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Fashion Network
an hour ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Nike bolsters Mumbai retail presence with Oberoi Sky City Mall launch
Nike has expanded its footprint in Mumbai with the opening of a new store at Oberoi Sky City Mall in Borivali East, marking a key step in strengthening the brand's presence in the western suburbs of the metro. The new outlet features Nike's latest collections across performance, casualwear, and innovation-led categories, Indian Retailer Bureau reported. Shoppers can explore a curated range of footwear, apparel and accessories in a space designed to reflect the brand's commitment to immersive retail and digital integration. Located within one of Mumbai's emerging premium shopping destinations, the store is positioned alongside several global brands including Zara, H&M, and Sephora, according to Oberoi Group's Facebook page. The launch highlights Nike's ongoing strategy to increase accessibility and offer an elevated retail experience for the city's growing base of sport and lifestyle consumers. With the Oberoi Sky City Mall location, Nike aims to meet demand from a wider urban audience. Founded in 1964 and renamed Nike in 1971, the brand's portfolio includes legacy ranges like Air Jordan and Air Max, alongside sustainability-focused lines such as Space Hippie.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ryan Murphy defends American Love Story after backlash to Carolyn Bessette looks: 'That was just a camera test'
The American Horror Story maestro is now battling a horror of his own: fashion critics. After releasing sneak peeks of actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly in their American Love Story roles as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and JFK Jr., the internet went feral. The Cut even declared the wardrobe 'fast-fashion knockoffs,' comparing the pieces to Zara and Mango. ah... the power of social media! ryan murphy for variety on the way people reacted to the wardrobe of his carolyn bessette: Internet drags American Love Story wardrobe for missing the Bessette mark From the jeans and jacket to the Birkin bag, everything Pidgeon wore in the images got roasted. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's die-hard fashion girlies were not having it. One major gripe? The use of a No. 35 Birkin when Bessette allegedly carried a No. 40. The critique hit harder when Vogue also published a savage quote from Bessette's hairstylist, Brad Johns, who called Pidgeon's wig a disaster and accused her of having 'one-colour, ashy' hair. yeah the wardrobe for carolyn bessette in the ryan murphy series is certainly... a (bad) choice. why is it so hard to get some vintage prada/yohji/issey/ck clothes? Ryan Murphy says, 'that was a camera test, not the final look' Now Murphy has come clean: those images were not meant to be official stills. 'They were just thrown-together outfits for lighting tests,' he explained. He dropped the pics only to get ahead of the paparazzi who were ready to hound the NYC shoot. That Birkin? Borrowed from another costume department on a different sound stage. ryan murphy bffr dpmo To set the record straight, Murphy confirmed a style dream team is working behind the scenes, 10 experts forming a 'style advisory board' to perfect every fashion moment. The production has even bought original Bessette pieces and is reconstructing her iconic Narciso Rodriguez wedding dress from scratch. He also clarified that Sarah Pidgeon was wearing a wig, not her real hair—despite Johns's claims. Murphy compares backlash to real-life scrutiny faced by Bessette-Kennedy Murphy says the social media rage is eerily similar to how the public dissected the real Carolyn. 'It is not fair,' he stated. 'They're doing to our Carolyn what they did to her back then.' The show is not due until Valentine's Day 2026, but Murphy plans to release 20 short videos showing Pidgeon in final wardrobe alongside actual Bessette photos to silence the fashion police. Until then, let's maybe chill on the Birkin hate?
Sydney Morning Herald
11 hours ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
New French laws have put ultra-fast fashion companies on notice. Should we follow suit?
