LOS ANGELES, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tonight honored its student winners from colleges and universities around the world at the 52nd Student Academy Awards® ceremony. Gold, Silver and Bronze placements were announced and trophies presented during a ceremony held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, in partnership with Rolex. This year, the Student Academy Awards competition received 3,127 entries from 988 colleges and universities worldwide. With remarks by Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor, the night’s category presenters included Academy Actors Branch Governor Lou Diamond Phillips and filmmakers…
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The collection is an imaginative fusion of Victorian grandeur and Nepalese heritage, reimagining what happens when a Newar woman from Kathmandu steps into the heart of the British Empire in 1901. Dramatic silhouettes, a rich palette of red, white, black, and gold, and key pieces such as the hand-embroidered Kumari Gown, hand-printed Ranjana Coat, and a new line of luxury handbags crafted from biodegradable fruit leather and finished with hand-carved Vajra brass handles, all celebrated identity, resilience, and craftsmanship. Sanyukta Shrestha, a Nepalese-born British designer, is widely recognised as apioneer of sustainable luxury. Her ethos is rooted in eco-conscious design,…
LARA New York’s debut in Paris celebrated cross-cultural fashion and ageless elegance. Paris, France – LARA redefined the runway at La Galarie Bourbon during fashion week, showcasing models from the Chinese Golden Model Search and placing these Golden Age models at the forefront, dominating the majority of the lineup alongside professional models. Returning to the Paris runway, models aged 40 and above once again dominated the show, radiating sophistication, confidence, and a bold standard of age-inclusive fashion. Their presence reaffirmed that style transcends age, culture, and expectation. The runway was a striking dialogue between Eastern heritage and contemporary Western evening…
In a world that often mistakes softness for fragility, SHUTING QIU proposes a different kind of power, one that flows through empathy, color, and the quiet strength of craft. Her Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Tender Rebellion, is a poetic declaration that tenderness itself can be an act of resistance. The collection begins as a dreamlike journey, a drift of thought that carries the designer from the pulse of the modern city into the luminous reverie of the Tang dynasty. Amid silken hues of rouge and glazed gold, she discovers a palette alive with memory: radiant reds, liquid golds, and a tender…
Another wonderful evening was had at The Mill at Sonning where you get a meal and a show for one price. Currently playing is ’The Shadow in the Mirror’ – a show that is part whodunit, part mystery, and a ghost story as well – where a bookseller is commissioned to catalogue the library of a deceased French Marquis. But even before the scares start there is a delicious meal to be had in the beautiful restaurant, which adjoins the theatre. It is a delicious menu with an excellent variety of options – Steak pie with mash and vegetables; Baked…
During the prestigious Milan Fashion Week, the 12 TH edition of ” Fashion in the City ” took place on September 28, 2025. The evening, which took place in the splendid location located in the heart of Milan, attracted the attention of photographers, televisions, influencers and international magazines, confirming itself as one of the most anticipated events of the fashion week. The catwalk hosted the creations of some of the most talented international designers, who presented innovative and cutting-edge collections. The fashion shows showed a variety of styles and trends, highlighting the creativity and originality of the participating designers. Special…
Paris, France – Chinese luxury brand ZOUXIN unveiled its latest collection, “Earth’s Memory – Manifested Silhouettes,” in Paris during fashion week, presenting a poetic conversation between centuries-old Chinese craftsmanship and contemporary design. Designer Xiong Yan framed the collection around the brand’s guiding philosophy of “returning to nature and living with heart.” “Let the world understand China through Xiangyun yarn. Finding the true self is the beginning of all things,” Xiong said, capturing the collection’s vision of cultural memory and modern artistry. At the heart of the collection is Xiangyun yarn, a UNESCO-recognized ecological silk, hand-dyed through a labor-intensive process. Song…
Vegan leather and plant-based textiles: the future of sustainable fashion at the European Capital of Culture Ethical fashion reaches its ultimate expression when sustainable textile innovation meets performance art. This is exactly what happened in Nova Gorica, as part of GO! 2025 European Capital of Culture, where Slovenian designer Matea Benedetti transformed the runway into a living manifesto of sustainability through immersive scenography. Her creations, crafted from cutting-edge plant-based materials, redefine the very concept of contemporary luxury. Material Transformation and Reuse Matea Benedetti stands as an absolute pioneer of sustainable fashion for her use of materials derived from plant sources…
London Fashion Week SS26 witnessed a striking showcase as Hengdi Wang unveiled “EXOGENESIS”, a collection that redefines fashion as both cosmic narrative and cultural memory. Our photographer Fil Mazzarino was on-site to capture the futuristic silhouettes and intricate craftsmanship in stunning detail. Drawing on Eastern mythology, post-human biological constructs, and digital innovation, Hengdi Wang’s work goes beyond ornament and protection. Each piece becomes a vessel of memory, survival, and imagination—an exploration of humanity’s origins and futures across both myth and cosmos. Inspired by the legendary Shan Hai Jing bestiaries and Kunlun, reimagined as a crashed generational starship, the collection reframes…
The UA in UK Fashion Show, part of the official London Fashion Week schedule, came to a striking finale with the runway presentation of Tamar Keburia. The Georgian-born, London-based designer captivated the audience with a collection that blended refined tailoring, sculptural silhouettes, and her signature bold elegance. Held at Devonshire Square, the event highlighted UA in UK’s mission to showcase Ukrainian and international creativity on one of the world’s biggest fashion stages. Organised by UA in UK Community, Volkova Model Agency, Volkova PFA, and Aleksandra Volkova, the show brought together designers, partners, and supporters in a celebration of cultural…