
FASHION | Saudi Arabia Taps Ex-Parson Dean Burak Cakmak To Lead Kingdom’s Fashion Commission
Saudi Arabia has announced the announced the appointment of Burak Cakmak, the former dean for the College of Fashion at Parsons School of Design at The News School, to lead the Kingdom’s Fashion Commission, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Culture. Cakmak will officially led the Fashion Commission as CEO, with the task … Continue reading FASHION | Saudi Arabia Taps Ex-Parson Dean Burak Cakmak To Lead Kingdom’s Fashion Commission →
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FINE JEWELRY | Kate Moss Collaborates With Messika On New High Jewelry Collection
‘It had to happen’, said Valerie Messika, founder of fine Jewelry brand Messika, on collaborating with Kate Moss. One of the world’s established supermodels, Kate Moss has partnered with French fine jewelry brand Messika, for a captivating collection titled Messika by Kate Moss. Both strong, spirited women, Moss and Messika are placed at the heart … Continue reading FINE JEWELRY | Kate Moss Collaborates With Messika On New High Jewelry Collection →

PARIS FASHION WEEK | Audemars Piguet To Debut At Paris Fashion Week With Ralph & Russo
Paris Fashion Week is set for September 28 to October 6 in both digital and physical form, and luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet is all set to make its debut on the catwalk. The brand is partnering with London couture fashion house Ralph & Russo as it unveils its Spring / Summer 2021 Pret – … Continue reading PARIS FASHION WEEK | Audemars Piguet To Debut At Paris Fashion Week With Ralph & Russo →

FASHION | Pierre Cardin, Father Of Fashion Branding, Dies At 98
French couturier Pierre Cardin, who made his name by selling designer clothes to be masses, and his fortune by being the first to exploit that names as a brand for selling everything from cars to perfume, died on Tuesday aged 98. In a career spanning more than 60 years, Cardin drew scorn and administration from … Continue reading FASHION | Pierre Cardin, Father Of Fashion Branding, Dies At 98 →

FASHION | TikTok Star Addison Rae Champions Lebanese Designer Andrea Wazen
U.S. Tiktok Star Adison Rae Stepped Out In A Pair Of Heels By Lebanese Footwear Designer Andrea Wazen This Week. Rae, A 20-Year-Old Dancer Who Is Regularly Spotted With The Kardashian Clan, Shared An Instagram Story With Her 32.2 Million Followers In Which She Was Spotted Wearing Clear Pointy – Toed Shoes With White – … Continue reading FASHION | TikTok Star Addison Rae Champions Lebanese Designer Andrea Wazen →
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FASHION | Balenciaga To Unveil Next Collection Via Futuristic Video Game
Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia is to unveil his Fall/winter 2021 collection via a futuristic video game. The unusual format is the latest alternative to the runway for the Georgian designer during the ongoing Covid -19 pandemic, and a statement from the Spanish fashion house said the main collective will feature solely in Afterworld: The Age … Continue reading FASHION | Balenciaga To Unveil Next Collection Via Futuristic Video Game →

FASHION | The Dior 2021 Cruise Collection Celebrates The Beauty Of Southern Italy
The Dior 2021 Cruise Collection aims to reflect Puglia’s rich cultural heritage, baroque architecture and relax atmosphere. What better way to start the year than with a veritable celebration of the traditional arts of Puglia. Showcasing the excellence of priceless savoir – faire, the Dior 2021 Cruise Collection revisits the fairy – tale of beauty … Continue reading FASHION | The Dior 2021 Cruise Collection Celebrates The Beauty Of Southern Italy →

THE POWER OF INFLUENCE | Polish Label Donated Sale Proceeds To The Malala Fund
If you’re a minimalist in style, you will most definitely have heart of cult label, CHYLAK. The Warsaw – based label specialized in luxury, yet wallet – friendly, classic handbags and accessories. Often in patent, croc mat matte finishes, the Italian leather bags are meticulously made in Poland, with the highest attention to detail and … Continue reading THE POWER OF INFLUENCE | Polish Label Donated Sale Proceeds To The Malala Fund →

