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Design Shanghai’s New Collectible Art Fair to Bow in October
MILAN — The number of Chinese collectors continues to rise. As a result, Design Shanghai is gearing up to launch a new fair dedicated to limited-edition works of art and design pieces from across the globe. GQ China to Part Ways With Local Publishing Partner China News Service On Tuesday, organizers said Design Shanghai Collectible Exhibition’s inaugural edition will take place at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. With the involvement of numerous galleries, artists and designers throughout China and the world, the exhibition will unfurl an array of treasures and inspirational pieces. “In today’s China,...
The Paris Olympic Medals Will Be Presented on Louis Vuitton Trays
PARIS — At the Tokyo Olympics, medals were presented on a fan-shaped tray made of recyclable thermoplastic polymer. In Paris, they will be carried to the podium on a Louis Vuitton tray covered in the brand’s signature Damier canvas.7 Trends From Paris Couture Fall 2024 -- Dressed Up Leisure, Olympic Shine and More Parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a premium partner of the Olympic Games in Paris, revealed the design on Tuesday alongside the 1920s-inspired outfits designed for the 515 volunteers selected by the Paris 2024 organizing committee to present the medals. Antoine Arnault, the group’s head of communication, image...
Thom Browne’s 2024 High Summer Collection
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EXCLUSIVE: Awaiting Its Next Designer, Givenchy Appoints a New CEO
PARIS – Givenchy has tapped Louis Vuitton executive Alessandro Valenti as its new chief executive officer, WWD has learned.Spring Studios Brings Forth Fresh Icons With New Publication, Platform An internal LVMH announcement seen by WWD said Valenti, most recently president of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Louis Vuitton, would start immediately. Valenti succeeds Renaud de Lesquen, who took the management helm of Givenchy in April 2020, moving over from Dior Americas, where he had been president and CEO of that region. The management change sets in motion another new chapter at Givenchy, which has been without a creative director since the end...
Paid Internships Offer Real-world Experience, Says LIM College President
Earlier this month, LIM College said it will be phasing in a new policy over the next three years that will require all of its students to be “compensated for internships and cooperative [co-op] work experiences at minimum wage or above.”Lisa Z. Morgan Named Chair of the Department of Fashion at Pratt Institute's School of Design The policy will begin to take effect this fall. Ron Marshall, LIM College president, said in a statement that internships and co-op experiences “are vital components of a comprehensive education, offering students real-world experiences, the ability to develop professional skills, and the opportunity to build...
Gen Z Dads Are Looking to TikTok for Product Recommendations
A newly released report by Culture Bureau, a Los Angeles-based consumer behavior, foresight and cultural intelligence consultancy, looks at how Gen Z parents have their own unique consumer behaviors and preferences. On behalf of Culture Bureau, Dig Insights surveyed more than 5,300 Millennial and Gen Z parents across the U.S. and Canada ages 20 to 40 and 1,000 people without kids ages 20 to 27. Meet the People's Princesses of BeautyTok According to the study, there are nearly one in 10 parents in the U.S. who are Gen Z and nearly one in five births annually are to Gen Z mothers. And...
Chaumet Opens First Italian Stand-alone Store in Rome
PARIS — Chaumet is ramping up its presence in Italy with the opening of its first stand-alone store in Rome.Rocksbox Is Shuttering Its Jewelry Rental Subscription Service The 1,300-square-foot unit bowed on Via dei Condotti, a major shopping street in the Italian capital that is home to luxury brands including Cartier, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Roman jeweler Bulgari. The LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned jeweler’s chief executive officer Charles Leung said Rome was “an obvious choice” after the brand opened stores in Madrid in 2019 and London in 2020, particularly when factoring in Chaumet’s longstanding presence in the country. Chaumet is present...
Cardi B Bursts With Color in 3D Florals and Feathers at Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2024 Runway Show in New York
Cardi B was among the A-list guests who attended the Marc Jacobs fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection show in New York City on Monday. The rapper wholly embraced summertime, fashioning a look that harkened back to a trend seen on the Met Gala 2024 red carpet in May.Scarlett Johansson Embraces the Vest Trend in Monochrome Khaki Look for 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' Appearance For the fashion show at the New York Public Library, Cardi wore a voluminous silk organza minidress with a bevy of floral appliqués in shades of yellow, white and purple reminiscent of a pansy. The delicate fabric of the...
Princess Beatrice Favors Florals in The Kooples’ Midi Dress for Art Exhibition in London
Princess Beatrice embraced understated elegance for an art exhibition in London on Monday. The British royal family member fashioned a whimsical midi dress at the presentation of French-born, Los Angeles-based artist Mr. Brainwash by Clarendon Fine Art and Jack Barclay Bentley at Jack Barclay Bentley.Scarlett Johansson Embraces the Vest Trend in Monochrome Khaki Look for 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' Appearance For the occasion, Princess Beatrice chose a printed midi dress in ecru/mauve chalk courtesy of French fashion retailer The Kooples. The long-sleeve dress featured an ornate print in shades of gray and white. The midi dress included a flowing skirt and...
Camila Cabello Layers Up in Mowalola Shirtdress and Bomber Jacket for London Album Signing
Camila Cabello attended a signing of her new album, “C, XOXO,” on Monday in London, putting a sporty spin on preppy style.Camila Cabello Embraces Edgy Details in Leather Corset Dress for Billboard’s Latin Women in Music Ceremony 2024 The singer wore a layered Mowalola dress featuring a striped blue button down underneath a cropped New York Yankees graphic T-shirt. Cabello also added on an oversize graffiti print bomber jacket, completing her look with high-heeled patent leather Timberland x Veneda Carter ankle booties and a black handbag. Camila Cabello, Lil Nas X, Jeff Bezos and More Celebrate the Met Gala at the Boom Boom Room View...
