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Byline: ALEX WYNNE, MILES SOCHA and KATYA FOREMAN Paris Sales Inch Back to Normal PARIS - It seems that France is slowly returning to business-as-usual following the spate of recent [...]

FASHION SCOOPS YAHOO ALIBABA MOVE: Yahoo Inc. plans to spin off its holdings in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba in a tax-free deal that would close in the fourth quarter. The [...]

Byline: - MILES SOCHA Spick and Span After Its men's show in Paris over the weekend, Berluti literally knocked guests' shoes off. VIPs repaired to a lavish dinner and shoe-polishing [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA Couture Shows Begin As Uncertainties Reign PARIS - Couture faces a 2015 full of uncertainties except for one: High fashion entered the New Year firing on all [...]

FASHION SCOOPS A WRITER'S LIFE: All eyes were on writers at Monday night's Prada Journal awards ceremony, where Viola Bellini, Anabel Graff and Miguel Ferrando each received 5,000 euros, or [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA Bukey and Uemura Collaborate PARIS - Lips and eyes are the prime focus of many beauty looks - and signature motifs of Paris-based jewelry and accessories designer [...]

MEMO PAD ALL MEN: The New York Times wants a bigger piece of the fashion advertising pie: The paper is launching a new print section devoted to men's fashion and [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SAMANTHA CONTI AND ALEX BADIA Galliano Makes Margiela D ebut John Galliano returned to fashion's stage by pouring his bravado into the clothes - [...]

Pre-Fall 2015 Paco Rabanne: Add Julien Dossena's name to the list of designers who've opted to rework and refine fruitful ideas from past collections. His first pre-fall effort since joining [...]

True Brit THE SEVENTIES - AND OTHER RETRO THEMES - HAVE RUN RIOT OVER THE LONDON MEN'S COLLECTIONS, ALONGSIDE ENGLISH HERITAGE FABRICS AND PERFORMANCE TOUCHES. Alexander McQueen: As the world [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA Jonathan Anderson Joins LVMH Prize Jury PARIS - Jonathan Anderson, a poster boy for the heights nascent fashion talents can reach, has joined the all-star jury for [...]

Pre-Fall 2015 Thom Browne: Playing on the idea of his spring show, but to a far more subdued degree, Thom Browne made his pre-fall collection all about uniforms. 'The idea [...]

The article from WWD: Women's Wear Daily discusses Jonathan Anderson's Loewe collection for spring 2025, characterized by radical reduction and imaginative designs. Anderson's show featured hoop skirts, floral prints, and concert T-shirts reimagined for the 21st century, with unique styling gestures and attention to detail. The collection included pleated khakis transformed into teacup skirts, feathery T-shirts with famous artworks, and sumptuous leather shirts with splayed hems, showcasing Anderson's skill in transforming traditional silhouettes into something new and innovative. [Extracted from the article]

Christian Louboutin and David LaChapelle collaborated with France's synchronized swim team for a unique footwear spectacle during Paris Fashion Week. The presentation featured the swimmers wearing Louboutin's new Miss Z pumps and performing underwater. Choreographer Blanca Li also contributed to the event, which showcased Louboutin's spring 2025 collection in a glamorous and theatrical Hollywood-inspired vibe. The project aimed to create a fun and visually stunning experience, blending fashion, art, and athleticism. [Extracted from the article]

The article from WWD: Women's Wear Daily discusses the Spring collection by Saint Laurent, designed by Anthony Vaccarello. The collection showcased a variety of styles, from slouchy suits to bohemian tunics and extravagant brocade jackets. Vaccarello paid homage to the house's founder, Yves Saint Laurent, by incorporating elements of his iconic designs. The show featured a rich color palette and ornate detailing, with each look named after special models associated with the brand. [Extracted from the article]

The article from WWD: Women's Wear Daily discusses Kim Jones' latest collection for Fendi, inspired by the 1920s era of modernity in design and fashion. Jones drew inspiration from the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris and the works of Adele Fendi, creating delicate, refined, and luxurious pieces. The collection featured flapper dresses, delicate embroideries, and a wistful, melancholy mood, paying homage to the Fendi family's legacy. The show was a reflection of the family's story and the house's upcoming centenary celebration. [Extracted from the article]

The fashion industry is experiencing significant creative changes due to economic pressure, lifestyle trends, and outdated business models. Several prominent designers are stepping down or being replaced at major fashion houses, leading to uncertainty and speculation about future vacancies. The industry is facing a trend of shorter designer tenures, with a focus on adapting to changing consumer needs and values. Observers suggest that brands need to give creative directors more time and support to succeed in creating a new image and engaging with customers effectively. [Extracted from the article]