FASHION AVENUE | Grace Kelly’s Granddaughter Charlotte Casiraghi Is The New Face Of Chanel
Long – time friend of the maison, Charlotte Casiraghi, has just been promoted to admbassador status. While the inherent style of the next – gen of monegasque royals is inarguable – they are descendent from Grace Kelly after all – their dubbing by the fashion industry as ambassadors sure does up their sartorial cred, an … Continue reading FASHION AVENUE | Grace Kelly’s Granddaughter Charlotte Casiraghi Is The New Face Of Chanel →

FASHION | Gucci Joins Alibaba’s Luxury E-Commerce Site To Woo Chinese Consumers
Fashion label Gucci will open two flagship stores on Alibaba’s online luxury shopping platform, underscoring the importance of the Chinese market for high – end brands seeking to reverse a revenue slide due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gucci, the profit engine of French group Kering, is one of the most prized names to joint the … Continue reading FASHION | Gucci Joins Alibaba’s Luxury E-Commerce Site To Woo Chinese Consumers →

FASHION | Max Mara Pre – Fall’ 21 Fuses Elegance With Ease
Since its beginnings in 1951, Italian fashion house Max Mara has endeavored to trademark its own recognizable style: staples for the unstoppable, independent working woman. Today, creative director Ian Griffiths still designs this version of power dressing for his ambitious woman – one who is unafraid to break glass ceilings and look effortless she does … Continue reading FASHION | Max Mara Pre – Fall’ 21 Fuses Elegance With Ease →

FASHION ISSUES | Gabriela Hearst Named Creative Director Of Chloe
Gabriela Hearest, the Uruguay – born, New York – based designer whose eponymous label turned five this year, is the new creative director of Chloe. CEO Riccardo Bellini welcomed her in a statement this morning. Hearst is the first non – European to hold this post (Natacha Ramsay – Levi’s exit was announced last week). … Continue reading FASHION ISSUES | Gabriela Hearst Named Creative Director Of Chloe →

FASHION AVENUE | These Limited – Edition Bags Reflect The Tastes Of Michael Kors’s Middle Eastern Customer
The pandemic hasn’t stopped designers spinning their magic, in fact it seems the fashion industry has had to get even more creative. American fashion house Michael Kors is the latest to unveil a new capsule collection dedicated to the Middle East. The elegant range, available in select Michael Kors flagships throughout the region, features a … Continue reading FASHION AVENUE | These Limited – Edition Bags Reflect The Tastes Of Michael Kors’s Middle Eastern Customer →

fashion | Halima Aden Reveals Plans To Be First Miss Somalia To Enter Miss Universe
Halima Aden is a force to be reckoned with. A champion of female empowerment and inclusivity, the Somali – American model is responsible for shattering countless stereotypes. Now, she has announced her plans to enter the Miss Universe beauty pageant as the first – ever Miss Somalia. Aden took to social media over the weekend … Continue reading fashion | Halima Aden Reveals Plans To Be First Miss Somalia To Enter Miss Universe →

FASHION | Amina Muaddi Ha Added Statement Jewelry And Handbags To Her Footwear Empire
Romanian-Jordanian designer Amina Muaddi has expanded her footwear empire by adding jewelry and handbag pieces to her new Fall 2020 Collection. Muaddi, who is best known for her signature flared heels, has rapidly become of the most sought-after footwear designers in the world, with a host celebrity clients including Gigi Hadid, Kim Kardashian, Kendall and … Continue reading FASHION | Amina Muaddi Ha Added Statement Jewelry And Handbags To Her Footwear Empire →

FASHION | Halima Aden And Hend Sabri Are The Stars Of Etro’s Latest Campaign
Etro has unveiled its latest campaign and it features some very special stars, notably Somali-American model Halima Aden and Tunisian actor Hend Sabri. The Italian label chose Aden and Sabri to star among the diverse line-up for its new Pegasus Club Campaign. Aden and Sbri join models Alton Mason, Elsa Hosk, actor Hikari Mori, rapper … Continue reading FASHION | Halima Aden And Hend Sabri Are The Stars Of Etro’s Latest Campaign →

FASHION | Mexico Demands Explanation From French Designer Isabel Marant Over Indigenous Designs
Mexico’s culture ministry on Wednesday questioned French designer Isabel Marant’s use of patterns from indigenous Mexican communities, marking the government’s latest complaint over high-fashion brands appropriating local styles. According to the ministry, Maran’t latest collection, including a long cape with stripes and starburst designs in gray and brown hues, includes elements from the from the … Continue reading FASHION | Mexico Demands Explanation From French Designer Isabel Marant Over Indigenous Designs →

