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Boiler explosion in Bangladesh textile factory leaves 10 dead and up to 50 injured

Ten people have died as a result of a boiler explosion in a textile factory in Bangladesh. The factory, which is owned by textile manufacturers Multifabs supplies knitted apparel to clients in Europe, including Littlewood, based in the UK. Factory director, Mesba Faruqui told AFP that the site was closed on Monday with the majority of employees...

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Five memorable looks from Milan Fashion Week

With Milan Fashion Week have come to an end, we take a moment to reflect on five memorable looks from the Fall-Winter 2016 womenswear collections shown on the catwalk during the event. Karl's kinky boots The most eye-catching element of Karl Lagerfeld's acclaimed wave-themed collection for Fendi was a series of thigh-high boots in materials so...

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Egyptian 'Generation Z' take to street fashion in search of fame

In the transition years from 13 to 19, a need to rebel can compete with a need to conform -- and fuse into new trends that horrify parents, fascinate sociologists and delight fad spotters out to make a quick profit. In the US and Europe, defiant bodyart such as tattoos and piercings have gone mainstream, while in London teenage slang has morphed...