After the stunning sneak peek last month, Lana Del Rey’s retro-inspired campaign with H&M has finally been revealed in full, and in one word, it’s perfection. The “L.A. noir” inspiration suits Del Rey’s self-described “ghetto Nancy Sinatra” style to a T, and the Blue Jeans chanteuse looks all kinds of beautiful in everything from covet-worthy abstract print skinnies to a sleek and body-conscious tweed dress. Now that we’ve seen the Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin-lensed campaign in

Smythe and eLUXE have just teamed up to create the epitome of a chic LBJ (little black jacket, for those of you not in the know); what’s more, the femme-meets-tailored blazer will be available exclusively to Canada. Come September, you can get your hands on the Canadian label’s covetable tuxedo-style wool blazer on eLUXE for $595, which is actually a steal if you consider cost per wear. With its slim fit, strong shoulders and gold hardware, you can make like Kate Middleton (who’s without a do

During 2011/12 cotton season, global cotton price treaded downward most of the time. Supported by temporary reserve policy, decline of domestic cotton price was less than international decrease, therefore, enlarging the price gaps between them largely. Import cotton was very welcomed, and by the end of this season the annual import volume was 5.44 million ton, 1.1 times more than last season, making a new record. In trade mode aspect, the general still dominated while shrank slightly compared wi

In the lush mountains of Nagano, Japan, four Team Gira runners solemnly train near the storied Togakushi Shrine. Concealed by the surrounding forest’s mystical 900-year-old cedar trees, they are a tonal flash—a modern incarnation of the storied ninjutsu, or ninja, who in olden days used the dramatic terrain for ascetic schooling. Pursuant of the ancient art’s mission: to arrive at enlightenment through perseverance, endurance and patience, the runners rely upon meditation and their advanced e

Fiji Fashion Week (FJFW) will be held from 18th October to 20th October in Suva. A mere fashion show it is not. Opening night will be one big Pacific party, if the Oceania Centre for Arts & Culture (OCAC), the University of the South Pacific’s performing arts arm, has anything to do with the fifth year of Fiji Fashion Week (FJFW). Entitled ‘Tribe Echoes of the Pacific’ opening night is designed to be a fusion of island fashion, song, dance and raw South Pacific passion for culture.

Lint prices lost nearly Rs 400 per maund (37.32 Kgs) this week in the ready market following increased arrivals, improving quality, fall in values of New York cotton futures and abundant crop prospects and carryovers in most parts of the world. With the monsoon season approaching its tail-end in Pakistan and scope of better quality and increased arrivals during the coming weeks, bearish sentiment appeared to overtake the cotton market. Many domestic textile mills are also reported to be faring

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Fashion and Textiles co-hosted an event with the British Fashion Council (BFC) at London Fashion Week. The event celebrated British fashion in 2012 so far focusing on how the Government and MP’s can help to ensure its continued success. The UK fashion industry is worth ?21 billion to the UK economy and makes a vital contribution to the global reputation of Great Britain as a leader in creative excellence. Much more can be done to drive the sector

At the peak of Paris fashion week, an extravagant party launched the AdR at H&M collection with theatrical flair. Hosted byHennes and Mauritz (H&M) together with fashion icon Anna Dello Russo, the Paradis Ball took place in Paris famed cabaret nightclub Paradis Latin. The glitzy party married fashion, performance and a live showcase by music star Azealia Banks. Friends and fashionistas, including Olivier Theyskens, Rachel Zoe, Jefferson Hack, Poppy Delevingne, Peter Dundas and super mode

Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart made an appearance at the catwalk show presented by the French fashion house ‘Balenciaga’ on the third day of the Paris Fashion Week, which witnessed some eye catching creations by various local and international designers. The female lead of the ‘Twilight’ movie series, who also is the brand ambassador of Balenciaga’s new fall fragrance, was dressed in the French label’s yellow biker jacket and a black-and-white floral print jeans. Balenciaga presented a

U.S. cotton industry leaders met this week with senior U.S. government officials to discuss the serious financial losses accruing in all industry segments as a result of massive defaults on cotton export contracts. Industry leaders emphasized the threat these contract defaults posed to the growth of U.S. exports and underscored the crucial importance of contract sanctity and the enforcement of arbitration awards as cornerstones of international trade. The delegation from the National Cotton C