FASHION ISSUES | Hermes Launches Its First-Ever Digital Flagship Store In Saudi Arabia
From its line of stylish hijabs to pieces that work perfectly for customers into the more modest of fashion statements, Hermes has been focusing much more on catering to the region’s contemporary woman. Now, the luxury brand is taking a key step further by launching its first flagship digital store in Saudi Arabia and United … Continue reading FASHION ISSUES | Hermes Launches Its First-Ever Digital Flagship Store In Saudi Arabia →

LIFE IN THE AGE OF CORONAVIRUS | Kate Beckinsale Matches Georges Chakra Gown With Custom Mask
Actors, models and socialites brought their fashion A-game to this year’s Monte Carlo Gala for Planetary Health in Monaco this week. Hosted by the Monegasque Royal Family, Prince Albert II and his glamorous wife, Princess Charlene, the event brought together a host of A-listers on the terrace of the Opera Monaco to raise awareness about … Continue reading LIFE IN THE AGE OF CORONAVIRUS | Kate Beckinsale Matches Georges Chakra Gown With Custom Mask →

ROYALS | Wedding Gown Of U.K.’S Princess Beatrice Goes On Show
The gown worn by Britain’s Princess Beatrice at her scaled down wedding two months ago goes on display to the public on Thursday at Windsor Castle where her ‘secret’ marriage took place. Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth granddaughter, tied the knot with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at the castle to the west of London in July in a … Continue reading ROYALS | Wedding Gown Of U.K.’S Princess Beatrice Goes On Show →

FASHION | Pierre Cardin Is The Subject Of A New Documentary
Pierre Cardin has an indefatigable work ethic. That’s one of the major takeaways from P.David Ebersole and Todd Huges’s new documentary, House of Cardin, which charts the ongoing career trajectory of the designer, from birth to the present. Cardin, ne Cardine, is a self-made and self-invented man. His memory of his family’s flight from fascist … Continue reading FASHION | Pierre Cardin Is The Subject Of A New Documentary →

FASHION | COVID-19 Restriction Give New York Fashion Week New Look
New York Fashion Week will look a little different this season, with the typical seven-day parade of events stripped down to five days because of COVID-19 restrictions, with online runway shows, and smaller, socially distanced audiences. Host IMG said it had worked closely with the governor’s office to understand the protocols needed in order to … Continue reading FASHION | COVID-19 Restriction Give New York Fashion Week New Look →

FASHION |‘You Cannot Imagine The Destruction’: Zuhair Murad On Picking Up The Pieces About The Beirut Disaster
‘Thanks God we are all safe – everybody at the company is safe’, says Zuhair Murad, speaking from his home in the mountain 20 minutes from central Beirut. ‘But the damage is unbelievable’. Still sounding shell-shocked as he relates the events of 4 August, when a series of explosions in Beirut’s port killed some 150 … Continue reading FASHION |‘You Cannot Imagine The Destruction’: Zuhair Murad On Picking Up The Pieces About The Beirut Disaster →

CELEBRITY STYLE | Angelina Jolie Meets Her Match In An Off-White Mask
As masks have become an essential part of everyday life, designers have begun to jump on the bandwagon by creating face coverings. One of the earliest to do so was Off-White’s Virgil Abloh, who included a version covered in the brand’s black arrows logo part of the fall 2019 collection. Since then, the piece has … Continue reading CELEBRITY STYLE | Angelina Jolie Meets Her Match In An Off-White Mask →

FASHION | Lebanese Designers Count The Damage of Massive Blast In Beirut
Designers including Elie Saab and Rbih Kayrouz reported no vitcims from the explosion, which destroyed their headquarters. Lebanese designers were left picking up this pieces on Wednesday after a massive warehouse explosion in the port of Beirut sent a shockwave across the capital, killing at least 100 people and injuring nearly 4,000 according to news … Continue reading FASHION | Lebanese Designers Count The Damage of Massive Blast In Beirut →

FASHION | Diane Von Furstenberg To Pay Laid Off Employees ‘In Full’
Iconic fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg wrote on Instagram that laid-off employees of her struggling company will be paid in full including severances. The statement was in response to a New York Times article that was written about the closing of her company’s clothing stores which laid off 60 percent of the retail staff in … Continue reading FASHION | Diane Von Furstenberg To Pay Laid Off Employees ‘In Full’ →

