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Kim Jones has stepped down as artistic director of Fendi after four years, focusing on his role at Dior Men's. Fendi is reportedly in talks with potential successors, including Pierpaolo Piccioli. Jones' tenure at Fendi brought collaborations and destination shows, with a focus on integrating modern aesthetics with Fendi's heritage. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the opening of the new Dover Street Market in Paris, which features unique architecture by Rei Kawakubo and a diverse range of merchandise. The store breaks traditional retail norms by hiding merchandise behind curved walls and leaving half of the sales floor empty. The design of the store includes elliptical rooms, galvanized steel fixtures, and vibrant colors. The Paris branch upholds the store's founding ethos of "beautiful chaos" and offers a mix of Comme des Garçons lines and other brands. The location also includes a Rose Bakery, a bookshop, and a basement level dedicated to young designer collections. The building is mixed-use, containing offices, showrooms, and non-commercial spaces for events. The article highlights the innovative and boundary-pushing approach of Rei Kawakubo and her commitment to creating unique retail environments. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of the official uniforms for various national teams participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Each team has collaborated with different fashion brands to design their uniforms, incorporating elements that reflect their cultural heritage and national pride. The designs range from formalwear to sportswear, with each team showcasing unique motifs, colors, and traditional patterns. The article highlights the diverse range of fashion partnerships and the significance of the uniforms in representing each country on the world stage. [Extracted from the article]

Jean Paul Gaultier, the iconic French designer, reflects on his unconventional and fun-filled fashion career. He started with ready-to-wear instead of couture, relied on licenses, and opened boutiques later on. Gaultier emphasizes that he never had a business vision or ambition to become a master of the universe; he simply enjoys the game of fashion. Although he officially retired from the runway in 2020, he continues to sketch ideas and recruit guest couturiers for his fashion house. Gaultier's fashion inventions, such as dressing Madonna in cone-bra lingerie and putting men in skirts, have left a lasting impact. He remains relevant today, especially with his emphasis on gender, diversity, and self-expression. Gaultier's creativity and resourcefulness, born out of financial constraints, have led to innovative designs like sock boots and high-heeled sneakers. He draws inspiration from flea markets, vintage garments, and his love for cinema, theater, and television. Gaultier's career began with his time as a design assistant for Pierre Cardin, where he learned the importance of creativity and spectacle in fashion shows. Jean Paul Gaultier, a renowned fashion designer, has had a significant impact on the fashion industry throughout his career. He was known for his innovative and boundary-pushing designs, as well as his commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Gaultier mentored and trained several designers who went on to achieve international acclaim, such as Martin Margiela and Nicolas [Extracted from the article]

Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten is preparing for his final runway show after a successful career spanning almost four decades. Van Noten, known for his elegant and colorful designs, will continue to be involved with the company in an advisory role. His final collection will not be a retrospective but will instead focus on experimental materials and designs. In an interview, Van Noten reflects on his career and the success of Belgian fashion, emphasizing the importance of individuality and independence in the industry. He also discusses his collaborations and the growth of his brand through partnerships. After retiring, Van Noten plans to take a break and pursue new creative projects. [Extracted from the article]

Gucci's spring 2025 men's show featured a surfing theme, with colorful cabana shirts, bold prints, swim shoes, and short shorts. The show was energetic and on-trend, deviating from the pastels and suede seen on other runways. However, there were questions about whether the theme should define a luxury fashion brand or if distinct brand codes are more important. The show coincided with Alessandro Michele's debut as the new creative director of Valentino, leading to comparisons and accusations of transferring his Gucci aesthetic to Valentino. Overall, the designer Sabato De Sarno is still finding his way at Gucci, but he showcased striking designs and avoided heavy branding. Giorgio Armani's collection for hot climates showcased tailored dressing with lightweight fabrics and artful layering. The collection featured suits in shirt-weight fabrics, loose pants, and loose, pointy-collared shirts. Armani's long experience in the fashion industry and the loyalty of his key collaborators were evident in the collection. The collection ticked the boxes of suede, linen, and pastels, reflecting Armani's instincts and consistency. [Extracted from the article]

The article from WWD: Women's Wear Daily discusses Nicolas Ghesquière's latest collection for Louis Vuitton, focusing on his innovative designs that blend heritage with modernity. Ghesquière's collection features soft, light, and approachable ready-to-wear pieces that incorporate architectural elements and Renaissance-inspired silhouettes. The designer's use of light fabrics, silvery embellishments, and unique tailoring techniques creates a powerful yet fluid silhouette. The collection also includes a range of leather goods and accessories, showcasing Ghesquière's ability to blend history with contemporary fashion trends. [Extracted from the article]

Celine has appointed Michael Rider as its new artistic director, succeeding Hedi Slimane. Rider, who previously worked at Celine and Polo Ralph Lauren, will oversee all collections and continue building on the brand's success. Slimane, known for his transformative work at Celine, recently departed after a fruitful seven-year collaboration. [Extracted from the article]

Demna Gvasalia's spring 2025 collection for Balenciaga showcased a blend of innerwear and outerwear, incorporating trompe-l'œil bras and garters with unique hardcore handwriting. The collection featured a mix of sensual and almost erotic designs, including blown-out jeans, silky secretary dresses, and cropped bomber jackets. Gvasalia's show also included frisky and humorous elements, such as oversized silhouettes and tight, bare looks worn by thin models, reflecting his evolution as a designer. [Extracted from the article]

Mary Slack is a woman who knows her Jackson Hlungwanis from her Sam Nhlengethwas--and then some. Of course, to most Americans those names don't mean much, but in Slack's South [...]

