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Fashion designer Tom Ford is best known for reinventing the house of Gucci in the 1990s and more recently, launching his own Tom Ford label. But Ford has shifted gears in recent months to movie directing and his debut "A Single Man" begins playing in U.S. theaters on Friday after ...
LONDON - Luxury goods group Burberry said its Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey has won the 2009 Designer of the Year prize at the British Fashion Awards. Burberry also won Brand of the Year at the ceremony held at The Royal Courts of Justice in London on Wednesday night. ...
LONDON - More than half of Britain's brides-to-be and 39 percent of grooms are considering cosmetic surgery or an aesthetic treatment in preparation for their wedding, according to a new study. Treatments and procedures under consideration ahead of the big day range from botox ...
Gibraltar's Kaiane Aldorino reacts after winning the Miss World pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. Kaiane Aldorino from Gibraltar was named the new Miss World at a glittering two-hour pageant that put South Africa in the spotlight and featured ...
Large numbers of cash-strapped British shoppers are thinking of putting off buying their Christmas presents until January when the sales kick in, according to a survey on Friday. No fewer than 41 percent have their eyes on the sales, according to the poll for online loyalty ...
Pakistan’s textile exporters have received 1.5 billion dollars in Christmas apparel orders from United States and European countries, giving a fresh lease of life to the dying industry. "The industry was going down until we received Christmas orders this year. We have received 20 ...
Manufacturer of Killer jeans, Kewal Kiran Clothing (KKCL) intends to broaden its horizon by adding 40 to 60 retail stores per year, informed Mr. Kewalchand Jain, Kewal Kiran Clothing's, Chairman and Managing Director. Currently, the company has around 135 retail stores, wherein ...
Mandy Moore Why the top searched-for women on the Web? You've seen the other Web sites' top 100 hottest women lists, which are either based on editorial discretion or notoriously inaccurate Internet balloting. But we think how many times the general public types a woman's name ...
Part I – Mexico to the fore The financial meltdown in 2008 and the resulting recession in 2009 have moved the pieces of the world manufacturing chess board when it comes down to producing for the US market. For years almost everything in the US looked as if it was "Made in China"...
Model Kate Moss arrives at the Unique fashion show by Topshop in London in this September 17, 2006 file photo. LONDON - Eating disorder campaigners criticized British model Kate Moss on Thursday for saying she backed the motto "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels," a slogan ...
Models present a creation during the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York November 19, 2009. Model Isabel Goulart presents a creation during the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York November 19, 2009. Model Ana Beatriz Barros presents a creation during the ...
This photo taken Nov. 5, 2009 shows the ten finalists competing to be the next Victoria's Secret Runway Angel. NEW YORK – It's a choice most of us don't have to make: lingerie or loyalty? But for 10 young women vying for a spot on the Victoria's Secret runway, balancing tiny ...
A survey carried out in London and reported on CNN on November 25th indicated that 40% of retailers intended to offer discounts for the 2009 Christmas season compared to 90% in the comparable period in 2008. With nothing being certain for this Christmas sales period due to rising ...
Maria Sharapova of Russia answers a question during a news conference in Santiago December 1, 2009. Tennis former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova is interested in trying her hand at designing clothing. The Russian player, who left her fashion mark wearing gold tennis shoes in ...
When architect and home designer Fabrizo De Leva came to China seven years ago, he didn't expect Chinese people would be so interested in Italian style. Yet today 99 percent of De Leva's clients at FdL in Beijing are Chinese. The appeal is due to "a combination of simplicity, ...
A visitor looks at dresses worn by Audrey Hepburn, including the outfit in black lace, second left, that she wore in the 1966 film 'How to Steal a Million', exhibited amongst dozens of garments and personal items once belonging to the Hollywood star, in Paris, Tuesday Dec. 1, ...
An Adidas clerk studies a display at a new store in Beijing. The company is battling overly high inventory levels stemming from over-optimistic sales forecasts before the 2008 Olympic Games. Xiao Li, 23, a salesperson at an Adidas outlet in Chaoyang District, Beijing, is enjoying ...
Los Angeles is known for its casually chic offerings and bold red-carpet statements. And for Spring, the looks on the runway ranged from soft feminine fashions to tough-chic styles tinged with leather and studs. After nearly a month of shows at the many organized events and ...
Clothes worn by actress Audrey Hepburn are displayed at Sotheby's auction house in Paris December 1, 2009 prior to the auction organised by Sotheby's and Kerry Taylor Auctions which will be held in London on December 8, 2009. Dozens of garments and personal effects once belonging ...
Models display creations by Sonia Rykiel for H&M's lingerie collection at the Grand Palais in Paris December 1, 2009.
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Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee has decided that ...
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's leading group for overall reform ...
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates confirmed on Wednesday that he is ...
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Emerging economies are ...
China cuts retail oil prices
China cuts retail oil prices
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top economic planner announced on ...
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary ...
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
China is planning to clamp down on back door listings. A back door ...
HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
A general view of Toy Story Land at Hong Kong Disneyland is taken ...
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
A Wal-Mart store is seen in Stratford, Connecticut, the United States. ...
Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
Ghana qualified for the 2014 FIFA U-20 women's World Cup following a 4...
Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) stands with teammates Chris Bosh (C) and ...
Yao's gift of sport for all
Yao's gift of sport for all
Chinese NBA player Yao Ming teaches a boy with special needs how to ...