How tight-lipped does a fashionista have to be? “A lot” seems to be the answer if recent seasons are any indication. This year alone, fashion stunts, gags and tricks — seemingly calibrated to go viral on the Internet — have included celebrities wearing faux taxidermy dresses at Schiaparelli, Harry Styles’ crystal Egonlab romper at the … Read more
PARIS — Far be it from me to analyze a designer’s state of mind, but it seemed to me that both Maria Grazia Chiuri at Dior and Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent were responding to a dark world in their latest collections. Think of them as coping strategies. This definitely added a different weight to … Read more
Between 2000 and 2019, the amount of used textile products exported from the EU tripled, from just over 550,000 tonnes to almost 1.7 million tonnes, according to a report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The latter is equal to 3.8 kg per person, which is about 25 percent of the 14.8 kg of … Read more
The MINI Cooper is a great British success story. From dominating the track in the 1960s with a pioneering female driver, (Pat Moss, the sister of Stirling Moss) to defying all convention with its comical size and over sixty years of triumph, the MINI’s cultural impact is, ironically, huge. Despite the Austin Mini and Morris … Read more
Gaetano Pesce’s perspective is eternally youthful. The Italian designer, architect and general artistic icon, who celebrated his 83rd birthday last year, has spent his career looking to the future – in turn developing a reputation for an aesthetic that’s hard to pin down in any one time period. Now, an exhibition at his gallery The … Read more
The hits just keep on coming for Olaplex. In an earnings call Tuesday, the hair care company said it expects full-year 2023 revenue of between $563 million and $634 million, an expected 15 percent decline from 2022. Those numbers fell short of analysts’ forecasts of $731 million. Shares fell as much as 20% on Tuesday. … Read more
Here’s a recap of the gentlemen who joined Austin Butler, Eddie Redmayne and Tyler James Williams on the red carpet for the 2023 SAG Awards on Sunday (February 26) in California. Andrew Garfield rocked a breast and a half Valentine suit specially designed for him by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli in the most polished style … Read more
For the fourth quarter, Kontoor Brands reported revenue of $732 million, up 7%, or 9% in constant currency over the same period last year. The company said revenue increases came mainly from strength in domestic wholesale and digital sales, somewhat offset by declines in international with the continued impact of lockdowns and restrictions in China … Read more
The Fall/Winter 2023 season for Milan Fashion Week has officially come to an end, but this season’s offering opened the mind to a number of emerging trends we can expect to see in the future. The Italian fashion capital welcomed some of the biggest names in fashion to present their latest collections to industry leaders, … Read more
Walpole, the industry body for the UK luxury sector, has named 12 early-stage brands to take part in its annual Brands of Tomorrow programme, including sustainable knitwear label Navygrey and ethical jewelery brand Roxanne First. The scheme, now in its 16th year, will offer each of the brands workshops and mentoring to help develop their … Read more