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Julian Macdonald among fashion designers keen to put Wales on industry map
Ellie Carter and Gareth Bryer, BBC Wales Do you need to go to a big city to work in fashion? Former director at Givenchy, Julien Macdonald doesn't think so, nor does Ioan Bowen-Pickett, a young Welsh fashion designer. Macdonald said there was no…
Julian Macdonald among fashion designers keen to put Wales on industry map
Do you need to go to a big city to work in fashion? Former director at Givenchy, Julien Macdonald doesn't think so, nor does Ioan Bowen-Pickett, a young Welsh fashion designer. Macdonald said there was no need for aspiring designers to leave for…
Aldi's new £25 autumn boots 'look like' £80 designer pair
Aldi is preparing to launch a new collection of women's boots that bear a striking resemblance to a premium outdoor brand - but at less than a third of the cost. The supermarket unveils fresh Special Buy offers every Thursday and Sunday, and has…
An interior designer shares 9 things she'd never have in her own kitchen
When it comes to kitchen-cabinet pulls, Mari is skipping black hardware. 'It's too harsh and creates too much contrast on a white or light cabinet,' Mari told BI. If she wants something dark, she'll usually go for oil-rubbed bronze hardware…
Kansas City Royals and Populous Share New Downtown Ballpark Design Details
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals and Populous unveiled six new renderings and deeper insights into the Royals new downtown ballpark in the heart of Kansas City. Populous, the global design firm and Kansas City-based company behind…
How to dress a tech oligarch: The Social Reckoning's costume designer on Zuckerberg's style evolution
The first Aaron Sorkin Facebook movie, 2010's The Social Network, helped cement the early aughts image of Mark Zuckerberg rebelling against corporate norms in rumpled hoodies and T-shirts. The follow-up, The Social Reckoning, is carbon-dated from…
The Story Behind the 'Sense and Sensibility' Costume Design
The muted tones and layered elements of Grace Snell's costume design for “ Sense and Sensibility ” are grounded, earthy, tangible — words that might not always come to mind with a film set around the turn of the 19th century.
Fashion Designing Colleges in Chhattisgarh: Inside AAFT University Raipur's B.Des to M.Des Pathway
Raipur, India — Comparing fashion designing colleges in Chhattisgarh? One practical question is whether a college lets you continue from an undergraduate to a postgraduate degree in the same place. The four-year fashion designing course in…
Jos. A. Bank Unveils New, More Modern Store Design
Jos. A. Bank is getting a facelift. The more-traditional banner within the Tailored Brands portfolio has opened a store in the Atlanta suburb of Peachtree City, Ga., sporting a lighter, more modern aesthetic. “It's a really exciting moment…
Honoring Legendary Designer Yohji Yamamoto and Artist Danh Vo
CREATIVE GIANTS: Yohji Yamamoto and Danh Vo received the Isamu Noguchi Award last week at the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum annual benefit. The honorees were recognized for “singular, multidisciplinary practices that embody…
How One Designer Turned a 1970s Lake Tahoe Cabin Into a Design-Forward Vacation Rental
Anastasia Casey wasn't necessarily looking to buy a piece of her husband's childhood. But after seven property tours, a handful of rejected offers, and a ballooning budget, that's more or less what happened. Tucked along Lake Tahoe's serene West…
DHS Was Designed as a Weapon
A fresh wave of outrage over the Trump administration's use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has surged after two high-profile events involving ICE in the span of a week: the shooting of a young father in New York City last Thursday, and the…
Designers Say There's an Unexpected Pattern Trending for Fall-Get Inspired to Use It
Any room can benefit from a jolt of pattern; tap a designer, and they'll reveal that it's one of the most low-lift ways to add pizzazz to an interior. It's personally one of my favorite designer-approved tricks to breathe new life into a space…
The Most Underrated Design Trends That Have Quietly Shaped the Last Decade
Our homes are constantly evolving. As technology advances and cultural shifts shape the way we live, the design world is always looking ahead—finding smarter ways to declutter, rearrange our floor plans, and, above all, create homes that are…
Scandi Dandies: Towers by Danish and Norwegian designers heighten New York's skyline
New York's skyline is getting serious Scandi style. Among the handful of significant new-construction residential towers currently coming online is a trio of buildings by a triumphant triumvirate of Danish and Norwegian designers. One of the most…
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