Loading Some environmental advocates have criticised the legislation's relatively light approach to 'classic' fast fashion retailers like Zara compared to Shein or Temu. Maguire says shielding domestically owned corporations is partly spurred by a global political trend towards protectionism. Professor Justine Nolan, director of the Australian Human Rights Institute at the University of New South Wales, acknowledges the scope of the law is narrow, but says it's a step in the right direction. '[The law] sends a signal to all fashion labels that their business models need to mainstream environmental considerations as they are in the sight of regulators,' she says. Both Shein and Temu say they operate ethically and are not fast fashion brands. What's happening in Australia? The Australian government has been slow to regulate the fast fashion industry, but some action is taking shape. In 2024, clothing stewardship scheme Seamless was launched by the federal government, with the aim of reducing our local fashion industry's carbon footprint. The stewardship is funded by a levy of 4 cents per sale paid for by participating brands, including David Jones, Country Road and M.J. Bale. Yet some experts say initiatives like Seamless are not enough. 'There's lots of evidence to suggest you need a mandatory scheme to actually drive change,' says Maguire. 'Otherwise, you get free riders – a few good brands and retailers having to cover the costs of everybody else's recycling.' She also thinks the levy of 4 cents should be closer to France's tax of up to $9 if it is to meaningfully influence consumer behaviour. In 2024, then environment minister Tanya Plibersek said Seamless would introduce mandates if not enough brands signed on. Around 60 brands and retailers are currently partners. Danielle Kent, general manager of industry transformation at Seamless, says while the scheme is still in its nascency, they have established a circular design training program and are starting to look at what collecting, sorting and recycling clothing at scale might look like. 'The French scheme started in 2007, so they're 18 years ahead.' 'We do not want to find ourselves in another soft plastics debacle where we are collecting and there's nowhere to go. It's really important we are measured in the way that we go forward.' She says Seamless is aiming for a regulatory framework but will remain voluntary for now. Australia also has a National Waste Policy Action Plan, aimed at transitioning to a circular economy. But it does not include specific guidelines or targets for textile waste, despite the fact that around 60 per cent of modern clothing is made from synthetic fibres and more than 200,000 tonnes of clothing go to landfill each year. A spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water says they 'support the fashion industry in Australia to be more responsible for the environmental impacts of clothing,' such as through funding Seamless. What would similar laws look like here? So, why does Australia lag so far behind countries like France in holding the fashion industry to account? 'Australia has tended to be a follower in developing legislation to regulate human rights and environmental impacts,' says Nolan, adding that Australians are some of the top consumers of new apparel globally. Jaana Quintance-James, CEO of the Australian Fashion Council, praises the French legislation but is unsure whether similar laws would be suitable in Australia at this point, given the current lack of environment and ethical reporting capabilities that would be used to inform legislation. She first wants to see greater government investment in Australian manufacturing to support our local textile, clothing and footwear industries. 'The Australian government is not recognising the powerhouse that our industry is. We employ 500,000 people. It's $28 billion worth of value added into the economy,' she says. 'About 97 per cent of what is sold in Australia is made offshore. The tariffs are the latest example of when we are at the mercy of international supply chains, and we need to build greater resilience.' In 2024, The Australia Institute called on the federal government to support programs for waste repair and recycling and develop a French-style tax on fast fashion. Loading Nina Gbor, director of the institute's Circular Economy and Waste Program, says while 'everyone has a responsibility' to shop sustainably, it is time for regulation to come into force. 'We've passed the stage of what individuals can do. There's too much focus on individual action. Right now, we need to all be screaming at the government to do something.' Her policy recommendations include investment in on-shore recycling, expanded education programs, tax incentives, and supporting Australian brands with capital and marketing. The Australian Retailers Association has called on the government to take similar action, with CEO Chris Rodwell, saying: 'The rise of ultra-cheap global online retailers, like Temu and Shein, is changing the retail landscape at pace.' 'The ARA is advocating for government action to close tax loopholes, enforce compliance with Australian consumer protection laws, and level the playing field across sustainability, safety, and modern slavery requirements.' Neither the Australia Institute nor the ARA has submitted formal proposals to the government yet. While Australia instituted a Modern Slavery Act in 2019, Nolan says: 'It has not substantially addressed the problem or facilitated significant changes in business practices.'
The Age
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Age
New French laws have put ultra-fast fashion companies on notice. Should we follow suit?
