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Pakistan took fashion to the runways this week hoping to promote a more glamorous side of a nation better-known worldwide for violence and militant extremism.

Women of the Year listed by Glamour magazine for their efforts and experiences.

Italy's Valentino has pinned down the right balance for the fashion brand whose founder retired last year with its latest womenswear collection receiving "great response" from press and buyers, its CEO said.

Men have become so openly affectionate with each other using mobile technology they've taken to signing off text messages to male friends with a kiss (x), giving rise to a new generation dubbed "Metrotextuals."
Thinking of a tummy tuck? Need bigger breasts? There's now an App for that.

Tough economic times have hurt Harvard University's public standing in the media over the past nine months, while schools perceived as a safer educational investment have benefited, a research firm said.

Italian fashion house Versace is cutting about a quarter of its global workforce and expects to post a loss this year as it takes a hit from slumping demand for luxury goods and designer items in the financial crisis.

Even after death celebrities make millions and fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, who surpassed singer Michael Jackson, was named the top earning dead celebrity.
For those not constrained by these austere times, a German luxury goods company is offering a limited edition fountain pen, adorned with pleated horsehair and starting at $3,500.

Just months ago, Lindsay Lohan earned a prestigious position as an artistic advisor to fashion house Emanuel Ungaro

See celebrity tattoos of pop stars and rockers. These celeb tattoos show all the takes on the intricacies of ink!
More Americans plan to delay retirement following steep drops in the value of their savings accounts, data from several new surveys show.
Amid the worst recession in decades, this city of oil and commerce has opened a new performing arts center which comes with a price tag of around $350 million.
U.S. employees expect to spend nearly two full days shopping online on computers at work this holiday season, according to research released on Wednesday.

Before they became staples of the runway, bomber jackets, flight suits and protective aviator sunglasses were born in the cockpit of an early — and cold — airplane.
Mariah Carey’s erratic behavior bar is set high.