Gaelle Collet appointed brand and communications director

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 […]

Armani “doesn’t rule out” merger or IPO in succession plan

By Bloomberg Published Apr 19, 2024 Three months before his 90th birthday, Giorgio Armani is hinting at possible big changes for his Italian fashion empire once he’s no longer in charge. After fighting for years to keep Giorgio Armani SpA independent amid the mergers and acquisitions that reshaped the luxury sector, the billionaire design virtuoso […]

The Art Of Date Night Dressing

Outfit Details:J.McLaughlin Top, Pants & Bag Thank you to J.McLaughlin for sponsoring this post. Spring is the perfect season to embrace the art of date night dressing. The latest collection from J.McLaughlin is tailored to elevate these special evenings with a touch of refinement and charm. It features tailored minimalism in this fitted blazer, strapless […]

Japan’s Spiber raises €60 million for its protein fibre

Having moved on to the stage of industrialising its offering via a factory in Thailand, Japanese company Spiber has announced that it has raised 10 billion yen (around €60 million) to support the roll-out of its protein fibre offering. Spiber The result of fifteen years’ research, Spiber’s ‘Brewed Protein’ brings selected plant polymers into contact […]

4 Special-Occasion Looks From Net-a-Porter That Radiate Elegance

The minute spring rolls around, my weekends fill up with every special occasion imaginable. Weddings, graduations, outdoor dinner parties—you name it, and it’s on my calendar. Since these formal events require equally formal attire, it’s safe to say that I’ve entered my classy era. I’m on the hunt for dresses that allow me to move […]

How impact investing seeks to influence the strategies of fashion companies

After Inditex saw its investors demand greater transparency regarding the factories where it produces its garments, listed fashion companies are now also facing questions from impact investors. Their aim: to encourage companies to adopt processes that are more respectful of workers and the environment. Johanna Schmidt is an investment strategist at Triodos Investment Management, which […]

Elective affinities at Hermès, Armani

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 19, 2024 Hermès, with its spectacular installation at the Pelota venue, and Giorgio Armani, exhibiting at the historic Palazzo Orsini, have been the main attractions at Milan Design Week, drawing scores of visitors each day, with long queues forming outside their respective venues. It may be a coincidence but, […]

Adidas-Rheon Labs partnership creates “new era” sports bras

Despite advancements in activewear, most sports bras “are stuck in the past”. That’s according to Joanna Wakefield-Scurr professor of Biomechanics at the University of Portsmouth, and the University of Memphis. Techfit Control Bra So based on a series of university findings that include 72% of women suffer running-related breast pain, sportswear giant Adidas has continued […]

Hunter Schafer Wore Prada’s Viral Satin Heels to an LA Party

(Image credit: Backgrid) One of the best things about the Euphoria cast is how they all show up for each other, which is exactly what Hunter Schafer, or Jules as fans of the HBO series know her as, did after the Los Angeles premiere of Zendaya’s latest project, Challengers. Following the premiere, which saw Zendaya […]

Baseball Caps Are the Accessory Trend of Choice for Fashion People

Summer is officially around the corner, and I’d be lying if I told you I hadn’t already mood-boarded by entire summer aesthetic. Tapping in to sporty references, natural fabrics and a few new-season trends, I’m ready and raring to embark one of my most stylish summers so far. During my pursuit of formidable summer style […]