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
ROME — It’s about time that Italy had its own fashion museum. More than 480 guests attended the yearly fundraising MAXXI Gala and the unveiling of the “Memorabile.Ipermoda” exhibition at the contemporary art museum in Rome on Monday evening, which drew praise for curator Maria Luisa Frisa and the impressive designs on display, but which … Read more
“Sometimes, a show is a reaction to the one that precedes it,” mused Victor Horsting backstage ahead of the fall Viktor & Rolf fall couture show. After a spring lineup that was “very black, very conceptual, almost an illustration of an idea,” he and creative partner Rolf Snoeren were in the mood for something fresh, … Read more
For WWD Weekend’s February issue, spring 2024 couture walked straight from the runways into our pages. The day following haute couture week, WWD photographed the creme de la creme of the season, including some of the most prominent trends, including quiet luxury and centering the waist (literally). The looks for the couture cover shoot for … Read more
Finding the best perfume gifts for any loved one this Valentine’s Day can be difficult. After all, everyone’s fragrance profile and the preferred notes they lean towards are unique. With that being said, we already know that the power of a good fragrance is potent. It can trigger memories, invoke deep emotions, or remind you … Read more
