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From balletcore to femmes fatales - 4 highlights from Haute couture week in Paris

One of the most spectacular shows came from Julien Fournie, who sought to recreate the atmosphere of fashion's heyday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Top designers to showcase their work at World Sports Betting Cape Town Met

South Africa’s top fashion designers will be showcasing their work at the Cape Town Met this Saturday.

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Gerry Cupido|Published

Watch Video‘Cristobal Balenciaga’ biopic series puts the iconic designer’s exquisite creations in the spotlight

‘Cristobal Balenciaga’ gives viewers a glimpse into how the iconic designer became one of the most influential figures in fashion.

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Karishma Dipa|Published

Quiet and not-so-quiet luxury at Paris Fashion Week

There were lots of roses, red lips and polka dots among the sparkly reworkings of tuxedos and classic suits at Balmain's first menswear show in several years.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Paris gang arrested over Balmain fashion robbery

For the fashion world, it was an unprecedented incident, and the Balmain team raced to remake the outfits in time for the show.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

LOOK: Old Hollywood glam dominates on Emmy Awards silver carpet

Here’s a look at what celebrities wore on the silver carpet at this year’s Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Gerry Cupido|Published

LOOK: Critics Choice Awards 2024 red carpet highlights

Here’s a look at who wore what on the red carpet at the 29th Critics Choice Awards.

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Gerry Cupido|Published

All eyes on Pharrell Williams as celebrity designer kicks off Paris Fashion Week

Trends move at lightning speed in the age of TikTok, but brands will be hoping some concepts garner as much attention as ‘quiet luxury’ or ‘noughties nostalgia’ did in 2023.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mel B enlists pal Victoria Beckham to design her wedding dress

The Spice Girls star is tying the knot with fiancé Rory McPhee and she has enlisted her former band mate to help create the perfect bridal gown.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

World Sports Betting Cape Town Met reveals this year’s theme

Inspired by the resplendence of the fairest Cape worldwide, Cape Splendour is a fusion of glamour, grace and glory.

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Lifestyle Reporter|Published

LOOK: Best red carpet looks at 2024 Golden Globe Awards

Red was the stand-out colour on this year’s Golden Globes red carpet.

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Gerry Cupido|Published

Princess Diana's dress sells for more than R21-million

The record-breaking sale by Julien's Auctions saw the starry black and blue Jacques Azagury gown with a ballerina-style skirt fetch the most an item worn by the late royal as ever sold.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

The Year in Review: Most memorable red carpet looks of 2023

From bizarre to beautiful, here are some of the most unforgettable red carpet looks of the year.

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Gerry Cupido|Published

ICYMI: ‘Wedding of the century’ bride deletes her TikTok account as groom faces jail time

Madelaine Brockway, whose $56-million wedding went viral, has deleted her TikTok account.

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Gerry Cupido|Published

Classical dancer turned designer creates beautifully bespoke Indo-African garments

Verushka Pather embraces the slow fashion movement and recognises the importance of supporting young designers in the industry.

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Lutho Pasiya|Published

LOOK: Oprah, is that you? Fans don't recognise Miss Winfrey in newest Instagram post

The media icon has always been open about her journey with her weight, and in her most recent pictures she is looking extra fine.

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Entertainment Reporter|Published

Matthew Williams quits as creative director of Givenchy after less than four years in role

The 38-year-old designer will be leaving after just three-and-a-half years in the role even though it has been the ‘dream of a lifetime’ for him.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

2024 Met Gala theme unveiled

After this year's spectacular Karl Lagerfeld tribute theme, the annual fundraising gala will return with a brand-new theme.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Designer to the stars, Orapeleng Modutle enters an ‘exciting time’ as he takes on new style journey

Fashion designer to the stars Orapeleng Modutle takes on a new style journey with his first limited edition ready-to-wear collection in collaboration with Superbalist.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Paris Hilton claims she invented Barbiecore

The style trend - which features bold colours, in particular pink, high-heeled shoes and quirky accessories - peaked this summer around the release of the 'Barbie' movie.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Hailey Bieber finally reveals why she and husband Justin Bieber dress like they’re on ‘two separate planets’

The model, 26, and singer, 29, who married in 2018, are regularly trolled for looking totally different when they go out to events.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Taylor Swift goes into complete fan girl mode as Beyonce attends 'Eras Tour' concert film premiere

The 33-year-old pop star was overwhelmed that the 'Formation' icon was among the stars to walk the red carpet because she has been such a huge influence on her.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Victoria Beckham's wedding dress flew across the Atlantic on Concorde 4 times

Vera Wang told PEOPLE: ‘I call it the transatlantic dress. That bodice flew back and forth four times on the Concorde. ’

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Does sex still sell in fashion?

You can see that Gen Z has embraced crop tops and short-shorts and lingerie-dressing not because we are living in a time of lip-smacking sensuality, but because many people are feeling a new sense of comfort and freedom with their bodies.

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The Washington Post|Published