Dan Thawley
Dan Thawley is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. Thawley is an Australian born journalist, consultant and artistic director who is based in Paris. Thawley has has written for Vogue, Architectural Digest, the Wall Street Journal, and more. He was the editor in chief at A Magazine Curated By for 13 years, and is currently the creative director of design salon Matter and Shape. He has also consulted with a variety of brands on editorial projects, including Ann Demeulemeester, Byredo, Chanel and Chloé.
At Salone, Design Spectacle Takes Centre Stage
The power of brand theatre was on display at Milan Design Week, reports Dan Thawley.
At Salone, Design Spectacle Takes Centre Stage
The power of brand theatre was on display at Milan Design Week, reports Dan Thawley.
How to Sell Jewellery Like Fine Art
At the inaugural Joya fair in Monaco last week, two former art gallerists aimed to defy luxury’s current malaise with avant-garde jewellery propositions sold with a curated, high-culture approach.
How to Sell Jewellery Like Fine Art
At the inaugural Joya fair in Monaco last week, two former art gallerists aimed to defy luxury’s current malaise with avant-garde jewellery propositions sold with a curated, high-culture approach.
In Paris, Fashion Is Betting on Art Basel’s Big Bang
Miu Miu, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more have dialled up their activities around a revamped Paris art week. The event provides a window into where global creativity is headed—as well as insight to the tastes and spending habits of the world’s wealthiest culturati, Dan Thawley reports.
In Paris, Fashion Is Betting on Art Basel’s Big Bang
Miu Miu, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more have dialled up their activities around a revamped Paris art week. The event provides a window into where global creativity is headed—as well as insight to the tastes and spending habits of the world’s wealthiest culturati, Dan Thawley reports.
Fashion and Design Collide at Salone Del Mobile
Fashion’s presence at Milan Design Week grew even bigger this year. Savvy activations by brands including Hermès, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Prada showed how Salone has become a ‘critical petri dish for dalliances between design and fashion,’ Dan Thawley reports.
Fashion and Design Collide at Salone Del Mobile
Fashion’s presence at Milan Design Week grew even bigger this year. Savvy activations by brands including Hermès, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Prada showed how Salone has become a ‘critical petri dish for dalliances between design and fashion,’ Dan Thawley reports.
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Jacquemus: Slouching Towards Luxury
Designer Simon Porte Jacquemus staged an outing at the Fondation Maeght that put his own 'pop luxury' twist on a push upmarket.
Jacquemus: Slouching Towards Luxury
Designer Simon Porte Jacquemus staged an outing at the Fondation Maeght that put his own 'pop luxury' twist on a push upmarket.
At Jacquemus, an Ode to Princess Diana
Simon Porte Jacquemus staged his latest show at the Palace of Versailles as part of a brand elevation push. Fittingly for the designer, the collection was inspired not by Marie Antoinette but a people’s princess, reports Dan Thawley.
At Jacquemus, an Ode to Princess Diana
Simon Porte Jacquemus staged his latest show at the Palace of Versailles as part of a brand elevation push. Fittingly for the designer, the collection was inspired not by Marie Antoinette but a people’s princess, reports Dan Thawley.
Virginie Viard’s Chanel Is Taking Shape
So far, it’s the designer’s coquettish and unabashedly Parisian approach that could win her new fans.
Virginie Viard’s Chanel Is Taking Shape
So far, it’s the designer’s coquettish and unabashedly Parisian approach that could win her new fans.
Simone Rocha's New Heirlooms
Inspired by Ireland’s wren boys, the exquisite pieces that made up the designer’s latest collection seem destined to become nothing less than heirlooms, worthy of new traditions to come.
Simone Rocha's New Heirlooms
Inspired by Ireland’s wren boys, the exquisite pieces that made up the designer’s latest collection seem destined to become nothing less than heirlooms, worthy of new traditions to come.
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Three London Labels Stick to Their Guns
Marques’Almeida, Molly Goddard and Halpern — three labels dressing radically different women — each succeeded in solidified their codes, even if that meant looking back to move forwards.
Three London Labels Stick to Their Guns
Marques’Almeida, Molly Goddard and Halpern — three labels dressing radically different women — each succeeded in solidified their codes, even if that meant looking back to move forwards.
Fashion East: Slimmer in Scale, Steady in Spirit
In lieu of the usual runway trio, Central Saint Martins graduates Gareth Wrighton and Yuhan Wang staged back-to-back shows, prefaced by a presentation by Romanian footwear designer Ancuta Sarca.
Fashion East: Slimmer in Scale, Steady in Spirit
In lieu of the usual runway trio, Central Saint Martins graduates Gareth Wrighton and Yuhan Wang staged back-to-back shows, prefaced by a presentation by Romanian footwear designer Ancuta Sarca.
In Paris, Independents Find Space Between Heavy-Hitters
Between the luxury mega brands that dominate the schedule, a flock of young labels shone through.
In Paris, Independents Find Space Between Heavy-Hitters
Between the luxury mega brands that dominate the schedule, a flock of young labels shone through.
Fashion East’s Class of Spring-Summer 2019
This season, Charlotte Knowles, Asai and newcomer Yuhan Wang raised their game.
Fashion East’s Class of Spring-Summer 2019
This season, Charlotte Knowles, Asai and newcomer Yuhan Wang raised their game.