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Remembering the Artist June Leaf in Her Own Words
With Monday’s passing of June Leaf, the art world has lost a deep-seated original, whose life, like her body of work, extended beyond any trace of constraints.Eva Jospin Brings Dior-commissioned Embroidery Work to Versailles Palace Plans for a tribute were not immediately known Tuesday. Born in Chicago in 1929, Leaf cut short her studies at the Art Institute of Chicago. Certain of her calling, she was up-and-out of the Bauhaus School after only three months, moving to Paris for a stretch of self-study, and gleaning skills from Paul Klee, Mark Tobey and other talents. She met the futurist Buckminster Fuller in...
EXCLUSIVE: Ami Paris Opens Summer Pop-up at Galeries Lafayette, With Rooftop Terrace and Capsule Collection
PARIS — Waving the bleu, blanc and rouge colors of the French flag, hometown brand Ami Paris is taking over Galeries Lafayette for the summer with a series of pop-ups, a capsule collection and a beach-themed rooftop terrace just in time for the Olympics.Behind the Scenes at Paris Fashion Week With Selma Blair Galeries Lafayette is the historical partner of the brand. “They contacted us to say, let’s do something crazy during the Olympics,” said Ami chief executive officer Nicolas Santi-Weil. “And that’s what we love to do — to surprise a client, to surprise a partner, and to surprise ourselves.” Dubbed...
EXCLUSIVE: L’Agence Opens Paris Flagship and Showroom as Springboard for European Expansion
PARIS – L’Agence is setting down roots with a new flagship and showroom in Paris — the name of the L.A-based fashion and denim brand is French after all.Retailer WSS Taps Aptos for Mobile POS “There’s a connection in the brand DNA,” chief executive officer Jonny Saven told WWD. The brand was cofounded by former J Brand jeans founder and chief executive officer Jeff Rudes in 2008 to bring a Parisian twist of style to California cool. “From a product and brand sensibility, it continues to be a lot of the connective thread. Whether it’s us representing the Parisian feeling in our U.S.-based...
Missoni Now Dresses Gin Bottles, Too
FANCY DRINKS: In a further push into all things lifestyle and summery, Missoni has now targeted cocktails. After recently unveiling its new Missoni Resort Club outpost at the Rocco Forte Hotels’ Verdura Resort in Sicily, the Italian fashion house has partnered with Malfy Gin on a limited-edition bottle of Malfy Gin Rosa.
Sustainability, Transparency, Traceability in Fashion, Footwear Industries Discussed at UNECE Summit
MILAN — Fashion’s sustainable transition is taking place rapidly, but not fast enough to meet regulatory frameworks, ensure business survival, or address the ongoing imbalances the sector generates along its supply chain.Uncaged Innovations Raises $5.6 Million for Its Bio-based Leather Alternative The next goal for the eco-evolution is ramping up the scale of initiatives to involve more regions, especially in the Global South, and companies, including fast fashion players. Taking stock three years after launching The Sustainability Pledge — a United Nations Economic Commission for Europe-promoted and backed network geared at advancing toward a more traceable, transparent, circular and sustainable garment and...
Brochu Walker Is Opening a New Quiet Luxury Store in Atlanta
Brochu Walker, the Los Angeles-based quiet luxury brand, is expanding its fleet of stores with a boutique in Atlanta opening Aug. 9.Paid Internships Offer Real-world Experience, Says LIM College President Situated in the Buckhead Village District, the approximately 1,800-square-foot store touts an updated, luxurious design concept reflecting the brand’s mantra: Luxury to Live In. Each element throughout the space is inspired by owner and creative director Karine Dubner’s French upbringing and her passion for luxe details. The company partnered with the New York-based design firm Paul Bennett Architects on the shop located at 260 Buckhead Avenue. Brochu Walker’s current roster of stores...
Top Street-style Trends From Paris Couture Week: Statement Dressing, Conversational Bags and More
The Paris couture runways are known for being ne plus ultra for both boundary-pushing design and formidable craftsmanship, but the style outside shows can be just as inspirational. 7 Trends From Paris Couture Fall 2024 -- Dressed Up Leisure, Olympic Shine and More After all, the audience that attends the event comprises not only the usual suspects of editors and influencers but actual house clients, resulting in a wide-ranging display from the super-chic to the more experimental. Here are the top five street-style trends from Paris Couture Week fall 2024 season: Conversational Bags It’s no secret that bags have become a...
