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Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show was presented in Tokyo
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Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show was presented in Tokyo

A presentation of Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion Freak Show was made during Tokyo Creative Salon 2023 on 19 th March 2023. The show is coming to Tokyo's Orb Theater in from 19th May to 4th June 2023.

Dear Lady Gaga, thanks for leading a superstar concert on my birthday
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Dear Lady Gaga, thanks for leading a superstar concert on my birthday

Lady Gaga has teamed up with the Global Citizen movement and the World Health Organisation to organise a virtual concert, which aims to celebrate health workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis and will be broadcasted later today, April 18.

Prices of the Most Expensive Goods in the World
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Prices of the Most Expensive Goods in the World

The record, in this case, belongs to a pair of silicon pistols sold at Christie's auction. The pistols made in 1775 by Jacob Walster in Saarbrücken belonged to George Washington, who received them as a token of appreciation from Marquis de Lafayette. In 2002, the Richard Mellon Foundation paid almost two million dollars for them at Christie's auction.

Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2020 collection
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Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2020 collection

Collaging colours, textures and fabrics, the latest Paul Smith collection takes inspiration from Paul’s trips to downtown New York during the 1970s.

Made to Measure, The Finest Tailors Around The World
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Made to Measure, The Finest Tailors Around The World

When it comes to tailoring, the hardest thing to master is the suit. A well fitted suit can make any man look in good shape and should leave them free to move however they wish. It's an incredible skill allowing this level of flexibility, whilst creating a form flattering silhouette. Very few designers have truly mastered the art of the suit, but these three are true craftsmen.

Paul Smith dresses Men in Black 2019
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Paul Smith dresses Men in Black 2019

“When I was invited to get involved in the return of the Men in Black films I was delighted,” said Paul. “I’ve designed suits for earthlings for my entire career so the opportunity to take things to another dimension was too good to refuse!”

Paul Smith Autumn/Winter 2019 collection - the fabric of modern Britain
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Paul Smith Autumn/Winter 2019 collection - the fabric of modern Britain

In the late 1960s, a keenly resourceful Paul Smith would charm expert tailors in his hometown of Nottingham into deviating from their norms, cutting him one-of-a-kind clothes in unfamiliar fabrics. A pair of curtains would be transformed into a hand-made two-piece suit.

Paul Smith Made-to-measure service
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Paul Smith Made-to-measure service

Create a custom fit and add a personal touch to your next suit with the new Made to Measure tailoring service.

Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2019 collection
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Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2019 collection

Tailoring for today is confidently presented for both men and women. Informed by his personal experience of softening the stiffness of tailoring in the early-Eighties, Paul reinvigorates the suit. Tailoring remains at the core of the Paul Smith world and with rare independence the designer confidently contradicts the zeitgeist.

Paul Smith Autumn/Winter 2018-2019 collection
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Paul Smith Autumn/Winter 2018-2019 collection

Looking to a bright future, Paul Smith’s autumn/winter’ 18 collection escapes to a more peaceful and positive place with dreamlike colours and motifs, fantastical embroidery and a softening of traditional sartorial codes.

Roberto Cavalli is going to be a special guest at Pitti Uomo 94
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Roberto Cavalli is going to be a special guest at Pitti Uomo 94

The Roberto Cavalli Group has chosen Pitti Uomo for the worldwide launch of its new men’s fashion project with a special event in the house’s distinctive style.

Paul Smith presents outfit inspiration for a summer wedding
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Paul Smith presents outfit inspiration for a summer wedding

Find outfit inspiration for a summer wedding: whether you’re the groom, best man or an invited guest.

Paul Rudd - Man of the Year
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Paul Rudd - Man of the Year

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, welcomed actor and screenwriter, PAUL RUDD, to Harvard University where he received his Man of the Year award. The Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Man and Woman of the Year Awards are presented annually to performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. The Man of the Year award was established in 1963. Its past recipients include, among others, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Hanks, Chris Pratt, Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Justin Timberlake, and most recently, Ryan Reynolds.

Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2018 collection
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Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2018 collection

An air of positivity and optimism breezes through Paul Smith’s bright spring/summer '18 collection for men.

Xavier Buestel - French male model
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Xavier Buestel - French male model

Xavier Buestel is a French fashion model. Born on May 13, 1992, Xavier is known for his luxury work with clients such as Coach, Belstaff, and Sandro. A regular face on the catwalk, Xavier has walked for fashion brands, which range from Cerruti 1881 and Paul Smith to Boglioli. The leading model has also appeared in editorials for magazines like Interview and Vogue Netherlands Man.

