Instead of the standard, self-congratulatory acceptance speeches that are routine at many awards dinners, this year’s American Image Awards honorees were all about communal power. Presented by the American Apparel & Footwear Association, Tuesday night’s seated dinner at Gotham Hall in New York City attracted a few hundred supporters. AAFA’s president and chief executive officer … Read more
Wes Gordon, creative director of Carolina Herrera, will receive the SCAD Étoile Award in Atlanta Thursday night, honoring his accomplishments in the luxury fashion industry. The event is part of The Savannah College of Art and Design‘s SCADstyle2014. a four-day event that takes place in Savannah from Monday to Wednesday and Atlanta from Wednesday to … Read more
Is the fashion industry finally coming to grips with planned, unhurried succession strategies for its famous creative leaders? WWD broke the news on Tuesday that Dries Van Noten is stepping down in June after nearly four decades in fashion — and a glorious, slow-building fashion career. His last show in his current role will be … Read more
Quiet luxury fashion is taking a ladylike turn, influenced by the ’50s and ’60s, underscored by styles from Dior, Carolina Herrera and more that walked the runways for fall 2024. “Quiet luxury is undergoing a transformation toward something more refined and elevated,” said Victoria Dartigues, merchandising director fashion and accessories at Samaritaine Paris, adding that … Read more
Michael Kors once again came in first place in social engagement during New York Fashion Week, followed by Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach and Carolina Herrera, respectively, according to ListenFirst, the social analytics firm. Engagement score is a measure of the conscious click-based actions (likes, reactions, shares and comments) taken either in direct response to … Read more
America might be divided into a lot of different camps, but if there was voting for the most salable and popular New York Fashion Week collection for fall 2024, Khaite‘s Catherine Holstein would win hands down. Assessing the scores of shows and takeaway trends from the week, retail executives repeatedly referenced Khaite at the top … Read more
With a skyscraper’s-eye view of the Financial District and East River, Wes Gordon showed a Carolina Herrera collection Monday morning that was about architecture and arch glamour. There was no better example of his vision for fall 2024 than the taxicab yellow and black minidress with pleated power sleeves on Tuesday’s WWD cover. “Look, look, … Read more
Before the fall collections begin down the runway at New York Fashion Week this Friday, WWD got a look at the inspirations behind the fashion. And already, some defining themes of the fall 2024 fashion season have emerged. With a new show venue, New York City will come to the fore. The story of NYFW … Read more
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has released the preliminary Official New York Fashion Week Schedule for the upcoming fall 2024 runway season. The New York shows take place Feb. 9 through 14. Marking Peter Do’s second show as creative director, Helmut Lang formally kicks off the American Collections Feb. 9 at noon, and … Read more
Maxine Rizik Tanous, a Washington, D.C. specialty store doyenne who helped to dress first ladies, cabinet secretaries, Supreme Court justices and diplomats, died Dec. 13 at her home in Bethesda, Md. Tanous, 95, died of natural causes surrounded by her family, according to her son-in-law Paul Jacobson. Services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. … Read more