Can a New Government Help Britain Get Its Cool Back?
LONDON — With all the election turmoil on the European continent, and the steady rise of right-wing sentiment, Britain’s election on Thursday is looking downright dull. Richemont Names New CEOs for Top Brands Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels Labour is surging ahead in the polls, with its moderate leader, Sir Keir Starmer, ready to move his wife Victoria and two kids into No. 10 Downing Street on Friday, barring any last-minute upsets. After 14 years of Conservative rule, Brexit, COVID-19, post-pandemic crises, and a string of political scandals, the country knows it’s time for a change of leadership, but nothing radical...
Mark Wahlberg’s Clothing Brand Municipal Swings Into Retail With First Store
The crowd was loud and the vibe was upbeat as people packed into the new Municipal store in West Hollywood, showcasing the performance wear brand cofounded by Mark Wahlberg and colleagues nearly four years ago.Béis Names Adeela Hussain Johnson CEO Everyone was eager to talk to Wahlberg, the consummate entrepreneur and eternally buff actor who still gets up at 3:45 a.m. to work out and lives near a golf course outside of Las Vegas where he is a regular on links. Nearby was Harry Arnett, one of Municipal’s cofounders and the brand’s chief executive officer, who has years of apparel and golf...
Thom Browne Nods to 1920s and 1930s Sportswear for High Summer Collection
Thom Browne is leaning into ’20s and ’30s sportswear for his latest collection. EXCLUSIVE: Ralph Lauren Returning to the Runway Sept. 5 The American designer released his 2024 high summer collection on Tuesday, offering men’s and women’s styles that leverage Browne’s signature tailoring and marries it with the nostalgia of the time period. “The collection embodies gold standard lightweight tailoring and typewriter fabric, championing the timeless elegance and poignant nostalgia of this bygone era,” the brand said in a statement. “Subtle sophistication and iconic detailing come together to craft the modern summer wardrobe, with an unwavering commitment to both style and functionality.” Browne’s 2024...
7 Trends From Paris Couture Fall 2024 — Dressed Up Leisure, Olympic Shine and More
As couture continues to be a cornerstone in the fashion conversation, the fall 2024 season displayed its power on another level, as Paris is gearing up to be the center of the world, again, with the upcoming Olympic Games. Top Street-style Trends From Paris Couture Week: Statement Dressing, Conversational Bags and More Across the catwalks, designers referenced the global sporting events, as seen from Dior, Schiaparelli and, most notably, Thom Browne. New takes on quiet luxury evolved into starker minimalism and elevated daytime while heritage couture trends of high shine, statement embellishments and wedding white were takeaways from the most exclusive...
De Gournay Teams With Chinese Designer Bing Xu for Footwear Range
British luxury wallpaper-maker de Gournay has launched its latest footwear collaboration with Chinese designer Bing Xu for a collection of bright and playful loafers and slippers adorned with signature motifs that are often seen on the walls of exclusive members’ clubs or stately homes across the U.K.Sneakerless: The Men's Summer Sandal Trend Adopted by Justin Bieber Is Growing Xu, a designer from Shanghai who often travels with the global social calendar, started his namesake footwear business in 2013. Known for slip-ons and loafers with playful motifs — seen on the likes of model Liu Wen, actress Zhang Ziyi and artist Michael...
How to Catch, Retain Very Important Clients, as Store Wars Rage
MILAN — In the current chiaroscuro scenario, very important clients are driving the growth of luxury, Matteo Lunelli, chairman of Altagamma, said Tuesday in presenting the 10th edition of the association’s Consumer and Retail Insight report.LVMH Metiers d'Art Partners With Celebrity-favorite Accessories Brand Aupen “There are 400 million consumers of luxury products and they are expected to be 500 million in 2030 and growth in this segment is being driven by the top bracket of consumers, the very important clients, who account for 30 percent of the luxury brand’s revenue on average,” Lunelli said. A study by Boston Consulting Group unveiled during the...
