On the spring 2025 runways, brand-new hair and makeup trends have already taken hold. Natural, luminous skin was the running throughline for most of the beauty looks that we spotted on the catwalks. Whether that meant shunning cosmetics completely at Collina Strada and Prabal Gurung, or playing off the polish of the base as a … Read more
Published September 19, 2024 The second day of the Milan fashion shows dedicated to women’s ready-to-wear for Spring/Summer 2025 provided an opportunity to get up close and personal with three independent Italian fashion houses that are ideal ambassadors for Made in Italy. Marco Rambaldi, Daniela Gregis and Ilenia Durazzi all took to the catwalk on … Read more
Published September 19, 2024 Next released it half-year results for the period to July on Thursday and said that full-price sales rose 4.4% while total group sales including subsidiaries were up 8%. Meanwhile group profit before tax rose 7.1% to £452 million. Next Total group sales rose to £2.946 billion and as well as profit … Read more
Published September 19, 2024 They bade a catwalk farewell to the late great Roberto Cavalli on Wednesday night in Milan, five months after Tuscany’s most famous designer passed away, climaxing an evocative show by his successor Fausto Puglisi. See catwalkRoberto Cavalli – Spring-Summer2025 – Womenswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The show was the … Read more
By Bloomberg Published September 19, 2024 Ermenegildo Zegna, the Italian fashion house listed in New York, is sticking with its expansion plans for China over the medium term despite uncertain timing on a possible economic recovery. See catwalkZegna – Spring-Summer2025 – Menswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight “Our 2-3 year growth strategy is not … Read more
Published September 18, 2024 Macy’s announced on Wednesday the appointment of Jason Holzman to the role of senior vice president of creative and production. Macy’s In the role, which looks to advance how Macy’s engages with customers and the public via storytelling and campaigns, Holzman will oversee the creative (design and copy), photo studio and marketing operations … Read more
Published September 18, 2024 Mulberry has announced its B Corp Certification and said it’s “a significant milestone in the brand’s journey to a regenerative and circular model, and a reflection of its purpose-led approach to progressive British luxury”. Mulberry The rigorous social and environmental framework, requiring a detailed assessment of every part of the business … Read more
Published September 18, 2024 As headline-grabbing statements go, Stella McCartney’s new eco-heavy Winter 2024 campaign, starring actor Eva Mendes and singer/songwriter Raye, takes some topping. After teasing it earlier this month, it’s led by a message that screams ‘It’s About Fucking Time’ as the campaign amplifies McCartney’s voice “as an activist for Mother Earth”. It … Read more
By Bloomberg Published September 17, 2024 Hermes International is a way for investors to shield themselves from a short-term downturn in the luxury-goods sector, according to BNP Paribas Exane analysts, who upgraded the Birkin bag maker to outperform for the first time. See catwalkHermes – Spring-Summer2025 – Menswear – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Against a tough … Read more
By Bloomberg Published September 18, 2024 Chanel bought a building on avenue Montaigne, a high-profile shopping destination in Paris, as European luxury players swoop in to secure prime real estate for their boutiques. 42 avenue Montaigne rooftop The fashion label known for its tweed jackets and skirts purchased the property at 42 avenue Montaigne, about … Read more
