Florals for summer aren’t exactly a bold statement, but it’s testament to designers across the globe that, this season, they have found fresh appeal. The ubiquitous printed dress is no longer reserved for garden parties or wedding guests: brands like Prada, Gucci and Dodo Bar Or are embracing maximalism and making retro florals a fully fashionable proposition; Richard Quinn and […]

Throughout history, famed wedding dresses have often reflected the times, from Queen Elizabeth’s post-war wedding gown made using fabric purchased with ration cards, to Yoko Ono’s swinging 1960s mini dress and Diana, Princess of Wales’s extravagant 1980s confection complete with 25-foot train (still the longest in royal wedding history). More recently, celebrity brides have played with wedding dress traditions, from […]

LONDON, United Kingdom — The head of Marks & Spencer’s clothing division may be on the verge of leaving the British retailer after less than two years in the job, Sky News reported. Jill McDonald could step down as the company’s managing director for clothing, home and beauty as the division grapples with challenges to a recovery, Sky said. M&S […]

Fashion is a popular aesthetic expression in a certain time and context, especially in clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle and body proportions. Whereas a trend often connotes a very specific aesthetic expression, and often lasting shorter than a season, fashion is a distinctive and industry-supported expression traditionally tied to the fashion season and collections. Style is an expression that […]