Zara has enlisted designer Stefano Pilati to create a capsule collection inspired by his personal style, featuring about 50 styles for men and 30 for women, along with shoes and bags. Pilati, known for his work at Yves Saint Laurent and Ermenegildo Zegna, has recently gained attention for his genderfluid menswear line, Random Identities. The collaboration with Zara marks Pilati's first collection based on his own preferences, showcasing his meticulous standards in fabric and fit. [Extracted from the article]

Benedetta Petruzzo, the CEO of Miu Miu, has been appointed as the managing director of Christian Dior Couture, reporting to Delphine Arnault. This move reflects the trend of luxury brands attracting top-level talents without necessarily giving them the CEO title. Petruzzo's appointment is part of a broader management renewal under Arnault, who took over as chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture in 2023. [Extracted from the article]

Louis Vuitton is the title sponsor of the prestigious America's Cup sailing race, which is set to begin in Barcelona. The event features cutting-edge technology, including an e-series livestreamed on Twitch to attract younger fans. Louis Vuitton's involvement aims to bring glamour and prestige to the sport, with the brand emphasizing the connection between sports, fashion, and luxury. [Extracted from the article]

The Louvre Museum in Paris will host its first fashion-focused exhibition in January, showcasing a mix of recent fashions and precious objects from the Middle Ages to the Second French Empire. The exhibition aims to explore the relationship between fashion and historical collections, highlighting how designers draw inspiration from artworks and decorative objects. With about 65 ensembles and 30 accessories on display, the exhibition will bridge the gap between historical objects and contemporary fashion creations, offering a fresh perspective on the Louvre's vast decorative arts holdings. [Extracted from the article]

Hermès International has reported an 11.5% increase in second-quarter revenues, attributing the growth to a "flight to quality" in the US and China. The luxury brand's revenues reached €3.7bn ($4.4bn) in Q2, with a constant exchange rate increase of 13.3%. Hermès' strong performance in all regions demonstrates its ability to resist the global slowdown in luxury spending. [Extracted from the article]

The backstage scene before Stella McCartney's spring fashion show is part highfalutin glamour, part Romper Room: the designer's young brood racing around as models shuttle from the makeup stations to [...]

On Bastille Day, July 14, French citizens watching the giant , parade on Paris's Champs-Elysees will surely marvel at the taut precision of marching cadets, the rumble of the passing [...]

Pity the tree that falls unheard in the forest-and the designer with a plain-Jane runway show or convivial showroom cocktail party. Making an impact with a new look or product [...]

So what does a Roman couture legend who has worked day in, day out sketching beautiful dresses for almost half a century do the day after his retirement show? 'Certainly [...]

When filmmaker John Waters created his seminal 1981 send-up of the ills of suburban America, he chose a suitably unseemly title: Polyester. 'It was the dirtiest word you could say [...]

Fashion is a lot like the music world: Each has its major labels, independent artists and all sorts of different styles. Just as music has giant concert tours and small, [...]

To get to Antoine Arnault's office on the third floor of Louis Vuitton's sprawling Paris headquarters, you have to follow an endless, sunny corridor Uttered with giant cardboard boxes, as [...]

Though he's a man who doesn't much like birthdays--'It's just time passing by,' he muses--Christian Lacroix will mark his 20 years as a couturier with a year as packed with [...]

Early in his career, fashion wunderkind Olivier Theyskens was anointed a goth hero. The tag still sticks sometimes, perhaps because of his long raven hair and the frequent use of [...]

Have designer prices gotten out of hand? 'Everyone's fed up with spending that much money on a T-shirt,' sniffs Loulou de la Falaise, who laments the escalating production costs that [...]

The dynamo behind Dior's stupendousgrowth trajectory since 2018, Beccari is tosucceed Michael Burke, 66, who is bowingout of Vuitton after a stellar 10-year tenureto "take up new responsibilities, reportingdirectly to Bernard Arnault", LVMH said. Pietro Beccari heads to Vuitton, Delphine Arnaultis named CEO of Dior and Michael Burke isdeparting Vuitton to take up new responsibilitiesand work directly with Bernard Arnault. "We view these management changesas positive for both the Louis Vuittonand Dior brands, and they underline thebench strength and long-term custodianapproach at LVMH which we see as one ofthe group's core competitive advantages,"RBC Europe said in a research noteWednesday morning. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the collaboration between Italian photographer Paolo Roversi and designer John Galliano on a limited-edition book for Luncheon magazine, showcasing the Maison Margiela Artisanal 2024 collection. Roversi's photographs feature actresses Monica Bellucci and Gwendoline Christie, as well as business figure Natasha Poonawalla and other models and muses of Galliano. The book, art directed by Galliano, includes two cover options and an interview between Roversi and Galliano. The limited-edition book is priced at 19 euros, with the latest issue of Luncheon magazine selling for 28 euros. [Extracted from the article]