Tag: brand
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Saint Laurent revives his masters with Dior’s Arrows and Amazons
Saint Laurent revives his masters with Dior’s Arrows and Amazons
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Fashion Week brings another layer of chaos to Paris
“It will be a studio collection and Virginie Viard will not be involved,” a Chanel spokeswoman told AFP. The end of the Lagerfeld era has reignited a favourite pastime of fashionistas: guessing who will come next. Popular names include: France's Marine Serre, Celine's Hedi Slimane, Pierpaolo Piccoli (who recently left Valentino) and Simon Porte Jacquemus,…
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British designer Vivienne Westwood's wardrobe up for charity auction
Naomi wore it during an infamous incident when she fell on the catwalk while wearing 12-inch (30 cm) Westwood platforms. There are also early examples of the designer's elasticated corsets. Sustainability and ethical fashion are also key themes – the most expensive piece is a cut-out illusion gown, hand-stitched with intricate beadwork and gold panelling…
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Victoria's Secret is reviving the fashion show after a six-year hiatus
The label was owned by L Brands, but the board approved the spinoff of Victoria's Secret into a standalone company, which listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2021. Now Victoria's Secret & Co., it includes its own lingerie label, the Pink brand targeted at young women, and a cosmetics and accessories division called…
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Swift and Beyonce show off eye-catching pop-fashion connections
Swift wears an average of 13 outfits each night of her Erasure Tour, the European leg of which begins in Paris on Thursday. These included ball gowns for the country section, sequined dresses for pop hits and steamy dresses for her foray into folk. They're courtesy of high-fashion labels like Cavalli, Louboutin and Versace —…
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Despite recession, luxury brands are wooing Chinese buyers
“That said, China is still home to more than 2.5 million people with a net worth of more than US$1 billion,” he said. On a sunny day in central Shanghai, passersby hold up their designer handbags as they go shopping. “Some people say that if you buy classic styles, their value may increase and it…
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Catwalks and parties: London Fashion Week celebrates 40 years
London could also boast a surprise visitor in its front rows, when the late Queen Elizabeth attended designer Richard Quinn’s show in 2018. This season, there will be more than 150 events at London Fashion Week, which runs from 16-20 February. “Newgen designers will definitely be front and centre,” Caroline Rush, chief executive of the…
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Tommy Hilfiger pays homage to New York at the start of the city’s Fashion Week
A convention-busting short silent film was screened before the show called “Safe From Harm”, which was full of tension, with close-ups of characters with rough, tattooed bodies protecting each other. Were. The cast also included Italian singer Mahmoud and model and transgender rights activist Kai-Isaiah Jamal. Showgoers were drawn to the costumes, which borrowed from…
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Between office and nature for Prada’s winter menswear
Between office and nature for Prada’s winter menswear
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Calm and sleek elegance for Dolce & Gabbana’s black-clad men
Calm and sleek elegance for Dolce & Gabbana’s black-clad men
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Unveiling the essence of ‘realme’: A brand that embodies youthful innovation and authenticity
From basic necessities to ultra-exclusive luxuries, our choices for consumption depend heavily on perception. Before making a purchase decision, we subconsciously pay close attention to details like packaging, color and tagline to ensure that the product resonates with us, and this is the essence of branding. So, while maintaining quality should be the first priority,…
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Demystifying High-End Fashion: Understanding Designer Labels and Their History
Danish luxury clothing brand Lindbergh, founded in 2006, is the epitome of Scandinavian simplicity and style. The brand’s iconic creations are the result of their dedication to minimalism and functionality. Lindberg’s designs are inspired by Danish values of simplicity and sustainability. Their collections are distinguished by clean lines, neutral colors and timeless pieces that go…
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Five takeaways from Paris Fashion Week: underwear as outerwear, light colors and environmental concerns
Balmain bucked the colorless trend with a dazzling and exuberant show that it managed to pull together despite a dramatic robbery—dozens of its outfits had been stolen on the way from the airport just 10 days earlier. There were lots of roses. One woman appears to be lost in a full red bush, another has…
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Coco Chanel: Fashion icon with controversial connections
Guardian It is reported that the name “Gabrielle aka Coco Chanel” appears on a list of 400,000 people whose role in the resistance is supported by official records. “We have verification from the French government, including a document from 1957, which confirms their active participation in the resistance,” Cullen told the newspaper. Cullen said, “The…
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Balmain recovers from Paris robbery with spirited performance
In a palette of glittering gold, ocher and maroon, there was plenty of 1980s glamor with big shoulders, tightly belted waists and aviator shades – even adding the Top Gun theme song “Take My Breath Away” to the soundtrack I went. Pierre Cardin, who returned this year for the first time in a quarter century,…