Florence was a big stage for the strictly anonymous MM6 Maison Margiela design team, who decamped here from Milan as guest designer of the winter edition of Pitti Uomo, almost 20 years after Martin Margiela’s fall 2006 show in the city. The first stand-alone men’s show — “not a supporting act to womenswear,” as they … 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
The Maison Margiela Artisanal 2024 show by John Galliano, one of the most acclaimed fashion events in recent history, is also becoming one of the most well-documented. On the heels of a gripping documentary that premiered on Sept. 30 during Paris Fashion — it delved into Galliano’s multilayered creative process and technical wizardry, spiced with … Read more
MILAN — OTB is planning an expansion of its luxury brands in the Middle East and has inked a joint venture agreement with Chalhoub Group, leveraging the established infrastructure and expertise of the biggest luxury retail partner in the region. In particular, OTB plans to further develop the penetration and visibility of Jil Sander, Maison … Read more
MILAN — Signaling the increasing importance of Marni for parent OTB Group, Stefano Rosso on Friday was named the brand’s new chief executive officer. Rosso, who is the son of OTB group founder and chairman Renzo Rosso, will retain the role of chair of Maison Margiela, and is a board member of the OTB Group … Read more
PARIS — Maison Margiela is keeping tabs on the metaverse. The brand will launch its iconic Tabi shoe as a limited-edition NFT — the MetaTabi – as a phygital product tied to IRL objects and additional perks for token holders. The virtual split-toe shoe will have two editions available. The ultra-exclusive white version will only … Read more
MILAN — OTB Group chief executive officer Ubaldo Minelli regularly sets the bar high, but commenting on the Italian company’s gains in revenues and profitability last year, he admitted there were reasons enough to express satisfaction about its performance, especially in light of the macroeconomic challenges. To be sure, the group has reached the objectives … Read more
I may be a beauty editor with an impressive collection of niche fragrances and indie perfumes, but I’ll be the first to admit that when posed with the question ‘what is your favourite fragrance brand?’, my answers are nothing but predictable. In fact, some of my most worn perfumes are from classic, heritage perfume brands such as Chanel … Read more
John Galliano’s spring 2024 Artisanal collection for Maison Margiela will surely be remembered in history books, collected by museums, pored over by design students — and possibly extinguish the quiet luxury juggernaut with the tsunami of powerful emotions and fashion thrills it unleashed. It was a theatrical tour de force akin to a Toulouse Lautrec … Read more
Why We Love It: Those who are in the know when it comes to colognes can’t stop raving about Creed’s luxury blends. The most popular pick from the brand is, without a doubt, the Aventus Eau de Parfum. This invigorating scent starts off with a burst of warm ginger, juicy mandarin, and spicy pink pepper … Read more