English tailored suits by Paul Costelloe
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English tailored suits by Paul Costelloe

More than just a name, Paul Costelloe maintains his position as head designer across all areas of the Paul Costelloe brand. Quality, youthfulness, expert tailoring and acute attention to refined detail are the values and philosophies that he holds dear to ensure you look amazing and feel great in Paul Costelloe.

Boys bespoke suits in Ireland by Paul Henry
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Boys bespoke suits in Ireland by Paul Henry

Paul Henry Tailoring launched as a centre of excellence for tailoring, in a bid to save what is becoming a dying craft in Ireland. Paul Henry Tailoring offers the traditional Savile Row style experience of bespoke tailoring to its clientele from its showroom on Strand Street Great.

Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
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Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection

Autumn/Winter '17 marks a significant moment for Paul Smith as he presents his men’s and women’s collections on one catwalk for the first time in his career.

Sir Paul Smith meeting fashion students at Milano Unica
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Sir Paul Smith meeting fashion students at Milano Unica

Sir Paul Smith design icon and entrepreneur will visit Milan to meet fashion students from around the world on February 1st, 5:30 pm.

American made-to-measure suits by Paul Stuart
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American made-to-measure suits by Paul Stuart

Paul Stuart's roots are in soft shoulder clothing, over the years the store and the brand have been influential in helping to redefine the American tailored look into the slimmer more international silhouettes of today. In fact, Paul Stuart has a long history of bringing innovations and new styles into American menswear. For example, Paul Stuart was the first U.S. retailer to introduce side vents and three-button suits.

Suit's trends for Spring/Summer 2017
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Suit's trends for Spring/Summer 2017

It's time to show the trends that were shown during the fashion weeks in Milan, Paris, new York and London. The suit is the type of clothing that men should really consider for a must. Be modern, be stylish, be confident. We present you the trends for Spring/Summer 2017 for men's suits...

Paulo Battista is the winner of Most Stylish Real Men November 2016
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Paulo Battista is the winner of Most Stylish Real Men November 2016

It's time, we announce the top 5 winners of Most Stylish Real Men. So the winners for November are...

Top 3 secrets about the upcoming Pitti Immagine Uomo edition in January 2017
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Top 3 secrets about the upcoming Pitti Immagine Uomo edition in January 2017

An icon of British design and style who unites heritage, pop inspiration and eclecticism, has chosen Pitti Uomo 91 as the stage for a special event to launch his PS by Paul Smith collection. PS by Paul Smith, the designer’s contemporary line, offers a fusion of luxury design and performance characteristics, technical fabrics and ergonomic cuts. Paul Smith will be realizing a special fashion installation for the occasion.

Giovanni Luigi Bordone is the winner of Most Stylish Real Men October 2016
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Giovanni Luigi Bordone is the winner of Most Stylish Real Men October 2016

For the first time, we announce the top 6 winners of Most Stylish Real Men. So the winners for October are...

A Suit To Travel In for Manchester United football team
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A Suit To Travel In for Manchester United football team

On a brisk day in April, Paul Smith set up camp behind the goal in Old Trafford’s famous East Stand to film Manchester United stars Memphis Depay, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Marcos Rojo testing out their new formalwear ahead of the coming season.

Italian made brogues by Paul Smith
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Italian made brogues by Paul Smith

Available in rich shades of blue, green or tan, the traditionalist ‘Christo’ brogue is made from high quality Parma calf leather that is vegetable-tanned to create deep, organic colours.

Happy Birthday Celebrities: Aaron Paul
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Happy Birthday Celebrities: Aaron Paul

We want to wish Aaron Paul a Happy Birthday today and show you his impeckable clothing style through the last years.

Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2017 collection
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Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2017 collection

For Spring/Summer 2017 Paul Smith promotes a message of peace and positivity expressed through an optimistic use of colour and print.

Innovative look at the traditional wool tailoring by Paul Smith
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Innovative look at the traditional wool tailoring by Paul Smith

Sir Paul Smith is a British designer, whose business and reputation is founded upon his men's fashion with a special focus on tailoring. He is known for his idiosyncratic take on traditional British styling having coined the term 'classics with a twist'.