Retailer WSS Taps Aptos for Mobile POS
In this week’s tech news, mobile POS and AI take center stage. WSS Taps Aptos One for Mobile-enabled Store Experience. Aptos said WSS will deploy its Aptos One POS platform across more than 100 stores nationwide. Built on the Aptos One microservices-based platform, Aptos One POS is a mobile-first application designed to streamline and enhance in-store experiences for both WSS shoppers and store associates.
Fall Couture 2024 Trends: Boudoir
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Augmented Reality Platform Eternitee Reimagines Fashion With the Classic White T-Shirt
When it comes to the latest TikTok and social media trends such as “Barbiecore” and “Coquette bows,” phenomena seemingly rise in hype overnight — leading brands to need to act quickly. Brands are now struggling to retain relevancy with trendy items in demand more than ever and a rapid shift toward fast fashion’s alarmingly fast production turnaround rates. Gen Z Dads Are Looking to TikTok for Product Recommendations Eternitee, an augmented reality platform, is looking to change the way consumers interact with fashion with its classic white T-shirt that can turn a blank canvas into a hub for digital content creation. The...
Survey Reveals Increased Intent to Slash Budgets From Apparel to Travel This Summer
The latest edition of KPMG’s consumer pulse survey focuses specifically on summer, capturing more than 1,000 U.S. adult consumers’ sentiment on topics including inflation, spending, shopping preferences (including apparel), direct-to-consumer, paid memberships and data collection. The findings underscore the ongoing pressure felt by consumers who seek to find balance as they restrict budgets from cutting spending on select essentials to reevaluating the price of experiences.Gen Z Dads Are Looking to TikTok for Product Recommendations “Consumers are tightening their belts another notch as they hunt for discounts, and even some essentials are being impacted,” said Duleep Rodrigo, U.S. consumer and retail sector...
Getting Ready With Halle Bailey at the 2024 BET Awards: The Details Behind Her Backless Avellano Dress, Prepping With Core Hydration and Emphasis on ‘Fun’
Halle Bailey received two nominations at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday. “The Little Mermaid” star stepped out on the red carpet in a backless silhouette, exuding confidence and relishing in a new chapter of her life. Cardi B Bursts With Color in 3D Florals and Feathers at Marc Jacobs' Fall 2024 Runway Show in New York Prior to her red carpet arrival, Bailey spoke with WWD via email about her getting-ready process, including her beauty routine, mental preparation and the story she wanted to tell with her sartorial statement. She fashioned a black dress by Avellano, and her look was...
EXCLUSIVE: Paige Lorenze Talks Dairy Boy’s First Ready-to-Wear Launch Following Wimbledon Reveal
For Paige Lorenze, Dairy Boy serves as a natural extension of her personality. The influencer, who launched her lifestyle and apparel brand in 2021, trades in trendy pieces inspired by her East Coast roots, athletic background and passion for vintage aesthetics.Paige Lorenze Hosts First-Ever Dairy Boy Pop-Up in Soho, Debuts New Denim Line Now, Dairy Boy makes its first foray into ready-to-wear with two new looks that draw upon her newfound status as a tennis “WAG” (Lorenze began dating pro player Tommy Paul in 2022), revealing both sporty-meets-preppy ensembles at this year’s Wimbledon tournament. Here, WWD chats with Lorenze about her brand’s latest...
Machine-A Rethinks China Strategy, Explores New Ways to Exist
LONDON — British multibrand fashion retailer Machine-A is reviewing its China strategy after entering the market two years ago by opening a 2,640-square-foot store in Shanghai.Design Shanghai's New Collectible Art Fair to Bow in October Following a prolonged period of in-store discount sales — which saw items from brands including Mugler, Yueqi Qi, Ottolinger and Charles Jeffrey Loverboy being marked down by as much as 95 percent off — the store at 66 Yuyao Road in Jing’an District was closed on Sunday. Stavros Karelis, founder and buying director of Machine-A, said the retailer has decided not to renew the lease in that space...
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