Monica Fuentes 
BELIEVE IN LIFE: Cher will sing “Happy Birthday” to amfAR to celebrate its 30th year, with the legendary singer joining this year’s lineup at its annual Cannes gala held at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23. “I have such wonderful memories of being invited to host one of the first amfAR events in Cannes by … Read more
Wolverine Worldwide sister brands, outdoor footwear brand Merrell and British activewear retailer Sweaty Betty have joined forces for the first time on an exclusive outdoor hiking capsule collection for women. Launching on March 25 on Merrell’s website and then on Sweaty Betty from April 2, the collaboration is in celebration of “sisterhood empowerment, and the … Read more
SPEAKING OUT, AND EATING: Some 100 British fashion figures including Zandra Rhodes, David Sassoon, Solange Azagury-Partridge, Suzy Menkes, Caroline Burstein and Caroline Rush gathered at the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London on Saturday morning for a religious — and social — event hosted by Fashion & Beauty Against Antisemitism. Cohosts Deborah Lyons and Mandi … Read more
Italian fashion label Etro has launched a new made-to-measure service for its menswear offering, dubbed ‘Etro Unique’. The concept is at the core of the brand’s recently opened store in Milan, located at Via Monte Napoleone 5, as revealed in a press release. The location marks the brand’s first retail space dedicated to solely men’s … Read more
Puma and Formula 1 have launched their first full collaborative capsule since inking a new deal last year to make the sportswear brand the official supplier for the highest class of international racing. The capsule includes a track suit, hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants and football jersey, as well as three footwear models. Leading the footwear option … Read more
The British luxury sector is now worth 81 billion pounds annually to the UK economy, supporting more than 450,000 jobs across various sectors, making it one of the top industry drivers of the economy, according to a new report from Walpole. The ‘Luxury in the Making’ report from the industry body that represents more than … Read more
I don’t know about you, but when I finally see the first flowers of the season in full bloom, it’s time to treat myself to some new spring attire. Because I live in New York City, I’m heading straight to Bergdorf Goodman. The iconic retailer has everything from luxury labels to up-and-coming designers, and I … Read more
On the last day of the Texhibition sourcing fair in Istanbul, which promised a refreshed denim sector and a focus on the upmarket segment and new markets, the Istanbul Garment Exporters Association (IHKIB) entered into a collaboration with WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) to promote Turkish garment exports to the US. The Virginia-based organisation, whose … Read more
If it seems like all anyone can talk about lately is spring—or, more specifically, their spring wardrobes—you’re not the only one who’s noticed. And for someone who has pretty minimalist taste, I always find navigating the realm of spring colours a huge undertaking. It’s not for lack of inspiration, as the S/S ’24 shows were … Read more
Subdued demand and the continued rise in raw material and energy costs negatively impacted Lenzing Group’s earnings in the 2023 financial year. While the company’s revenue remained comparatively stable at 2.52 billion euros, earnings after tax were negative 593 million euros and earnings per share were negative 20.02 euros. The company said in a statement … Read more
