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Her outfits don't send royal fashion watchers into a frenzy like those of the Duchess of Cambridge or Princess Diana before her, but Queen Elizabeth II has developed a signature style that has withstood the test of time.

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New York's Fashion Week concludes after more than 300 showsupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 08:15:00

Dark colors, bold patterns and shimmering fabrics emerged as prominent themes from New York's Fall 2012 Fashion Week, which concluded Thursday after a packed schedule of more than 300 shows.

Elizabeth Taylor's jewels in Londonupdated: Sat Sep 24 2011 08:42:00

Elizabeth Taylor's diamond is on display at Christie's Auction house in London. CNN's Erin McLaughlin reports.

Elizabeth Taylor's 'crown jewels of Hollywood' dazzle on displayupdated: Sat Sep 24 2011 08:42:00

Though she may have had numerous husbands and lovers, Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor had one enduring love: jewelry.

New York cancels fashion show for Uzbek leader's daughterupdated: Sat Sep 10 2011 11:49:00

A New York Fashion Week show by the daughter of an Uzbek leader criticised over his human rights record has been cancelled.

March on icon: Paris Fashion Weekupdated: Thu Mar 24 2011 12:19:00

From the workshops of Rome to the catwalks of Paris, this month icon delves into the world of fashion. From the capital of couture, Myleene Klass goes back stage at Paris Fashion Week to find out what it takes to turn a clothing item into an icon.

People.com: Kate Middleton's Catwalk Dress Sells for More Than $125,000updated: Fri Mar 18 2011 10:09:00

The lingerie-style dress that caught Prince William's eye sells for a bundle at auction

'The king is dead' at Dior fashion showupdated: Sat Mar 05 2011 12:35:00

For the past week British designer John Galliano has rarely been out of the headlines following his alleged anti-semitic rant at a couple in a Parisian bar.

Speaking with Lady Gaga and her designerupdated: Thu Mar 03 2011 08:18:00

Lady Gaga and her designer, Nicola Formichetti, talk fashion, music and style.

India's Manish Arora puts the fantasy back into fashionupdated: Fri Oct 08 2010 09:10:00

He's dressed Katy Perry in an outfit shaped like a merry-go-round and Rihanna in a spiky futuristic bodysuit; outrageous Lady Gaga is fan, as is singer M.I.A.

Rachel Zoe's career-making momentsupdated: Fri Jul 30 2010 15:22:00

In less than a decade, Rachel Zoe has gone from dressing young, up-and-coming pop stars like Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson to styling award-winning actresses like Jennifer Garner and Anne Hathaway. Now a celebrity in her own right, Zoe's added designer and reality TV star to her impressive resume. The third season of her series "The Rachel Zoe Project" will premiere August 3 on Bravo, and to celebrate, Zoe sat down with InStyle to discuss the looks -- and ladies -- that made her a star.

Look thinner in 'no-fat' clothingupdated: Wed Mar 31 2010 14:32:00

Mirror, mirror on the wall -- tell me my body faults, one and all. That's what a lot of women ask their mirrors to tell them, at least until they get a boyfriend or a husband they can torture with the dreaded question, "Does this dress (or blouse, pair of pants, skirt, etc.) make me look fat?"

Couture superyacht brings high fashion to the high seasupdated: Tue Mar 16 2010 06:12:00

The world's most fashionable women may finally have the perfect place to show off their designer dresses: A haute couture superyacht.

My Beirut with Zuhair Muradupdated: Fri Mar 12 2010 05:20:00

Internationally renowned fashion designer Zuhair Murad takes Inside the Middle East on a tour of his home city.

Lebanese designer-to-the-stars Zuhair Murad finds magic in Beirutupdated: Fri Mar 12 2010 05:20:00

When Hollywood's A-list need to strut the red carpet in style they call Zuhair Murad.

Oscar fashion hits and missesupdated: Mon Mar 08 2010 15:35:00

Essence Magazine's Mikki Taylor talks with CNN's Isha Sesay about the fashion winners and losers at the Academy Awards.

Fashion Week: The consumer is kingupdated: Fri Feb 19 2010 16:09:00

New York Fashion Week began on a somber note as the first day of shows was marred by news of the tragic death of beloved British designer Alexander McQueen.

People.com: Alexander McQueen Found Deadupdated: Thu Feb 11 2010 15:32:00

"We are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief," his company tells PEOPLE

InStyle's 100 best dresses of the decadeupdated: Tue Dec 29 2009 12:11:00

Who doesn't remember Jennifer Lopez's down-to-there green floral Versace from the 2000 Grammys? And what are the other 99 most memorable looks of the last 10 years? Here's what InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein had to say about the magazine's top picks:

'Coco Avant Chanel'updated: Mon Jun 08 2009 06:57:00

The Screening Room talks to "Coco Avant Chanel" star Audrey Tatou about about portraying a fashion icon.

Biopic breathes new life into Coco Chanel storyupdated: Mon Jun 08 2009 06:57:00

For "Coco Avant Chanel" director Anne Fontaine, there was only one actress who could play Coco Chanel in her biopic about the legendary couturier -- French actress Audrey Tautou.

CNNMoney: A fashion blog leads to the Paris runwayupdated: Thu Apr 23 2009 13:50:00

One of the newest designers for surf and skate label RVCA doesn't have a design degree, many fashion internships on her resume or even a wealth of sewing experience. What she does have is a little unconventional: a Web site, featuring pictures of her daily outfits, that happens to draw more than a million hits a month.

Carine Roitfeld Revealed: Part 1updated: Mon Mar 23 2009 09:46:00

CNN's Revealed accompanies the French Vogue editor in chief to the haute couture shows in Paris.

Back to basics for fashion?updated: Mon Mar 02 2009 04:39:00

British designer Paul Smith says the fashion industry must change to suit the economic times.

Fashion feels the pinch in London and Milanupdated: Mon Mar 02 2009 04:39:00

The economic crisis cast a long shadow over London Fashion Week, with designers holding their catwalk shows in smaller venues or skipping the catwalk in favor of low key presentations.

People.com: POLL: Who Was the Oscars' 'It' Couple?updated: Tue Feb 24 2009 08:45:00

Hudgens held court with Efron, Aniston cozied up with Mayer, Lane & Brolin matched and the Jolie-Pitts did date night

Yves Saint Laurent diesupdated: Tue Feb 24 2009 06:21:00

CNN's Hala Gorani reports on the death of famed fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent at the age of 71.

Fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent dead at 71updated: Tue Feb 24 2009 06:21:00

A funeral will be held Thursday for international fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent, who died Sunday night at his home in Paris, his longtime friend and business associate Pierre Berge told CNN Monday.

The top looks on the Oscars red carpetupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 08:58:00

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been celebrating film's best and brightest for more than 80 years, the glamour we associate with the Oscars truly started in the 1950s, when stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Janet Leigh brought high style to the ceremony.

Paris: A seasonal guideupdated: Thu Feb 12 2009 03:44:00

No matter when you go, Paris has that certain 'je ne sais quoi' that makes it special. But time your visit right and you could find yourself taking part in one of the city's signature events.

People.com: Designer Yves Saint Laurent Has Diedupdated: Mon Jun 02 2008 13:38:00

The 71-year-old fashion powerhouse passed after a long illness in Paris

Time.com: Appreciation: Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008)updated: Sun Jun 01 2008 20:00:00

Arguably the most influential and copied fashion designer of his generation, he always knew how to reflect the moment, to capture the spirit of the present

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