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'House of McQueen' off-Broadway production to open ahead of NYFW

A new off-Broadway production centering on the life of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen is set to debut just ahead of New York Fashion Week. Named House of McQueen, the show is written by Darren Cloud and directed by Sam Helfrich, with Gary James, the nephew of the late designer, serving as creative director. A retelling of McQueen’s...

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London College of Fashion to host inaugural UAL Future Fashion Film Festival

The London College of Fashion (UAL) will launch its inaugural UAL Future Fashion Film Festival this June at its new East Bank campus. This free, three-day public event will showcase the intersection of fashion, film, and innovation through screenings, talks, and workshops featuring student, staff, and alumni work across six categories. Forty-six...

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New documentary explores the life and legacy of Karl Lagerfeld

Paris (dpa) - If anyone understands the craft - or rather, the art - of documentary filmmaking and celebrity portraits, it’s Gero von Boehm. In a small but sophisticated film, the 71 year old now gets to the bottom of the man, myth and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019). ‘karl - the man behind the mask’ (60 minutes) was broadcast on...

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Rivalry between Adidas and Puma to be adapted in US series

The rivalry between sports brands Adidas and Puma, which were founded by two brothers in a small Bavarian town, is being adapted into a television series thanks to family archives, the producers announced on Sunday. The series brings one of the most fascinating family conflicts in business history to the screen: Adolf “Adi” Dassler, founder of...

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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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Polesden Lacey opens exhibition exploring power and personality in fashion

National Trust’s Polesden Lacey in Surrey, the former home of Edwardian society hostess, Margaret Greville, is hosting a new exhibition throughout the house that delves into how people dress and explores the coded messages about power, politics, and personality. ‘Dress to Impress’ runs until November 2, and features paintings, historic costumes,...

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Fashion labels deepen links to Cannes film festival

Luxury fashion labels are increasingly reaching beyond the red carpets and exclusive parties of the cinema world, becoming partners with filmmakers and production companies. At the Cannes film festival this year, which starts Tuesday, labels will be looking to showcase not only their outfits, but also their credibility as investors. Alongside...

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Levi Strauss & Co. commissions 25 new murals across San Francisco

Denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) had launched a new initiative, commissioning 25 new murals to be painted across San Francisco in honor of the 25th anniversary of its Community Day. Known as “These City Walls,” the initiative is part of Levi Strauss & Co.’s continued commitment to urban revitalization, which sees the company investing in...

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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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Nicole Kidman to receive Kering's 2025 Women In Motion Award

Kering, the luxury conglomerate, and the Festival de Cannes will bestow the 2025 Women In Motion Award upon Nicole Kidman, recognizing her significant contributions to cinema and her advocacy for female representation, the festival announced. Kidman, whose career spans over three decades, will receive the accolade at the official Women In Motion...

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Gianni Versace exhibition coming to London

The major Gianni Versace Retrospective exhibition, which has already visited the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Sweden and Spain, is coming to London this summer featuring the largest collection of vintage Gianni Versace designs ever to be displayed in the UK. The Gianni Versace Retrospective will bring more than 450 original vintage garments and...

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Armani celebrates 20 Years of Privé with an exhibition in Milan

This spring, the house of Giorgio Armani will exhibit a retrospective at the Armani/Silos in Milan, celebrating 20 years of its haute couture line, Giorgio Armani Privé, as well as 50 years of a quietly radical vision that has reshaped modern elegance. Opening to the public on May 21 and running until year’s end, Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025...