ANNIVERSARY PRESENT: Forget flowers, congratulatory cards or tribute posts to commemorate Nicolas Ghesquière’s decade — and five-year extension — at Louis Vuitton. Having attended his fall 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week, France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron marked the occasion with a joint interview with the house’s artistic director of womenswear, lifting the lid on … Read more
SCENT OF SUCCESS: Galeries Lafayette hosted a dinner on Wednesday to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s new corner at its flagship on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris. “To have this space in France, it’s such a dream come true for me,” Beckham said as she surveyed the stand, located in the second floor women’s designer ready-to-wear department alongside … Read more
Paris Fashion Week is going from strength to strength in the run-up to the Olympic Games. The fall ready-to-wear shows in the French capital generated $425.5 million in media impact value (MIV) as Asian celebrities continued to drive conversation around leading brands, according to a report released Thursday by data research and insights company Launchmetrics. … Read more
What a loss. WWD’s exclusive on Dries Van Noten‘s announcement Tuesday that he’d be stepping down from the brand he founded 38 years ago hurt. Particularly among fashion-world lifers who attended his shows and collected his pieces over the years, it felt like a death. But what it means for the industry also feels profound … Read more
It was a performance with a capital P. And to say it played to the room is an understatement; at times, it was difficult to tell the models from the guests. A look from the Windowsen autumn/winter 2024 runway show. Photo: Windowsen The brand’s Kill Angels collection for autumn/winter 2024 has echoes of the costumes … Read more
PARIS — The Paris men’s and haute couture shows in June are on track despite preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games that are set to paralyze sections of the French capital from April, organizers said. In a joint interview, Bruno Pavlovsky, president of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, or … Read more
After enchanting audiences at Paris Fashion Week, the ever-stylish Jennie, has once again stolen the spotlight, this time with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her glamorous world. In a documenting her preparation for the prestigious event, Jennie has sparked a frenzy of admiration and curiosity among her legion of fans. The centrepiece of this video diary … Read more
Following the quiet luxury trend, contemporary brands are focusing on craftsmanship, more curated collections and emphasizing quality. It was most evident in the SMCP stable of brands, Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot. The trio all emphasized their French roots and vision, with the Pierlot brand hosting an interactive tour of its Paris design headquarters. Guests … Read more
PARIS — It was a mixed picture for the trade shows here running during Paris Fashion Week. While accessories event Première Classe hailed a bumper 35th anniversary edition with visitor numbers up 21 percent year-on-year, foot traffic at fellow events Tranoï, which is steered toward the designer end of the market, and Woman, with a … 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