Paul Smith Autumn/Winter 2016 - the colourful suit
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Paul Smith Autumn/Winter 2016 - the colourful suit

For Autumn/Winter 2016 Paul Smith embraces his past, exploring some of his design signatures including stripe, print and tailoring.

London Collections Men Autumn/Winter 2016 - facts and figures
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London Collections Men Autumn/Winter 2016 - facts and figures

This season there were 65 designers showing on schedule, and 65 designers in the Designer Showrooms in the January edition of the event.

Toronto's Fashion Santa in a charity Christmas initiative
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Toronto's Fashion Santa in a charity Christmas initiative

Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto is the place where you can see Paul Mason, a.k.a Fashion Santa, in action. All customers are encouraged to snap selfies with him, because the mall donates $1 (up to a total of $10,000) for every Fashion Santa Selfie posted on social media /hashtag #YorkdaleFashionSanta/ to the SickKids Foundation - a charity for Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children.

Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2016 womenswear collection
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Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2016 womenswear collection

For spring/summer ‘16, inspiration comes from independent minds. A gentle rebellion against sartorial tradition sees tailoring rules subverted in sleeveless jackets and bias cut skirts, whilst couture fabrics are offset with naïve screen-printing techniques.

London Collections Men: Paul Smith Spring-Summer 2016
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London Collections Men: Paul Smith Spring-Summer 2016

After last season's dynamic debut, A Suit To Travel returned to LC:M as an evolved summer suit for SS16 that makes use of unlined and breathable cloth.

The exclusive collection Kusmi Tea by Jean Paul Gaultier
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The exclusive collection Kusmi Tea by Jean Paul Gaultier

Kusmi Tea unveils a collection of products specially dressed by the famous designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Inspired by his most iconic pieces, this exclusive collection reworks the designer’s fetish codes of the striped sailor jersey and the tattoo, mixing masculine and feminine.

Men's fashion: João Pimenta Spring-Summer 2016 collection
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Men's fashion: João Pimenta Spring-Summer 2016 collection

'I've spent so much time making elements of the women's clothing appropriate for men's fashion, that I've realized that what I want is to remove the feminine and masculine aspects from my fashion', said brand's designer John Pepper.

Amapô Spring-Summer 2016 collection at São Paulo Fashion Week
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Amapô Spring-Summer 2016 collection at São Paulo Fashion Week

This year, during the 39th edition of São Paulo Fashion Week, Brazilian label Amapô presented its Spring-Summer 2016 collection full of colors, energy and 80s style, combining references to Barbarella, Miami, aerobics and David Bowie. One really interesting mixture for both girls and boys!

Colcci Spring-Summer 2016: Women's - Gisele Bündchen's last runway show
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Colcci Spring-Summer 2016: Women's - Gisele Bündchen's last runway show

Definitely, Gisele Bündchen was the topic of the evening - she announced her official retirement from the catwalk. After more than a dozen fashion shows with Colcci, 34-year-old Gisele chose her last event as a runway model to be the same one, where she made her debut 20 years ago.

Áqua de Coco by Liana Thomaz Summer 2016 beachwear collection
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Áqua de Coco by Liana Thomaz Summer 2016 beachwear collection

Yesterday, during the São Paulo Fashion Week (April 13-17, 2015), Aqua de Coco by Liana Thomaz presented its Summer 2016 collection at the Candido Portinari Park in São Paulo, Brazil.

Paul Andrew Footwear - Spring/Summer 2015
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Paul Andrew Footwear - Spring/Summer 2015

Paul Andrew, the British-born, New York-based footwear and accessory designer, debuted PAUL ANDREW, his eponymous line of luxury women’s shoes in Spring 2013. The collection is on course to firmly establish him as a fresh, innovative and creative force within the fashion industry.

Fresh view of effortless but confident dressing in Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2015 during London Fashion Week
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Fresh view of effortless but confident dressing in Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2015 during London Fashion Week

With tailoring a strong focus of the collection, a more muted palette than usual predominates. Khaki and charcoal grey sit alongside midnight black but with punctuation points of vibrant colour never far away; whether in a dusty pink woollen suit jacket or a baggy mustard yellow shearling duffle.

Autumn/Winter 2015 by Paul Smith
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Autumn/Winter 2015 by Paul Smith

For Autumn/Winter 2015, Paul Smith glances back to an early catwalk show he held in Paris’s Andrée Putman gallery, which saw an innovative use of colourful tailoring set against an austere concrete backdrop.

