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A mix of leather, mesh, and African prints at Edun

February 12, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Fashionistas shivered visibly on Sunday in a makeshift event space along the blustery Hudson River, where the Edun fashion label, founded by U2's Bono and wife Ali Hewson, was displaying its Fall 2012 collection. But the models wore bright, African prints that made one feel, at least momentarily, in a much...

Delicate meets sporty at Derek Lam's fall show

February 12, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Given the blustery cold on this particular winter Sunday, it seemed downright kind of designer Derek Lam to offer his audience — and his models — some lovely chunky sweaters.

Halfway through Fashion Week, fierce fitted looks

February 12, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - It's time for the well-heeled women who shop from New York Fashion Week runways to pull themselves up by their bootstraps — preferably Christian Louboutins — and carry off clothes...

DKNY line captures locals' tough skin, soft soul

February 12, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The DKNY brand's heart lies with New Yorkers, and for fall, Donna Karan is giving those customers the guarded exterior, sense of humour and softer soul that characterizes so many of...

Before clothes hit runway, designers test makeup

February 12, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Once the clothing collections are nearly complete and the models who'll wear them have been chosen, it's time for designers to plan and test one other important part of the looks they...

Victoria Beckham back to sexy, sophisticated form

February 12, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - She may be chic and petite, but don't mess with Victoria Beckham. She offered a no-nonsense, tough-girl fall collection at New York Fashion Week on Sunday that she said she hoped...

Gwen Stefani runway show inspired by '60s rock

February 12, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Singer and designer Gwen Stefani, one of the few celebrities who has stuck with her fashion brand for the long haul, offered a "That Girl" vibe at the New York Fashion Week show for...

Kiss Map latest in digital love declarations

February 12, 2012

TORONTO - Carving initials and arrow-pierced hearts into tree trunks isn't the only way to telegraph your romance to the world: some smitten singles and couples are going digital with their...

Fashion Week trends: Military looks and drama

February 12, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Fashion's top brass seems to like the military look for next fall. Three days into the seasonal previews at New York Fashion Week Saturday, sharp-shouldered styles for the urban...

Dresses locked behind harnesses at Herve Leger

February 11, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Herve Leger by Max Azria locked his bandage dresses behind leather body harnesses from neck to waist at New York Fashion Week, calling them a "study in seduction and restraint" for...

Christian Siriano brings on creatures of the night

February 11, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - With winged dresses and swirls of piping to evoke veins, Christian Siriano paid homage at New York Fashion Week to Fay Wray and vampire bats in a stark, cavernous runway space worthy...

Jill Stuart: Strong shoulders but also florals

February 11, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The second outfit to come down Jill Stuart's runway, a gold leaf-embroidered T-shirt paired with black sailor pants, is headed straight to the designer's closet.

Barbie's wardrobe celebrated at Fashion Week bash

February 11, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Barbie threw open the sparkly, pink doors of her dream closet to rock a party she hosted for her fellow fashionistas.

Design duo shows flowery prints at NY Fashion Week

February 10, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Design duo Costello Tagliapietra paired prints with sleek silhouettes for the line's fall collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week.

Roasted tomato soup great start to special meal

February 10, 2012

The sweet flavour of plump red tomatoes complements the licorice of the fennel while the creamy goodness of sour cream adds the perfect tang.

Chicken salad sandwich has a Tex-Mex twist

February 10, 2012

Hungry skiers or ice skaters will welcome this hearty sandwich during a break in activity in the cold outdoors. Serve with a cup of steaming hot soup for a complete meal.

Wagging tails replace sad eyes in Westminster ads

February 10, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pet lovers won't have to look away anymore when those heart-wrenching TV ads appear during the Westminster dog show — the ones with the pitiful little faces peering out from behind...

Rebecca Taylor at Fashion Week: Leggings, leather

February 10, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Shifts and shirtdresses, leather and leggings marked Rebecca Taylor's fall collection, shown Friday at New York Fashion Week.

Fashion's newness coming from old-school Hollywood

February 10, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Marlene Dietrich is having a moment. The runways of New York Fashion Week are paying homage to the late star's sultry, glamorous but sometimes slightly mannish style.

Jason Wu puts on a real show at Fashion Week

February 10, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jason Wu has arrived, and the confidence he's feeling in his emerging success was evident at New York Fashion Week Friday, where his dramatic show featured a collection inspired...


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