Paris Fashion Week coloured by scandal and grief
Balenciaga tries to move past recent controversies while Vivienne Westwood and Paco Rabanne hold their first show since the founders' death.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Pharrell, the pop mastermind joining Louis Vuitton
Pharrell's first collection is due to hit the runways next June during Men's Fashion Week, the label said.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Would you spend your dough on a handbag made of stale bread?
It's above all sustainable and responsible, a perfect way to wear your green credentials on your sleeve.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Ukraine designer evokes the pain of war at NY fashion show
The ample cut of some of Svitlana Bevza's skirts also recalls the fit of Ukrainian farm women harvesting wheat.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Armani dazzles Paris with a sparkling couture show
Armani's haute couture show opens in an intimate setting, showcasing a polished collection drenched in rhinestones, sequins and glitter.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Solemn Paris Fashion Week draws to a close
Paris Fashion Week has been over-shadowed by the war in Ukraine, with designers struggling for ways to balance declarations of solidarity.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Mandatory masks, tests as NY Fashion Week embraces 'new normal'
Designers like Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera and Christian Siriano will present their latest creations live during the Feb. 11 - 16 event.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Paris fashion gets physical despite Omicron
The industry is determined to get back on the catwalks after nearly two years during which most brands were forced to retreat online.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Post-pandemic experimentation at Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week shows how the industry is embracing technology and new approaches for a post-pandemic future.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Dior goes sporty in post-pandemic burst of colour
Full of fluorescent greens and oranges, neon blues and big butterfly prints, it was a far cry from the subtle chic of Dior's usual theme.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Meet Fendace: Fendi and Versace present joint fashion collection
Rival Italian luxury labels Fendi and Versace have teamed up to present a joint collection to mark the end of Milan fashion Week.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Emporio Armani marks 40 years with soft, fluid spring collection
Armani presented a light and fluid Emporio Armani collection for women and men at Milan Fashion Week, as he marks 40 years of the label.
Fri Sep 24 2021
London street stitchers take on 'fast fashion'
About 20 needle-wielding stitchers took the fight against "fast fashion" to the streets, showing shoppers how to revive shabby garments.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Colourful catwalk shows return at hybrid London Fashion Week
A hybrid London Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, with a mix of digital presentations and the event's first in-person shows in a year.
Sat Sep 18 2021
New York returns to in-person fashion shows ahead of Met Gala
New York's Spring/Summer 2022 Fashion Week made a triumphant return to in-person shows after an almost 18-month pause due to COVID-19.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024