Fashion News & Trends
There Are Still Protesters Outside Dolce & Gabbana's Hong Kong Boutique
Earlier this month, security staff at Dolce & Gabbana's Hong Kong boutique reportedly barred Hong Kong natives from taking photos of the store — while not enforcing similar rules on tourists or (wealthy) mainland Chinese residents. Protests ensued...
Beyonce designs t-shirt for Obama campaign
First, she danced up a storm last year in a music video for first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. Now, the “Best Thing I Never Had” singer is selling clothes she designed to raise money for President Obama’s re-election campaign.
Dolce & Gabbana Photo Ban Sparks Protest in Hong Kong
People in Hong Kong went to the streets on Sunday, but unlike previous mass rallies in the city, this one wasn’t about politics or democracy. The cause: The right to take photos in front of luxury retailer Dolce & Gabbana.
Paris-based fashion retailer Rue Madame unveils third store in Hong Kong
Paris-based fashion retailer Rue Madame on January 3 announced the opening of its third store in Hong Kong to capture growing opportunities in the city's fast-growing fashion market.
Window Shop the Risque Christmas Collection of Hong Kong's Fashion Superstore, From Alexander McQueen to the Row
There’s no need to go all angelic and shrink from big, bold style as we head into the Christmas party season — at least not if you live in Hong Kong. This winter, Hong Kong’s most stylish luxury retail store, Joyce (sort of to Hong Kong what Barne...
Lagerfeld defends luxury in time of economic crisis
Fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld on Tuesday came to the defence of luxury in a time of economic crisis, criticising ratings agencies and rejecting a climate of "general gloominess".
Hong Kong canto-pop queen Joey Yung is the new face of Bossini's latest Toy Story collection
Sure, we all have some Toy Story collectible somewhere in our homes, but the time couldn't be riper for the launch of Bossini's brand-new Toy Story collection. After all, Asia's only Toy Story Land opened its doors at Hong Kong Disneyland last Fri...
Brazil mulls ban on lingerie-clad Gisele Bunchen ad
Brazil's Ministry for Women called Wednesday for the suspension of a television ad featuring lingerie-clad supermodel Gisele Bundchen, saying it reinforces the stereotype of women as sex objects.
Massimo Bonini's first worldwide concept store opens in Hong Kong
Massimo Bonini, a renowned Italian showroom for Italian brand name shoes and accessories, today (September 12) announced the recent unveiling in Hong Kong of its first worldwide concept store. Situated in the Lee Gardens, Causeway Bay, the Hong Ko...
Abercrombie to pay 'Jersey Shore' cast to stop wearing its clothes
Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch said it would offer "substantial payment" to MTV's The Jersey Shore's cast members to stop wearing the brand on air.
Men, You May Judge Your Peers
The Mr. Hong Kong pageant, an annual televised male beauty contest broadcast by local network TVB, is opening itself to be scrutinized by the sex that it’s showcasing: Men, for the first time in the pageant’s history, will be allowed to attend and...
Hong Kong fashion focuses on the next big things
Innovation seems to be the catchphrase being bandied about at this year's Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring /Summer - and it's a word that covers both the styles being shown by Asia's hottest young designers and the materials they are putting to u...
HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week opens
More than 1,700 exhibitors are taking part in the HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer and the concurrent HKTDC Summer Sourcing Show for Gifts, Houseware & Toys, which opened July 4 and continue until July 7 at the Hong Kong Convention a...
Boston Mayor Asks Nike To Remove Controversial T-Shirt Window Display
Mayor Tom Menino doesn’t like Niketown’s new window display at its Newbury Street store and he wants it taken down.
'Botox Mom' says she made up the tale about injecting her daughter for beauty pageants
First came balloon boy. Now there's Botox mom. The woman who horrified mothers everywhere by claiming she injected her 8-year-old pageant princess daughter with Botox said in a deposition that she made it all up.
Mother who injected daughter with Botox loses custody
A San Francisco mother who injected her 8-year-old daughter with Botox for beauty pageants has lost custody of her child.
Shaletta Porterfield, Miss Wisconsin USA, drop out of Miss USA pageant after identity theft charges
A top contender for next month's Miss USA title has dropped out of the pageant after being charged with identity theft.
Designer Galliano to face French trial in June
Former Dior designer John Galliano will go on trial on June 22 on charges that he made racist insults, accusations that rocked the fashion world and cost him his coveted job.
No stranger to controversy, U.S. retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has come under fire for offering a push-up bikini top to young girls. Its "Ashley" bikini -- described as "padded" and a "push-up" -- was posted on the Abercrombie Kids website earlier ...
John Galliano a no-show as Dior presents his final collection
Dior's creative mastermind John Galliano was notably absent at the fashion house's pret-a-porter collection Friday, following his dismissal earlier in the week for alleged anti-semitic remarks.