Month: March 2019

The future of London Fashion Week Men’s

London – Men’s fashion week has never had it so tough. A shrunken schedule, the absence of big ticket names, too early on the global fashion calendar and a dwindling attendance from key international players. One wouldn’t be entirely wrong to consider closing the event and merging it with women’s wear in September. The costly…

By HearthstoneYarns March 22, 2019 0

Gucci showing spring/summer 2019 in Paris

Red alert, Gucci is leaving Milan Fashion Week. The Italian luxury fashion house, which has become the star child of parent company Kering Group, has announced that their spring/summer 2019 runway show will take place during Paris Fashion Week on September 24 this year. The story first broke on WWD. Fret not though, they will…

By HearthstoneYarns March 22, 2019 0

Bottega Veneta CEO says leather will be animal-free

Leather could soon be a commodity that is entirely animal-free, Bottega Veneta CEO Claus-Dietrich Lahrs said on Thursday at the Condé Nast luxury conference. The annual conference, which this year focused on the theme of “The Language of Luxury,” brings together industry leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss the state of…

By HearthstoneYarns March 22, 2019 0

Scott Sternberg debuts new label Entireworld

Scott Sternberg, founder of Band of Outsiders, has launched a new clothing label, Entireworld, featuring more affordable basics for men and women which he claims will be “more democratic” this time round. “The question is why would I even want to start a clothing brand right now. Aren’t there enough brands out there? Aren’t there…

By HearthstoneYarns March 22, 2019 0

Filling Pieces launches first ready-to-wear collection

Amsterdam-based footwear company Filling Pieces has made its first foray into ready-to-wear. The collection marks creative director and founder Guillame Philibert’s first endeavor outside of footwear, and draws inspiration from his formal education in architecture. His end goal is to create something affordable, but still high fashion and athletic. His first ready-to-wear collaboration is currently…

By HearthstoneYarns March 22, 2019 0

Atelier Swarovski to launch first Fairtrade gold collection

Atelier Swarovski is set to launch its first fine jewellery collection in Fairtrade Gold at jewellery show Baselworld, which benefits miners and the environment in Peru. The latest Atelier Swarovski collection is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to “conscious luxury” and is made with Swarovski created diamonds and Fairtrade gold, to puts sustainability centre-stage.…

By HearthstoneYarns March 22, 2019 0