Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
Louis Vuitton bets on nostalgia with final Murakami drop
Louis Vuitton has unveiled the third and final installment of its re-edition partnership with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. This chapter, marking the 20th anniversary of their initial 2003 collaboration, not only leverages nostalgia but also reflects a calculated attempt by parent company LVMH to invigorate consumer interest...
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Huawei leans into fashion with new wearables at Berlin launch
Huawei has unveiled a fresh lineup of wearables in Berlin, signalling a more fashion-conscious direction for the brand as it looks to blend aesthetics with health tech. The launch, themed “Fashion Next”, introduced updates to its smartwatch and audio products with a clear message: wearables are no longer just about functionality—they’re about...
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Fashion startups selected to join WDCD accelerator amid push for circular innovation
Eight early-stage ventures have been selected to join the What Design Can Do (WDCD) Accelerator 2025, a global programme developed in partnership with Dutch pocketwear brand Secrid to support regenerative design solutions aimed at addressing the climate crisis. The selected initiatives span industries from fashion to urban infrastructure and...
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Struggles at Lanvin Group as parent company eyes asset sales
Fosun International’s efforts to build a global luxury portfolio under its fashion arm the Lanvin Group, may be in flux. The Chinese conglomerate, which spent the last decade acquiring high-end brands including Lanvin, Wolford, and St. John Knits, is now reported to be open to divesting from some of its fashion investments, highlighting the...
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Walmart signals price hikes ahead
Walmart reported a dip in first-quarter profit, citing the mounting cost pressures from tariffs imposed by the current administration as a key challenge. Despite a 2.5 per cent rise in revenue to 165.61bn dollars and stronger-than-expected adjusted earnings per share of 61 cents, the retail giant said it will be forced to raise prices in the...
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Bulgari doubles down on Italian manufacturing with Valenza expansion
Bulgari has completed the expansion of its Manifattura in Valenza, positioning the site as the world’s largest single-brand jewellery production facility — a strategic move that underscores the brand’s ambitions to scale output, control its value chain more tightly, and reinforce its sustainability credentials. Bulgari said the enlarged...
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Next edition of Pitti Uomo to embrace cycling culture as Italian menswear export stalls
Pitti Uomo returns to Florence from 17 to 20 June with its 108th edition, featuring over 730 brands and introducing Becycle, a new section dedicated to cycling culture. Building on last year’s collaboration with the Tour de France, the initiative brings sports-driven community energy into menswear, with dedicated installations and a central...
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No Problemo and Le Specs launch eyewear collaboration
Le Specs, the Australian eyewear label known for its accessible edge, has entered a bold new collaboration with No Problemo—the subversive offshoot of London streetwear brand Aries. The resulting capsule collection, which debuted this month, marks the first creative partnership between the two labels and signals a move toward more sculptural,...
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PVH leadership shuffle at Calvin Klein suggest hurdles to rebuild brand
The iconic imagery of Kate Moss in Calvin Klein campaigns and the minimalist ethos once embodied by its John Pawson-designed Manhattan flagship now feel like distant echoes of a brand increasingly defined by commercial pragmatism. This week’s announcement that Eva Serrano will depart as global brand president—widely interpreted as an involuntary...
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"Let Them Be Naked" documentary lifts veil on chemical risks in clothing
As pressure mounts on the fashion industry to confront its environmental and health impacts, designer Jeff Garner is offering a personal—and urgent—call to action. His award-winning documentary Let Them Be Naked will stream globally for the first time this Mother’s Day weekend (8–11 May), in memory of his mother, Peggy Lynn Garner, whose death...
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