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Fashion Capital Paris bares its teeth

Despite the economic situation ladies’ prêt-à-porter remains robust in France (-2% in 2011). Faced with a market experiencing upheaval, Fashion Week is holding up. The latest wave of designers is establishing itself and the big fashion houses continue to astonish by their ability to keep raising the bar. As shown by the flawless performances of...

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Sonam’s pink sari at PFW

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, known for her style statement and flaunting global designer labels, sashayed down in a sari at Elie Saab Couture Fashion show in Paris recently. She wore a plain pink sari by designer Deepti Pruthi, with elaborately done white border and added an intricate lace shrug by Elie Saab to her overall very Indian yet...

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Today in Paris...

Paris Fashion Week kicked off on Tuesday under a perfect blue sky. First up on the fashion week agenda - a spot of sightseeing as journalists and VIPs headed to the Eiffel Tower. Hiring out a hall at one of the world's most iconic monuments is a luxury that few can afford. Making a statement was mission accomplished for Fatima Lopes who splashed...