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Roberto Cavalli, Italian fashion designer, dies at 83

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Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his animal-print designs loved by showbusiness stars, has died at the age of 83, his company said. Giorgio Armani said he always had “enormous respect” for Cavalli even though his vision of fashion could not have been more different.

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Melbourne Fashion Festival designer award finalists revealed

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Six fashion designers have been named finalists for the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival National Designer Award this year, presented by David Jones. The designers are Alex Higgins, Ikuntji Artists, (pictured above), Jeremy Hershan of Haulier, Jordan Gogos of Iordanes Spyridon Gogos, Natasha Gordon of Clea, and Timothy Aquino of THDR.

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From runway to reconciliation: First Nations artist talks fashion collab

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Can fashion contribute to reconciliation in Australia? Definitely,” said Elverina Johnson, a highly respected artist and Gungganji Gurugulu woman from Yarrabah in Far North Queensland, who recently collaborated with fashion brand Taking Shape on a collection of plus-size clothing. The collaboration started organically.

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Shein to launch fashion, music and lifestyle experience

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Fast fashion giant Shein will provide a variety of interactive, immersive, and fashion experiences at Ultra Australia music festival in Melbourne on April 13. We strongly believe that fashion and music are both powerful forms of self-expression, and when blended, can create a symphony of personal style.

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Shein sued for US$100 million by artist over ‘stolen’ design

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An American freelance artist has sued Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein for US$100 million, alleging the company copied her artwork without permission. She further related accounts of four other artists who discovered their artistic works had been used on products being sold by Shein online.

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Australia’s new Fashion Laureates revealed

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Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman have been named Designers of the Year for their Camilla and Marc label in this year’s IMG Australian Fashion Laureate awards event in Sydney. The post Australia’s new Fashion Laureates revealed appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Lee in global collaboration with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

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Jeans retailer Lee has partnered with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat to launch a global collection blending legendary denim and art in styles for both men and women. The post Lee in global collaboration with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. Prices range from $65 to $220.

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