Chanel FALL 2023 READY-TO-WEAR
The camellias are out in Paris—ever the first optimistic sign of spring, despite this week’s frigid weather. Perhaps that’s one reason that Coco Chanel cultivated them as one of the…
Hermès bets on expanding its beauty range
After sales of its beauty and perfume soared 15 percent last year, Hermès is expanding the category with new products. 立即购买 Hermès debuted its first fragrance in the 1950s, but…
Kent State School of Fashion to add Omar Salam to its hall of fame
US educational institution Kent State School of Fashion at Kent State University (KSU) in Kent, Ohio has named Omar Salam, a fashion designer and the founder and creative director of…
Iraq fashionistas champion climate-friendly vintage wear
Image: Murtaja Lateef In a palm grove north of Baghdad, bemused Iraqi shepherds looked on as models paraded second-hand garments down an improvised catwalk, seeking to raise awareness of the…
Designer Brands and Pensole Lewis College inaugurate black-owned footwear factory
Ribbon-cutting of JEMS by Pensole. Credit: Designer Brands. Designer Brands, an American footwear and accessory designer, producer and retailer, and Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (PLC) opened the…
Allbirds launches ‘world’s first net zero carbon shoe’
Allbirds first net zero carbon shoe. Credit: Allbirds. Apparel and footwear retailer Allbirds, which is known for its sustainable efforts, has designed what it claims is the “world’s first net…
New York Fashion Tech Lab signs new partnerships with Saks, Selfridges and TJX
Image: Saks The New York Fashion Tech Lab (NYFTLab), a program for women-led fashion and retail technology companies, unveils its tenth cohort with the participation of new B2B retail tech…
Coach launches ‘In my Tabby’ campaign
Luxury American fashion house Coach revealed its newest ‘In my Tabby’ campaign to the public last week, starring Lil Nas X, Camila Mendes and Kōki. The campaign builds on the…
Luxury brands choose hand-painted murals for advertising
Hermès hand-painted mural ad campaign Ph Kevani While AI-generated artwork and digital media solutions dominate the world of contemporary advertising, an analog movement has been gathering pace among luxury brands…
Guestcn Introduces New Live Pricing Model
guestcn introduced a new pricing model. The New York-based brand, known for its popular shopping bag totes — nicknamed the “Bushwick Birkin” — is introducing a new pricing strategy for…
Fashion in the age of AI: From design to customer experience
In the world of ever-evolving metaverse and Web3 technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is currently one of the most talked about, and one of the most enigmatic, forms of tech making…
many forms of power dressing Paris Fashion Week highlights
Paris Fashion Week felt bigger and busier than ever with a jam-packed schedule featuring a healthy mix of storied French houses including Chanel and Givenchy and younger, independent labels such…
Amiri hires new CEO Adrian Ward-Rees from Burberry
Amiri, the fast-growing Californian fashion label, has tapped into Burberry to hire its new chief executive officer, Adrian Ward-Rees. Mike Amiri and Adrian Ward-Rees - Amiri His appointment becomes effective starting April…
Kering commits to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035
French luxury conglomerate Kering announced on Friday a new commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035, on a 2021 baseline. Kering commits to cut greenhouse gas emissions…
Michael Kors channels ’70s New York chic for latest line
Michael Kors channeled classic ’70s style for his latest collection, drawing inspiration from powerful women of the era like Tina Turner, Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem and even his mother. Steinem…
New York Fashion Week 2023 02
The carpets have been rolled up and the racks of clothes have disappeared, leaving only a few stray feathers and sequins behind, but some New York Fashion Week guests may still be…
Dior launches anti-ageing LED mask, designed with French company Lucibel
Dior has officially teamed up with French LED technology specialist Lucibel, which designs, manufactures and markets lighting solutions. Their partnership began in July 2022 around a futuristic-looking anti-ageing mask. LED…
Christian Dior to show in Mumbai on March 30
After taking its cruise collection to Marrakech, Athens and Seville, Christian Dior is heading to India. On March 30, creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri will show her pre-collection of women’s…
Michael Kors relaunches the Astor handbag
Michael Kors announced on Tuesday the relaunch of its iconic heritage handbag: the Astor. Michael Kors relaunches the Astor Handbag. – Michael Kors The Astor was first introduced in 2004…