LONDON — Radley London is shifting into luxury gear with the appointment of its first design director, Fernando Soriano Iglesias, whose résumé includes accessories roles at Loewe, Calvin Klein and Carolina Herrera. For most of its 26 years in business, Radley was known for its practical, accessibly priced handbags and wallets with a distinctive Scottie … Read more
The fashion world loves a debut — and 2025 promises to be a bumper year. Here, a roundup of the shows that are sure to garner substantial attention at upcoming fashion weeks: January Lanvin is getting a jump on Peter Copping’s debut as artistic director, positioning his Paris show at the tail end of the … Read more
Calvin Klein will return to the New York runway in February after a six-and-a-half-year hiatus. The brand, owned by PVH Corp., will present Veronica Leoni’s debut Calvin Klein Collection for fall 2025. It will be an intimate showing of both women’s and men’s looks and will take place at noon on Feb. 7. For years … Read more
While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles. The former model, dancer and next of kin to internationally renowned musicians will present a two-hour show at Sony Hall in New York City on Wednesday … Read more
French luxury brand Chanel has named former Bottega Veneta creative boss Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director, one of the biggest jobs in fashion, where he will be tasked with finally turning the page on the Karl Lagerfeld era. Blazy, 40, will be replaced at Bottega Veneta by British designer Louise Trotter, currently director … Read more
Native Son, a content and storytelling platform for Black gay and LGBTQIA+ men, has revealed its annual Native Son 101 List. The honorees are recognized for creating space and impact throughout the year, and the 2024 roster features some leading creative talent from the Black gay and LGBTQIA+ community. Celebrity stylist Law Roach, designer Telfar … Read more
TURNING TO TROTTER?: Could Bottega Veneta have found its new creative director? While eyes have been trained on Chanel, with Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy emerging as the lead candidate to succeed Virginie Viard at the helm of the French house, the Italian luxury house appears to have secured its next in line. Market sources say … Read more
LONDON — British model Georgina Cooper has died at the age of 46. Her death was confirmed on Instagram by the model’s friends, Jade Parfitt and Erin O’Connor. A source close to the model said that she died on the Greek island of Kos and that she had suffered from a blood brain hemorrhage as … Read more
The runways from New York to Paris served up body big time for spring 2025, much to the delight of retailers. Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo, Gallerie Lafayette’s Alix Morabitto and Brigitte Chatrand of Ssense were among those who pointed to fleshy, lingerie-inspired looks as their highlights, saying these encapsulated the radical spirit overtaking fashion in … Read more
Calvin Klein introduced the final chapter of its fall 2024 campaign featuring the five members of the K-pop girl band NewJeans on Tuesday. The campaign was directed and photographed by Gordon von Steiner, and features Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein sporting the brand’s new denim and fall essentials. The campaign video shows the girls … Read more
