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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Test your knowledge – getting 10 right is a really great result in this quiz

Ilta-Sanomat presents a quiz where participants can test their knowledge on designers, encouraging them to achieve a score of ten correct answers.

Feb 23 • 15:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The secrets of the red carpet, according to designers Isabel Sanchís and Paula Maiques: 'It is a good showcase, but it does not always reflect in sales'

Isabel Sanchís and her daughter Paula Maiques discuss their experiences and insights on dressing celebrities for red carpet events and the impact of such visibility on their fashion business.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The designers of a Franco-Argentine label that harmonizes both identities and conquers the world runways

The article explores Cachí, a Franco-Argentine fashion label founded by Elise Girault and Belén Frías, which blends cultural identities and challenges traditional perceptions of Latin American design.

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

Essential garments, designers, and key accessories: Carola Del Bianco shares her style secrets

Carola Del Bianco, a prominent model from the 90s, shares her timeless style secrets and reflections on the Argentine fashion scene.

Feb 22 • 03:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Queen of Queens 2026: champion costumes from the contest are on display at a shopping center in Belém

Four of the five champion costumes from the Queen of Queens 2026 contest are on display at Bosque Grão Pará shopping center in Belém, showcasing the craftsmanship of the designers.

Feb 21 • 14:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An Argentine among the world's most important designers of luxury hotels and restaurants

Argentine architect Diego Gronda has gained notoriety for his luxury hotel and restaurant designs, having established his career in the United States before settling in Madrid.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Finally! The glamorous elite of the country storm the prestigious M.A.M.A. awards red carpet

Lithuanian celebrities showcased their fashion choices on the red carpet of the prestigious M.A.M.A. awards, highlighting their collaboration with leading designers to dazzle the audience.

Feb 20 • 14:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Great Fashion Festival in Paris. Two Exhibitions – and Two Famous Designers

The article highlights two important fashion exhibitions in Paris featuring the works of designers Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The nominees for the Latvia Design Awards 2026 fall have been announced and winter applications have started

The nominees for the Latvia Design Awards 2026 have been revealed, with a total of 29 projects selected from 53 submissions, alongside the start of the winter application period.

Feb 19 • 13:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mirtha Legrand prepares for her 99th birthday celebration: how the exclusive night will be

Mirtha Legrand is planning her exclusive 99th birthday celebration with details about the venue, gown designers, guest list, catering, and decor.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Crazy Color Mixes and Anti-Sexy Volumes are Born Here: How Copenhagen Fashion Week Has Become One of the Most Important in the World

Copenhagen Fashion Week is increasingly recognized as a significant event in the global fashion industry, challenging the traditional dominance of established fashion weeks in major cities.

Feb 17 • 23:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Office clothing emerges sensual to adapt to economic uncertainties

Fashion designers are introducing innovative takes on menswear and tailoring, reflecting the tensions of economic uncertainties within contemporary styles.

Feb 16 • 16:00 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker participated in the Baile da Arara; see the look

Sarah Jessica Parker made a prominent appearance at the Baile da Arara in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing a stylish green outfit designed by Brazilian fashion designers.

Feb 14 • 16:10 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

When Haute Couture breaks with tradition: Summer 2026 collections

The Summer 2026 Haute Couture collections showcase innovative designs and perspectives from various designers, highlighting themes of diversity, cultural identity, and the intersection of tradition and modernity.

Feb 13 • 14:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"My Legs Were Shaking." Latvian Model at the Opening of the Olympic Games

Latvian model Agnese Žogla shared her experiences of walking in the spotlight at the Olympic Games opening ceremony, emphasizing her pride in representing Latvia and working with renowned designers.

Feb 8 • 16:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Golden Tires, Glass Handlebars. Sports Inspire Glass Designers

Glass designers are drawing inspiration from sports, creating innovative products such as golden tires and glass handlebars.

Feb 8 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Want to become a fashion designer, but don’t know which course to take...

The article discusses the confusion many aspiring fashion designers face regarding which courses to pursue and the potential salary after completing their studies.

Feb 8 • 05:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Olympic Style Track: The Best Outfits at the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo

The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina showcased exquisite fashion, featuring top models and designers that blended Olympic spirit with high fashion.

Feb 7 • 22:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Ståhlis: Now the aprons are on the catwalk

The article discusses the emergence of aprons as a fashion item in Europe, coinciding with Swedish clothing designed by Japanese designers for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan.

Feb 7 • 06:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Armchairs with Eyes, Radical Furniture, and Star Designers: Why the Spanish Company Kettal Has Acquired the Iconic Driade

The iconic Italian brand Driade has partnered with the Spanish company Kettal in a groundbreaking acquisition that reflects a significant development in the furniture design sector.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

The Winter Olympic Games in Milan became a podium: Mariah Carey show and stylish tribute to Giorgio Armani

The Winter Olympic Games in Milan captivated audiences not only with the competitions but also with a spectacular show featuring Mariah Carey, showcasing Italy's fashion prowess and the creative designs of top designers for athletes.

