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Hollywood and fashion collide: A look into the first film by Saint Laurent

Strange Way of Life, by Madrid director Pedro Almodovar, is the first short film produced by the Saint Laurent (Kering) production company. Released in cinemas on 16 August 2023, the film stars signature costumes by the luxury brand and a sleek aesthetic. The story follows two cowboys, played by Ethan Wake and Pedro Pascal, who are pitted...

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SAG/AFTRA strikes: Why should the fashion industry pay attention?

It's been six days and counting since the cast of the highly anticipated motion picture Oppenheimer walked out of their UK premiere following the announcement that wider Hollywood would be joining the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The highly publicised move sparked widespread discussions surrounding what exactly the strike is...

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Kering’s François-Henri Pinault believed to be eyeing CAA acquisition

François-Henri Pinault, the chief executive officer of luxury fashion house Kering, is believed to be in “advanced” discussions to acquire a majority stake in Hollywood talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). For the firm, which represents the likes of Brad Pitt and Scarlett Johansson, such a deal could reel in “at least seven billion...

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Saint Laurent announces launch of production company

French luxury house Saint Laurent is stepping into a new realm with the launch of its own film production company, set to make its debut during the Cannes Film Festival. According to a release, it is the first luxury brand to implement the production of films into its operations, and comes as the brand looks to mark out a path of its future....

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Michael Kors launches James Bond capsule collection

American fashion brand Michael Kors has announced its first-ever partnership with the 007 film franchise and its 25th James Bond film, ‘No Time To Die,’ and is launching a limited-edition capsule collection to celebrate the upcoming film. The three-piece MKC x 007 capsule collection features the Michael Kors Collection Bancroft satchel, the bag...

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Miu Miu premieres Women’s Tales film at Venice Film Festival

I and the Stupid Boy, the 22nd commissioned film for Miu Miu’s ongoing Women’s Tales series, examines 21st-century femininity as it premieres at Venice Film Festival. Directed by the Academy Award-nominated Kaouther Ben Hania, the film explores communication in a relationship, observing two individuals as they try to navigate power, femininity...

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Best looks from the Spencer trailer

The highly anticipated Spencer trailer has finally come out, building up more excitement over the Princess Diana inspired flick. Kristen Stewart plays the troubled Diana in a film that strives to capture a brief moment of her life within the royal family. Centering around three days during a Christmas holiday in the early 90’s, the film tells...

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Fashion & video games - 9, a fashion film by SHOWstudio

Inspired by the worlds of gaming, comic books, and role-play and its most iconic characters and taken to a high fashion level SHOWstudio Head of Film Raquel Couceiro and film editor Myles Henrik Hall created a new fashion film. Cosplay, Pastels, Kawaii, Heroines are the words that pop up to your mind when looking at this beautiful video. Source:...

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Documentary ‘Colette Mon Amour’ focuses on iconic French concept store

It’s been two years since the famous French concept store, Colette, closed its stores on Rue Saint-Honore. Now, the iconic retail shop is getting its own documentary. Created by La Pac Films, HLB, and Highsnobiety and directed by Hugues Lawson-Body, Colette Mon Amour explores the final days before Colette’s last day on Dec. 20, 2017. According...

Fashion

Vineyard Vines to be official brand of Mr. Rogers film ‘A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood’

American lifestyle apparel brand Vineyard Vines has announced that it will be the official brand of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, the upcoming biopic on Fred Rogers, also known as the American television personality, Mr. Rogers. In an announcement from the Vineyard Vines, the brand has collaborated with TriStar Pictures to create a...

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Video: Catwalk to Creation: a docu-series

Catwalk to Creation is the journey or two sustainable garments, in reverse. Source: Global Sustainability Film Awards, Youtube

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Vogue to premier Met Ball film: The First Monday in May

London - American Vogue is to release a new documentary about its annual Met Ball gala, dubbed the Super Bowl equivalent for the social fashion calendar. Following the days leading up to the annual Met Ball, (the gala that marks the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibition), director Andrew Rossi traces the steps of Anna...