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Category: Fashion and Apparel
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Polly Mellen, Fashion’s Storied Cheerleader, Dies at 100
With photographers like Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Bert Stern and others, the veteran editor created some of the most indelible images of modern fashion.
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Isak Andic, Founder of Mango Fashion Chain, Dies at 71
Mr. Andic got his start by selling T-shirts in Barcelona in the mid-1980s. He died in a fall during a hike.
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At Opening Night at La Scala, Opera Is the Center of the Universe
There is nothing quite like opening night of Teatro alla Scala in Milan, a temple of opera, for pomp, pageantry and politics.
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New Graduate Program Takes a Critical Approach to Fashion
Pratt Institute’s Fashion Collection + Communication program, which debuted this fall, expects students to examine the industry and learn to design.
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Chanel Names Matthieu Blazy As Artistic Director
Matthieu Blazy is getting the coveted post. Here’s how it went down.
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Louise Trotter Is Named Creative Director of Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta announced that Louise Trotter will replace Matthieu Blazy as creative director.
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Figure Skater Madison Chock Treats the Rink as a Runway
Madison Chock has earned a reputation for ice dancing in costumes as dazzling as her performances.
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John Galliano Steps Down From Maison Margiela
The star designer, who has often courted controversy, rebuilt his reputation at the Parisian fashion house. After 10 years, he said goodbye with an Instagram post.
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Maria Callas Photos: Getting to Know the Diva Behind ‘Maria’
The things that made Callas Callas.
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In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie
The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.
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Julian Klausner Named Creative Director of Dries Van Noten
Julian Klausner, who has been head of its women’s studio, is stepping into the founder’s shoes.