‘Palm Royale’ Stokes Caftan Nostalgia

​​Nothing stokes interest in period fashion quite like a hot new series and the ’60s are what’s currently dominating TV screens and, perhaps, closets. “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” brought forth the ladylike skirt suit as the latest incarnation of stealth wealth, and now “Palm Royale” is fueling a resurgence in the decade’s groovier side, … Read more

Ann Demeulemeester to Unveil First Pre-collection for Resort 2025

MILAN — Add Ann Demeulemeester to the pre-collections’ fashion calendar. On the heels of a strong fall 2024 sales campaign, the Paris-based fashion house said Wednesday that it is planning to unveil its first pre-collection next month. Creative director Stefano Gallici’s resort 2025 lineup will be unveiled via appointments between May 21 and 24 at … Read more

Oceanus Swimwear Launches Bespoke Service

LONDON — Recognized for its multicolored palette and hand-embroidery that nods to ‘80s opulence, Oceanus has launched a bespoke service allowing customers the opportunity to embroider artwork of their choice onto their swimwear or clothing. “I feel like it’s a really personal process which we love,” said Hannah Attalah, Oceanus’ founder and creative director, in … Read more

Dior Is Gearing Up for Summer With Dioriviera Pop-ups, Concept Stores

BEACHY KEEN: Underscoring how important resort retail destinations have become for Europe’s big luxury players, Dior is plotting a range of pop-ups and concept stores this summer, complete with wild animal sculptures and sun motifs sculpted from seashells. Among the seven permanent and seasonal boutiques are new locations in at the Astir marina in Athens … Read more

Officials in China’s Guizhou face corruption investigation weeks after launch of probe into arrest of businesswoman

Two officials from southern China’s Guizhou province are being investigated for corruption weeks after the province started looking into the arrest of a businesswoman who tried to recoup millions in back payments for projects carried out under the duo’s watch. Hou Junran, the deputy Communist Party secretary of the political and legal affairs committee of … Read more

WWD’s Dream Resort 2024 Wardrobe – WWD

Welcome back to WWD’s series Add to Cart. Here, WWD has done an edit of the best of the best, holiday getaway wardrobe-worthy women’s ready-to-wear and accessory essentials for the resort 2024 season. For shoppers traveling to Miami for December’s annual Art Basel fair, the women’s resort collections offer plenty of warm-weather styles for breaks … Read more