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The cross-pollination between fashion, food and hospitality has reached fever pitch, with luxury companies rushing to install cafés and fine dining in their retail spaces; planning a packed schedule of hotel pop-ups and beach clubs’ takeovers, or launching collaborations targeted at generating hype among fashion lovers and foodies alike. Case in point: the buzz around…
Landmark institutions and storied family brands can evolve and branch out successfully as long as they stay true to their founding values. That was a key takeaway from the conversation between Giampaolo Grossi, chief executive officer of Giacomo Milano, established in 1958 by Giacomo Bulleri, and Stefano Canali, president and CEO of menswear brand Canali,…
Doha’s Fashion Trust Arabia Awards 2025 saw Lindsay Lohan steal the spotlight in a stunning velvet gown with a unique jewelled bra detail. The event celebrated Arab design talent, with Ziyad Albuainain and Youssef Drissi among the major winners. The platform continues to connect regional designers with global opportunities. Doha turned into a global fashion…
Retail’s peak layoff season is in full swing — and it’s shaping up to be far worse than years past. Through October, US retailers cut over 88,000 jobs, a 145 percent increase from the same period in 2024, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, which helps companies navigate layoffs?. Amazon and Target are among the…
Meanwhile, uncertainty over business rates reform threatens both independent retailers and large flagship stores. The industry is also concerned that investment in critical areas — from manufacturing and ‘Made in the UK’ infrastructure to circularity and sustainability innovation — may be deprioritized if the budget focuses on fiscal tightening over industrial strategy. Perhaps the most…
The supermodel era of the 1990s further cemented the “ideal” body type – tall, lean, and angular — and especially after the “heroic chic” episode, thinness became almost a compulsion. The Y2K fashion (cropped shirt and low-rise jeans) required a flat stomach with an exposed midriff. The Kardashian era gave rise to a particular type of…
Louis Stitch Is Proud To Unveil Its Latest Creation: A Striking Winter Boots Collection For Women – A Range Of Mid-top Ankle Boots That Blend Refined European Aesthetics With Modern Craftsmanship And Thoughtful Comfort. Designed For Women Who Move With Confidence And Purpose, These Boots Are Made To Carry Ambition, Style, And Strength Through Every…
There was little hope for progress at the start of this year’s UN climate summit. The annual conference opened amid strong divisions over the future of fossil fuels, stalled climate finance pledges and the notable absence of one of the world’s largest emitters — the US. Ultimately the talks did yield some progress, though they’ll…
In some ways, Kalinsky couldn’t be returning to retail at a better time. Specialty stores — the intimate, well-curated boutiques with interesting fashion mixes — are independent designers’ best bet for breaking into the industry. Many department stores and e-tailers, struggling with high costs and thin margins, have consolidated or shuttered, leaving fledgling brands high…
Whether it’s for a luxury train crossing the Saudi Arabian desert or a historic pastry shop, encouraging people to slow down and enjoy the details is key. This was the heart of conversation during a panel discussion at the Fashion Loves Food Gala, hosted by WWD, The Style Gate and Galateo & Friends. Paris-based, Lebanese…