Birkenstock x Rick Owens
German footwear brand Birkenstock has partnered with Paris-based designer Rick Owens on a capsule collection of its ubiquitous functional sandal. Owens has waived his gothic wand over the shoe that was once considered an orthopedic comfort clog the polar opposite of anything chic. Now designer versions, like Phoebe Philo’s Céline’s furry footwear to Owens’ aesthetic…
Pregnant man and flower power at London Men’s Fashion Week
An imagined male pregnancy, flower necklaces and melting ice caps were some of the more striking images at London Men’s Fashion Week, which wrapped up on Monday. Here are some of the highlights from the catwalks: Future man? Chinese designer Xander Zhou’s collection featured a male model with a fake bump on show, wearing jeans…
Amsterdam Fashion Institute to develop master degree in circular fashion entrepreneurship
The Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) partners with Circle Economy and Fashion for Good to transform the current AMFI MA Fashion Enterprise Creation (MA FEC) into the world’s first master degree focused on circular fashion entrepreneurship. The MA FEC programme was launched in 2016 and aims to equip its graduates “with the skills to build purpose-driven…
Little Mix teams up with USA Pro
Girl group Little Mix has launched a co-brand with sportswear label USA Pro combining high-performance sportswear with comfortable easy-to-wear lounge pieces for women, alongside a junior athleisure collection designed specifically for girls aged between 7 and 13. The debut 12-piece women’s collection features khaki, camouflage, blush pink and snake print, which aims to reflect each…
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award names JD Outdoors as recommended retailer
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has signed a three-year deal with retail giant JD Outdoors, a division of the JD Sports Fashion Group that includes Go Outdoors, Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors and Tiso, to become its recommended retailer of its expedition kit. The deal will entitle Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants, leaders and other adult…
First Carolina Herrera Collection Under Wes Gordon Reinvents Brand
The first line to be released by Carolina Herrera since Wes Gordon took over the brand has infused new life into the fashion house. The designer’s Resort 2019 collection features bright, youthful looks that range from casual attire to elegant evening wear. Some items in the 240 piece collection bear a touch of retro while…
Boohoo.com does capsule range with Zendaya
Boohoo.com has teamed with actress and musician Zendaya for a capsule collection set to debut on March 21. The news first broke on WWD. “I know my fans, and I know what’s important to them,” Zendaya said in a statement. “They are chic, fashion-forward and love clothes, but like most people, wanna be able to…
Cole Haan launches in Harrods
American footwear and lifestyle brand Cole Haan has launched its menswear shoes in UK luxury department store Harrods as the brand continues to extend its reach, following successful launches in both Liberty and Selfridges in 2017. Opening in Harrods Men’s Shoe Salon, Cole Haan will be offering its contemporary men’s footwear styles for spring/summer 2018,…
Husband’s Paris catwalk love letter to ‘Queen of Punk’ Westwood
Designer Andreas Kronthaler made a touching declaration of love to his wife Vivienne Westwood at their label’s storming Paris fashion show Saturday. The flamboyant Austrian creator — who many including himself believe is the basis for comedian Sacha Baron Cohen’s 2009 fashion satire “Bruno” — pulled out all the stops in a joyous romp of…
Why are brands putting an emphasis on logos again?
In July 2016, a rumour was whispered in the fashion world, claiming that Bernard Arnault was disappointed with the results of Nicolas Guesquière who had done wonders at Balenciaga. Guesquière had replaced Marc Jacobs as the head of Louis Vuitton with the mission to breathe its “premium” aura back into the leather goods maker. The…