LVMH, Kering Update Model Safety Guidelines
Nearly a decade since the luxury groups first published a charter of model protections, they are introducing new measures to protect those working in the industry.
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Fashion Week
For Young Designers, Evolution or Revolution?
In London, Molly Goddard and Michael Halpern are both grappling with just how much to evolve their signature styles.
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Echoes and Evocations at Central Saint Martins
There were some striking outriders, but the inescapable niggle was a lack of design rigour.
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In London, Embracing Outsiders
At London Fashion Week, some designers seemed content with their outsider status.
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At Michael Kors, Glamour Is the Best Defence
Vivid memories of the melting pot of the late 70s made for the kind of decadent tableau that the designer can create in his sleep, but this time the goings got a little more pointed than usual.
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In New York, the End of Myths
Fashion is myth-making. You don’t need that coat or that bag, but the best in the business make you believe you do.
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Marc Jacobs Is Killing His Demons
The designer showed one of his best collections in years.
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Here’s What It Takes to Get Buzz at Fashion Week
Designers must invest more in their own social media channels, rather than over-relying on influencers, according to a new report by Launchmetrics.
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Three Brands Vying to Serve Ladies (With or Without Lunch)
Gabriela Hearst, Rosie Assoulin and Oscar de la Renta make beautiful clothes that women love to wear.
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In New York, Everything New Looks Old
Many of today’s designers aren’t just referencing the past, they’re living it.
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At Coach, Shadows and Psychedelia
It wasn’t like a bad trip, but Stuart Vevers has already proved he knows his way around drama and it just didn’t lift this time.
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A Journey to the Centre of Anna Sui’s Mind
Her historic research threatens to tip her designs into academic self-indulgence, but the fact that it never happens is a testament to her lightness of touch and instinct for the timeless.
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Control and Abandon at Proenza Schouler
The collection was a valuable reminder of the sensuality — that oddly un-American quality — which gave Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough's work its original perverse tang.
The News in Brief
Lululemon Hires Athleta Head in Management Shakeup
Maggie Gauger is joining Lululemon as chief product officer as new CEO Heidi O’Neill looks to revive sales.
Levi’s Growth Slows After Marketing Misstep
The company lost out in its third quarter because of a decision to market baggy jeans over low rise, but still raised its sales outlook for the year.
Fast Retailing Annual Profit Jumps 32%, Beats Expectations
The Uniqlo owner hit a new record annual profit for the fifth year in a row, boosted by strong results in all regions.
Boots Acquired by Canada’s Weston Family for $8.9 Billion
The Westons agreed on Wednesday to buy the UK's Boots from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family, pledging to invest in the retailer's stores and online and expand healthcare services.
Vogue Arabia to Launch Annual Ball
The magazine’s inaugural ball will take place in November, the latest in a growing portfolio of live events hosted by publisher Condé Nast.
Lacoste Fired CEO Ahead of Paris Runway Show, Sources Say
The French tennis and lifestyle brand quietly fired its chief executive, Eric Vallat, shortly before the brand’s latest Paris fashion show, sources told Reuters.
Frasers Group Acquires 8.8% Stake in Under Armour
The move extends British company’s push into sports brands following a recent purchase of Puma stock.