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Brands count cost of celebrity ties after Johnny Depp and Maria Sharapova

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Sponsors left in a dilemma over tennis star’s ban and allegations against the actor

Taking the Mickey: why is fashion obsessed with Disney?

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From the red carpet to Gucci, designers are paying tribute to the mouse and other cartoon classics – but is it good or bad nostalgia?

Willow Smith – the new face of Chanel Ready to Wear and Eyewear

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Willow Smith for Chanel.

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American singer, actress and dancer Willow Smith (born October 31, 2000) goes from ambassador and Chanel fashion endorser to campaign model. She follows in the footsteps of Lily-Rose Depp, who fronted the Chanel eyewear collection in 2015. Meanwhile, Lily-Rose Depp was named the new face of N°5 L’EAU, the new N°5.

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Willow Smith was announced as the face of Chanel’s Fall-Winter 2016/17 Ready to Wear and Eyewear range. Like always, Karl Lagerfeld is behind the camera in the black-and-white ads and videos.

“A multifaceted artist, writer-composer-singer and actress, Willow Smith is the embodiment of her generation’s spirit. Her youth and energy charmed Karl Lagerfeld who has invited her to join the family of CHANEL muses,” said Chanel in a statement.

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Dior expected to announce its first ever female artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri

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The era of Valentino’s intricate romantic designs imagined by co-designer Maria Grazia Chiuri is almost over. Dior’s Creative Director position is one of the most important and influential jobs in fashion.The LVMH-owned couture house Dior is shaking up the fashion industry with the announcement of its new Artistic Director. Valentino’s designer Maria Grazia Chiuri is Dior’s first … Read more

In the trenches: how the belted coat became our all-season jacket

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Trench coats have come a long way since Burberry and Kramer vs Kramer. Thanks to some bespoke catwalk reworks, they are experiencing a style renaissance

Punks on safari: Louis Vuitton’s menswear goes back to its roots

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Designer Kim Jones’s latest collection, unveiled in Paris, mixes punky mohair and zips with zebra prints and safari suits – and gets the thumbs up from David Beckham and Kate Moss