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Fashion

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at age 91

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at age 91

  • COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press

Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.

How to care for jewelry so it stays shining, untangled and valuable

How to care for jewelry so it stays shining, untangled and valuable

  • TRACEE M. HERBAUGH Associated Press

Jewelry can sparkle like it's invincible, but treat it roughly and even the hardest baubles may break.

Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet

Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet

  • Associated Press

While similar policies are standard in places far less glamorous than Cannes, the change sparked widespread attention because of the recent trend of sheer and "nude dresses" in some fashion circles.

Met Gala highlights: A tribute to Black fashion, Rihanna's pregnancy surprise

Met Gala highlights: A tribute to Black fashion, Rihanna's pregnancy surprise

  • LEANNE ITALIE AP Lifestyles Writer

Men's suiting and tailoring was the evening's theme. It came complete with a tuxedoed choir and lots of women rocking pinstripes and other men's detailing.

Photos: Best of the 2025 Met Gala

  • Associated Press
She made ‘very demure’ go viral. Now she wants to trademark its use

She made ‘very demure’ go viral. Now she wants to trademark its use

  • WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press

 “Very demure, very mindful” has become the latest vocabulary defining the internet’s summer. And TikTok creator Jools Lebron is now working to trademark uses of her now-viral words.

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Scenes from the opening ceremony

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Scenes from the opening ceremony

    Paris has kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.

    Historic utility AND high fashion: 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds new audience as trendy bag

    Historic utility AND high fashion: 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds new audience as trendy bag

      L.L. Bean’s sturdy Boat and Tote has become the latest must-have fashion accessory, after snarky, pop-oriented DIY phrases transformed them into a sassy essential.

      Walmart relaunches young adult clothing line to woo Gen Z back-to-school shoppers

      Walmart relaunches young adult clothing line to woo Gen Z back-to-school shoppers

        The revamped No Boundaries collection includes of-the-moment styles like baggy jeans, cropped T-shirts and bomber jackets as Walmart tries to boost its legitimacy as a one-stop shop for fashionistas.

        Paleolithic humans used eyed needles for more than tailoring, scientists say. It could point to the birth of fashion

        Paleolithic humans used eyed needles for more than tailoring, scientists say. It could point to the birth of fashion

          The eyed needle — a sewing tool made of bones, antlers or ivory that first appeared around 40,000 years ago — might be hiding clues about the beginnings of fashion.

          Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes

          Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes

            "Throughout my career, I've always been driven by the idea of shattering glass ceilings and staying true to myself, and Barbie's mission couldn't resonate more deeply," Venus Williams said.

            Photos: Scenes from the champagne carpet at the 2023 Oscars

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            Movies & Television

            What to Stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' and Jon Hamm robs

            What to Stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' and Jon Hamm robs

            Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

            Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

            Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

            Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

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