Deborah Lyons hosts debut catwalk show on the Eurostar
London-based womenswear label Deborah Lyons staged its debut catwalk collection aboard the Eurostar from London to Paris, featuring models wearing her spring/summer 2019 walking down the aisle of the moving train. The British designer transformed ‘carriage 13’ into the Orient Express, complete with afternoon tea and uniformed bellboys, and presented her catwalk collection on a…
In pictures: Finalists named for Green Carpet Talent
The Green Carpet Talent finalists, announced yesterday, presented designs using a variety of sustainable goods, including recycled polyester, jute coffee bags and sequins laser cut to used plastic bottles. The competition, part of , Italia, challenges designers worldwide to redefine sustainability in fashion. This year, the finalists competing for the ultimate prize include David Grillo…
Rapper Tommy Cash swaps the stage for Paris catwalk
The outrageous post-Soviet rapper and conceptual artist Tommy Cash — best known for his wacky hits “Leave Me Alone” and “Winaloto” — made his catwalk debut Thursday as a model in Rick Owens’ dramatically apocalyptic outdoor Paris show. The Estonian, who has built up a huge following thanks to his videos which are often dubbed…
Shoe brand Margaux redefining the way footwear is sized and sold
Comfortable footwear that doesn’t compromise style is fast-becoming the norm and the women behind Margaux are working to meet the demand. Sarah Pierson and Alexa Buckley were inspired to start the footwear brand after working in the corporate world and becoming all too familiar with the lack of shoes that were fit for a busy…
How luxury changed from being exclusive to democratic
Once upon a time the meaning of luxury was part aspiration, part exclusivity and part too expensive for most to afford. It was the Hermès bag, the Cartier watch and cashmere designer coat that equalled status, good taste and most of all exuded wealth. Brands communicated their campaigns through magazines, who had the power to…
How Logo Rebranding Provokes Consumer Engagement
Fashion fans have been abuzz lately over Celine’s recent removal of its accent mark and the unveil of the new Burberry logo and monogram. Burberry’s previous logo had been in use for over 20 years, becoming an integral part of the brand’s aesthetic identity. Hedi Slimane opted for the simplification of the Celine logo as…
Self-destructive behaviour: Burberry not alone
Burberry, which has been in the crosshairs for burning tens of millions of dollars of its products, is to maintain the exclusivity and luxury mystique of their brands. In its annual report the British fashion firm acknowledged that it had burned unsold clothes, accessories and perfume worth 28.6 million Pounds (32 million euros, 37 million…
Versace close to deal to be bought by Michael Kors: reports
Hallowed Italian fashion house Versace, one of the few remaining big names in the business under family control, is close to a deal to be acquired by growing luxury juggernaut Michael Kors, financial media reported Monday. Michael Kors, whose roots are in the United States but which is headquartered in London, could announce a deal…
In Pictures: Tommy x Lewis
London – Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled the first autumn/winter 2018 collaboration with four-time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, which will premiere at the TommyNow experiential catwalk show in Shanghai, China on September 4. The Tommy x Lewis collection has been designed by Tommy Hilfiger in partnership with Lewis Hamilton, an ambassador for the luxury…
Net-a-Porter enters kidswear category with Gucci pop-up store
Net-a-Porter is venturing into kidswear. The luxury e-tailer has announced a pop-up kidswear store in partnership with Gucci, set to launch on July 16 and operate for six weeks. The store will feature items for boys and girls aged 0-12, as well as some unisex options. ”The kidswear pop-up on Net-a-Porter is such an exciting…