A global luxury slump hasn’t stopped Singaporeans from spending. Despite slow demand for luxury goods in major markets like the U.S. and China, sales on the Southeast Asian island nation are expected to increase by 7 percent to S$13.9 billion ($10.9 billion) this year compared to 2024, according to market research firm Euromonitor International, Bloomberg…
Enzo Peres Perederko, a Brazilian from São Paulo, of Spanish descent through his mother and Ukrainian through his father, is the winner of the new Bloom competition (PWD by Salsa Jeans), benefiting from the mentoring of the Marques’Almeida duo, especially as a final year student at ESAD in Matosinhos. However, Portugal Fashion’s Bloom, which reveals…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published July 4, 2025 Saudi designers are out again in force this season, representing their country in the showrooms and stores of some of Europe’s capitals. Several young Saudi designers have set up shop at La Samaritaine in Paris and Selfridges in London, and have featured in the calendar of Europe’s…
By Bloomberg Published July 3, 2025 Banks are scaling back their exposure to Altofare Group as the luxury supply chain player faces mounting financial pressure amid a broader slowdown in the high-end fashion market. The Italian firm has entered talks with creditors in response to tightening conditions. White Bridge–owned Altofare faces debt scrutiny as banks…
Men with shaved heads, dressed in all-white outfits, walk in a single-file line into a large auditorium with their hands tied behind their backs. They are forced to kneel, then they are bound together in circular formation, facing away from one another. This haunting scene is not from inside El Salavador’s high-security CECOT prison, which…
Beach and swimwear design captures the anticipation of summer and the thrill of escape. This feeling is reflected in exciting new shapes featuring cleverly placed surface pattern and decorative details. Materials, treatments and finishes are important for every look, while adaptable or adjustable styles add value to designs. This 38-page DESIGN dedicated swimwear report for…
Supermodel-turned-entrepreneur Coco Rocha on Monday revealed plans to launch her own fashion brand, in partnership with American fashion management firm, Xcel Brands. Coco Rocha – Courtesy While exact details of the fashion brand were not disclosed, the duo did say that Rocha’s new label will be a “thoughtfully crafted fashion brand designed for women who lead…
Photo by Eric Striffler Morphew is redefining luxury through sustainability and uniqueness. The brand, which has a storefront in Southampton, has captured the essence of vintage, transforming materials into extraordinary pieces that tell a story. We spoke with Bridgette Morphew, the visionary behind the company, to explore the original spark that ignited this brand and…
Sustainable luxury fashion brand Rubin & Chapelle has opened a new boutique at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Rubin & Chapelle open Fashion Island boutique in Newport Beach. – Rubin & Chapelle The 1,100-square-foot space features a distinctive triangular layout anchored by troweled cement, black oak, steel, and grey glass. Subtle lighting enhances the interplay…
There’s fast fashion and slow fashion. And then there’s really slow fashion, which is where Barnfield Customs comes in. The British menswear brand makes high-end outerwear and knitwear “for those who value patience, provenance and purpose”. Barnfield Customs Each year, the Nottingham-based firm launches a selection of “unique and limited edition” jackets. And with a…