FASHION | Armani and Net-A-Porter Are Teaming Up To Bring Us A New-Gen Shopping Experience
Armani and the Yoox Net-A-Porter are entering the next phase of their 20-year relationship with plans for a new – gen shopping experience. Over the next two year, the two brands will work together to develop a ‘revolutionary, digital and integrated shopping experience’ for its customers, integrating Armani’s physical boutique with its digital sites with … Continue reading FASHION | Armani and Net-A-Porter Are Teaming Up To Bring Us A New-Gen Shopping Experience →

FASHION | Sensible And Chic: The $185 Luxury Face Mask From Belgium
Take a face mask, adorn it with jewels or attach it to a long, flowing neck scarf. What have you got? A pandemic precaution, yet, but also a luxury fashion statement that can cost anywhere from 75 to 160 euros ($87-185). As mask-wearing becomes part of everyday defense against the coronavirus, Belgian designers are turning … Continue reading FASHION | Sensible And Chic: The $185 Luxury Face Mask From Belgium →

FASHION | Valentino Takes Haute Couture To The Circus In Rome Show
Italian luxury group Valentino had models suspended from swings in flowing white gowns against a pitch-black background in a circus – inspired haute couture show, live-streamed from Rome on Tuesday. After being forced to cancel events, close shops and halt manufacturing during lockdowns triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, high-end fashion houses have largely ditched traditional … Continue reading FASHION | Valentino Takes Haute Couture To The Circus In Rome Show →

FASHION | This Year’s CFDA Awards Winners Will Be Announced Digitally In September 14 With Two New International Categories
This year’s CFDA Awards were a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally scheduled for Monday, June 8, they would’ve kicked off NYFW: Resort and New York’s June men’s collections, both of which were like wise canceled. But the show must go on-virtually at least. This year’s winners will be announced on both CFDA.com and the … Continue reading FASHION | This Year’s CFDA Awards Winners Will Be Announced Digitally In September 14 With Two New International Categories →

THE POWER OF INFLUENCE | Dior Has Partnered With UNESCO To Help Mentor Young Female Students
Dior has announced a partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, which will help to support disadvantaged, young, female students. The programme is an extension of the Women@Dior mentorship initiative, which has already helped over 1,000 young students by pairing them with Dior employees who took on the role of mentors. Dior … Continue reading THE POWER OF INFLUENCE | Dior Has Partnered With UNESCO To Help Mentor Young Female Students →

FASHION | Valentina Sampaio Is The First Transgender Model To Appear In The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
It’s official: Valentina Sampaio just become the first transgender model to appear in the legendary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. According to the brand’s website, the 23-year-old Brazilian model is one of eight Rookies, or newcomers to the magazine, that will be featured in this year’s iconic edition – which is set to hit stands later … Continue reading FASHION | Valentina Sampaio Is The First Transgender Model To Appear In The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue →

FASHION | Travel In Style With Automobile Lamborghini & Principe’s New Collection
Automobile Lamborghini recently teamed up with Principe, an Italian company specializing in fine leather goods, shoes and fashion accessories, to design and distribute a few bespoke leather goods that will be sold under the Automobili Lamborghini brand. The collection includes several backpacks and trolleys that are perfect for traveling, stylish satchels, cross body bags, belts … Continue reading FASHION | Travel In Style With Automobile Lamborghini & Principe’s New Collection →

FASHION ISSUES | Designers Fashion A Go-Slow Future For Catwalks And Collections
MILAN – From Armani to Gucci, top fashion houses are re-designing their calendars to slow down the frantic pace of catwalks shows and new collections, as the coronavirus pandemic forces a rethink of the way the industry works. Luxury labels are scaling back the number of collections they show at fashion weeks across the year … Continue reading FASHION ISSUES | Designers Fashion A Go-Slow Future For Catwalks And Collections →

FASHION | Givenchy Announces Its New Creative Director
The house of Givenchy has a new creative director. In an announcement today, June 15, Givenchy confirmed that designer Matthew M.Williams will officially be joint the storied label as its new creative director. Not only is the 34-year-old designer known as the founder of luxury streetwear-inspired label 1017 ALYX9SM, but he is also known for … Continue reading FASHION | Givenchy Announces Its New Creative Director →
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