There’s a reason A$AP Rocky has become such a fixture in the fashion industry—and it’s not just his very well-dressed partner. The musician has fronted numerous magazine covers, sits front row at fashion shows ranging from Bottega Veneta to Dior, and collaborates with some of the biggest brands at all levels of the industry including…
By AFP Published October 20, 2025 This week’s appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri at the helm of Fendi does not change the picture: despite their historic role in the fashion industry, women remain largely excluded from creative roles. Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri at Paris Fashion Week on 4 March 2025 – (AFP/Archives – Thomas…
French luxury goods company Kering said Sunday it is selling its beauty division to L’Oreal for 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion). Under the agreement, Clichy, France-based L’Oreal will acquire the House of Creed high-end fragrance company as well as licenses to create beauty and fragrance products for Kering brands like Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga….
Published October 13, 2025 Paris remains the queen of fashion. According to a recent Onclusive analysis of the four major Fashion Weeks (New York, London, Milan, Paris) for the Spring/Summer 2026 season, Paris and its haute couture houses overwhelmingly dominated the media and digital landscape, while other capitals struggled to keep up. Paris decisively outpaced…
This week, the fashion world descended upon the City of Lights lights to conclude the Spring/Summer 2026 season, which has been a period of seismic change. Across the global schedule, a remarkable 14 creative directors presented their debut collections at some of the world’s biggest fashion houses, signaling a bold new era. In Paris, the…
A historic Paris Fashion Week has wrapped up after 10 days of Spring-Summer 2026 womenswear shows, featuring many new faces and hailed by critics as marking a “return to elegance”. AFP looks back on the key moments: – Global makeover – After a momentous Milan Fashion Week, marked by the absence of the late Giorgio…
MILAN — Despite the lackluster economic outlook and gloomy geopolitical scenario — reflected by several pro-Palestine demonstrators outside fashion show venues — the mood in Milan was one of hope and change, according to retailers, who were left energized by the debuts at Gucci, Jil Sander, Versace and Bottega Veneta, all described as strong and…
The Spring/Summer 2026 edition of Milan Fashion Week (MFW), which was dedicated to the late Giorgio Armani, culminated last night in a black-tie fond farewell for the designer, as the brand showcased his final collection on the runway. The event was held at the Pinacoteca di Brera museum, which just opened a retrospective on the…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 28, 2025 The fashion week starting on Monday September 29 is undoubtedly looking to be one of the most exciting in Parisian fashion history. The French capital will be taking over the baton from New York, London and Milan, and promises to wow its audiences with an exceptional programme,…
Published September 28, 2025 Saturday in Milan witnessed the appearance of the Devil known for wearing Prada at Dolce & Gabbana, a bold and powerful debut by Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, and an uncluttered vision at Ferrari. Bottega Veneta: Soft functionality For her first collection for Bottega Veneta, UK designer Louise Trotter really put…