Fashion Incubator San Francisco is weighing changes to its vision and mission, sources told WWD. Whatever comes next could see its designers-in-residence program morph into something else or be phased out in its current form. While the nonprofit looks inward for some self-reflection, its registration in the State of California’s Registry of Charitable Trusts is … Read more
Twenty semifinalists have officially become eight in the race for the LVMH Prize for Young Designers. On April 23, the French luxury conglomerate announced the brands still in the running for its three prestigious awards: Aubero, Duran Lantink, Hodakova, Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, Niccolò Pasqualetti, Paolo Carzana, Pauline Dujancourt, and Standing Ground. Following a presentation of their … Read more
“The thing that I’m actually ever so proud of, more than any of the work we have done, is honestly the celebration of creating.” So said Jony Ive, founder of design agency LoveFrom and former chief design officer at Apple, at a dinner created to serve up the hottest scoop of Milan Design Week: Moncler … Read more
Is Milan’s Salone del Mobile the new fashion week? Given the number of events being hosted by fashion brands around the annual design fair this week, you couldn’t be faulted for confusing the two. It makes sense: the city has as rich a history with clothing and accessories as it does with objects and interior … Read more
Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his animal-printed excess, has passed away at the age at the age of 83 following a long illness. The news was confirmed by Cavalli’s namesake brand on Instagram, though the specifics of his passing have not yet been revealed. Cavalli will be remembered for his innovative printing process and … Read more
Jeans are a staple of almost everyone’s wardrobe, but it feels impossible to find a pair you love that fits well. You might find jeans in a great color, only to discover that they are too stiff. Jeans that look great in the front may have an unsightly gap in the back. Sometimes jeans look … Read more
Alessandro Michele has found a new garden to play in. The 51-year-old Italian designer has been appointed Valentino’s new creative director following Pierpaolo Piccioli’s surprising exit from the house last Fridy. Michele emerged as a fashion star in 2015 when he was plucked from behind-the-scenes obscurity and named Gucci’s creative director. He quickly ushered in … Read more
Pierpaolo Piccioli is departing Valentino after a quarter of a century at the house and eight years as the luxury house’s sole creative director. The news was initially reported by WWD, and was later confirmed by Valentino executives and Piccioli himself. “I am grateful to Pierpaolo for his role as creative director and for his … Read more
TRIESTE, Italy — “You have been another strong, conscious and revolutionary generation of ITS [contestants]. Everybody gained a human and professional experience.” So said Barbara Franchin, the founder and mastermind of the International Talent Support fashion contest, known as ITS, showing appreciation for the 16 finalists of the 2023-2024 edition. Franchin was visibly emotional. ITS … Read more
Designer Rok Hwang gets genuinely excited when he sees his clothes on the streets. Or being worn at the office. Or for a night on the town. Many of the items in the 58-piece collection he’s designed for H&M’s collaboration with his near-namesake label Rokh could adapt to all three, with a little ingenuity. It’s … Read more