Alexandre Vauthier presented Spring/Summer 2015 Haute Couture collection at Paris Fashion Week
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Alexandre Vauthier presented Spring/Summer 2015 Haute Couture collection at Paris Fashion Week

Soon after his graduation, AlexandreVauthier joined the design studio of Thierry Mugler, who supported him and taught him thoroughness of the construction of the garment.

'A Suit To Travel In' by Paul Smith at London Collections: Men
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'A Suit To Travel In' by Paul Smith at London Collections: Men

During the London Collections: Men, Paul Smith presented a new suit with an incredible flexibility - 'A suit to travel in'. It was shown by a troop of acrobats and gymnasts from the National Centre for Circus Acts, led by English Olympic medalist Max Whitlock.

THERMORE - a thermal insulation for apparel
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THERMORE - a thermal insulation for apparel

Thermore® was founded in 1972 in Milan and is a worldwide leader in the research, production and marketing of thermal insulation for apparel with operations in Europe, USA and Asia including production facilities in Thailand and offices in Hong Kong. Thermore's current product range includes Classic, Ecodown®, Rinnova, Pro, ARIA and EVOdown™. Thermore is a member of the Outdoor Industry Association (www.outdoorindustry.org), SnowSports Industries America (www.snowsports.org) and of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (www.cameramoda.it). Consistency and security is also earned for any Thermore® product, including hypoallergenic guarantees, thanks to the company’s commitment to excluding the use of PFOA and PFOAS, as recommended by Greenpeace. This has helped garner the prestigious Bluesign Certificate for the CLASSIC, Ecodown®, Rinnova and Thermosoft® products and it is certified GRS (Global Recycle Standard) for CLASSIC and RINNOVA. Recently EVOdown™ and ARIA got the Bluesign certificate and ARIA got also the GRS (Global Recycle Standard ) certification.

London Collections: Men - Spring/Summer 2015
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London Collections: Men - Spring/Summer 2015

TOPMAN and Fashion East’s leading designer support scheme MAN returns to London Collections Men in June 2014 to showcase the most exciting new menswear talent. Established in 2005, MAN continues to champion and launch the brightest emerging designers in an unmissable group catwalk show.

Mexican style for Spring-Summer 2015 by Lolitta
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Mexican style for Spring-Summer 2015 by Lolitta

Brazilian brand Lolitta made its debut at the Sao Paulo Fashion Week on April 3, 2014 with its Spring-Summer 2015 collection and earned professionals' approval.
The collection is Mexican-inspired and presents ethnic patterns and hot colors.

Women's fashion: Animale Spring-Summer 2015 collection
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Women's fashion: Animale Spring-Summer 2015 collection

Inspired by the tropical island Bali and the Brazilian culture and heritage, Animale Spring-Summer 2015 collection is light, floral, embroidered, feminine and draped and was presented in Brazil during the 37th Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

'Rosbifs in Space' by Jean Paul Gaultier for Fall-Winter 2014/2015
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'Rosbifs in Space' by Jean Paul Gaultier for Fall-Winter 2014/2015

Jean Paul Gaultier Fall-Winter 2014/2015 retro-futuristic collection is called 'Rosbifs in Space' (rosbif is a term used in France for an English person). The designer makes no secret of his passion for all things British including the street style. The fashion show was decorated in green lights that enhanced the galactic vibe.

Childrenswear: Lilica Ripilica Spring-Summer 2015 collection
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Childrenswear: Lilica Ripilica Spring-Summer 2015 collection

Brazilian label Lilica Ripilica, specialized in children's fashion, presented its collection for 2014/2015 hot season on April 3, 2014.
It's inspired by a fantastic balloon journey over three American places: Nashville, Hawaii and New York.

Jewellery Trends for 2014
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Jewellery Trends for 2014

If you splashed out on statement jewellery for AW13/14, you’re sorted for the summer. New York, London, Paris and Milan Fashion Week catwalks were packed with statement pieces from all the top designers. Jewellery has the advantage of being able to perfectly pull together an outfit and add a special twist even to standard basics. Buying the right accessories can immediately update your seasonal wardrobe, so don’t hesitate to start planning your SS14 must-have collection.

Designer gift ideas for men
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Designer gift ideas for men

It’s never an easy task to find a Christmas present for a man. Buying for a woman can be hard but buying for a man is in most cases much harder, especially when it comes to fashion. As Christmas approaches this year, I started to wonder to myself....what kind of gifts would a man really want to receive this year? Here I have assembled a quick guide to help us ladies out!

