At Ralph Lauren, Intimacy is the New Luxury

Ralph Lauren’s runway bow is one of the most eagerly awaited in the fashion business, number one to see what he is wearing, and number two to see how warmly he acknowledges his family, always his most enthusiastic cheering section. On Monday night, everyone felt like family at his offices at 650 Madison where the … Read more

Taipei Fashion Week’s associate director on the emerging market and evolving heritage

The face of Taipei Fashion Week has been under constant construction since its launch in 2018, as those behind the Taiwanese event continuously explore, experiment and shift their approach in order to grow awareness. This differs from the already well-established creative market that has a prominent place in the country in the form of cultural … Read more

Montblanc Taps Wes Anderson to Celebrate Meisterstück’s 100th Birthday

THE WRITE STUFF: Celebrating the centenary of its emblematic Meisterstück pen, Montblanc has tapped Wes Anderson, a filmmaker gifted in conveying a pleasing retro aesthetic via his studied use of symmetry, corduroy and saturated colors. The new campaign film, written and directed by the famous American auteur, breaks Wednesday on Montblanc’s digital channels and via … Read more

Ferragamo confirms Marco Gobbetti as CEO

Marco Gobbetti will retain his position at Salvatore Ferragamo for another two-year term, until 2026. The newly elected board of directors has also confirmed Gobbetti’s role as general manager and CEO, currently holding 134,766 shares in the company listed on Euronext Milan, reported Pambianco News. The company also confirmed Leonardo Ferragamo remains chairman and Angelica … Read more

Why Would Anyone Create a 65-foot Hot Dog in New York’s Times Square?

Thousands of pedestrians, tourists and drivers near Times Square will be doing a double take — dismayed by the 65-foot hot dog sculpture. That bewilderment will only increase at noontime, when “Hot Dog in the City” lifts skyward and shoots confetti into the air. Why would anyone create such a spectacle and who would have the … Read more

ISEM Fashion Business School launches ‘fashion & creativity management’ summer course

Spanish institution ISEM Fashion Business School, connected to the University of Navarra, has launched a one-week summer course in ‘fashion and creativity management’. The course is aimed at those who want an introduction to the fashion industry. The Spanish-language programme will be taught at ISEM’s headquarters in Madrid, as per an article on the school’s … Read more

Christian Siriano to Be Grand Marshal of His Hometown’s Pride Parade in Annapolis

Annapolis, Md. might not be the largest, oldest, or boldest Pride parade, but organizers have secured some top-shelf talent. Fashion designer Christian Siriano will be returning to his hometown on June 1 to act as grand marshal of this year’s parade. Millions know him from his social media reach and for dressing celebrities like Zendaya, … Read more