Dries Van Noten, a prominent figure in the fashion industry, has announced that he will be stepping down from his role after nearly four decades. Van Noten plans to pass the baton to a new creative, and a search for his successor is currently underway. Similarly, Michael Kors is also said to be considering options for an eventual exit of its founding designer. This move towards planned successions reflects a changing trend in the fashion industry, influenced in part by the appointment of Raf Simons as co-creative director of Prada in 2020. Other founder-led fashion houses, such as Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren, have yet to disclose their plans for creative succession. [Extracted from the article]

There's Chanel No. 5, of course. And Balenciaga Le Dix, or '10.' But by far the most fashionable number these days is a billion--as in $1 billion. In an age [...]

Alexander McQueen politically correct? What gives? After all, the designer has partially made his name on shock value. If one were to divide theatrical fashion shows along cinematic lines, you [...]

John Galliano's spectacular spring show, which climaxed in a parade of outfits sprinkled with colorful powdered pigments, made a lasting impression on his audience-and on the designer himself. After all, [...]

As you are ushered toward the chic grand salon at Christian Dior headquarters to meet John Galliano, an undeniably shallow but irresistible question looms: What will the couturier be wearing [...]

In recent years, thecompany has introduced cloth simulation,body mesh and SnapML, and this year,alongside updates to Camera Kit, it alsobirthed the ARES division, short foraugmented reality for enterprise services,and Shopping Suite, its first offering. -- Kathryn Hopkins Barbara Lavernos L'ORÉAL DEPUTY CEO IN CHARGEOF RESEARCH, INNOVATION ANDTECHNOLOGY Since stepping into the new role of L'Oréaldeputy chief executive officer in charge ofresearch, innovation and technology in May2021, Barbara Lavernos has been helping theworld's largest beauty company trail-blazethe future of beauty. As the helm of the teams at Snap leadingthe strategy and launch of its augmentedreality enterprise products, developmentsoftware and tech innovations in AI andML, Carolina Arguelles Navas is, in manyways, the public face of Snapchat's ARinitiative -- a top priority for the company,as it pursues realistic digital appareltry-ons. WWD x FN x BEAUTYINC Women in Power From major public company CEOs to celebritiesshaping fashion culture, see who made this year'sWomen in Power list June Ambrose CREATIVE DIRECTOR & DESIGNER,WOMEN'S HOOPS, PUMA Celebrity stylist, costume designer andcreative director June Ambrose's careerhas spanned more than 30 years. -- Jennifer Wei Nell Diamond FOUNDER AND CEO, HILL HOUSE HOME Nell Diamond, the 35-year-old founderand chief executive officer of Hill HouseHome, runs a company that's beenshowing aggressive growth since it waslaunched in 2016. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: MILES SOCHA PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEXANDRE GUIRKINGER The Fashion Dean Azzedine Alaéa famously follows his own singular path. His prescription for a fashion system in crisis? Creativity. When invited for [...]

The Essentialist 1 The White Stuff Old Man Winter's price tag for the weekend blizzard that hit the East Coast: $750 million to $850 million in economic activity. But it [...]

TOP 10 STORIES OF THE WEEK THE ESSENTIALIST Market Report 1 A Crude Market While some observers describe it as Wall Street's ongoing bloodbath (the Dow Jones Industrial Average is [...]

Italian and other European fashion houses show an increasing interest in the American latest trends in men's clothing design, especially sportswear. Italian fashion houses have hired American menswear designers to help them revitalize their sportswear business and bring a new and sophisticated approach to clothing design. Europeans believe that the American fashion reflects trends in the American sports culture, music culture and street culture., NEW YORK -- Watch out, Milan. You may still prevail as world capital for designer men's wear, but American influence is gaining ground. As exports of popular American culture accelerate [...]

The men's clothing industry is expecting growth in two directions during 1996, including men's casual wear and the new return to elegant dressing. Department stores will make efforts to push up the price of traditional suits by offering more designer brands. Prices will increase because fewer suits are being sold. Sweater manufacturers will design better quality products that customers want., NEW YORK - There is a vibrant feeling of optimism for 1997 among vendors across the men's wear spectrum based on the continued growth of the casual trend and the [...]

Total Consumer Response appears to be a high priority for many of the senior executives at US clothing firms, and there are numerous initiatives underway to address the market's needs. Comments on their companies' management plans and programs from executives at such firms as Tommy Hilfiger Corp, Levi Strauss & Co, Hugo Boss USA, Carson Pirie Scott & Co and Nautica International Inc are presented., VF's Vision: Mass Customization Mackey J. McDonald, president and chief executive officer of VF Corp., said there are three big challenges in supply chain management for the future: * Define [...]

