Ralph Lauren shows fall collection full of tailored romanticism

In a world of uncertainty, one thing remains a given: Ralph Lauren delivers beautifully timeless quality clothing. He remains true to a classic vision demonstrative of good tastes that, depending on the current Zeitgeist in fashion or even the world at large, hits better according to how the collection presents. Ralph Lauren fall 2025 collection […]

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LVMH names new CEOs at Fendi and Kenzo, both culled from Vuitton

LVMH has named two new CEOs at its leading fashion houses, with Ramon Ros taking over at Fendi and Charlotte Coupé appointed at Kenzo. Both senior executives come from positions in LVMH’s flagship brand, Louis Vuitton, and both will report to Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to the LVMH Group chairman and the conglomerate’s controlling shareholder, […]

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Willy Chavarria’s spiritual chic

Brooklyn and fashion moment might have historically sounded like an oxymoron, but that’s exactly what we witnessed at a great Willy Chavarria show near the banks of the East River on Friday night. See catwalkWilly Chavarria – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Menswear – Etats-Unis – New York – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Entitled ‘Safe From Harm’, the collection […]

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Ralph Lauren tops quarterly sales estimate on strong demand

By Reuters API Published Feb 8, 2024 Ralph Lauren topped Wall Street expectations for revenue on Thursday in its 12th straight quarterly beat, powered by steady demand from wealthier U.S. shoppers for its expensive sweaters and shirts coupled with a strong rebound in China. Shares of the company jumped about 6% in premarket trading. Despite […]

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Richard Pinabel takes over as new global brand president

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Feb 8, 2024 Global beauty giant L’Oréal has appointed Richard Pinabel as global brand president of Armani beauty, succeeding Véronique Gautier who has held the position since 2010. Since January 2022, Pinabel has been the global deputy general manager of Lancôme, a brand which, like Armani beauty, is part of […]

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Devoid of many global brands but boasting a new generation of black talent

New York Fashion Week opens this Thursday denuded of many powerhouse and influential designers, though with a new generation of talent, many of them people of color, poised to take up the baton of style in America’s fashion capital. See catwalkSergio Hudson – Spring-Summer2024 – Womenswear – New York – © Launchmetrics The season will […]

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Marc Jacobs jumpstarts NYFW with 40th-anniversary collection

Not many New York designers (or anywhere) are still around and working to celebrate 40 years at the brands they founded. Marc Jacobs Spring 2024 – Courtesy Notable exceptions are Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Anna Sui, and, of course, Marc Jacobs, who at 60 is the youngest in the line-up. On Friday, a […]

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Maria Grazia Chiuri to receive Neiman Marcus Award for 2024

Neiman Marcus is to award Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri its Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion for 2024, the same distinction given to Monsieur Dior back in 1947. “Dior’s first female creative director receives the honor as a transformative creative visionary who has made a significant impact on the luxury fashion industry,” said Neiman Marcus in […]

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Perry Ellis International names new creative director

Perry Ellis International announced on Wednesday the appointment of Michael Miille to the role of creative director. Millile will lead design for fashion brands Perry Ellis and Original Penguin by Munsingwear.  Michael Miille – Courtesy A fashion industry veteran, Mille brings a wealth of design and leadership experience to the U.S. fashion firm, having held […]

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Lululemon names Jonathan Cheung as global creative director

Lululemon has named Jonathan Cheung as its new global creative director.  Jonathan Cheung – Courtesy In this role, Cheung will lead the company’s global design team and report directly to chief product officer, Sun Choe. In particular, he will play a pivotal part in shaping Lululemon’s global creative strategy, with a specific focus on creating […]

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