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Designer Thierry Mugler dies, at 73

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French fashion designer, Manfred Thierry Mugler, who was behind designs worn by Beyonce and Lady Gaga, has passed away, aged 73. . “We Born in 1948, the renowned designer was known for his architectural, hyperfeminine, and theatrical approach to haute couture.

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New Balance opens its first ‘Grey Store’ in Asia Pacific

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The Galeries Grey Store has been designed to provide a high-end, luxe retail experience in the heart of Sydney and we can’t wait to see the reception from our loyal fans, sneaker enthusiasts and fashion lovers,” said Jonathan Clarke, New Balance’s Asia Pacific DTC director. “The

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Ginger & Smart trims network under ‘strategic’ administration

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Premium Australian fashion designer Ginger & Smart has closed two of its Sydney boutiques under the cover of a short-term administration. . ” Ginger & Smart describes itself as a designer of fashion for “spirited women whose distinctive style is an expression of their individuality”.

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‘Dreams do come true’: Alémais wins top design award amidst global growth

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Contemporary women’s fashion brand Alémais was crowned the winner of the 2022 National Designer Award in Australia on Wednesday, a fitting result for a brand that has achieved a huge amount of international success in just two years. Jermanus has come a long way from designing dresses and packing orders on her living room floor.

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‘A fundamental shift’: Fashion Week celebrates plus-size design

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Six designers will come together in The Curve Edit showcase, including 17 Sundays, Saint Somebody, Embody Women, Vagary the Label, Harlow, and Zaliea, each offering sizes 12-26. “In Our hope is that doing so will encourage the future of extended sizing in fashion and celebrate the designers who have embraced our mission.”.

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Calvin Klein opens its first multi-brand lifestyle store in Brisbane

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The store is designed to reflect the brand’s minimal, modern aesthetic, with a clean concrete finish and timber highlights, aiming to improve the shopping experience for customers. Calvin Klein was founded in New York in 1968 and was purchased by PVH in 2002 for $400 million.

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Here’s the winners of the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2021

Design Wanted

Farmani Group and 3C Awards are pleased to formally announce the winners of the 5 th Edition of the LIT Lighting Design Awards, the Lifetime Achievement prize and spotlight recipients. Bernecker, are awarded the LIT Lifetime Achievement award and prize – ©LIT Lighting Design Awards 2021. Tony Lawrence, and Craig A.

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