Dior Men appoints Jonathan Anderson as creative director

The eagerly awaited announcement has finally been made. Jonathan Anderson is joining Dior, where he will take charge of the menswear collections. The leading label of luxury group LVMH has confirmed to FashionNetwork.com that Anderson has been named “creative director of the men’s collections,” adding that the Northern Irish designer will stage his first Dior […]

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Luxury industry’s ‘Trump boost’ was very short-lived

By Bloomberg Published April 15, 2025 The mini bling boom since the turn of the year is well and truly over. On Monday, LVMH reported first-quarter sales that missed expectations. No division generated growth. Each one underwhelmed. The crucial fashion and leather goods unit reported a 5% decline in sales, excluding currency movements, far below the 0.6% slide […]

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SMCP names Kleine Tan new Asia CEO

French fashion giant SMCP announced on Friday the appointment of Kleine Tan as CEO of the firm’s Asia region, effective April 1. Kleine Tan – SMCP Tan succeeds Jimmy Lam, who has decided to pursue new opportunities outside the group, which owns the Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac brands. “I am delighted to join SMCP. […]

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Loewe names Proenza Schouler duo as new creative directors

It’s official, Loewe has named the Proenza Schouler duo of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez to be the house’s new creative directors. Jack McCollough (left) and Lazaro Hernandez will join Loewe as the new creative directors on April 7. – Courtesy  The appointment had been widely expected, and applauded even before the official confirmatipn. The […]

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Mytheresa launches immersive shopping experience for Apple Vision Pro

Global luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa has positioned itself amongst the first luxury platforms to design a shopping app for Apple Vision Pro, with the launch of its exclusive visionOS app this month.  Mytheresa launches immersive shopping experience for Apple Vision Pro. – Mytheresa The Mytheresa app, created in collaboration with Obsess, a leading immersive shopping […]

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Loewe unveils its Spring/Summer 2024 campaign, introduces Korean actress Lim Ji-Yeon as its new ambassador

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Feb 12, 2024 Loewe has unveiled its women’s campaign for the Spring/Summer 2024 season. Captured by David Sims, the campaign stars three female brand ambassadors: Taylor Russell and Yang Mi, as well as the newest to join the Loewe family, Lim Ji-Yeon. Loewe unveils its Spring/Summer 2024 campaign – David […]

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Kering’s Gucci can be revived but it won’t go viral

By Bloomberg Published Feb 9, 2024 Investors are looking for the next turnaround story in luxury. Gucci-owner Kering SA seems like a good fit. See catwalkGucci – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Menswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight But with the company warning on Thursday that investing in its brands will mean a decline in operating […]

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Loewe to stage Craft focused exposition in Shanghai

Loewe will stage its first major exhibition, Crafted World,  in Shanghai this spring, a unprecedented celebration of the Madrid-born house’s Spanish heritage and culture. See catwalkLoewe – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Menswear – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Crafted World will take place at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. It’s a 45-day-long exposition that opens on […]

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A promising line-up for February Fashion Week with the return of Vetements

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 30, 2024 The Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine is unveiling the line-up of its next Fashion Week. The Fashion Week, dedicated to women’s ready-to-wear collections for autumn/winter 2024/25, will be held from February 26 to March 5, with 71 shows and 38 presentations and a total of 109 […]

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Adrian Appiolaza is Moschino’s new creative chief

Moschino has named Adrian Appiolaza as its new Creative Director, in charge of the women’s, men’s and accessories collections. His appointment follows the tragic death of David Renne last November who had only been in the role for just over a week. Moschino His replacement is an Argentinean who has worked extensively in Europe, with […]

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