In Picture: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia
Russia is emerging as a prominent fashion capital, which is why one should keep an eye on the 37th edition of Russia Fashion Week, currently being held in Moscow. Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, the event features prominent local labels, such as Fashion Laborator, KseniaSeraya and Pirosmani. Key industry leaders, influencers, celebrities and even Putin himself attended…
Late designer Sonia Rykiel celebrated with limited edition sweater line
A group of notable women in the arts has joined forces to celebrate the life and work of late French designer Sonia Rykiel. The Sonia Rykiel’s Generous Sweaters campaign is part of a year-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Rykiel’s label. Those behind the designs include actresses Kirsten Dunst, Sofia Boutella, architect Kazuyo Sejima,…
Charity campaign ‘Dress to Impress for £10’ launches
Leading charity shops across the UK have joined forces with careers app Debut and TV fashion expert Amber Butchart to launch the ‘Dress to Impress for £10’ initiative, which aims to improve job prospects for millions of individuals by providing access to interview outfits for only 10 pounds as well as to educate job seekers…
‘Pooey Puitton’ parody toy maker sues Louis Vuitton
Click:Gravity Concentration Equipment Louis Vuitton hadn’t even taken action against a satirical toy before its maker slapped down a lawsuit. MGA Entertainment, a California-based toy company filed a preemptive lawsuit against the LVMH-owned luxury brand to ensure it doesn’t get in the way of its “Pooey Puitton” product. The item is a toy purse, shaped…
Method soap brand wants to clean waste in fashion
New York – Largely believed to be the third largest contributor to the global waste problem, the fashion industry has been rebuked heavily for its wasteful tendencies, now referred to as a “throwaway culture.” Many designers and brands have taken initiatives to be more frugal with materials and production, however in the U.K., MPs have…
Gucci to enter fine jewelry market in 2019
Gucci will start selling fine jewelry from June or July next year, Kering’s CEO François-Henri Pinault told French newspaper Le Figaro in an interview published today. Set to be made in Italy, the collection will include 200 pieces featuring many different stones. “Alessandro Michele’s extraordinarily rich and unique universe reflects the spirit of our times.…
Zara launches makeup line
Fast fashion giant Zara is launching a makeup line. Set to launch tomorrow, December 5, the collection includes three lip products: a high pigmented matte lipstick called “ultramatte”, which comes in 12 shades; liquid lipsticks available in eight colors; and a “trio set” including an ultramatte lipstick, a liquid lipstick and a lip pencil. The…
Clothing manufacturer Gosha hosts royal visit
HRH The Princess Royal visited luxury womenswear manufacturer Gosha London’s studio, in her role as president of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), to highlight the highly specialised skills required to manufacture luxury designer fashion as well as to boost UK manufacturing. Gosha London manufactures clothing for some of the world’s best-known designers and…
Gosha Rubchinskiy denies inappropriate messages to minor
London-based Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy has been accused of sending inappropriate messages to an underage male minor. According to the allegations, the two were corresponding on Instagram and WhatsApp. Rubchinskiy allegedly invited the boy to come to a casting in London, but to send him topless photos via the app. Screenshots of the conversation were…
GFW talent showcased at Houses of Parliament
Graduate Fashion Foundation, the charity behind Graduate Fashion Week in association with UK Fashion and Textiles Association, held a reception at the Houses of Parliament to bring together fashion’s graduate talent and key policy makers last week. The event showcased a curated display of award winning 2018 graduate work, from a range of fashion disciplines…