
In South Korea, K-pop fans crave luxury goods to dress like their idols
From Givenchy to Saint Laurent, luxury labels are snapping up the services of these South Korean pop stars to boost their sales, and reach out to a younger audience devoted to these idols.
Sat Feb 11 2023

Shunned by men, the suit and tie are taking over womenswear
This classic menswear look, which also became a symbol of feminine elegance and power thanks to various fashion designers.
Sun Jul 10 2022

The rise of ugly fashion continues with men's jean shorts
After sweatsuits, clogs, cycling shorts and Hawaiian shirts, jean shorts are now worming their way into men's closets.
Sun Jul 11 2021

Paris official who resigned over paedophile links also accused
The New York Times reported the allegations of Aniss Hmaid, now 46, that Girard had sexually abused him over nearly a decade when he was 15.
Tue Aug 18 2020

Size-zero ban hits Paris catwalks, campaigners hopeful
Labels like Givenchy showed of their new designs at Paris Fashion Week, alongside another innovation meant to wean the industry off its association with unhealthily thin, underage models.
Tue Oct 03 2017

Fashion giants LVMH, Kering to ban underweight and underage models
The two groups' fashion labels include Christian Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci.
Wed Sep 06 2017

Yves Saint Laurent told to modify ad campaign after uproar in France
Yves Saint Laurent ordered to modify two ads from its latest campaign after receiving 50 complaints that they were "degrading" to women.
Tue Mar 07 2017

Yves Saint Laurent Exhibit At Galeri Petronas
Go behind the scenes of the magical preparation process of the celebrated designer.
Fri Jun 03 2016

Meet The New Brains Behind These Brands
We introduce the new faces for these well-known fashion houses!
Tue Apr 05 2016

Val Kilmer's Son For Saint Laurent
Kilmer's kin has great genes! And he's putting it to use in the latest Saint Laurent campaign.
Mon May 11 2015

Batman's son is the new face of Saint Laurent's 'Permanent'
The younger Kilmer whose mother is British actor, Joanne Whalley is a spitting image of his father - gazing eyes, prominent cheekbones and pouty lips
Mon Nov 17 2014

Best Bags of Fall 2014
Nothing makes the "bag lady look" seem more appealing than the enticing variety of bags and purses. Wed proudly sling numerous styles across our body at once and grab a few clutches in each hand.
Tue Oct 07 2014

Cara Delevingne returns as face of YSL Beauty for fall
Cara returns as face of Yves Saint Laurent's latest makeup collection, titled Cuirs Ftiches.
Sat Aug 30 2014

Fashion merry-go-round brings new faces for 2013
Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga: three top Paris fashion houses kick off 2013 with a new designer at their helm.
Sun Dec 23 2012

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025