Articles by Sharon Camara
Versace appoints Mathieu Baboulène as global director of communications
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To strengthen its presence on the international stage, the Italian luxury fashion house Versace has entrusted its communication to Mathieu Baboulène, an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience having worked with fashion houses such as Kenzo, Coach, Maison Margiela and Dries Van Noten. After four years as global director of public...
Finalists of CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund named
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The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue have announced the finalists for the 2024 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the prestigious fashion competition. For this special edition, the ten finalists were announced by Melitta Baumeister, the winner of the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and...
Lora Sonney wins Ami x IFM entrepreneurship prize
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Designer Lora Sonney has won the Ami x IFM Entrepreneurship Award for her eponymous ready-to-wear brand. Sonney will receive a year's mentoring and 20,000 euros in financial support for her business. For the third edition of the Ami x IFM Entrepreneurship Prize, the jury has rewarded the brand Lora Sonney. Aged under 30, the young designer has...
Vestiaire Collective brings Rickie de Sole onto the board as part of US strategy
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To strengthen its presence in the US and expand its global reach, Rickie De Sole, vice president of fashion management at Nordstrom, has joined Vestiaire Collective's board of directors. With her expertise and knowledge of the US market, she will support the luxury resale company in this endeavour. De Sole's appointment is part of the platform's...
From South Africa to Ivory Coast: These are the winners of Africa Fashion Up 2024
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The five winners of the Africa Fashion Up competition have been announced. They hail from Ivory Coast, South Africa, Senegal and Mali, and will receive support from professionals. They will also take part in a fashion show in June, and will be able to showcase their creations in a pop-up store in the city centre of Paris. Selected from over 200...
Puig unveils new identity
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Puig is turning a new page in its history via the introduction of a new visual identity. As such, the group, specialising in fashion, fragrances and cosmetics, said it wants to celebrate its heritage while looking to a promising future. To design its new logo, the Spanish firm called on the French art and design agency M/M to build on the work...
IFM to support Benin's emerging designers through incubator programme
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In collaboration with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), the Sèmè City programme, initiated by the Beninese government to promote innovation and local creative industries, is launching the FLY incubator. Over a twelve-month period, fashion professionals will support and mentor emerging designers from Benin and other African countries. Over...
Picto Prize for Fashion Photography 2024 presents finalists
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Following the closing of the call for entries on March 17, the Picto Prize for Fashion Photography has unveiled the 24 finalists for this year's competition. They were selected from over 200 applications submitted from all over the world. For its 26th edition, the Picto Prize for Fashion Photography will feature 24 finalists, both established...
France: Esmod alumnus wins first edition TikTok Fashion Competition
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The three winners of the first edition of the ‘TikTok Fashion Competition’ in France have been revealed. They managed to stand out from 6000 candidates. Following a call for applications launched in October 2023 and 14 weeks of competition, the final of the in-app TikTok Fashion contest was held on March 7 at the Parisian department store La...
Coperni unveils bag made of 99 percent air
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After the infamous Bella Hadid spray dress, it's time for the 99 percent air bag. At Coperni, innovation is at the heart of creation. At its autumn/winter 24-25 show, held on 4 March during the latest Paris Fashion Week, the French brand once again caused a speculate. To create the 'Aerogel Air Swipe Bag', Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer,...