Fashion is in abundance in New York City, but the Crown Heights gallery “B” Dry Goods will soon be serving up some rare material. Founder Gabe Boyers has culled some hard-to-find art, rare books, sketches and ephemera for “Fashion Forward,” an exhibition that bows on Thursday and will run through March 30. Creations by Yves Saint … Read more
Chanel is returning to France for its cruise collection. After showing in Los Angeles last spring, the French luxury label is preparing to head back down south, once again celebrating the Mediterranean. Its new collection for spring 2025 will be held in Marseille on May 2. Marseille est la nouvelle destination du défilé croisière de … Read more
By Bloomberg Published Jan 12, 2024 Chanel has seen several executives leave the luxury fashion house in recent months amid a slowdown in demand for the sector’s pricey goods. See catwalkChanel – Pre-Fall2024 – 2025 – Womenswear – Manchester – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The company’s former Japanese head has joined the US and UK bosses in departing … Read more
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jan 11, 2024 A weak halo of light glimmered at the top of a monumental staircase. In semi-darkness, the models emerged from a cinematic veil of mist, and walked slowly down steps that seemed never ending, until they reached the stage set in the vast Forum Nelson Mandela sport and … Read more
Italian menswear brand Caruso, part of the Chinese Fosun group, has announced the appointment of Max Kibardin as creative director. Born in 1976, the Russian-born but adopted Italian designer has built a solid international reputation since launching his shoe line in 2005. Max Kibardin – Caruso – DR After studying architecture in Moscow and fashion … Read more
Max Mara’s creative director Ian Griffiths still marvels at the success of the Teddy Coat, which marked its 10th anniversary in 2023. “Who would have guessed that the old coat I found by chance in a cabinet would have turned out to be such a hit around the world?” And a hit it is, not only in … Read more
Back In 2015, before supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist Toni Garrn opened her namesake foundation, which strives to help young girls access education in Sub-Saharian Africa, she was involved with other charitable organizations in Africa and was left pondering: how can I raise money for these causes? In a day and age when securing capital for … Read more
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Dec 22, 2023 The heralded departure of Matthew M. Williams, who has been in charge of style at Givenchy since 2020, has fuelled a fresh spate of wild rumours about his succession. And about the creative director positions at other LVMH labels. Is a new round of musical chairs on … Read more
Two legendary fashion designers are in the spotlight on the small screen at the start of 2024. In January, the series Cristóbal Balenciaga, retracing the rise of the Spanish designer, will be released on the Disney+ streaming platform, while in February, The New Look, recounting the epic story of Christian Dior, will be broadcast on … Read more
Just as museums have wised up to the advantages of having an editorial edge, so too have auction houses with their content, catalogues and marketing. In line with that ideology is the addition of Kristina O’Neill to Sotheby’s roster of full-time employees. The former editor in chief of the Wall Street Journal’s luxury lifestyle publication … Read more
