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Published October 10, 2025 The Vivienne Westwood label will host its first-ever fashion show in the Middle East as part of Riyadh Fashion Week this month with it debuting there on 16 October. The show will be staged at a Palm Grove in Riyadh. Vivienne Westwood Company CEO Carlo D’Amario said the label is working…
Published October 5, 2025 A Sunday in demi tones in Paris Fashion Week: A train-wreck debut at Jean-Paul Gaultier; savvy merch at Celine; elegantly fine art at Akris; and the same old, same old by Alessandro Michele at Valentino. Jean-Paul Gaultier: Train wreck in Jacques Chirac’s basement Too many debutant designers played safe this season,…
Published October 6, 2025 Trampling fallen leaves outside the Lycée Carnot, a host of stars went back to school to attend the Lacoste show on Sunday. In a gymnasium with the air of a market hall, the brand presented its spring-summer 2026 collection, entitled “The Locker Room”. Lacoste’s artistic director, Pelagia Kolotouros, incorporated more sportswear…
By Reuters Published October 2, 2025 Hong Kong’s retail sales by value rose by 3.8% in August from a year earlier, the fourth consecutive month of gains, government data showed on Thursday. Reuters Sales increased to HK$30.3 billion ($3.89 billion). In July, retail sales rose 1.8% compared with the same month a year before. In…
Published September 30, 2025 Antler has had a busy product launch programme in recent periods and it’s not easing up just yet with the company unveiling its new Discovery Collection, “marking a confident move into outdoor travel for the British travel brand”. Antler What we’re talking about here is luggage that’s all about practicality. The…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 29, 2025 Paris will be buzzing as usual during the womenswear fashion week and, also as usual, it will be hosting three of its longest-established trade shows: Tranoï, Woman and Première Classe. They will be an opportunity for French and international buyers to discover the many creative trends characterising…
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…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 26, 2025 As the fashion world stirs ahead of early October’s Paris Fashion Week, a new trade show is about to make its debut. The Clothette leadership trio. – The Clothette Launched by the ready-to-wear sales agency The Clothette, Clothette Edito will open its doors from September 29…