Spring-Summer 2014 collection by Jean Paul Gaultier
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Spring-Summer 2014 collection by Jean Paul Gaultier

Real entertainment during the Paris Fashion Week thanks to Jean Paul Gaultier and the dance fashion show for the presentation of designer's Spring-Summer 2014 collection. It was inspired by dance competition shows, like 'Dancing with the Stars'.
'It will be murder on the dance floor!', Jean Paul Gaultier has promised and it was! Gaultier called this pure feel-good fashion spectacle full of energy and humor 'Saturday Night Fever'.

Fall-Winter 2013/2014 Haute Couture Collection by Jean Paul Gaultier
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Fall-Winter 2013/2014 Haute Couture Collection by Jean Paul Gaultier

In his Fall-Winter 2013/2014 Haute Couture Collection, Jean Paul Gaultier employs richly saturated shades of black, red, and gold along with a dizzying array of big cat prints on coats, jackets, tights, cuffs and scarves.
It's about the powerful woman - bold, daring and impressive - combination of a modern Mata Hari, a Parisian femme fatale, a fashionable Catwoman.
Key ingredients are statement shoulders and tight waists.

Men must have gone crazy. 7 Top trends for Summer 2014
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Men must have gone crazy. 7 Top trends for Summer 2014

Menswear becomes more and more impulsive, capricious and flirty. In other words - more and more feminine.
Summer 2014 menswear collections are full of floral motifs, lace, fishnet and tropic tones.
And while Brands like Lanvin and Jill Sander still keep offering classic outfits, some other fashion houses take our breath away with their eye-catching looks. For example...

Jean Paul Gaultier at Alta Roma in Italy
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Jean Paul Gaultier at Alta Roma in Italy

Jean Paul Gaultier is a French haute couture and Pret-a-Porter fashion designer.

Second day of Global Kids Fashion Week
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Second day of Global Kids Fashion Week

LONDON, March 20th 2013 – The second part of Global Kids Fashion Week by AlexandAlexa took place at the Freemasons’ Hall, Covent Garden, London.

Global Kids Fashion Week took place in London
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Global Kids Fashion Week took place in London

LONDON, March 19th 2013 – AlexandAlexa, launched the first ever Global Kids’ Fashion Week (GKFW). The event runs for two days from today 19th – 20th March 2013 and takes place at the Freemasons’ Hall, Covent Garden, London.

Jean Paul Gaultier fetes 80s icons at Paris Fashion Week
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Jean Paul Gaultier fetes 80s icons at Paris Fashion Week

Jean-Paul Gaultier feted the pop and style icons of the 1980s yesterday at Paris Fashion Week with a joyful collection for Spring/Summer 2013.

From Madonna to Michael Jackson, Grace Jones to Sade - he said that they have influenced "his fashion". "Just because there's an economic crisis, doesn't mean we all have to act all miserable, and show depressing clothes," the designer joked with reporters after the show. "Why should it all be about minimalism? There's room for joy as well."

Only about 25% of the designers and brands showing at Paris Fashion Week are French
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Only about 25% of the designers and brands showing at Paris Fashion Week are French

Taking a look at the schedule of designers and brands, presenting their collections at Paris Fashion Week, you can see that foreign names prevail. About 25% are the real French designers and brands, such as Balenciaga, Balmain, Sonia Rykiel, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermes, Agnes B. etc. There are many Italian and Belgian designers and fashion houses that show their collections in Paris and among the other presented countries are Great Britain, USA, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Germany, China, Japan, Singapore, India, Brazil...

Vai-Vai Samba School wins 2011 São Paulo Carnival
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Vai-Vai Samba School wins 2011 São Paulo Carnival

São Paulo Carnival has already chosen its champions. Vai-Vai samba school was announced as 2011 great winner with the samba theme presentation "A música venceu!" (The music won), which celebrated the life and career of a renowned brazilian maestro, João Carlos Martins.

On friday 11th, Vai-Vai and other seven Carnival winners will present again at Sambadrome in Champion´s Parade.

