Tag: london
-
Princess Diana’s style to be focus of Kensington Palace exhibition
An exhibition marking 20 years since the death of Princess Di will examine Diana's evolving style. “Diana: Her Fashion Story,” hosted at Kensington Palace in London, will open in February 2017. The exhibition will trace the evolution of the princess's style, from demure to confident, and will explore her relationship with her favorite designers.
-
Hugo Boss cuts brands to return to growth by 2018
The new chief executive of Hugo Boss said he expects to return the struggling German fashion house to growth in 2018, announcing plans to simplify its brand portfolio and adjust prices in a bid to appeal to younger customers. Mark Langer, the former finance chief who was appointed CEO in May, said the company will…
-
Stella McCartney inspired by Dad for debut men’s fashion line
By Marie-Louise Gumuchian and Jane Witherspoon LONDON (Reuters) – Fashion designer Stella McCartney drew inspiration from her Beatle father Paul when creating her first menswear collection, unveiling both relaxed and tailored looks for the male wardrobe. “It just felt like the right time, it felt like the womenswear was really in the perfect place to…
-
Is Singles Day going global?
China's annual shopping frenzy has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: it's 'Singles Day'. This year department stores including Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, as well as brands including Lancome, Michael Kors, Estee Lauder and others, are teaming up with the shopping platform Dealmoon.com to tempt shoppers with deals and discounts.
-
Mert & Marcus fashion photography exhibition opens in Paris
After completing its London stint November 3, the “Mert & Marcus: Works 2001-2014” exhibition is heading to the French capital from November 9 to 16. This is the first major retrospective dedicated to the famous fashion photography duo Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. Auctioneers Phillips has joined forces with Art Partner to present the “Mert &…
-
Apple star Marc Newson designs Fashion Awards 2016 trophy
Industrial designer Marc Newson has teamed up with The British Fashion Council and Swarovski to create the trophies for the upcoming Fashion Awards 2016. Fabricated from Swarovski Crystal, the hexagonal trophy was inspired by the idea of “crystal clusters and rock structures.” Each piece measures 245mm by 67mm and will be handcrafted at Swarovski's headquarters…
-
Burberry marks 160 years with video about founder
LONDON(Reuters) – British fashion house Burberry, known for its beige trench coats and signature check print, is marking its 160th anniversary this year with a video about its founder shot in the form of a cinematic trailer. At three minutes long, “The Tale of Thomas Burberry” is a fictionalized account of the founder's story and…
-
Forget Paris, focus on Tokyo, Japan fashion told
Tokyo may be the style capital of Asia, but with South Korea and China snapping at its heels and Japan's most iconic brands rooted in Europe, the city is being urged to haul its fashion week into the big leagues. Tokyo Fashion Week kicked off its spring/summer 2017 season showcase on Monday with six days…
-
Five key trends from Milan Fashion Week
After New York and London, Milan revealed its trends for the spring/summer 2017 season with a week of shows splashed with color, and where artisanal skills and craftsmanship took center stage. While fashion houses like Giorgio Armani and Francesco Scognamiglio went for light, fluid looks, others chose opulence and exuberance for SS17, including Dolce &…
-
Tuomas Merikoski for Aalto: ‘Aalto is for strong, sophisticated women’
October 5), we caught up with Tuomas Merikoski, who will reveal the spring-summer 2017 collection of Aalto on Tuesday, September 27 at 2:00 PM local time. What or who inspired this collection? The new “Uusi Fantasia” collection is an expedition to embrace diversity, have a free mind space inspired by grunge.