Louis Vuitton has renewed the contract of Nicolas Ghesquière, the artistic director of women's collections, for another five years. Ghesquière has been with the brand for ten years and is credited with contributing to its impressive growth. The new chairman and CEO, Pietro Beccari, praised Ghesquière's creative direction and knowledge of the brand's history. Ghesquière has achieved success in increasing sales of women's ready-to-wear, shoes, and leather goods, as well as creating popular accessories. The article also provides information about various fashion shows and collections by Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's aesthetic and style. [Extracted from the article]

Rachid to the list of accomplished, high-profile luxury executives who got their start in fast-moving consumer goods -- and quickly learned that the marketing approach is vastly different. The longtime Unilever executive had something of a "eureka" moment in one of his early meetings with Valentino, which Qatar-based Mayhoola acquired in 2012, becoming a new player in the luxury landscape. "It was a huge success story over a period of 20 years", so much so that the chairman of Unilever at the time asked Rachid to join him as an executive director as the-then Anglo-Dutch giant work was embarking on an acquisition spree. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: MILES SOCHA PHOTOGRAPH BY JUDE EDGINTON The TRANS FORMER Franéois-Henri Pinault has made some sweeping moves at Kering - some quietly and others more dramatically - including advancing social [...]

Byline: - MILES SOCHA Capital Idea Creating a new look in fashion is no small feat, and Christian Dior unleashed his in 1947 - and in capital letters. His waist-cinching, [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA Winning Ways: Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida The designers of Marques' Almeida discuss winning the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize and their sometimes-favorite fabric. Denim is just [...]

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Byline: MILES SOCHA PARIS UNPOLISHED Exploring the gritty side of fashion, according to Vetements' Demna Gvasalia. In the free time they can muster, buyers and editors who come for fashion [...]

Byline: Miles Socha Photographs by Gregoire Alexandre Eyes Wide Open Christian Louboutin says he is always on the lookout for inspiration and opportunity - and his burgeoning business proves it. [...]

Briefs Kate on Canvas Kate Moss has a new title: Our Lady of Pop. That's what Nuyorican artist Rodréguez Calero - whose works combine elements of hip-hop street culture and [...]

Byline: Photographs by Dominique Ma�tre and Lodovico Colli di Felizzano ALESSANDRA TURRA AND MILES SOCHA Americans in Paris. And Tuscany. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kiernan Shipka were among those spending July [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA PARIS COUTURE FLYING HIGH THE HIGHEST OF HIGH FASHION IS SET FOR CONTINUED GROWTH DESPITE MACROECONOMIC BUMPS, WITH A NOTICEABLE RETURN OF AMERICANS AND CONTINUED ENTHUSIASM FROM [...]

Byline: BY MILES SOCHA Let's Hear It for the Boys Matthew Brookes puts male ballet dancers in the spotlight with 'Les Danseurs.' Forgetting the poignant 2000 film 'Billy Elliot' and [...]

Byline: EDITED BY EVAN CLARK Illustration by THE RED DRESS By MILES SOCHA 'Light' Is Right U.S. designers have their eyes set on the City of Light. Rue Saint-Honoré is [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA Photograph by GEORGE CHINSEE All Together Now Fashion collaborations are nothing new, but one designer fronting for another takes the idea to a whole new level. Is [...]

Byline: - MILES SOCHA Prize-Winning Colorful, quirky fabrics - and that eternal signpost of cool denim - carried the day on May 22 when Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida, the [...]

Byline: - Miles Socha Calendar Cuba Libre Ever the pioneer, Louis Vuitton is exporting its legacy of art sponsorship to Cuba, which is now opening up to the world. At [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA Illustrations by DAN WOODGER EDITED BY ARTHUR ZACZKIEWICZ Being Green Private equity firms are increasingly making eco-investments in the fashion and retail market. Investors are starting to [...]

Byline: EDITED BY EVAN CLARK By MILES SOCHA Luxury's Digital Migration Even digitally reticent high-end brands such as Chanel are starting to sell online. Chanel - among the conspicuous e-commerce [...]

Byline: EDITED BY ARTHUR ZACZKIEWICZ By SAMANTHA CONTI, MILES SOCHA, NINA JONES AND JULIA NEEL llustration by JAMIE CULLEN London Connection: Rules of Engagement Insights from the WWD Digital Forum. [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA Photography by NIGEL PARRY J.W. Anderson The Thinker Athoughtful strategist and cunning image-maker, Jonathan Anderson has brought innovation to Loewe and employed androgyny - and a gust [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA Arnault on Business: Creativity Is the Key PARIS - Quoting big thinkers ranging from Einstein to Steve Jobs, Bernard Arnault treated shareholders of LVMH Moét Hennessy Louis [...]

Byline: MILES SOCHA Saint Laurent's Suite Spot on Rue du Faubourg PARIS - It might be hard to pry rockers, movie stars and royals away from Hedi Slimane's latest creation: [...]

Byline: by MILES SOCHA Fendi Puts Focus on Men's Wear PARIS - Fendi continues to rev up its men's wear business, planting a diminutive, yet eye-catching boutique in the Marais, [...]