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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman finds £2.50 Guess bag in charity shop and is floored by its actual value

A UK shopper discovers a designer Guess bag priced at just £2.50 in a charity shop, realizing its true retail value is significantly higher.

Mar 3 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Olivia Attwood's bracelet stack looks like £26k designer one but is on sale for £95

Olivia Attwood showcased an affordable bracelet stack on Instagram that resembles a £26,000 designer collection, with the lookalike items retailing for just £95.

Mar 3 • 09:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Niece of Yves Saint Laurent writes about the ups and downs of the designer

Yves Saint Laurent's niece narrates the iconic designer's life marked by both success and challenges in the fashion industry.

Mar 2 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Milan Fashion Week vibrated with an 'Argentinian' collection: Mafalda, buses, and churros

Milan Fashion Week showcased a unique collection by designer Adrián Appiolaza featuring iconic Argentine imagery.

Mar 2 • 14:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Milan Fashion Week: Feeling good here

The debut of designer Demna for Gucci has sparked polarizing reactions, emphasizing minimalism and a provocative approach to fashion.

Mar 2 • 10:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Clothing Art That Cannot Be Worn... It Leaves One Speechless

The article discusses a special exhibition featuring the pioneering work of fashion designer Geum Ki-suk, whose 'celadon dress' combines traditional Korean aesthetics with contemporary fashion art.

Mar 1 • 05:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘I designed Taylor Swift's iconic awards dress and the price is jaw-dropping’

The designer of Taylor Swift's green velvet dress from the Grammy afterparty discusses the inspiration and the price of the dress.

Feb 28 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 'election'? Being fashionable: Designer Mizael Perea creates bags with electoral propaganda

Mexican designer Mizael Perea repurposes electoral waste into fashionable items like bags and caps featuring political figures from the recent presidential election.

Feb 27 • 21:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

The New Gucci: Do You Feel It Yet?

The article discusses the debut collection by new designer Demna for Gucci, amidst controversy over AI-generated images posted by the brand on social media prior to the fashion show.

Feb 27 • 16:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What was special about Rashmika-Vijay's outfits, the designer revealed

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, now married, showcased unique wedding outfits designed by Anamika Khanna that blend traditional motifs and inspirations.

Feb 27 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

AS IN A ACTION MOVIE ⟩ The anxious arrival of Estonian designer Toivo Freeman Pild in Milan: two police cars blocked our movement

Estonian designer Toivo Freeman Pild experienced a dramatic arrival at Milan Fashion Week when two police cars blocked his movement and detained him and a model for two hours under suspicion of illegal activities.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Valentina Karnoubi: the designer who brings Argentina's artisanal fashion to the world

Valentina Karnoubi, a designer from Argentina, is creating a unique blend of artisanal fashion that balances traditional craftsmanship with a global appeal.

Feb 27 • 09:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Behind the Scenes at Sellpy: Here Are the Clothes You Send In

The article explores Sellpy's rise as a billion-dollar second-hand retailer, while customers express growing frustration over prices and missing designer items.

Feb 27 • 08:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Shooting at the home of fashion designer Mayank Chawla in Gurugram, STF arrests three shooters

Three shooters involved in the shooting incident at fashion designer Mayank Chawla's home in Gurugram have been arrested by the STF.

Feb 26 • 18:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Fendi with a new designer: At least the celebrities love it

Fendi's new designer Maria Grazia Chiuri debuts during Milan Fashion Week, garnering significant attention from celebrities and fashion enthusiasts.

Feb 26 • 15:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm a professional charity shopper and found the best thrift store in the UK'

A professional thrift shopper praised a St. Richard's Hospice charity shop in Broadway for its impressive collection of designer items.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Gioia Picciurro: the Sicilian excellence that conquers the world

Gioia Picciurro is a Palermo-based designer whose brand has gained international recognition for its artisanal quality and aesthetic identity, blending elegance with Sicilian roots.

