Thaipusam celebration a blessing for kavadi designers
Apart from carrying kavadi, devotees also carry the Paal Kudam, which is a pot containing cow's milk as an offering to Lord Muruga.
Thu Jan 18 2024
In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste
Upcycling refers to reusing an object in a new way without degrading the material it is made from, as opposed to recycling.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Are they for real? South Korean girl band offers glimpse into metaverse
MAVE live in the metaverse, their songs, dances, interviews and even their hairstyles created by web designers and artificial intelligence.
Wed Mar 15 2023
From Astro Boy to Minnie to Sailor Moon, cartoons are taking over fashion
After bringing the 1990s and Y2K years back into fashion, designers are now turning to the cartoons of their childhood.
Sat Feb 25 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
AYDA Awards paves way for budding architects and designers to be agents of change in communities
Muhammad Afzal and Amirah Afiqah will represent Malaysia in the grand finale for conceptualizing award-winning design work.
Fri Jun 17 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
Menswear designers inspired by hometowns and exotic locales at NY Fashion Week
Some designers this year sought inspiration close to home while others drew on more faraway tropical locales.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Behind the unbridled success of video games, the harsh reality of the industry's working conditions
If there is one sector that has not suffered from the health crisis, it is the video game industry.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Valentino joins growing band of fur-free designers
The decision follows a growing number of big fashion names renouncing the use of animal fur, including Armani, Prada and Gucci.
Thu May 20 2021
Out of office: How fashion is adapting to the rise in home working
Some designers have decided to break by adapting to the new ways of working progressively gaining ground around the world.
Sun May 02 2021
Jendaya is a new luxury platform focused on Africa
Meet the needs of African consumers looking for luxury clothing and highlight designers from the continent.
Thu Apr 08 2021
First designer clothes swap store comes to New York
Global Fashion Exchange has joined forces with Walker Hotels to open the first "swappable department store" in New York.
Sat Mar 27 2021
IPTs among key local, international fashion industry players - Noraini
IPTs were among the key industry players that have produced many competitive designers.
Thu Mar 25 2021
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024