BRITS IN VENICE: Burberry brought a British spirit to the 60th Venice Biennale for a second consecutive year. The luxury British brand is the headline sponsor of the British Pavilion at the international contemporary art exhibition that will run until Nov. 24. John Akomfrah, the British artist and writer, presented his work “Listening All Night … Read more
Thibaut Perrin-Faivre, former president of Burberry Americas, has been named the new chief executive officer of Ulla Johnson. He succeeds Donata Minelli Yirmiyahu, who was Johnson’s first CEO. Perrin-Faivre will be based at Johnson’s New York headquarters, joining the leadership team and reporting to Ulla Johnson, chairwoman, founder and creative director. In tandem with Johnson, … Read more
An explosion of tartans, checks, plaids and tweeds brought British country style and outdoor chic living to the forefront for fall 2024. For her lauded Chloé debut, Chemena Kamali plucked a fall 1978 runway image from the archives to inspire her plaid dusters, cinched with a belt that had the Chloé name handwritten in gold … Read more
LONDON — Burberry is strengthening its ties with Highgrove, the private residence of King Charles III, with a third collection of scarves and trenchcoats in collaboration with the artist Holly Mills. The artist, a graduate of the Royal Drawing School, drew her inspiration from the king’s meadow during the summer. The scarves and linings of … Read more
Is this the world’s most incredible public bathroom? Some believe it is, with publications hailing it a ‘lavatory experience like no other’ and a ‘palatial sanctuary’. And – after scrolling through the pictures of it below – you can have your say in our poll at the end. The deluxe bathroom is tucked away on … Read more
CREATIVE CONNECTORS: The Sarabande Foundation is taking its careers fair on the road, staging the first New York edition of What Now? in May at The Standard East Village. The foundation, which was established by Lee Alexander McQueen and which provides studio space, scholarships and professional mentoring to designers, artists and other creatives, has booked … Read more
LONDON — London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week generated a media impact value of more than $350 million across social media, according to reports from the Launchmetrics and WeArisma, influence analytics companies. However, it’s Milan and Paris that generated millions because of the celebrity attendances and major brands showing. South Korean … Read more
WHERE THE SUN SHINES: Britain isn’t particularly synonymous with warm or bright weather, so for the brand’s summer 2024 campaign, Daniel Lee has ventured out to the sunny island of Jamaica with his friends. Photographer and filmmaker Tyrone Lebon shot the campaign with models who include Karen Elson, Sang Woo Kim, Taylor Gordon Bruce, Finley … Read more
DOUBLE B: Burberry has named Irish actor Barry Keoghan as its latest brand ambassador. In an image released by the brand, the actor is wearing a black trenchcoat, one of Burberry’s signature items. The “Saltburn” star attended Daniel Lee’s fall 2024 show held in Victoria Park in East London in February. “I’ve been a fan … Read more
LONDON — Burberry is adding a new colorway to its sand-hued house checks with the introduction of a lichen, or muted ash green, for its latest launch, Burberry Classics. The signature print is being applied to swimwear, nylon jackets, cotton twill shirtdresses and tailored shirts with subtle displays of the equestrian knight design from 1901. … Read more
