As part of their 50th anniversary, Vans is unveiling a new capsule collection inspired by their classic black-and-white checkerboard pattern. The collection features four colorways including pink and blue. The aesthetic of the shoes was intended to be very 1970s. The checkerboard is as famous for Vans as their silhouette is, so this was the […]
House of Holland launched a new augmented reality payment technology app at his menswear showcase during London Collections: Men, which allows consumers to scan and buy clothes off the catwalk. Launched in collaboration with Visa Europe’s innovation hub, Collab, and visual discovery and augmented reality app Blippar, the app is designed to be an e-commerce […]
Denim brand Levi Strauss and Co has announced the launch of its LS&Co. Collaboratory, an annual fellowship programme for “socially and environmentally conscious entrepreneurs” who are looking to create a more sustainable apparel industry. This first-of-its-kind fellowship programme will have a curriculum designed by the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program in partnership with Good […]
“After ‘Anti-Fashion’ and the ‘Emancipation of Everything’ it comes down to the clothes. And it is all just about the clothes, then it has to be the starting point of us finding new ideas within clothing,” said trend forecaster and futurist Lidewij Edelkoort in her new trend presentation ‘Labour of Love’, in which the clothing […]
San Francisco-based tech company Chronicled has partnered with 3D-printing company Origin to develop tamper-proof retail ‘smart tags’ to guarantee the authenticity of high-value consumer goods. “The 3D-printed Chronicled tag is the first product that can be adapted to fit entirely different markets in minutes,” explains Origin chief executive officer Chris Prucha. “We can match the […]
London has been praised as the most talked about travel destination on Twitter, as the words ‘London’ and ‘travel’ were tweeted together more than 630,000 times in 2015. This is 200,000 times more than the next popular cities were mentioned, which include Paris, New York, Rome and Tokyo, according to data from London and Partners, […]
As part of Coach’s ongoing 75th-anniversary celebration, the American fashion and accessories brand has teamed up with Disney to launch a limited-edition collection of leather goods and ready-to-wear pieces featuring Mickey Mouse. The Disney x Coach collection has launched exclusively in a specially designed concept at the Coach store in SoHo, New York, curated by […]
London – Edward Meadham, one-half of British design duo , returned to London Fashion Week to style and create clothing for Sophia Webster’s footwear presentation, six months after confirming the closure of his own label. Footwear designer Webster worked with Meadham to create exclusive ethereal tulle and satin fashion, including a wedding gown, to be […]
Would you wear a bomber jacket with tote bags attached? Or dress your baby in BMW Drive baby boots? Are you excited about Samsung’s range of intelligent trousers? Happy April Fools’ Day – it seems that all the top brands were showing their humorous side this year – were you fooled by any? Here’s a […]
London – French luxury fashion house Chanel has been ranked as the most powerful and influential fashion and lifestyle brand in China, for mid-to-high end consumers, according to a new data from Luxe.co. With a total score of 95.8, Chanel surpassed competitors such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci to secure the number one ranking. The […]
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