Get the summer look: Adriana Lima gets fiery in Rio for the Olympics

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Get the summer look: Adriana Lima gets fiery in Rio for the Olympics

Victoria’s Secret angel Adriana Lima took to Instagram to show how proudly she held the Olympic torch, which will enter the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 5. Adriana Lima travelled to Rio ahead of the Olympic Games which kick off on August 5. Overpowered by the emotion, Lima was in tears by the end of the memorable night.

WIDER IMAGE-Olympics-Cycling-American BMX racer bounces back from broken hand
By Mary Milliken RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 5 (Reuters) – BMX cyclists might have the fastest first two seconds of any event in the Olympic Games – coming out of a gate on an eight-meter high wall and going from zero to 56 km per hour in just two beats. For American racer and two-time Olympian Connor Fields, those two seconds account for 75 percent of his training and often determine if he can win the race which usually lasts less than 40 seconds. “We work our butts off and I think we have one of the most difficult sports in the Games because we require so many different skills,” said Fields while training in California before he heads to Rio de Janeiro for his event on Aug. 17-19.

Cycling: American BMX racer bounces back from broken hand

By Mary Milliken RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – BMX cyclists might have the fastest first two seconds of any event in the Olympic Games – coming out of a gate on an eight-meter high wall and going from zero to 56 km per hour in just two beats. For American racer and two-time Olympian Connor Fields, those two seconds account for 75 percent of his training and often determine if he can win the race which usually lasts less than 40 seconds. “We work our butts off and I think we have one of the most difficult sports in the Games because we require so many different skills,” said Fields while training in California before he heads to Rio de Janeiro for his event on Aug. 17-19.

Style Notes: Cara Delevingne Covers Two September Issues; Kate Spade Shares Fall
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Fitbit, Etsy and Zagg surge, Kate Spade and Crocs tumble
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Fitbit Inc., up $1.77 to $14.93 The fitness tracker maker’s stock rebounded from steep losses over the last year after it reported strong …

Get the summer look: Pauline Hoarau gets sporty

Brace yourselves for a summer of Instajealously — the fashion world has officially gone on vacation. Today, let’s take a look at Frenchie Pauline Hoarau’s version of a sporty outfit. Pauline Hoarau, 22, has already walked for major fashion houses including Valentino, Chanel, Armani and Jean Paul Gaultier both in ready-to-wear and couture shows.

Kate Spade misses 2Q profit forecasts
The New York-based company said it had net income of 21 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains and to account for discontinued operations, came to 11 cents per share. The results did not …

The World’s First Supermodel and Her Lunatic Husband

The world’s first supermodel was famous not only for her delicate features but also for a murder that rocked America.

Supermodel, dancers to lead Rio opening ceremony show

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, trailblazing transgender beauty Lea T and carnival dancers will show off Brazil in its multicolor glory at the Olympic opening ceremony Friday. Rio has a hard act to follow after London 2012’s alternately humorous and jaw-droppingly sophisticated version. This opening ceremony, held in a country suffering its deepest recession in almost a century, will be more modest.

Supermodel, dancers to lead Rio opening ceremony show

Palestinian designer for rich and famous pops up in W.Bank

Rami Kashou’s designs are worn by Hollywood stars and royalty but for the past few days he has been back home in the occupied West Bank rather than London, Paris or New York. As on most days, Yasser Arafat Square in central Ramallah was crowded with pedestrians, taxis with screaming horns and fruit sellers lugging their goods on carts. The US-based fashion designer has a list of celebrity clients including Hollywood actress Jessica Alba, reality TV star Kim Kardashian and Queen Rania of Jordan.

Get the summer look: Natasha Poly’s ethnic chic vibe

Today, let’s take a look at Russian supermodel Natasha Poly’s radiant style in the Sardinian sun. Natasha Poly has chosen Italy as her summer destination — the snow-white beaches and bluer-than-blue Mediterranean waters of Sardinia to be precise. Russian model Natasha Poly has walked for the annual Victoria’s Secret show and has graced the 2012 edition of the Pirelli calendar.

Fashion vloggers front ‘Destination: Disney Style’

Five YouTube channels are on board for Disney’s fashion travelogue launching August 2, 2016.

Simons joins Calvin Klein as chief creative officer

Former Christian Dior designer Raf Simons has been appointed Calvin Klein’s new chief creative officer and will debut his first collections for the fall 2017 season, the US label announced Tuesday. “As part of his role as chief creative officer, Mr Simons will oversee all aspects of design, global marketing and communications, and visual creative services,” the company announced on Facebook.

Calvin Klein snaps up ex-Dior designer Simons

US fashion house Calvin Klein on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Christian Dior designer Raf Simons as its new chief creative officer, with his debut collections set for the fall 2017 season. “As part of his role as chief creative officer, Mr Simons will oversee all aspects of design, global marketing and communications, and visual creative services,” the company announced on Facebook. Simons quit as creative director at Christian Dior last October after more than three years at the helm of the French giant.

