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...
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...
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...
Going deeper beyond cut, colour and silhouette, LUXUO explores the cultural references that add to the value of the collections at Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024. Be it the key pieces to add to your wardrobe or what to wear to your next boardroom meeting or country-side getaway, investing in the artistry of the collection...
Hermès Autumn/Winter 2024 menswear show Unlike most other brands, Hermès always does things a little differently. While it’s become common practice for brands to furnish fashion editors and journalists with a list of celebrities who will be attending their shows (we’ve sadly all become glorified paparazzis), Hermès does nothing of the sort. In fact, I...
Nicole Kidman’s Stepford Wives White Iridescent Sequin Gown (Costume Design By Ann Roth) In perhaps the best testament to the timelessness of style, Julien’s Auctions has announced their latest curation of its celebrity and luxury fashion category dubbed “Unstoppable: Signature Styles Of Iconic Women In Fashion”. The curation includes a stunning range of high-profile fashion looks...
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...