Feb 26 • 12:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Gioia Picciurro, the Sicilian Excellence Conquering the World

Gioia Picciurro, a designer from Palermo, has transformed her passion for art and design into an internationally recognized brand.

Feb 26 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Aldo Järvsoo: the remarkable Estonian jewelry art stood out at the presidential reception

Fashion designer Aldo Järvsoo praised the high level of Estonian jewelry art showcased at the presidential reception, highlighting the work of jeweler Sille Luiga and the beautiful outfits worn, including a notable dress designed by Anu Lensmendi.

Feb 26 • 10:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Global Design 'Oscars' Awarded in Bangkok – Kęstutis Lekeckas Awarded with Highest Honor

Lithuanian designer Kęstutis Lekeckas won the top prize at the International Design Awards, becoming the first Lithuanian to achieve such recognition.

Feb 26 • 09:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Fashion and Cinema: A Film Full of Designer Dresses

The luxury brand Saint Laurent is venturing into film production with Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' and providing designer outfits for the project.

Feb 25 • 17:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

King Charles III Surprises at Fashion Show

British King Charles III surprised guests at London Fashion Week by attending a show by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker.

Feb 24 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Burberry is back on brand as a purveyor of the classic British coat

Burberry has regained popularity as a quintessential British coat maker amid severe winter weather, marking its return to the FTSE 100 with a significant increase in demand.

Feb 23 • 22:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Michael Kors Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Glamorous Fashion Evening in New York

American designer Michael Kors marked the 45th anniversary of his career with an impressive autumn 2026 collection showcase at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Feb 23 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Luján Saez: the young designer behind the looks of celebrity daughters

Luján Saez, a 20-year-old designer, is making a name for herself by dressing the daughters of famous personalities while carving out her own identity in the fashion industry.

Feb 23 • 20:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Costume Designer Mona May: "Many people yearn for stability and security even in fashion"

Mona May, a renowned costume designer, discusses the increasing popularity of 1990s fashion and its emotional significance in today's culture.

Feb 23 • 10:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

US-based Nigerian fashion designer shot dead in New York nightclub

Sheriff Shittu, a 30-year-old Nigerian fashion designer, was shot dead in a Brooklyn nightclub after a confrontation with a drunken patron.

Feb 22 • 14:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Fashion Show: Nouvelle Vague

The article discusses the recent fashion show by designer Michael Rider for Celine, highlighting his playful approach and unique style that blends different fashion elements.

Feb 21 • 09:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

From day or evening. Since the '80s I make them in all colors

Designer Paolo Rossello discusses his fashion brand P.A.R.O.S.H., focusing on affordability and quality in the fashion industry.

Feb 21 • 07:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Marks & Spencer's new £75 cape jacket looks just like Chloé's designer £5k trench coat

Marks & Spencer has launched a new cape jacket for £75 that resembles a luxury Chloé trench coat priced at £5,000.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Hot Promise of Fashion Design Brought His Heart Back to His Hometown of Seinäjoki -

Fashion designer Jimi Särmö has launched a pop-up store in Seinäjoki, Finland, garnering attention from local youth and expanding his brand internationally.

Feb 20 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sainsbury’s £18 woven tote is being hailed as a Loewe alternative for £1,000 less

Sainsbury's has introduced an £18 woven tote that resembles Loewe's designer bag which costs over £1,000, appealing to budget-conscious shoppers.

Feb 20 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Silent Success of Silvia Fernández, the Designer Who Triumphs from Ponferrada with Her Timeless Sewing and for Whom Mónica Cruz Has Created a Capsule of Classic Glamour

Silvia Fernández, a designer from Ponferrada, is gaining recognition for her timeless fashion creations and collaboration with Mónica Cruz.

Feb 19 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pelagia Kolotouros (Lacoste): "My favorite garment is the tennis skirt. The pleat was invented to free women's movement"

Pelagia Kolotouros, the New York designer for Lacoste, emphasizes the importance of the tennis skirt in women's fashion and the brand's philosophy of creating designs that prioritize movement and practicality.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Who is Carlos Penna, the author of the jewels that enchanted Odete Roitman and Generation Z?

