MILAN – The geopolitical and macroeconomic situation pose some major question marks going into 2024. Bain & Company’s Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study — Spring 2024, presented on Tuesday with Altagamma in Milan, projects the personal luxury goods market to post 0 to 4 percent growth in 2024, in line with a previous forecast released in November pegging … Read more
With beach season here and tote bags still a must-have for many in the stylish set, L.L. Bean is not about to get left behind on the trend. Why should it since the Freeport, Maine-based company first invented the rugged tote 80 years ago. To celebrate that staying power, L.L. Bean has teamed with menswear … Read more
Fashion Trust U.S., the nonprofit organization supporting emerging design talent, announced its 2024 winners at a star-studded event at a private residence in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Hosted by Zooey Deschanel, the honors included awards for ready-to-wear, jewelry, accessories and recent graduates, with two special award categories including inclusivity and sustainability and nearly $500,000 in funding … Read more
THEY’LL BE BACK: Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are long gone — another casualty in viral shopping — but resellers are still hawking them online. The $2.99 compact carryalls swiftly sold out last week after becoming an unexpected must-have purchase. On Tuesday afternoon, a set of four of mini totes was priced at $469 on … Read more
Had I not visited the brand’s showroom the day before, I would not have known about its focus on natural Danish materials and mono-fibres, the latter a crucial help when it comes to circularity (multi-fibre textiles are much more difficult to recycle) but not on the to-do lists of a brand – yet. ‘Conscious living’: … Read more
Photo: Getty For us mere mortals, our criteria is a little heavier on the side of practicality. For commuting to and from the office, your bag should be big enough to carry a laptop, charger, notepad, glasses (prescription and/or sun), a snack or two and your makeup must-haves—and that’s in addition to the essentials. If you’re anything … Read more
MILAN — Bottega Veneta is welcoming 2024 by launching its Lunar New Year campaign featuring award-winning actress and brand ambassador Shu Qi. Under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy, the film is Bottega Veneta’s fourth collaboration with Chinese director Jess Jing Zou. Titled “The First Sunrise With You,” it celebrates the first dawn of the … Read more
If I were on a game show, my special subject would be handbags. Designer, high-street, vintage, new—handbags are kind of my thing. So, when I come to tell you about a brand that embodies everything we fashion people are looking for in a handbag right now—think timeless, quiet luxury that is incredibly versatile and won’t require … Read more
I don’t say this lightly, but I think there might be a new trending COS bag on the scene. After the brand’s Swing Crossbody Bag (£110) reached new heights of popularity this year, COS has just released the style’s sleek older sister, featuring a long shoulder strap and a generous pouch. For its slouchy silhouette, spacious shape and supple leather finish, … Read more