Loading Some environmental advocates have criticised the legislation's relatively light approach to 'classic' fast fashion retailers like Zara compared to Shein or Temu. Maguire says shielding domestically owned corporations is partly spurred by a global political trend towards protectionism. Professor Justine Nolan, director of the Australian Human Rights Institute at the University of New South Wales, acknowledges the scope of the law is narrow, but says it's a step in the right direction. '[The law] sends a signal to all fashion labels that their business models need to mainstream environmental considerations as they are in the sight of regulators,' she says. Both Shein and Temu say they operate ethically and are not fast fashion brands. What's happening in Australia? The Australian government has been slow to regulate the fast fashion industry, but some action is taking shape. In 2024, clothing stewardship scheme Seamless was launched by the federal government, with the aim of reducing our local fashion industry's carbon footprint. The stewardship is funded by a levy of 4 cents per sale paid for by participating brands, including David Jones, Country Road and M.J. Bale. Yet some experts say initiatives like Seamless are not enough. 'There's lots of evidence to suggest you need a mandatory scheme to actually drive change,' says Maguire. 'Otherwise, you get free riders – a few good brands and retailers having to cover the costs of everybody else's recycling.' She also thinks the levy of 4 cents should be closer to France's tax of up to $9 if it is to meaningfully influence consumer behaviour. In 2024, then environment minister Tanya Plibersek said Seamless would introduce mandates if not enough brands signed on. Around 60 brands and retailers are currently partners. Danielle Kent, general manager of industry transformation at Seamless, says while the scheme is still in its nascency, they have established a circular design training program and are starting to look at what collecting, sorting and recycling clothing at scale might look like. 'The French scheme started in 2007, so they're 18 years ahead.' 'We do not want to find ourselves in another soft plastics debacle where we are collecting and there's nowhere to go. It's really important we are measured in the way that we go forward.' She says Seamless is aiming for a regulatory framework but will remain voluntary for now. Australia also has a National Waste Policy Action Plan, aimed at transitioning to a circular economy. But it does not include specific guidelines or targets for textile waste, despite the fact that around 60 per cent of modern clothing is made from synthetic fibres and more than 200,000 tonnes of clothing go to landfill each year. A spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water says they 'support the fashion industry in Australia to be more responsible for the environmental impacts of clothing,' such as through funding Seamless. What would similar laws look like here? So, why does Australia lag so far behind countries like France in holding the fashion industry to account? 'Australia has tended to be a follower in developing legislation to regulate human rights and environmental impacts,' says Nolan, adding that Australians are some of the top consumers of new apparel globally. Jaana Quintance-James, CEO of the Australian Fashion Council, praises the French legislation but is unsure whether similar laws would be suitable in Australia at this point, given the current lack of environment and ethical reporting capabilities that would be used to inform legislation. She first wants to see greater government investment in Australian manufacturing to support our local textile, clothing and footwear industries. 'The Australian government is not recognising the powerhouse that our industry is. We employ 500,000 people. It's $28 billion worth of value added into the economy,' she says. 'About 97 per cent of what is sold in Australia is made offshore. The tariffs are the latest example of when we are at the mercy of international supply chains, and we need to build greater resilience.' In 2024, The Australia Institute called on the federal government to support programs for waste repair and recycling and develop a French-style tax on fast fashion. Loading Nina Gbor, director of the institute's Circular Economy and Waste Program, says while 'everyone has a responsibility' to shop sustainably, it is time for regulation to come into force. 'We've passed the stage of what individuals can do. There's too much focus on individual action. Right now, we need to all be screaming at the government to do something.' Her policy recommendations include investment in on-shore recycling, expanded education programs, tax incentives, and supporting Australian brands with capital and marketing. The Australian Retailers Association has called on the government to take similar action, with CEO Chris Rodwell, saying: 'The rise of ultra-cheap global online retailers, like Temu and Shein, is changing the retail landscape at pace.' 'The ARA is advocating for government action to close tax loopholes, enforce compliance with Australian consumer protection laws, and level the playing field across sustainability, safety, and modern slavery requirements.' Neither the Australia Institute nor the ARA has submitted formal proposals to the government yet. While Australia instituted a Modern Slavery Act in 2019, Nolan says: 'It has not substantially addressed the problem or facilitated significant changes in business practices.'
The Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a fashion expert – I've found seven summer dresses that hide bingo wings… and they're not frumpy
BINGO wings beware – the high street has gone sleeveless mad. And if, like me, you don't love your upper arms, that's seriously bad news. I know I'm not alone, either. When I ranted about this in the office, there was a chorus of agreement. Not because we're all body-conscious, but because — shock horror — some of us want to wear real clothes to places other than a beach. On TikTok, clips showing exercises to eliminate bingo wings have hundreds of thousands of likes. And I'm not surprised. At the age of 35, it's quite common for women my age — and older — to feel self-conscious about their arms. Over-50s fitness influencer Nikki Brow amasses more than 560k views on TikTok for her ' Menopause ladies' videos to banish bingo wings. And #armworkout videos have more than 4.5 billion views on the social media platform. But trying to find anything to cover our upper arms this summer is a relentless task. As someone who spends an unhealthy amount of time trawling the rails of the high street (it's my job, after all), I recently found myself storming through Zara in London 's Oxford Street, wondering if the designers had collectively lost the plot — or just stopped believing in sleeves. Everywhere I turned it was strappy slip dresses, halterneck beachwear pretending to be occasionwear, and sequinned numbers clearly aimed at women who treat the club loos as a selfie booth. And sleeves? Nowhere to be found. There was one long-sleeved dress and, plot twist, it had no back. Shoppers run to bag on-trend spring dress with 'boho vibes' in Sainsbury's Brilliant. So now I've got to shell out again for a stick-on-bra and rolls of duct tape to keep everything in its rightful place. But it's not just Zara, either. Unless your upper arms resemble Michelle Obama 's, your options are: repeat-wear something from last year, or whip out the sewing kit. And spare me the body-positivity speeches. 'Just go sleeveless,' they say, or 'Embrace your arms — no one cares'. Well, I care when I catch sight of my reflection in a shop window and see the glaring sight of a wide arm. I want sleeves. Not cap sleeves (a con), not flutter sleeves (cute but pointless), but sleeves that actually cover the upper arm. But never fear, I've done the legwork (or the arm work) and found the best sleeved summer dresses that tick all the right boxes. Because fashion should make you feel good and for some of us, that means keeping our arms under wraps. EMPIRE LINE Red, Next, £36 Empire line, with a seam and fitted under the bust, is flattering on everyone, from fuller busts to fuller middles. This number from Next in bold red and accented sleeves is perfect for summer. Multi, River Island, £56 No one wants to splash out on a statement dress that will only see you through one wedding, or an annual trip to the races. You want a dress that's value for money and that you can wear all season. River Island's long-sleeved midaxi does just that. A knotted waist and slightly padded shoulders enhance an hourglass figure, while the busy print is disguising without being too loud. BOLD PRINT Floral, H&M, £27.99 Ditsy florals have a habit of ageing us, whereas bolder colours and prints inject life into our outfits, like this button-down H&M dress. This is summer in a frock. With its pretty-yet-punchy pattern and elegant length, it's the non-frumpy floral dress we've been waiting for. Wear it on a Sunday stroll, or for a day at the races. BARGAIN BOHO Floral, Tu at Sainsbury's, £35 Boho has made a triumphant return to fashion this year, but while most of us over 25 can't bear the thought of wearing disc belts and a mini dress, this embodies the trend without looking like 1970s fancy dress. Slight ruffled detailing gives depth, while breaking up the floral print. And a V-neckline is flattering for fuller busts. SHIRT DRESS Green, George at Asda, £38 Create a defined silhouette with a classic shirt dress. This one has a slightly puffed sleeve that gives it an expensive feel. In a deep, verdant green, it also creates a bold look with zero effort and can be dressed up with metallic accessories for holidays and weddings, or dressed down with your favourite Birkenstocks for everyday wear. TIMELESS CLASSIC Polka dot, Primark, £14 From royalty to the high street, you can't go wrong with a bit of polka dot. It's one of those trusty staples you can keep in your wardrobe for years. With a three-quarter sleeve and shin-length skirt, this Primark dress is perfect for summer. HELLO YELLOW Broderie, New Look, £69.99 Butter yellow is the colour of the season, with everyone from Kendall Jenner to the Princess of Wales sporting the hue. Another style synonymous with summer is broderie anglaise. And New Look's hybrid of the two trends, with a slit down the back, is the one for you. With three-quarter sleeves and delicate cut-outs, it's a designer-looking dress for less.
