Alexander McQueen is reorganising. The Kering label has appointed a new chief brand and communications officer, Gaelle Collet. The Spanish-born manager will take up her post on May 15, reporting directly to CEO Gianfilippo Testa. She will be responsible for steering the brand’s strategy in terms of public relations, communications, image and marketing. Alexander McQueen … Read more
Price increases on high-end handbags have become public fodder that rivals the latest celebrity divorce scandal. PurseBop, an online forum for luxury collectors, has been publishing like-for-like data on bag prices for 11 years, but those articles have seen a “huge surge in readership lately,” said founder Monika Arora. “Everyone wants to know what they’re … Read more
LONDON — David and Victoria Beckham have been attending fashion shows since the ‘90s when the couple started dating. Simultaneously, David and Victoria were carving out their own style aesthetic with the Manchester United F.C. making headlines for his experimental hairstyles, meanwhile Victoria would always have the most expensive wardrobe as part of girl group … Read more
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 14, 2024 Italy is more than ever at the centre of attention this spring, hosting in April some of the most interesting events in the culture, art and design sectors. Starting with the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale, an international art exhibition held every two years, whose pre-opening, … Read more
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 8, 2024 Camille Miceli chose the Eternal City, Rome, and the historic Palazzo Altemps, next door to Piazza Navona, to present the ‘Very Vivara’ Spring/Summer 2024 collection by Pucci, the ‘prince of prints’. Rome is a city very dear to the Italian-French designer’s heart, a place for holidays and … Read more
Perhaps it was the easy, leisurely spring mood of an evening in Rome, and none of the frenzy of a tightly packed fashion calendar, but Emilio Pucci’s show on Thursday evening felt like a reunion of friends having fun. Cue the loud cheering and clapping when Christy Turlington Burns opened the show, not to mention … Read more
By Bloomberg Published Apr 5, 2024 In 2007, Louis Vuitton introduced a new spacious bag in its trademark monogram. Meant as a seasonal beach carry-all, the Neverfull, as it was known, became an instant hit. Part of the appeal was that it was relatively affordable. I purchased one in 2010, and it cost around £600 ($760). Not cheap … Read more
When Jennifer Nisan launched her Instagram account, Front Row Live, it was primarily a passionate escape into her interests. The young mom was carving out much-needed ‘me-time’ when the pastime unexpectedly took off into what is today a seven-figure cottage industry, helping dedicated fashion fans, celebrities, and civilians score those hard-to-find items. FashionNetwork.com spoke to … Read more
D.C. STYLE: “The thing about D.C. is that the women here are confident and own their own style, whether it’s dressed up or casual,” said Lynda Carter, wearing a Chanel blazer accessorized with a beret and in true “Wonder Woman” style, a Chanel cuff. “I’m always in classics and I like to be comfortable,” added … Read more
WINNER’S CIRCLE: The Chanel Culture Fund has revealed the 10 winners of the coveted Chanel Next Prize, which recognizes up-and-comers in international arts and culture. For this second edition of the prize, each winner will receive 100,000 euros in funding, “allowing them to fully realize their most ambitious artistic projects,” according to the brand. Winners … Read more
