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Model fired by L'Oreal for remarks on racism will be face of rival campaignIllamasqua hires Munroe Bergdorf, sacked by French firm after urging white people to be aware of unconscious racism -
Ethnically diverse and exuberantThe pop star is making inroads in fashion with an impressive show combining motocross stunts and colourful surf aesthetics
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Beard oils‘I applied a little in the morning and the softening effect lasted all day. I will carry on using this,’ says All Ages model David Gledhill -
Banning size zero models is small fry. What fashion needs is diversityCatwalk shows will be almost identical despite the pledge of France’s top fashion houses. If you’re a size 20 like me, high-end brands still won’t be interested, says journalist and blogger Bethany Rutter
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Size-zero ban is proof fashion industry is finally listening to customersIt is too early to say whether LVMH and Kering’s ban on using size zero models will improve women’s health, but it is a sign the business is changing
shopping
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Buy of the day: Archive by Alexa for M&S – the Crown JacketAlexa Chung’s new M&S collection launches today. Here is our standout piece – a cream faux-fur coat
talking points
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At last, a catwalk queen with a sense of perspectiveHow Claudia Schiffer put the super in supermodels
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A museum commemorating Nicole Richie’s 2007 barbecue and an oral history of 00s rock usher in the euphoric recall of the noughtiesAmy Winehouse, the Sopranos, iPods: noughties nostalgia has arrived
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Macron needs more than makeup to be the new De GaulleThe preening young French president’s beauty budget will scandalise those on the minimum wage and do nothing for his collapsing ratings, writes freelance journalist John Lichfield
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Alexandra Shulman’s selfie isn’t all that it seemsIt’s a shame she didn’t adopt such a relaxed approach to women’s body shapes while editing Vogue
the shows
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Armani, Hilfiger, Versace, Rihanna: big beasts head to London fashion weekGiorgio Armani, Tommy Hilfiger, Donatella Versace and Rihanna are among the international stars heading to London
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Marc Jacobs heads off rumours of decline by revisiting former gloriesThe designer’s New York show was a journey through the archives with headwraps and bold colour leading the way
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news
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Tattoo ink contaminants can end up in lymph nodes, study findsParticles of colour, which can be tainted with toxic impurities, can make their way to key immune system sites, researchers say
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Pierre Bergé, Yves Saint Laurent co-founder and ‘true prince of culture’, dies at 86French fashion tycoon was a tireless campaigner for gay rights and donated much of his fortune to Aids research
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'Hijab is beautiful': designers challenge Trump at New York fashion weekThe industry gets political and promotes greater diversity with colourful, vibrant show of Muslim styles
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What caused a stir at New York fashion week?The first lady wasn’t at the shows, but she chose to wear Calvin Klein – a label beloved by the liberal elite – during NYFW. But even if she wasn’t making a political statement, plenty of designers were
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American Apparel founder Dov Charney: ‘Sleeping with people you work with is unavoidable’Charney’s line in hipster fashion made him a multi-million dollar sensation until serial accusations of sexual harassment led to his downfall. Has the man who now sleeps on a mattress in his new factory changed his ways?
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Amber Valletta modelling Prada in a sinking boat‘The owner of Prada was standing on the riverbank shouting at everyone. When he asked me if I’d got the shot I said, “No!” and stormed off in a huff’
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How to make your skin glowOur beauty blogger gives her six-step formula for finessing a natural, dewy-faced look all year round
men's fashion
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Gear up: 10 of the best pieces of cycle clothing and accessories for men – in picturesFrom tops with sweat wicking, to jeans with extra stretch and shorts with reinforcement, we pick the best pieces for cyclists who don’t relish arriving to work crumpled, clammy – or in Lycra
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Normal menswear: your wardrobe has never looked so fresh – in picturesThis autumn, everyday clothes are actually in fashion. Enjoy it while you can
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Chainmail, lemons and the Memphis Group: an introduction to autumn/winter 2017 fashionAPC turns 30, the return of corduroy and the reinvention of Oscar de la Renta – everything you need to know about the next six months in style
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Why does Steve Bannon wear all his shirts at once?The former White House chief strategist appeared on 60 Minutes on Sunday in his favourite look – two shirts on top of each other, plus a blazer for added warmth
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Five ways to wear... a bright knit – in picturesBring some end-of-summer cheer to your wardrobe with a burst of yellow. Sandro’s wool jumper is an on-trend update to your look. The key is to balance the brightness
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regulars
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Fashion for all agesFashion for all agesThe best tailoring for all ages – in picturesHow to wear tailoring, whatever your age
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The growing importance – and size – of handbags, fashion archive, 192713 Sep 1927 When pockets went out of dresses, bags flew into the shop window and thence into use
Maggie Alderson: the skincare line that has been 'life-changingly brilliant'