Bella Hadid stars in J.W. Anderson F/W 16 ad campaign

One of the most high-profile models of the moment has been enlisted by the J.W. Anderson brand to be the face of its fall-winter 2016 collection which has a strong cinematic theme. The younger Hadid sister’s star continues to rise as an increasing number of fashion brands are eager to work with her. This is a first for the J.W. Anderson fashion brand, which does not normally include celebrity models in its ad campaigns.

K-Cup Couture: Fashion designer uses 500 Keurig pods to make wedding dress

If you watch ABC7 Eyewitness News regularly, or follow Entertainment Guru George Pennacchio on Facebook, you probably know his wife, Erin, makes his vests, pocket squares and the occasional tie.

Ralph Lauren Revealed As Designer of Hillary Clinton’s Historic White Pantsuit
Ending speculation, Ralph Lauren confirms he designed the suit Hillary Clinton wore to accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.

Armani creates foundation as succession issue looms

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani said on Friday he would create a foundation in his name, for the first time shedding some light on succession plans for his fashion business. Armani has always said he wanted to maintain his group independent,” said Bernstein analyst Mario Ortelli.

Carven to discontinue menswear

French fashion house Carven is suspending its menswear line and bidding goodbye to designer Barnabé Hardy. “Barnabé Hardy has been the soul of Carven’s men’s collection since 2015,” Chief Executive Officer Sophie de Rougemont told the site. The news signals the latest in a line of changes at Carven, which has been undergoing something of a renaissance since it was bought out by Société Béranger in 2008 and revamped as a contemporary brand.

Giorgio Armani creates legacy foundation

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani confirmed rumors on Friday that he has founded the Giorgio Armani Foundation, reports Women’s Wear Daily.

Costume Institute looks at the great masters for Fall 2016 fashion exhibition

The Costume Institute has revealed the theme for its Fall 2016 exhibition. Titled “Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion,” the exhibition will go on show in the New York museum’s Anna Wintour Costume Center this November, featuring significant fashion acquisitions over the past 10 years. Curated by Assistant Curator Jessica Regan and Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton, the show will explore iconic works by designers who have changed the course of fashion history and look at how the department has amassed its collection of masterworks.

Mulberry Fall 2016 campaign to explore life’s dualities

Mulberry is unveiling its Fall 2016 campaign, starring twin models Lia and Odette Pavlova, according to Women’s Wear Daily. The “Self/Reflection” campaign looks at the dualities in fashion and in life, and features the Pavlova sisters photographed as the reflection of one another. The Mulberry campaign also showcases accessories by the British brand’s creative director Johnny Coca, including round-framed sunglasses, studded hoop earrings and the label’s new handbag, the Chester.

Karlie Kloss lands fashion campaign and collaboration with Express

Karlie Kloss has landed a new job as a brand ambassador and creative consultant for the fashion retailer Express. Kloss will also collaborate on an exclusive fashion line with the label, set to debut next spring. The campaign will kick off in August 2016 with the fall denim collection, comprising a print, online and TV campaign photographed and directed by Inez and Vinoodh and including interview-like webisodes in which the star shares her thoughts on work, love, fashion, friends and her life.

Roberto Cavalli names former Versace head as new CEO

Italian fashion group Roberto Cavalli said on Thursday it had named former Versace head Gian Giacomo Ferraris as its new chief executive as it seeks to relaunch under a new owner. Ferraris, an engineer who also worked for Italian luxury groups Gucci and Prada, radically turned around Versace in his seven years at the company, increasing revenue and cutting debt and bringing it back to profit only two years after being appointed. “The profound knowledge of the sector and the important professional experiences of Gian Giacomo Ferraris will allow Roberto Cavalli to consolidate the path of relaunch that is at the base of the company’s development plans,” Cavalli said in a statement.

Emporio Armani chooses Paris over Milan for Spring 2017

The designer’s Emporio Armani ready to wear line will show its upcoming Spring/Summer 2017 collection in the French capital rather than the usual Milan, reports the Business of Fashion (BoF). Although rare, this isn’t the first time Armani has taken the brand out of Milan — the designer unveiled his Spring/Summer 2007 collection in London as part of a wider event that included the launch of his Emporio Armani Product RED venture, part of the AIDS-fighting concept spearheaded by U2 singer Bono and activist Bobby Shriver.

Jean Paul Gaultier has a new fashion collaboration in the pipeline

The French fashion icon is teaming up with Italian retail chain OVS on a new capsule collection for fall, WWD reports. The collection will comprise 60 pieces spanning ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women, titled ‘Jean Paul Gaultier for OVS’. It is the latest in a line of surprising collaborations for Gaultier, who brought his ready-to-wear line to a close in 2014 to focus on his couture pieces.

Armani chooses Paris over Milan for Emporio line September show

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani said on Wednesday his younger and more accessible Emporio Armani line would go on show in Paris in September instead of Milan but also said that this was a one-off. Traditionally, the Armani collection shows are held in Milan in June for men and in September for women. The designer said the decision to move to Paris was made “exceptionally” for this season, addressing any potential speculation that he might leave the Milan catwalks for good.