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Gucci in transition: The debut of Sabato De Sarno and the birth of a new luxury icon

The debut of Gucci's new creative director Sabato De Sarno is considered one of the most eagerly awaited events of Milan Fashion Week. Not least because the fashion industry has had to wait almost eight months to finally catch a glimpse of the vision of the man who succeeds Alessandro Michele. De Sarno's first offering for the Italian luxury...

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Making fashion week work: London brings wearable style to the forefront

We often speak of the value that fashion weeks bring to a city – their economic impact, the buzz, the cultural exchange and community engagement. However, the cost for independent brands can sometimes be overwhelmingly high, rendering these events less worthy of investment. London Fashion Week witnessed undeniable gaps this season, from the...

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Frolov continues fight for Ukraine with standalone LFW show

Ukraine couture-to-wear brand Frolov, founded by Ivan Frolov, presented its debut standalone London Fashion Week show over the weekend, as the Kyiv-based designer continues to use his creations to spotlight the pride and resilience of his homeland and the challenges facing the country due to ongoing war with Russia. Frolov, who has gained...

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Barbour collaborates with Erdem for SS24 London Fashion Week

Erdem and Barbour have joined forces for their Spring Summer '24 collection, producing two showpieces inspired by the late dowager Duchess of Devonshire, Deborah. Drawing from Barbour's traditional waxed jacket, Erdem has reimagined it into a couture-esque exploded trapeze coat with an open neckline, available in both olive and sand waxed...

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Marked by extremes, driven by global clout: Womenswear in the French market

On Monday September 25, Paris Fashion Week, the most anticipated event in the women's fashion industry, kicks off, presenting an opportunity to evaluate how the sector is performing. In France, the financial performance of the womenswear category is marked by extremes. On one hand, several renowned womenswear brands have gone into liquidation or...

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Helmut Lang and Ralph Lauren kick off New York Fashion Week

New York - Amid sweltering heat and jitters over the Hollywood strike, New York kicked off its Spring-Summer 2024 Fashion Week on Friday, with heavyweights Ralph Lauren and Helmut Lang returning to the industry's flagship event with fresh ideas. American luxury brand Coach unveiled its collection of sensual translucent dresses at the New York...

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Ukrainian fashion brands to present collections in a joint show at LFW

On September 19th Ukrainian fashion brands Kseniaschnaider, Elenareva, and Nadya Dzyak are set to unveil their SS24 collections in a joint presentation at London Fashion Week, marking a strategic collaboration between London Fashion Week and Ukrainian Fashion Week. In response to the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukrainian Fashion Week initiated...

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Marni, Casablanca and Peter Do: Paris Fashion Week SS24 is full of first timers

As fashion month quickly descends upon the industry, the federations from each fashion capital have begun to publish their official schedules, giving an insight into what we can expect from their own locations. For Paris, that will seemingly be a roster led by first time exhibitors, who are dominating the French fashion week’s lineup for the...

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NYFW: The Shows outlines schedule and programming

IMG has released the details of the upcoming New York Fashion Week: The Shows, much of which is set to take place at Spring Studios between September 8 and 13. The event, which runs alongside the official NYFW schedule by Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), will begin with a presentation by Bronx and Banco, followed by a runway show...

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Avavav and Karoline Vitto among brands debuting in Milan for SS24

The Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) has unveiled its provisional calendar for the Milan Fashion Week Women’s collections, set to take place between September 19 and 25. Among the 62 fashion shows on the schedule, Avavav, Chiara Boni le Petite Robe and Karoline Vitto will be debuting on the Milan runway for the first time, with...

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Giorgio Armani criticises Paris Couture

Renowned Italian designer Giorgio Armani expressed his reservations about the future of his involvement in the haute couture fashion week in Paris. During the presentation of his Giorgio Armani Privé line at the Parisian event, Armani voiced doubts and uncertainties, suggesting that staying in Milan and conveying his vision from there might be a...

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French riots could dent luxury sales

The contrast between the glamorous haute couture presentations and the ongoing riots sweeping Paris and France following a tragic shooting is striking. As governments caution their citizens about traveling to France, numerous trips have been canceled, casting a shadow over the luxury sector. According to a research note by Berstein, the riots...