forum on June 3, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has confirmed that it is working on the development of a sequel to its ‘Fashion Redressed’ film series. The project is to be produced by BBC StoryWorks, which will also work with selected partners to create “human-centric pieces of branded content for the campaign”. Set to go...

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GQ: Hong Kong edition planned from summer 2025

Condé Nast International will bring GQ to Hong Kong in summer 2025 through a licensing agreement with Rubicon Publishing Ltd., the publisher behind Vogue Hong Kong, the companies announced on Tuesday. The first print issue of the men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine is scheduled for release in September 2025. The new edition will be published in...

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Inditex to finance studies for 50 textile workers in Bangladesh

Inditex has announced a new scholarship programme in collaboration with the Asian University for Women (AUW), aimed at facilitating access to higher education for workers from supplier factories in Bangladesh, one of the most important countries in its global production chain. In a country where access to university for women continues to be a...

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Martin Grant retrospective exhibition opens in Australia

Paris-based Australian-born fashion designer Martin Grant is being celebrated with his first major career retrospective exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne, Australia. The ‘Martin Grant’ exhibition runs until January 26, 2026, and features close to 100 works drawn from the NGV collection, alongside more than 40 loans...