AVAVAV’s autumn/winter ’24 collection at Milan Fashion Week Luxury brands can afford to make less without jeopardising profitability. The fashion industry needs to take an active step towards its issue of being environmentally-conscious, by simply making less. By lowering their rate of production — to provide for a demand that is not necessarily there —...
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...
Recently social media’s most notorious fashion sleuth Diet Prada called out Italian-based fashion brand Loro Piana for their unethical practices after a recent Bloomberg exposé. The exposé highlighted that the brand used unpaid Peruvian labor in harvesting vicuña fiber for knitwear, which can retail for over USD 12,000. “They get about USD 280 for a...
Cataclistum – ‘Paris 1925‘ Nexus design, features a patinated bronze or brushed brass Nexus centrepiece. In the heart of Scotland’s Edinburgh, a new boutique label is redefining luxury fashion for men, blending artistry, craftsmanship, and innovation to create pieces that are as unique as they are elegant. Cataclistum caters to those who appreciate the finer...
These bags possess a remarkable versatility that allows them to effortlessly transition from day to night, making them the perfect companion for a wide range of outfits and occasions. Let’s explore how Valentino Garavani’s designer shoulder bags can seamlessly accompany you from morning to evening. The Secret of Valentino Garavani Bag’s Versatility Fashion critics and...
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Image credit to Berlook Berlook is a lifestyle clothing brand that not only empowers women but encourages them to feel and look good from the inside out. Specialising in wardrobe staples and key pieces that are meant to be kept, Berlook goes beyond seasonal trends to deliver selections across swimwear and activewear for a range...
The fashion industry has seen better economic days. Rising inflation, challenging macroeconomic conditions and shifting consumer behaviours are leading to slowing sales and uneven performance. While luxury giant Kering saw a modest decline in sales in 2023, particularly within Europe (with revenue at Gucci falling 4 percent in the fourth quarter), luxury brands are now...
Photo: Courtesy of Tod’s There are shoes, and then there are Tod’s shoes—Gommino loafers, to be exact. The difference between the two lies in the craftsmanship, attention to detail, level of comfort and everlasting appeal—of which, the latter has in spades. Taking inspiration from driving shoes worn in the 1950s, the Tod’s Gommino loafer was born...
The notion of modern femininity fell into two separate camps at the Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter ’24 showcases. It was divided into two — the “fantasy” and the “reality”. The former indulges the wearer (and the viewer) into a world of hyper-fantasy, where fashion is seen as a form of escapism. The latter is perhaps more...