Carlos Penna, a 35-year-old jewelry designer from Brazil, has gained recognition for his unique and affordable jewelry pieces that are popular among the younger Generation Z audience.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Here is a striking competition outfit: 'Looks better on an athlete's body'

A Lithuanian designer has created eye-catching outfits for the country's athletes for the upcoming Winter Olympics, which have received mixed reviews from competitors.

Feb 18 • 06:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: 'canine couture' or high fashion for dogs

New York Fashion Week this February showcased a unique blend of high fashion and animal welfare, featuring dog models adorned in designer outfits.

Feb 17 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Champions on the Tennis Courts, Lenglen Concilitates Sport and Fashion

French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen, a multi-champion in both Europe and America, has signed a contract to model for a famous Parisian fashion designer, blending her sports career with high fashion.

Feb 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"I won't tell you A or O!" Fashion designer Katrin Kuldma challenged the police fine and left the judge hanging

Katrin Kuldma, the fashion designer, challenged a recent police fine in court but did not appear for the hearing, leaving the judge awaiting her presence.

Feb 17 • 16:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Unique Show by Carolina Herrera in New York: Here Are the Models

Carolina Herrera's latest fashion show featured professional models alongside well-known women from the American art industry, highlighting the designer's long-standing ties to the arts.

Feb 17 • 16:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Farewell to her brand by an investment fund: the resurgence of Mónica García as a shoe designer

Mónica García, a renowned shoe designer known for her artistic ballet flats, is making a comeback with her new brand Di Bella García after a hiatus following her departure from her previous brand due to an investment fund's interference.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I found £6 coat in a charity shop and was floored by its true value'

A woman from Manchester discovered a designer coat at a charity shop for just £6, which went viral on social media.

Feb 16 • 13:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Fashion designer Petra Fagerström: "Becoming obsessed is definitely a personality trait I have"

Swedish designer Petra Fagerström is set to debut her collection at London Fashion Week, marking a significant moment in her rise within the fashion industry.

Feb 16 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fátima Bosch in Ecuador: Miss Universe wore a dress by a local designer

Miss Universe 2025, Fátima Bosch, showcased a dress by Ecuadorian designer Salomé Marín while attending public events in Quito and Ambato for the Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas.

Feb 15 • 21:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Dressing is a political act: from Harfuch to Xóchitl, political propaganda becomes fashionable

A fashion designer in Mexico City is creating clothing and bags from discarded political campaign banners, turning election materials into a statement on politics and recycling.

Feb 15 • 07:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK ⟩ Ralph Lauren Renaissance

Ralph Lauren's Fall 2026 collection showcased at New York Fashion Week highlighted the brand's luxurious craftsmanship and was inspired by values cherished by the designer.

Feb 14 • 22:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

Who is Brad Griffies, the designer who dresses Donovan Carrillo for figure skating competitions?

The article discusses Brad Griffies, the designer of Donovan Carrillo's costume for figure skating at the upcoming Winter Olympics 2026, highlighting the intersection of fashion and sport.

Feb 14 • 04:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Anna October, a designer in Ukraine: "The biggest challenge is working in a war zone. Every day there are bombings, I see missiles and drones from the window"

Ukrainian designer Anna October discusses the challenges of her work amidst ongoing war, emphasizing the resilience and cultural significance of fashion.

Feb 13 • 23:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alexander McQueen's Wardrobe at Auction: The Suit Burned by Kate Moss with a Cigarette is Set to be the Star of the Auction

The auction house Kerry Taylor is set to sell 21 pieces from the late designer's collection, including a burn-damaged suit that gained notoriety due to supermodel Kate Moss.

Feb 13 • 16:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Michael Kors celebrates 45-year career by toasting chic women of New York

Fashion designer Michael Kors celebrated his 45-year career with a dazzling fashion show at the Metropolitan Opera House, honoring the stylish women of New York.

Feb 13 • 13:49 UTC

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