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“Why should I stop working? If I do, I’ll die and it’ll all be finished”, Karl Lagerfeld once said. Today, the iconic fashion designer also known as “Kaiser Karl” , in Paris. He remained active until the very end, indeed: two Chanel runway shows in Paris three weeks ago and a between his eponymous label…

Smythson’s creative director Luc Goidadin showcased his first collection for the heritage brand during London Fashion Week, introducing new shapes and finishes to the brand’s leather goods. Editors and buyers meandering through the Portico Rooms of Somerset House, where each room explored the idea of an ‘emporium’, with the concept of the “bespoke decadence of…

Gilles Mendel, creative director of J. Mendel, has accomplished quite a successful feat by turning what was primarily a fur brand into a multi-million dollar evening wear empire. Although the retail market has moved more toward athleisure and sportswear, there is still a market for evening wear and true luxury pieces. This was evidenced by…

Pantone has selected 16 colours ranging from a spicy red to an extroverted pink and a thoughtful blue hue for autumn/winter 2019 that New York Fashion Week designers will be highlighting in their new collections. The colours it has selected “reflect an emergence of confidence; bold and strong, a visceral palette of colours that are…

Graham Tyler Baldwin of his eponymous label Graham Tyler has taken a flamboyant approach to design since his inception. Between the large hats, statement colors, and his gender fluid approach to design he was a maximalist from inception at a time when maximalism is still loud and proud. This season, the designer scaled back on…

Clarks has confirmed plans to close its last UK factory in Street, Somerset, just two years after it was opened, with 35 jobs affected. In January, the footwear retailer announced it would be starting a 30-day consultation period after the advanced robot-assisted manufacturing factory, called Morelight, failed to meet targets. Clarks said that while 10…

Christian Siriano received viewer feedback on his Fall 2019 NYFW show in real time. The designer introduced a live voting app that allowed viewers to either “like” or “love” looks as during his show. Done in partnership with SAP technology, the runway app was available both to attendees at Siriano’s show at Rockefeller Plaza and…

T-shirts, tops and trainers are the most commonly purchased clothing items when it comes to buying online, new research from Royal Mail reveals. A survey of over 502 consumers’ online shopping activity revealed that almost half (46 per cent) purchase t-shirts and tops, while trainers (72 per cent) are the most commonly purchased item of…

Tottenham-born fashion designer Ricky Wesley Harriott has been hailed as one to watch amongst Britain’s emerging talent, for his namesake label ‘Wesley Harriott’ and he returned to London Fashion Week today, February 18, to showcase his autumn/winter 2019 collection ‘Sixth Rank’. Harriott, who has become known for championing feminine androgynous silhouettes within his deconstructed multifunctional…

Manchester-based e-tailer has pledged to stop retouching photos of its models in all its imagery, including on its website and any original content on its social media channels. The new pledge was announced alongside the launch of the brand’s new #ITSjustgotreal campaign, featuring nine In The Style ambassadors including Love Island winner Dani Dyer, acid…