Feb 6 • 21:07 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Menswear collections, autumn-winter 2026/27: Resisting a toxic world

The autumn-winter 2026/27 menswear collections emphasize fashion as a political statement, focusing on the messages conveyed through clothing in a toxic world.

Feb 6 • 17:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

White ceases to be a trend: this is the new leading color in 2026 for walls and home interiors

Interior designers predict that in 2026, the color white will give way to a neutral shade known as 'greige,' which combines warmth, elegance, and emotional well-being for home decoration.

Feb 5 • 10:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

In Madagascar, the textile industry focuses on high-end products

Several high-end clothing brands have emerged in Madagascar recently, driven by young local designers aiming to enhance local materials and expertise while controlling the entire value chain from design to marketing, with aspirations for international recognition.

Feb 4 • 23:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Public criticism forced action: how Loreta Graužinienė urgently saved her image

Loreta Graužinienė took urgent measures to improve her public image by collaborating with a team of professionals from fashion and beauty fields.

Feb 4 • 15:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

During Haute Couture Week, the runways transformed into narrative worlds

During Haute Couture Week in Paris, designers turned the runways into immersive and narrative experiences, showcasing fashion as a multi-sensory universe.

Feb 4 • 15:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Young environmentally conscious designers stand out at Arkdes

The annual exhibition 'Young Swedish Form' returns to Arkdes, showcasing various functional, charming, and relevant projects according to Lotta Jonson.

Feb 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

White Ceases to Be Trend: This is the New Leading Color for 2026 for Walls and Home Interiors

Interior designers predict that greige will replace white as the primary color for home décor in 2026, offering a combination of warmth, elegance, and emotional well-being.

Feb 4 • 06:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The German gay sheep sanctuary whose wool is spun in Spain and paraded in New York: 'It was hard to convince the world that this wasn't a joke'

A German sanctuary for gay male sheep, often sacrificed for failing to reproduce, has gained attention for its wool, which is used by fashion designers and celebrities after the sanctuary was established to save them.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

KS certification will be given to non-manufacturers as well... Responding to the trend of consignment production

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards announced that it will extend KS certification to designers and developers without factories, aligning with the shift towards consignment production.

Feb 4 • 02:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The Global Craze for Bakeries

Bakeries are popping up at an incredible pace across cities worldwide, indicating a modern business trend backed by renowned architects and designers, as evidenced by even iconic locations like Claridge's Hotel in London opening their own bakeries.

Feb 3 • 09:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

She wants to direct design attention towards Stockholm

Swedish designers gather for Stockholm Design Days to showcase the latest in furniture and architecture, while questioning the current state of the furniture fair and challenging Denmark's status as a design nation.

Feb 2 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Haute couture houses debut creative dynasty in the 2026 season

Three significant haute couture houses introduced new designers during the summer 2026 season, continuing the legacy of craftsmanship in Parisian ateliers.

Feb 2 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Interior designers warn: these microtrends spreading online will only lead to regret

Studies show that the lifespan of some interior design trends is just 10 months, with TikTok flooding feeds with fleeting microtrends that promise quick change but result in long-term regret.

Feb 2 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Ladies & Gentlemen: Goldies but Oldies

The article discusses the new designers at fashion giants Chanel and Dior, evaluating their modernizations and featuring mentions of celebrities at the Golden Globes.

Jan 15 • 16:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Severina showed off a chic outfit, one detail immediately caught attention

Severina impressed with a stylish outfit, particularly a designer handbag that many women desire.

Jan 15 • 13:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

These are the 12 most beautiful Croatian books: Among the winners is a book about Jadranka Klekar, a fighter for human, women's, and labor rights

The National and University Library in Zagreb, in collaboration with the Croatian Designers Society, has selected 12 beautifully designed Croatian books from 188 submissions in 2025.

Jan 12 • 15:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

What will the modern man look like in 2026?

Fashion enthusiasts and industry experts are eagerly anticipating the debut of 2026's spring and summer collections featuring notable showcases from fresh designers.

Jan 9 • 21:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Poles at the Forefront of World Design. High Ranking in a Prestigious Ranking

Polish designers and architects rank highly in the latest World Design Rankings, maintaining a strong position despite a slight decline from last year.

Jan 8 • 13:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Expert Tips for Timeless Kitchen Design

Designers reveal key elements for a long-lasting and elegant kitchen.

Jan 6 • 15:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Refresh Your Home for Free: 5 Tips from Interior Designers

The article offers five cost-free tips from interior designers for refreshing your living space, especially at the start of the new year.

Jan 5 • 13:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

5 Outdated Colors Designers Avoid in 2026

The article discusses five colors that designers are expected to avoid in 2026 when updating living spaces.

Jan 2 • 12:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Colors for the Interior That Are Going Out of Style in 2026

The article discusses five outdated colors that designers are avoiding in 2026, offering insights for those looking to refresh their living spaces.

Jan 2 • 12:47 UTC

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