Beauty trends in make-up for Fall/Winter 2010-11 from the Paris Couture fashion shows
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Beauty trends in make-up for Fall/Winter 2010-11 from the Paris Couture fashion shows

The shows at Paris Couture fashion week for Fall/Winter 2010-2011 included designers like Chanel, Valentino and Jean Paul Gaultier, who presented breathtaking collections along with equally stunning make-up looks.

The biggest Paris Couture fashion week beauty trends are:

Skin
The less is more when it comes to skin. During the Fall/Winter season the foundation should be seamless and transparent.

Jean Paul Gaultier created a special luxury collection of lingerie for La Perla
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Jean Paul Gaultier created a special luxury collection of lingerie for La Perla

The world famous French designer Jean Paul Gaultier, who invented the cone bra for Madonna, has designed a high-end lingerie range for La Perla, scheduled to release in November at select La Perla and Gaultier boutiques, and select department stores.

The collection consist of two limited edition pieces for the Italian brand.

Jean Paul Gaultier with a fashion show in Moscow's Kazansky train station
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Jean Paul Gaultier with a fashion show in Moscow's Kazansky train station

French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier presented his first haute couture collection in Russia at a Moscow's Kazansky train station.

At the show attended many Russian celebrities – actors, pop stars, as well as fashion designers. Gaultier opened his first boutique in the centre of Moscow in 2005. He was surprised by the pace of change the city had seen since then.

Carnival in São Paulo: where the world meets Brazil
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Carnival in São Paulo: where the world meets Brazil

Carnival in São Paulo is one of the biggest in Brazil. The largest city in Latin America organizes the most important Brazilian cultural manifestation full of creativity and beauty.

Five nights of parades for almost 120,000 people singing together at bleachers, showing their joy and way of life.

Jean Paul Gaultier presented his Spring/Summer 2010 Haute Couture collection in Paris
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Jean Paul Gaultier presented his Spring/Summer 2010 Haute Couture collection in Paris

I've watched " Avatar "and I was delighted with the painting. It came to me thinking about nature, ecology and the Latin American tropics, and then rised in my memory images of Mexico ..."
Jean Paul Gaultier

Milan has ended New York's five-year reign as the world's top fashion city
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Milan has ended New York's five-year reign as the world's top fashion city

Milan has ended New York's five-year reign as the world's top fashion city, while Hong Kong and Sao Paulo have sashayed into the top 10, according to an annual survey of top fashion cities.

The list was compiled by the Global Language Monitor, a US based non-profit group that tracks the frequency of words and phrases in the media, on the internet and throughout the blogosphere.

The world of fashion is dominated by five cities - New York, Rome, Paris, Milan and London - but New York had led the list for five consecutive years

Christian Dior's collection on Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture
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Christian Dior's collection on Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture

Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture finished. It continued 3 days, during which their collections presented Giorgio Armani, Jean Paul Gaultier, etc.

On the first day of the fashion performance become an event John Galliano's collection for the fashion house Christian Dior. Christian Dior Haute Couture autumn/winter 2009-10 collection obviously is inspired by transparent materials and usage of underwear as top cloth. John Galliano showed a mix of grand style dresses and underwear like 50's: silk blouses with stockings and garters, splendid skirts with beige bras and gloves, enhancing thigh bastions, short jackets and round combinations on the edge.

Kylie Minogue sought inspiration for her stage costumes at Jean-Paul Gaultier's haute couture show
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Kylie Minogue sought inspiration for her stage costumes at Jean-Paul Gaultier's haute couture show

The singer - clad in a vintage black lace cone-bra dress from the designer - was in the crowd at Paris Couture Week for the golden age of Hollywood-inspired show from the man who will co-style her forthcoming North American tour.

Models were made up in the style of classic screen sirens including Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo and Rita Hayworth, and took to the catwalk to music punctuated by dialogue clips and film soundtracks of the era.

The range included trench coasts, pinstripe trouser suits, tight corsets, lacy bodices fur coats, mink-trimmed tailored suits and lavish velvet gowns

Celebrating a 100 years of the bra
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Celebrating a 100 years of the bra

When you think about the bra your mind conjures up an array of images. Who can forget Jean Paul Gautier’s creation for Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour? A fashion defining moment where the bra was transformed from underwear to outerwear.

There is no doubting we have come a long way since throwing off the constraints of corsetry a hundred years ago but British women still haven't got the right support from their bras or from their men! New research reveals half of British men have no idea what size their women wear in the bra department and over 600,000 ladies want a remote control bra to help their boyfriends' pinging power during a night of passion.

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