Nothing stokes interest in period fashion quite like a hot new series and the ’60s are what’s currently dominating TV screens and, perhaps, closets. “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” brought forth the ladylike skirt suit as the latest incarnation of stealth wealth, and now “Palm Royale” is fueling a resurgence in the decade’s groovier side, … Read more
MILAN — Add Ann Demeulemeester to the pre-collections’ fashion calendar. On the heels of a strong fall 2024 sales campaign, the Paris-based fashion house said Wednesday that it is planning to unveil its first pre-collection next month. Creative director Stefano Gallici’s resort 2025 lineup will be unveiled via appointments between May 21 and 24 at … Read more
LONDON — Recognized for its multicolored palette and hand-embroidery that nods to ‘80s opulence, Oceanus has launched a bespoke service allowing customers the opportunity to embroider artwork of their choice onto their swimwear or clothing. “I feel like it’s a really personal process which we love,” said Hannah Attalah, Oceanus’ founder and creative director, in … Read more
BEACHY KEEN: Underscoring how important resort retail destinations have become for Europe’s big luxury players, Dior is plotting a range of pop-ups and concept stores this summer, complete with wild animal sculptures and sun motifs sculpted from seashells. Among the seven permanent and seasonal boutiques are new locations in at the Astir marina in Athens … Read more
Two officials from southern China’s Guizhou province are being investigated for corruption weeks after the province started looking into the arrest of a businesswoman who tried to recoup millions in back payments for projects carried out under the duo’s watch. Hou Junran, the deputy Communist Party secretary of the political and legal affairs committee of … Read more
Lisa and Dave Parsons were in Jamaica for their son’s destination wedding, a week-long dream vacation that was picture perfect — until they unpacked their bags. Travelling with 40 wedding guests from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, to Lindsay, Ont., on Monday, the couple says that nearly half the group had expensive gadgets, fragrances and clothing stolen … Read more
A relaxing vacation in Cuba was what Jeff Phelps thought he was signing up for when he booked a 20th wedding anniversary trip with Sunwing. That’s not what they got when they arrived at the Grand Memories Varadero, listed as a 4.5-star facility, during the holidays. The family opened the door to the room and “the first thing that … Read more
Faded, shabby, and overrun with tourists – residents weigh in on Blackpool. (Image: Getty) This seaside town might be one of the UK’s most popular summer holiday destinations, but its day-to-day reality is a living hell for residents. Attracting more than 150 visitors per resident each year, Blackpool is the definition of a resort town. … Read more
A key Flair Airlines investor says a $30-million lawsuit filed against it by plane-leasing firms over claims of missed payments is “premature at best.” Miami-based 777 Partners, which owns one-quarter of Flair, confirmed that three lessors of aircraft that were repossessed from the budget carrier last spring filed their claim in London in December over … Read more
“We really do not want to be known as Oceanus swimwear anymore, we really want to push that we’re more than just swim,” Oceanus’ creative director and founder Hannah Attalah told WWD during a preview of the brand’s spring collection. Since its inception in 2018 it’s been known for sparkling, hand-embroidered, sustainably minded swimwear with … Read more
