Category: Editor’s Picks

8 of the Most Prominent Asian Designers of Today
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8 of the Most Prominent Asian Designers of Today

The Asian region has always been a significantly prominent force in the fashion industry, making up a large portion of consumers and remaining an extremely fashion-forward continent. Asian designers are now more prominent than ever before, offering their diverse backgrounds and innovative creative DNAs to present their art. While renowned Asian designers like Yohji Yamamoto,...

The Impact of Political Correctness and Commercialisation on Creativity
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The Impact of Political Correctness and Commercialisation on Creativity

Has society’s hyper-sensitivity negatively impacted the fashion industry’s creativity? Heightened social awareness and fear of cultural appropriation have led creatives and brands to tread the line between appropriation and appreciation resulting in what some may say is a loss of true ingenuity. However, in an industry that is constantly seeking the “new” and yet creates...

Fashion’s Flaunting of Flamboyance & Luxury Has Evolved
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Fashion’s Flaunting of Flamboyance & Luxury Has Evolved

Death of 80s Extravagance Roberto Cavalli 2024 has seen the death of 80s fashion legends Claude Montana and Roberto Cavalli. Both were known for their influence on fashion with their own take on flamboyance and ostentatious elegance. Montana helped define the power-woman dressing movement of the 1980s while Cavalli shaped his era-defining glamour through his...

The Importance of Leather Goods in Luxury Jewellery & Watch Maisons
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The Importance of Leather Goods in Luxury Jewellery & Watch Maisons

At first, one might think it to be an unassuming coincidence — the convergence of the high-jewellery and luxury leather industries. However, Mary Katrantzou’s appointment as Bulgari’s inaugural creative director marks both a strategic and creative shift in Bulgari’s positioning within the luxury market. Aside from allowing Bulgari to capitalise on the synergies between these...

10 Moments That Shifted Fashion in 2023
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10 Moments That Shifted Fashion in 2023

The year that saw the revival of the 90s supermodel also witnessed shocking label closures and tumultuous rebrandings amidst a scandal or two. In this retrospective, LUXUO highlights the year’s top 10 noteworthy moments in fashion and how they played a part in shaping fashion’s landscape. 1. Dynamic Depatures Tom Ford bids farewell to namesake...

Saint Laurent’s Largest Store Reinforces Brand Direction
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Saint Laurent’s Largest Store Reinforces Brand Direction

The interior space of Saint Laurent’s store at the Champs-Élysées Saint Laurent has just announced the opening of its largest flagship store to date. Located in Paris’ Champs-Élysées — perhaps one of the most stylish addresses in Europe — Saint Laurent’s creative director, Anthony Vaccarello comments, “I wanted to realise one of Yves Saint Laurent’s...