Balmain unveils AI-powered project for Unicorn sneakers

Balmain unveils AI-powered project for Unicorn sneakers

Luxury brand Balmain has revealed a partnership with Space Runners and American artist Ant Kai consisting of a project that leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) in order to elevate the personalisation of the house’s Unicorn sneakers. Putting to use Generative AI, Balmain and Space Runners aimed to offer “unparalleled freedom” for customisation, and ultimately saw Ant … Read more

Helmut Lang Pre-Fall 2024 – WWD

Helmut Lang Pre-Fall 2024 – WWD

Amid the daily chaos, there’s something comforting about having a system of dressing that’s modular, minimalist and sexy. That’s Peter Do’s vision for Helmut Lang, and it’s starting to gel beautifully. For his pre-fall 2024 release, he shot short videos of models in each one of his looks in motion on the streets of different … Read more

Pickle opens peer-to-peer rental store in NYC

Pickle opens peer-to-peer rental store in NYC

Rental marketplace Pickle is preparing to unveil its first physical store, bringing its peer-to-peer concept into an in-person format based in Manhattan’s West Village in New York City. The location, which is set to open its doors December 9, will house a “wider curation” of apparel and accessories available for customers to rent, while owners … Read more

Staud Pre-fall 2024 – WWD

Staud Pre-fall 2024 – WWD

Welcome back to the Summer of Staud. “We always pick a destination or start with something like that and we invented our own imaginary seaside town that merges ’90s East Coast prep with nostalgic romance from the ’60s or ’70s European seaside villages,” Sarah Staudinger said during a preview of her pre-fall lineup. Staudinger said … Read more

Reebok to work on AI, gaming and Web3 experiences through new partnership

Reebok to work on AI, gaming and Web3 experiences through new partnership

Sportswear giant Reebok has announced a new partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse tech firm Futureverse that will see the duo work together on a series of AI, Web3, gaming and metaverse experiences for customers. The move comes as Reebok looks to broaden the ways in which customers can interact with its products, bringing … Read more

Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show takes Manchester

Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show takes Manchester

Luxury fashion house Chanel chose the unexpected location of gritty Manchester to play host to its latest Métiers d’Art show, where the brand’s staple tweed and vintage-inspired skirt suits made their way down the city’s Thomas Street as night fell. The choice to display the line in the so-called ‘Warehouse City’ followed presentations in Tokyo … Read more

Norma Kamali Pre-fall 2024 – WWD

Norma Kamali Pre-fall 2024 – WWD

“I’m in a mood that is about being relaxed,” Norma Kamali said during a preview of her pre-fall collection. “There’s too much stress to look beautiful every day. There’s too much dress to be perfect every day. I think the relaxed attitude about fashion feels right to me.” The feeling brought forth a collection rooted … Read more

European Parliament reviews eco-design framework, reaches agreement on destruction of unsold clothing ban

European Parliament reviews eco-design framework, reaches agreement on destruction of unsold clothing ban

The European Parliament has reached a preliminary agreement to revise the EU eco-design framework for sustainable products. While rules had already been outlined for this, the parliament has now further shaped the rules as well as added new ones. For instance, MEPs agreed that eco-design requirements should also cover practices related to early obsolescence, Parliament … Read more

Chanel Conjures ‘Coco’ with Literary, Crafty Moments in Manchester – WWD

Chanel Conjures ‘Coco’ with Literary, Crafty Moments in Manchester – WWD

WORKING HANDS: The Victoria Baths in Manchester, an architectural gem adorned with colorful Art Nouveau tiles and stained glass, was alive with the spirit of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel on Friday as guests from the Metiers d’Art show immersed themselves in her universe of art and craft.  Guests gathered at the Baths for a discussion about … Read more