Fashion News

The threads that bind us

19 May 2012, 11:29 pm

When is a dress not just a dress? When it comes with lots of memories attached. Here four dedicated followers of fashion tell Nina Jones about the clothes that hold most meaning for them.


'Advanced Style' book features street fashion of the over-60 set

19 May 2012, 10:11 am

'Advanced Style,' out Tuesday from powerHouse books, salutes street fashion of the over-60 set.


How to wear: Retro fashion

18 May 2012, 11:38 pm

Vintage is well and truly on the fashion map with the 50s, 60s and 70s influencing this season’s trends. So can you wear the 50s midi skirt or 60s mini? Or would a pair of flared trousers and a floaty blouse be more flattering? Emma Harrowing shows you which look best suits your body shape.


[Fashion] Shoe lust

18 May 2012, 10:59 am

MANILA, Philippines - In the world of Fashion, every detail is important. Looking good should count from head to toe. Every piece worn is a statement. Shoes are every woman’s best friend, especially since it is a big factor in completing one’s look. Each different type ...


Skechers lawsuit: A farewell to clunky shoes

17 May 2012, 9:28 am

A lawsuit against Skechers will prevent the company from making health-related claims about their Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups, and the Skechers Resistance Runner athletic shoes, which (surprise!) do not help you lose weight, tone muscles or fight heart disease without even going to the gym. More important, it will prevent customers from committing crimes against fashion. Read full article >>


Life and sole

17 May 2012, 3:30 am

BASED on shoe couturier Christian Louboutin's inspirations alone, you can tell that this Paris-born designer was destined for incredible things. Rather than use fashion as inspiration, he


Sleek shoes making comeback but not everyone is won over

16 May 2012, 10:11 pm

Everyone has their tipping point. For Tricia Cromwell, it was last fall when platform shoes got so high she...


High-fashion for high street prices: How to spend less on shoes

15 May 2012, 5:03 am

Shoes can make or break an outfit, but they can also break the bank…


Fly the flag for British fashion in 2012

7 May 2012, 7:38 am

British designers including Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen have been getting into the spirit of the upcoming Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and London 2012 Olympic Games with an array of patriotic creations ranging from high fashion ball gowns to practical Wellington boots.


Workplace Fashion SOS: Quick And Unexpected Fixes For Apparel Disasters

4 May 2012, 12:04 pm

A few short years ago, as an employed, rent-paying 25-year-old, I bought myself my first truly expensive pair of shoes. They were Kate Spade, knee-high, four-inch black boots and set me back about $350. I was in love. So in love that I justified the expenditure and its serious dent in my paycheck, at least ...