Monica Fuentes 
For pre-fall, Isabel Marant mixed up her take on tomboy femininity with sophisticated touches, all with an underlying ’80s vibe. That reference may not have been intentional. “The ’80s was not part of our original intake,” said artistic director Kim Bekker. “But we love a shoulder.” And how it showed: on batwing minidresses and sweatshirts, … Read more
Clarks has appointed a new distributor for its wholesale business in the Benelux region. From today, Brussels-based Group Alain Broekaert (GAB) will distribute Clarks products in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The aim of the partnership is to support the brand’s growth in Europe, Clarks wrote in a press release. GAB already manages a portfolio … Read more
EAU DE PEACH FUZZ: What does Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year – Peach Fuzz – smell like? According to DSM-Firmenich, it’s a velvety, gentle peach, created with notes of bergamot, osmanthus, orris, orange blossom, Haitian vetiver and amber. The Swiss-Dutch supplier said Friday that it has once again developed a scent inspired by the … Read more
Luxury conglomerate Lanvin Group has announced that its founding chairman and chief executive officer, Joann Cheng, will be stepping down from her position “to pursue new endeavours outside the group”. Cheng’s departure comes after the exec served for six years at the group, for which Lanvin’s board “expressed its deep appreciation” for her dedication while … Read more
Lanvin Group has named Eric Chan its new chief executive officer and Huang Zhen its new chairman, effective immediately. The two men succeed Joann Cheng, the group’s founding chairman and CEO, who is stepping down “to pursue new endeavors outside the group.” Her next move could not immediately be learned. It is understood the publicly … Read more
TikTok micro trends tend to come and go at the speed of lightning. Somewhat surprisingly however is the fact that in late 2023, #balletcore is finding a second life on the social media platform, with the designated hashtag boasting over 142.1 million views. #balletcore first started trending on TikTok in 2022. The style is based … Read more
MONSTER STYLE: Dior designer Kim Jones has teamed with rising Japanese artist Otani on a capsule menswear collection, marking his first new collaboration with a contemporary artist since 2021. Represented by the Perrotin gallery, Otani specializes in ceramic sculptures, with recurring themes including bulging heads, anthropomorphic vases, children and animals. The 24-piece Dior & Otani … Read more
Rains is a lifestyle brand specializing in outerwear, known for its unique approach to design and functionality. The brand, which started by reinterpreting the classic rubber raincoat, has grown into a significant player in the outerwear market. Rains is characterized by its use of coated waterproof fabric, a signature element that defines its collections. The … Read more
Chanel put the “C” in Manchester this week, taking over some of the northern city’s landmarks for a three-day luxury and pop culture experience that culminated with the annual Métiers d’Art runway show. Manchester, England’s third largest city, was an unlikely choice for the French house, which only has one stockist here, Selfridges. It’s not … Read more
US clothing and lifestyle retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has confirmed it’s opening a new store on London’s Carnaby Street before Christmas. Located at 39 Carnaby Street, the store formerly housed Abercrombie & Fitch group-owned intimates and activewear retailer Gilly Hicks and will open to the public on December 15. The store will offer the brand’s … Read more
