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…
International Apparel and Textile Fair 8th Edition brings global textile industry to Dubai
DUBAI, April 2018 – The 8th edition of the bi-annual event of International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) had received an overwhelming response from the apparel and textile manufacturers in the country and worldwide. The three-day event that took place from 24th to 26th April 2018 was inaugurated by H.E Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Second…
Gold, red and pastel-colored buttons garnish commemorative Levi’s 501
On May 20th, Levi Strauss & Co’s 501 model turns 145 years old. The brand will celebrate the anniversary with three limited edition pieces that add a touch of color to its iconic “button fly”. The first one will have the same golden buttons as a model from 1947, in reference to the miners for…
Marcolin and Bally sign exclusive licensing deal
Swiss luxury brand Bally has confirmed that it is launching eyewear with the Marcolin Group after signing an exclusive worldwide licensing deal for “design, production and distribution” of sunglasses and optical frames for women and men. The agreement will last for five years, up to December 2023, said both companies in a statement, with the…
Mytheresa.com x Zimmermann vacation capsule collaboration
On April 25th, luxury online retailer, mytheresa.com, is set to launch a vacation capsule collection developed together with Australian fashion house Zimmermann. The collection, launching just in time for summer, features 14 items comprised of blouses, playsuits, beach cover ups, ruffled silk dresses and accessories featuring Zimmermann’s signature summery shades, floral prints, and detailed embroidery.…
Dutch brand Bugaboo launches baby stroller collection with We Are Handsome
Dutch baby carriage brand Bugaboo has partnered up with Australian swimsuit and sportswear brand We Are Handsome for a second time, to develop a limited-edition collection of stroller accessories matching We Are Handsome’s style. It includes a sun canopy, a summer seat liner and a bag, all featuring a toucan print on a white background.…
Veil lifts on Martin Margiela, fashion’s invisible man
He is the “Greta Garbo of fashion”, a brilliant and reclusive genius who walked away from his own label when he became the most talked-about designer in the world. Two new Paris exhibitions lift a little of the mystery that surrounds Martin Margiela, arguably the most influential designer of the last 30 years. The Belgian…
Masayuki Ino is the winner of the 2018 LVMH Prize
Masayuki Ino, the Japanese designer behind streetwear label Doublet has been named the winner of the 2018 LVMH Grand Prize. As the winner, Ino is set to receive a 300,000 euro grant in addition to a one-year mentoring program from an LVMH team. Actress Emma Stone presented Masayuki Ino with one of the two Prize…
Industry watchdog launches campaign against H&M over living wage
London – Tuesday, May 1 marks International Labour Day, a global celebration of all the labourers. It is also the day industry watchdog the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) kicks off its campaign against Swedish fast-fashion giant H&M for failing to uphold its pledge to pay 850,000 garment workers a living wage by 2018. It all…
Timeline: Puig, the centenary family business acquiring Dries Van Noten
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten announced yesterday that he has sold a majority stake of his label to Spanish group Puig, a third-generation family business which reported 1935 million euros in revenues in 2017. Active both in the fashion and beauty industries, Puig currently owns fashion houses Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Nina Ricci and…