Monica Fuentes 
Pierpaolo Piccioli’s work is inextricably intertwined to the cultural context: Few designers in Italy have been as active and vocal as the Valentino creative director in repeatedly addressing social issues – especially on social media – and turning collections into another platform to fuel the conversation around them and to challenge perceptions. But unfortunately changes in … Read more
Luxury London department store Harrods has unveiled two new womenswear rooms dedicated to occasionwear and swimwear, as part of its redevelopment project within its Knightsbridge home. Located on the first floor of the store, the two spaces part of the second phase of the womenswear redevelopment project, span almost 10,000 square feet in size. The … Read more
Come July, Belgium’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be wearing designs imagined by one of their own for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. The Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee has tapped dressage rider and designer Alexa Fairchild for the delegation’s outfits, which were formally presented during a “Catwalk to Paris” event in Brussels late … Read more
Profuomo, a premier men’s fashion brand hailing from Rotterdam, continues to captivate the fashion world with its distinctive “Japanese Knitted Shirt.” This campaign, developed in collaboration with the renowned Dutch pianist duo Lucas & Arthur, prominently showcases the shirt’s freedom of movement and superior performance features. Selecting Lucas & Arthur as the faces of the … Read more
PARIS — If you weren’t among those able to attend Saint Laurent‘s spring 2024 fashion show last September — an open-air spectacle at the foot of the Eiffel Tower — you can now commune with the colorful marbles used for its impressive set. The stone has been repurposed as hulking shelves, tables, storage fixtures and … Read more
Following the success of their first collaboration, CP Company and Palace team up again for another collection that combines the Italian brand’s innovative sportswear with Palace’s eclectic aesthetic. Born in the South Bank, one of the most important centers of London’s skate scene, Palace is known for fusing vintage and contemporary influences into streetwear silhouettes. … Read more
In 1964, Geoff Hollister was a star athlete on the University of Oregon track team, specializing in the steeplechase under storied coach Bill Bowerman. That same year, Bowerman partnered with Phil Knight, one of his former athletes, to form Blue Ribbon Sports to distribute Onitsuka Tiger shoes in the U.S. Hollister was hired in 1967 … Read more
Vargas is a beauty icon with her own salons in New York and Los Angeles, a product line, and even patented technology for her burgeoning beauty empire. Joanna Vargas sheet mask, serum and moisturiser. Photo: The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong She boasts A-list clients including Hollywood stars Rachel Brosnahan, Sofia Coppola, Maggie … Read more
I don’t know about you, but these days I don’t have much of a need for a full-size purse. Maybe it’s with cards very much taking over from cash in a contactless world, or perhaps it’s because my handbags seem to be getting miraculously smaller and smaller. Either way, I’m all about carrying just the essentials whenever … Read more
Lululemon Athletica reported a third quarter revenue increase of 19 percent to 2.2 billion dollars with net revenue increase of 12 percent in North America and 49 percent internationally. Comparable sales for the quarter increased 13 percent or 14 percent on a constant dollar basis and comparable store sales increased 9 percent. Commenting on the … Read more
