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Bella Hadid wears affordable Mango suede trench

Wednesday is officially the first day of this year’s spring, and Bella Hadid is getting an early start by taking advantage of the transitional weather. The supermodel was spotted this week wearing the ultimate spring jacket, a suede trench.

The coat in question was from Mango, which she treated like a day dress — wearing the piece with nothing but a black bralette underneath. The textured tan trench was closed around her waist with an attached ribbon belt, but she left the top hanging partly open to show off the undergarment. The outerwear features notch lapels and two side pockets,

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A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France’s lower house. Next stop the Senate

PARIS (AP) — A pioneering bill to curb the rampant pace of fast fashion won unanimous approval in the lower house of the French Parliament, making France one of the first countries worldwide to target the influx of low-cost, mass-produced garments predominantly from China.

The fashion industry is among the world’s biggest producers of greenhouse gas emissions. France is seeking to reduce the allure of fast fashion items, setting a precedent in the fight against the environmental degradation they cause.

Lawmakers on Thursday unanimously approved the bill, greenlighting it for the Senate to consider — either to approve it,

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Pinterest’s 2024 Fashion Trend Entry Ribbon

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From world designer collections on the fashion stage, to predictions from internet searches, ribbons are predicted to dominate the fashion scene in 2024. However, what kind of ribbons are on the trend radar?

Near the end of each year, Pinterest releases lifestyle and entertainment trend predictions for the following year based on the searches of its 500 million users. The data source comes from English searches with the analysis period September 2021 – August
2023.

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Maisie Williams poses for photographers upon arrival at the British Fashion Awards on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 in London. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)British actress Maisie Williams wore a dress full of ribbons while attending the 2023 British Fashion Awards
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11 Viral Fashion Moments Throughout 2023, Making Excitement Even Controversy

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Like previous years, 2023 is also full of viral moments coming from the realm of fashion. Not a few of them have intrigued the public or sparked controversy.

From royals’ styles that ended in hilarious memes to advertisements that drew pro-Palestinian criticism, here are 10 viral fashion moments that enlivened conversation on social media this year.

1. Astro Boy Shoes

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Big Red Boots MSCHFBig Red Boots MSCHF (Photo: Instagram)

After releasing ‘devil’ shoes which caused a stir, MSCHF is again offering a unique product in early 2023. Named Big Red Boots, this footwear resembles the

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Fashion designer Dries Van Noten to retire

PARIS, March 20 ― The feted Belgian designer Dries Van Noten will step down as creative director of his fashion label this summer, he announced yesterday.

Van Noten, 65, is set to leave after the next Paris Fashion Week menswear show in June.

Known for luxurious colors and avant garde styles, Van Noten began as part of the so-called Antwerp Six who trained at the city’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the 1980s.

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Other members included online designers Walter Van Beirendonck and Ann Demeulemeester.

In his statement, Van Noten said his career had been “a dream come true”.

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FIMO 2024 showcases the best of African fashion

The Togo Fashion Week has come to an end, leaving behind an echo of creativity and innovation. The Festival International de la Mode (FIMO) was the scene of a dazzling celebration of African fashion, showcasing bold collections that transcend stereotypes.

Among the designers on show, Nigerian designer Ejiro Amos-Tafiri captivated the audience with his luxurious, hand-crafted creations inspired by rich Nigerian traditions.

Her commitment to transcending established norms has given rise to unique pieces, introducing a contemporary vision of cultural heritage.

Another iconic designer at the event was Jean Rocard Yapo, from Abidjan. His eponymous brand, which has become a

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Dries Van Noten Steps Down From Fashion Label

One of the world’s most beloved fashion figures announced Tuesday that he’s stepping down from his eponymous brand. Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, 65, made the announcement in a letter sent to friends of the label.

“In the early 80’s, as a young guy in Antwerp, my dream was to have a voice in fashion,” Van Noten wrote. “Through a journey that brought me to London, Paris … that dream has come true. Now I want to shift my focus to all the things I never had time for.” This means his exceptionally well-reviewed fall 2024 women’s collection, shown in

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France votes to limit ‘excesses’ of fast fashion « Euro Weekly News

Measure is part of package aimed at limiting pollution associated with cheap, imported clothes.

France’s National Assembly has approved a series of initiatives aimed at reducing the appeal of low-cost fast fashion, particularly products from Chinese mass producers.

Christophe Bechu, the Minister for Ecological Transition, hailed Thursday’s vote as groundbreaking, making France the first country to legislate against the extremes of ultra-fast fashion. However, these measures still await approval from the Senate.

The proposed measures include banning advertisements for the cheapest textiles and implementing an environmental levy on low-cost items.

Environmental concerns

The French

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