On the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, the event is set to showcase not only athletic prowess but also a significant shift in the fashion landscape. Luxury brands are making unprecedented inroads into an arena traditionally dominated by sportswear giants, signaling a new era of high-fashion presence in sporting events as … Read more
Flaunt has a new head of fashion. The Hollywood-based magazine has named Christopher Campbell fashion director. Campbell, a New York City native currently based in Los Angeles, has contributed to the arts and culture publication for many years but will now officially join the magazine’s editorial staff. Campbell will concentrate mainly on celebrities, seasonal collections … Read more
Travel goods label Carl Friedrik has opened its first physical store space on London’s Regent Street as part of its pursuit of consistent and organic growth. The company, which this year raised one million pounds through a customer-led angel round, said the store opening marked a significant milestone in its journey, with the latest funding … Read more
On the heels of recently unveiling a new store in the Miami Design District, Cult Gaia is back in its hometown of Los Angeles to open a retail location in the high-end Palisades Village developed by Rick Caruso. The ready-to-wear and accessories label opened its first flagship last year on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. … Read more
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to its Council. Better Cotton Council welcomes new co-chairs from international not-for-profit Solidaridad and US cotton trader Louis Dreyfus Company. Representatives from Marks & Spencer, J.Crew Group, leading Pakistani spinner Nishat Chunian and Mozambican farmer … Read more
As it continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Swedish brand Axel Arigato is expanding its London presence with a second store opening in Covent Garden. The store, located at 21-23 Earlham Street, follows the brand’s retail strategy for gallery-like spaces designed by Swedish design studio Halleroed. Marbles and steel are incorporated throughout the space, as … Read more
As we move into midsummer and closer into early autumn, finding timeless items that you can wear now as well as into the transitional season can be tricky. Investing in premium pieces is never a bad idea, but the high-street also has great options for high-quality classic buys. One of my go-to stores for affordable … Read more
German fashion business Röther Group is mourning the loss of its co-founder Michael Röther, a shareholder of Röther Beteiligungs GmbH who died suddenly yesterday evening, the group announced on Friday. He was 61 years old. “We are not only losing a prudent and intelligent person at the head of our company, but also a friend … Read more
Shopping at markets and pop-ups that sell fun, unique items is a great way to while away a weekend in Hong Kong. For retro clothes and jewellery, head to Western Market in Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island. If you are looking for handmade arts and crafts or a preloved book, then Sai Kung is … Read more
When I meet Emma Corrin for an interview on a warm Sunday afternoon in downtown New York to discuss their role in Deadpool & Wolverine, I’m struck by how normal they are. The actor, sitting in a director’s chair across from me in typical press-junket style, is wearing a slouchy, oversize blazer and, most importantly, … Read more
