David Koma is the new creative director of Blumarine. He is one of the many creative directors involved in the recent reshuffling. Fashion thrives on change, and behind these status-quo-challenging shakeups often lie designers. Gabrielle Chanel’s singular vision to liberate women from restrictive clothing spurred the immense success of her label, Chanel, and then there’s...
Photo: Unsplash When you want to be ahead of the crowd when it comes to style and sophistication, who do you turn to? Well, today is your lucky day because you’ve come to the experts on all of the finer things in life. Keep reading as we get set to share a few predictions on...
Photo: Courtesy of Dior We’ve seen our favourite K-celebrities become ambassadors for world-renowned fashion brands; fronting iconic campaigns and runway show looks that go viral overnight. BTS’s Jung Kook representing Calvin Klein broke the internet, while NewJeans, as the face of Levi’s, was an iconic move. In recent years, fashion brands have been slowly expanding their reach in other parts of Asia—most notably, Thailand. Here are...
Chemena Kamali during the runway during the Chloé Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 show June 2024 sits at the precipice of Milan and Paris Fashion Week. As the leaders of the fashion industry begin to shift their attention from one fashion capital to another, LUXUO examines the creatives who head these prestigious fashion houses ahead of their...
Brand ambassadors play a vital role in promoting brands and products within their networks, enhancing visibility and (hopefully) driving sales. They shine as beacons of excellence, selected for both acclaim and personal merit as well as the embodiment of the brands they front. We’re only into the second half of the year and there are already...
Sporting luxury finds its home in Olympic athletes. With half of the internet still buzzing and chittering off the high of Luca Guadagnino’s steamy Zendaya-Mike Faist-Josh O’Connor helmed tennis-thriller-love triangle, Challengers has certainly cast a spotlight on the almost voyeuristic-fascination that can emerge for movie-goers and sports fans alike when they immerse themselves in the art of...
Fashion brands understand how to leverage their summer capsule collections and releases. 2024 sees many a Maison revisit their own “house codes” translated through new iterations of signature bags and motifs. Each house takes on a new challenge, the art of re-releasing summer classics. Beyond prints and fabrics, how does one rebrand swimsuits for swimwear,...
Fashion brands understand how to leverage their summer capsule collections and releases. 2024 sees many a Maison revisit their own “house codes” translated through new iterations of signature bags and motifs. Each house takes on a new challenge, the art of re-releasing summer classics. Beyond prints and fabrics, how does one rebrand swimsuits for swimwear,...
The devil’s in the details but what defines the perimeters of quality, calibre, and craftsmanship? One interpretation could be obvious design details, signature motifs or hours of work put in from highly-trained ateliers. Or perhaps the visual details that go into a piece — be it the fabrics, stitching, prints or manipulation of leather. The...
