In March, LUXUO explored how the fashion industry was being reshaped by the exit of long-standing creative directors, an impending economic downturn, and declining sales pushing brands to diversify their offerings. As we move through the year, these shifts continue, with major shake-ups defining the landscape: Hedi Slimane’s departure from Celine, Kim Jones leaving Fendi,...
Karl Lagerfeld While Germany may not necessarily be considered a fashion powerhouse when compared to the likes of its European counterparts in France and Italy, German-born designers have made distinct contributions to fashion, offering a range of aesthetic expressions that continue to influence the global stage. From the tailored precision of Tomas Maier (former creative...
Marc Jacobs at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History on October 28, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images) In what’s been called the era of ‘musical chairs’ in fashion, the industry is witnessing an unprecedented shuffle of creative directors at fashion’s...
Alexander McQueen’s Autumn/Winter 1998 Collection “Joan” Fashion’s gothic sensibilities have consistently used the colour black as a powerful tool for storytelling — symbolising mystery, rebellion, and emotional depth. From Alexander McQueen’s fascination with dark motifs to Rick Owens’ avant-garde silhouettes, black transcends its association with mourning, becoming an emblem of subversive elegance. In 2024, designers...
Onitsuka Tiger’s iconic MEXICO 66 is undeniably one of the IT shoes of the moment, cementing its place as a contemporary symbol of cool. Originally designed for running in 1966, it has found itself on the feet of celebrities, blurring the lines between practicality and trend. While it floods our social media feeds for outfit inspiration, it...
“La Dolce Vita,” which translates to “The Sweet Life,” encapsulates the joy of living, the indulgence in life’s pleasures, and a deep appreciation for beauty and style. Coined in the 1960s by Federico Fellini’s iconic film, the phrase reflects an era of post-war optimism, luxury, and a vibrant lifestyle within Italian society. Today, the concept...
Givenchy x Bogs Boots How would Hubert de Givenchy react to the knowledge of his maison’s present-day collaboration with America-hailing footwear brand Bogs? While that is answerable by only Monsieur Givenchy himself, one thing’s for certain: Givenchy’s present-day carte blanche is materialising in a direction that reads younger, more modern, and fresh. Givenchy x Bogs Boots To quote...
When Alessandro Michele left Gucci, it felt like the fashion world had stopped functioning properly. It may sound preposterous, but his departure saw whatever was left of epic, eccentric fashion leaving with him, with that lust for life — so evidently present in each of his creations — seemingly gone forever. It was so major that...
The closing look of the Dior Men Winter 2024 runway collection was one of many men’s haute couture looks. (SASHA MARRO) Although haute couture was largely controlled by men since its beginning in the 17th century, it has always been regarded as part of the women’s universe—even if men’s fashion during the time had just...
Michael Rider has been named the new creative director of Celine, replacing Hedi Slimane (Photo: Getty Images; Celine) 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 Daniel Lee, whose tenure...
