Global Apparel and Textile Industry Feature Articles

08 Mar - Retrospective revisits YSL's enduring great themes
Yves Saint Laurent, the master of couture, has returned less than two years after his death in a major retrospective previewed Monday, covering his four decades as a fashion designer whose artistry empowered women. The exhibition features 307 pieces from the designer's collection, both haute couture and ready-to-wear, from his start in 1958 with Christian Dior to loosely pleated chiffon gowns in his final collection in 2002.

08 Mar - Celebrities? So last season, say Paris fashionistas
Maybe it's the effect of recession, maybe it's simply a case of Hollywood fatigue - whatever the reason, buyers and designers at Paris fashion week are declaring the end of the celebrity cult. Backstage at the shows, the talk was not of glitzy muses such as actress Lindsay Lohan, but of classic accessories, inspiration from the archives and long-lasting pieces to tempt choosy shoppers amid a slight recovery in spending.

08 Mar - Bullock wears `Oscar' gown, other stars take risks
Sandra Bullock dressed the part at Sunday's Academy Awards: She wore a gleaming, metallic, slim-fitting gown that seemed fashioned after the Oscar statuette itself. The dress was a winner, making the best actress one of many who stepped up their style on what is considered Hollywood's most important runway. Top actresses made bold color choices, donned stiffer shapes and used sparkle strategically to get them noticed.