Lourdes Leon Makes Cutout Statement in Netted Minidress at Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2024 Runway Show in New York
Lourdes Leon put a sultry spin on the little black dress on Monday while attending Marc Jacobs’ fall 2024 fashion show in New York. Madonna’s Daughter, Lourdes Leon, Stars in David Koma’s First Campaign Stars including Cardi B, Ubah Hassan of “The Real Housewives of New York City” and actress Rowan Blanchard descended upon Manhattan’s iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, also known as the New York Public Library. Lourdes Leon Stars in David Koma’s First Campaign [PHOTOS] View Gallery For the occasion, Madonna’s daughter selected a cutout minidress featuring netted panels, accessorizing with large hoop earrings, layered necklaces and a tank watch. Leon completed her look...
Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2024 Collection Exuded Joy and Fun — Perfect for Now
On Monday night, the first of July, Marc Jacobs followed up his spring 2024 “Wonder” collection with a fall one filled with joy. Or “Joy, Period.” as the show notes read. Jacobs’ collection continued to embrace spring’s paper doll qualities with spectacular, exaggerated shapes and playful...
Uncaged Innovations Raises $5.6 Million for Its Bio-based Leather Alternative
PARIS — Next-Gen biomaterial company Uncaged Innovations has raised $5.6 million seed funding to commercialize its bio-based, plastic-free leather made from grains.Sustainability, Transparency, Traceability in Fashion, Footwear Industries Discussed at UNECE Summit The round was led by Green Circle Foodtech Ventures and Fall Line Capital, with participation from Ponderosa Ventures, Golden Seeds and Jaguar Land Rover’s investment arm InMotion Ventures. The latter was an existing investor in the company as part of a $2 million pre-seed round last June. That funding round went to scaling the company’s tech to produce millions of meters per year of its roll-to-roll material. The new round will...
Celine Extends Haute Parfumerie Bath and Body Collection
Celine’s haute parfumerie collection, created by the French house’s artistic and image director Hedi Slimane, is pushing further into the bath and body segment with the launch of a liquid soap, hand cream, body milk and hair mist this fall.EXCLUSIVE: L'Oréal and Debut Aim to Develop Biotech Ingredients for Sustainable Beauty Those follow on from the introduction of solid soaps, Cologne Céleste perfumed body oil and bath milk last year. They come as consumers are increasingly playing with how they use prestige fragrance, moving toward a whole-body, multilayered approach. In Celine’s new offering, the liquid soap, body milk and hand cream come...
Richemont Names New CEOs for Top Brands Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels
Updated July 2 at 8:28 p.m. GMTArket Is on a Retail Streak, With Stores Opening in Milan, Barcelona, and Across Europe LONDON — In a day that will go down in the fine jewelry history books, Richemont has made a rapid-fire series of top management appointments, naming Louis Ferla chief executive officer of Cartier and Catherine Rénier CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels. Richemont revealed the two key appointments within hours of each other on Tuesday. Both managers are current Richemont executives, and will take up their positions at two of the group’s biggest and most profitable brands on Sept. 1. Ferla,...
Imogene + Willie Celebrates 15 Years With 15 Collabs, All Made in the U.S.
Imogene + Willie have come up with a novel way to celebrate the company’s 15th anniversary. The Nashville-based retailer, which manufactures everything it sells in the U.S., has lined up 15 like-minded brands to create special Made in America products that will begin rolling out in mid-July. While the...
EXCLUSIVE: Chanel to Show Its Métiers d’Art Collection in Hangzhou, China
Chanel plans to unveil its next Métiers d’Art collection on Dec. 3 in Hangzhou, China, signaling its show schedule remains on track despite its ongoing search for a creative director. A Look Back at Princess Caroline of Monaco's Three Royal Weddings: Dior Bridal Dress, Chanel Suit and More A major economic and e-commerce hub, the city known as Paradise on Earth is known for its picturesque West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to a variety of temples, pagodas and gardens. Hangzhou is also a major center for the production of silk. The show reflects Chanel’s commitment to China despite...
EXCLUSIVE: Dior to Stage Gold-themed Exhibition in Beijing
GOLD STANDARD: “Life isn’t black and white; it’s gold.” With that line, model Carmen Kass launched the first-ever ad for Dior’s J’Adore fragrance in 1999. The precious metal has been an enduring source of fascination for founder Christian Dior and the artistic directors who have succeeded him, as highlighted in a new exhibition coming to Beijing amid celebrations of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China.
Vineyard Vines Partnering With Jeep on Capsule Collection, Car Giveaway
It was 26 years ago that Shep and Ian Murray began to sell ties out of the trunk of their Jeep Wrangler. So it’s a full-circle moment that the brothers and cofounders of Vineyard Vines are now creating a co-branded collection with the car company.Michelle Williams, Sadie Sink Land in Paris for Ashi's Riyadh Air Uniform Reveal The limited-edition Jeep x Vineyard Vines capsule includes hats, sweatshirts, shirts and shorts for men and women. It will be sold beginning Tuesday on the Vineyard Vines e-commerce site as well as in select stores. The launch will be accompanied by a sweepstakes to...
Blush Is a $59 Million Business on Amazon. Who’s Winning It?
The blush boom is real. Saks-Neiman's Merger Has Finally Arrived: What Are the Ramifications? Not only is the category a viral mainstay and a steady driver of makeup growth since 2023, per Circana, but it also raked in $58.9 million in revenue on Amazon during the last 12 months, growing at a rate of 39 percent year-over-year. This outpaces not just makeup’s growth of 25 percent during the same period, but also beauty and personal care’s overall sales growth of 30 percent on the platform. “Blush is leading the growth of makeup, with brands who play in the blush category trending...
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