Alibaba’a Jack Ma underfire over counterfeit comments
By French manufacturers on Thursday decried as “slanderous” comments by e-commerce giant Alibaba founder Jack Ma that Chinese knock-offs are better quality than branded originals. After giving the impression that Alibaba was combatting counterfeiting, Ma’s comments “run counter to efficient cooperation given that they are misleading, even slanderous,” said the Unifab association that includes luxury houses […]
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LFW: Kasha Crampton delivers sexy debut for Aquascutum
Luxury brand Aquascutum returned to London Fashion Week with a sexy presentation to mark the debut of young British designer Kasha Crampton, which saw models draped across fine, eclectic furniture, while sipped champagne lounging around the Georgian townhouse salon. This was the first collection from the new Aquascutum in-house designer Crampton who took inspiration for […]
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Giorgio Armani not closing Milan Fashion Week this September
Giorgio Armani has long been the living legend and iconic international luxury brand to close out Milan Fashion Week. However, that is going to change. The brand’s show has moved to Friday September 23 this fall, leaving Milan Fashion Week without a major brand to close. The Camera Nazionale della Moda’s calendar is only temporary, […]
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Olivier Theyskens makes comeback with eponymous collection
This fall marks the long-awaited return of Olivier Theyskens to the fashion calendar with the relaunch of this eponymous collection. In an interview with Business of Fashion, the Belgian designer revealed that he has been keeping a low profile while developing the collection for the past two years. He has been working with a small […]
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How to Make it as a Designer: Student Recap
It’s the last year of your degree and graduation is in sight, you can almost feel the degree being pressed into your hands. But after the lovely ceremony, which may or may not include the tossing of your hat, comes the reality of your situation – it’s time to find a job. But how do […]
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In Pictures: Burberry Makers House
Burberry has brought its first straight-to-consumer collection to life with the opening of the Makers House, a collaboration with The New Craftsmen to showcase some of Britain’s finest craft makers. Celebrating the inspiration behind the collection that just showed during London Fashion Week, the Makers House brings together original works by a selection of makers […]
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Cedric Charlier introducing menswear in January
New York – Cedric Charlier has been hearing his customers discuss how fantastic it would be if he finally did a men’s line for a while. After years of those little voices coming at him from every angle, the designer has taken heed to their word. In January 2017, he will be introducing a menswear […]
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Paris Men’s Fashion Week Day 4
When Balmain announced last week it was to be bought by Qatar’s Mayhoola, all eyes were to be on Creative Director Olivier Rousteing on day four of Paris fashion week. With imminent plans to expand Balmain’s retail presence and invest in further development of its accessories, there were high expectations of a new dawn at […]
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Confirmed: Maria Grazia Chiuri will lead Dior
In what has been the most anticipated round of designer musical chairs to date, Dior has confirmed that Maria Grazia Chiuri, who was recently confirmed , will be the next couturier for the house. Details of the contract were not disclosed, but it is said to be a long-term partnership. Chiuri will start next week […]
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VF Corp shines light on fashion sustainability issues
Los Angeles – In fashion, there are a lot of companies that are paving the way to help the environment. However, it takes restructuring and transforming for these businesses to actually have an effect on real change. Lifestyle apparel leader VF Corporation is one of the organizations implementing and undergoing these changes in order to […]
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