Tag: Fashion
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Tudor fashions contrast with ‘modern drab’
Tudor fashion is all the rage in London, with two new exhibitions showcasing the dress sense of renaissance England. How did modern clothes become so dull?
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Men’s fashion shows herald ‘peacock’ revival
After decades of wearing sober colours and similar shapes, can men be convinced to rediscover the dandyism of previous eras? We explore the men’s style debate at London Fashion Week.
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World tour puts ageing rockers back in business
After fifty years the Rolling Stones are still going strong. This week, they celebrate longevity with a series of sell-out shows. Are they getting too old for rock and roll?
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Trainers step into spotlight for new exhibition
Half a century ago, trainers were reserved for the sportsfield. Today they are everywhere, from the catwalk to the office. Have we abandoned formal clothing for good?
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Fifty years on, Beatles still top of the pops
On October 5th 1962, four men called John, Paul, George and Ringo recorded their first song – ‘Love Me Do’. Today, they remain the greatest phenomenon in the history of pop.
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Thatcher’s ‘power suits’ fetch £73,000 at auction
A set of iconic suits belonging to Margaret Thatcher, the ‘Iron Lady’ of British politics, were sold this week for thousands of pounds. But do clothes matter, or just obscure the things that do?
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Royal wedding dress sets Wikipedia a-flutter
Wikipedia has 22 million articles and counting. But when someone added a page on Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, editors said it was too trivial and should be cut. Does Wiki have a girl problem?
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Women feel the squeeze as corsets make comeback
In the quest to achieve a ‘Coke bottle’ figure, more and more women are turning to corsets – which can damage bones and squeeze internal organs. Why is looking ‘good’ so often so painful?
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Revolutionary hairdresser Vidal Sassoon dead at 84
Vidal Sassoon, the father of modern hairdressing, died at home Wednesday morning at the age of 84. His edgy hairstyles changed the face of sixties style – and, some say, the lives of women.
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Indonesians argue over plan to ban miniskirts
As part of a crackdown on ‘pornography,’ Indonesian lawmakers have proposed a ban on skirts that end above the knee. Are revealing clothes a public indecency or a private choice?
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Israeli government bans underweight models
Eating disorders are a serious problem – sometimes fatal. Their rise is often blamed on the fashion industry; now Israel has passed the first law to ban models who are ‘unhealthily thin.’
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Dead dictator prank steals the Oscars show
Hot favourite The Artist monopolised the top honours at last night’s Academy Awards, with nostalgia the theme of the night. But Sacha Baron Cohen refused to play to the script...
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Rihanna’s field day censored by Irish farmer
Filming of a risqué music video was interrupted by a devout 65-year-old, who insisted that the scantily-clad singer cover up. Was he right to object to the salacious scenes?
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Fashion Week cheers London amid economic gloom
The UK's premier fashion event comes to an end today after shows that ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous. It is a welcome boost to Britain's economic morale.
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Fashion ‘wild child’ humbled in French court
John Galliano was a top fashion designer before a racist rant left him sacked and now facing jail. It's in the news – but why is the fashion industry important?