Jewelry line calls attention to lingering effects of Vietnam War
In Laos, one person is killed each day from unexploded bombs left behind from the Vietnam War. Though the CIA-led U.S. invasion of the country ended over 40 years ago, residents of the Southeast Asian nation still face the risk of being injured or killed by the over 80 million hidden explosives. Not only do…
Asos customers can now shop via Google Assistant
Asos has become one of the first fashion retailers in the UK to launch on Google Assistant, meaning that customers can shop the online retailer’s most popular categories using just their voice. Customers in the UK and US can initiate conversation with Enki, the Asos shopping guide, by saying “Hey Google, Talk To Asos” to…
Puma signs multi-year merchandising deal with Porsche Motorsport
Puma’s subsidiary Branded Sports Merchandising has acquired the rights to develop, sell and market apparel, footwear, headwear, accessories and bags bearing the Porsche Motorsport brand. While the exact length of the agreement hasn’t been revealed, Puma says it has entered a “multi-year exclusive partnership” with Porsche. “Puma and Branded are excited to bring to the…
Off-White x Ikea: pop-up store pulls rugs out from under customers
Parisians do not exactly have a reputation as impulsive early risers who like to queue up to buy a rug. But that is exactly what happened on Saturday morning when hundreds of people crowded into a pop-up store on Quai d’Austerlitz to buy one of four models of rugs, designed by none other than Off-White’s…
LFW: Fashion Scout – Ones To Watch SS19
Fashion Scout’s collaborative showcase, Ones To Watch, has a long reputation for propelling hot new designers onto the London Fashion Week scene and the three designers taking part for its spring/summer 2019 show were no exception, with Argentine brand Nous Etudions and Croatian Price on Request both showing their ethical credentials, while Greek twins Eirini…
Balmain returning to couture
Who said couture was dying? Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing certainly doesn’t seem to think so. The designer announced at the WWD Summit that Balmain would be returning to couture, and we can expect them on the January calendar for Paris Couture Week next year. While couture has a much smaller market, the new undertaking…
Pronovias expands collection beyond bridal wear
The Spanish based bridal brand Pronovias has expanded its offerings to eveningwear. The fashion house has unveiled the capsule collection Evening Essentials, which was showcased at its Milan flagship store on Wednesday. The new line features 15 styles ranging from flowing gowns to cocktail dresses, each coming in four different colors – dusty turquoise, pale…
Fashion students’ drawing talent to be showcased in exhibition
Sketching with pen and paper remains relevant, even in a world obsessed with digital. That’s why the London College of Fashion (LCF) has partnered up with art supplies store Cass Art to organize a competition of fashion illustration for students. Now in its fourth year, #drawfashion will award winners with three art material prizes worth…
Lacoste joins list of brands banning mohair
The mohair industry remains in hot water as yet another fashion brand decides to ban the material from its future collections. French casual label Lacoste has joined a list of over 300 apparel companies pledging to no longer use mohair after a video expose from PETA depicted animal cruelty in angora goat farms in South…
Dog fashion: the next step for luxury brands?
Moncler, the Italian label best known for its luxury down jackets, has partnered up with dog clothing brand Poldo Dog Couture to launch a special collection for our four-legged friends. Featuring jackets, waistcoats and hoodies, the capsule aims to “ensure that dogs can face harsh winters in perfect warmth and total comfort”, according to a…