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Osman debuts Tencel Luxe at London Fashion Week

Osman Yousefzada’s starting point for his spring/summer 2022 collection was asking himself, “what happened to last season’s clothes” as he moves towards creating clothes with a purpose beyond satisfying commercial demand. The result was what the designer calls a “journey into biodegradable clothing” and a capsule collection of 15 looks made from...

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Kering to go fur-free across entire brand portfolio

In a move that could set the bar for other luxury groups, French conglomerate Kering has pledged to go fur-free across its entire portfolio of brands. Several of the group’s labels have already scrapped the use of fur, including its star brand Gucci, which was the first to do so back in 2017. Since then, brands like Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta...

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Glenn Martens announced as next designer to make Gaultier Couture

Y/Project creative director, Glenn Martens has been revealed as the next designer to take over Jean Paul Gaultier’s upcoming Couture Show. Announced in an Instagram post on the luxury houses’ official Instagram page, the Belgian designer is pictured with Gaultier himself following a teaser image shared yesterday providing a vague glimpse of...

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Nike's Q1 revenues increase 16 percent

Revenues for Nike, Inc. increased 16 percent to 12.2 billion dollars compared to the prior year, up 12 percent on a currency-neutral basis. “Nike’s strong results this quarter are continued proof of our deep consumer connections, unrelenting innovation pipeline and a digital advantage that fuels our brand momentum,” said John Donahoe, president...

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10 trends seen on the fashion week catwalks so far

The global fashion month is nearly halfway over, with several recurring themes and trends recurring across borders and fashion weeks. Here are the top 10 fashion trends as seen during New York and London Fashion Week: 1. Adaptive Fashion Hits the Runway Since 2019 Adaptive Fashion has seen a rise in brands designing for the differently abled,...

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G-III to acquire iconic Parisian luxury label Sonia Rykiel

US fashion group G-III Apparel has announced plans to acquire iconic Parisian luxury label Sonia Rykiel for an undisclosed sum. G-III, whose portfolio already includes brands DKNY, Donna Karan and Vilebrequin, said it aims to “accelerate the relaunch of the brand primarily in Europe” for autumn 2022, with collections across multiple categories....

23 Sep 2021

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French Connection receives buyout offer from consortium of bidders

French Connection has received a buyout offer following its launch of a formal sales process earlier this year. The offer, of 30 pence per share in cash, comes from a consortium of bidders including the company’s second largest shareholder, Apinder Singh Ghura, who owns a 24.95 percent stake in the business. The company’s largest shareholder is...

23 Sep 2021

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Pandora relaunches ‘Me’ collection and taps Addison Rae and Charli XCX

Danish jewellery brand Pandora is relaunching its ‘Me’ collection by “tapping into the power of the Gen Z’s energy” from inspiring artists Addison Rae, Charli XCX, Donte Colley, Beabadoobee and Cecilia Cantarano. Pandora Me is retargeting its jewellery line as a “collection for creators everywhere” to empower Gen Z consumers desires for...

23 Sep 2021

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LFW SS22: Molly Goddard goes for laidback vibes

For spring/summer 2022, Molly Goddard toned down the tulle with a collection filled with everyday comfort inspired by the clothes her child would wear as well as her early collections. Goddard started designing this collection while she was eight months pregnant, which resulted in her thinking about baby clothes. “I imagined the clothes my child...

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MM6 Maison Margiela reveals SS22 collection and new Eastpak collaboration at MFW

In an array of bold graphics and eclectic accessories, MM6 Maison Margiela presented its new SS22 collection during this season’s Milan Fashion Week, hosted at La Belle Aurore bar. A red and green version of a mylar chessboard pattern was the main characteristic of the line, printed over denim jackets and wool tailoring. A jacket derived from...

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Lululemon is the Official Outfitter of Team Canada

In partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), athletic apparel brand Lululemon has been revealed as the Official Outfitter for Team Canada. Through a multi-year deal, the Canadian brand will work with the team over the course of four Olympic games, ending after the Los Angeles 2028 Games....

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Michael Kors celebrates 40th anniversary with pop-up exhibition

American fashion designer Michael Kors is celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary with a dedicated window display and pop-up exhibition at its Regent Street flagship in London. All four front windows of the Michael Kors Regent Street store have been decorated with looks from the designer’sautumn/winter 2021 collection, with one featuring an LED...

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