Introducing the world’s first trout leather espadrille
By Let the scales fall from your eyes…A French shoe manufacturer is urging fashionistas to take the plunge with what he claims is the world’s first range of trout skin espadrille shoes. Jean-Jacques Houyou has set out to persuade his compatriots that they should be wearing trout rather than merely eating them with a caper and […]
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Joules announces lifestyle partnership with Watergate Bay Hotel
London – British high street label Joules has launched its first lifestyle partnership with North Cornwall contemporary beach hotel, Watergate Bay. The collaboration is said to mark a milestone in Joules ongoing evolution, from its early equestrian roots, to a full-rounded lifestyle brand. As part of the collaboration Joules will outfit the hotel’s staff with […]
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Exposed: The ugly truth behind modelling agencies
As one of London’s top five modelling agencies has closed due to bankruptcy, the question arises how difficult it is for models to earn a living, and how fair the agencies are paying out their fees. According to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the top five agencies, including FM which closed in January, have […]
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Uniqlo announces collaborations with KAWS
New York – Uniqlo has announced their collaboration line for UT (Uniqlo T-shirts) with artist KAWS. UT is part of LifeWear, a concept that was introduced in 2003 with the goal of enhancing individual lifestyles by delivering quality clothing that is functional in design and versatile to wear. Brooklyn-based artist KAWS is a celebrated talent […]
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CFDA reveals study with Boston Consulting Group
New York – Several months ago, it was announced that the CFDA was in talks with the Boston Consulting Group to discuss the possibility of shifting the New York Fashion Week calendar to a consumer focused model. This morning, CFDA released the results of the study, which involved over 50 formal interviews with industry insiders, […]
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Mango launches clothing collection for Ramadan
Spanish retailer Mango is launching a special clothing collection focused on the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, featuring kaftans, flowing jackets and oversized shirts, joining a growing number of high street brands, including Marks and Spencer, Uniqlo and Dorothy Perkins, who have created special lines to target Muslim customers. Launching on May 30, ahead of […]
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London Fashion Week Collections: year on year analysis
London – Often we see seismic shifts in fashion, even from season to season the mood can change drastically. Nonetheless, there is a common element what each fashion capital offers each season, on which we can build comparisons. The London catwalks bring to the global fashion stage eccentric patterns, styling, and quirkiness, with fabric and […]
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Alexander McQueen stages London Fashion Week comeback
London – Iconic fashion label Alexander McQueen returned to the London Fashion Week catwalk on Sunday for the first time in 14 years with a collection by British designer Sarah Burton. Models on a labyrinthine catwalk presented flowing embroidered dresses with vivid butterfly motifs, glittery hairpieces and striking winter jackets. The event at Lawrence Hall, […]
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Sometimes consistency is key at day five of New York Fashion Week
Day five of New York Fashion week commenced, and several designers proved that sticking to the arena of your strengths is where you will find the greatest success. Lela Rose presented her stellar collection afternoon. Her aesthetic could be described as “former Princeton graduate, who now has a very lucrative career in a field like […]
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Whistles unveils collaboration with Buddy
Premium British retailer Whistles is launching a capsule collection of unisex bags and shoes in collaboration with cult Japanese brand Buddy. Launching on March 24, to coincide with the opening of the brand’s first standalone menswear store opening on Boundary Street in the heart of Shoreditch, the Whistles x Buddy collection features a selection of […]
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