Who will win big at the 2024 CFDA Awards?
Last November, Thom Browne hosted his first CFDA Awards as chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America at the American Museum of Natural History.
How Chet Lo made his SS25 show inclusive to blind guests
The programme was set up in 2019 by Anna Cofone, a hairstylist who has worked with the likes of Dua Lipa and Lana del Rey, and who grew up with a blind father.
Paul Costelloe on 40 years of London Fashion Week
Marks & Spencer’s expansion plans never materialised, but Costelloe ended up working for Italian high-end department store La Rinascente for two years.
Brands descend on NYFW with new stores and pop-ups
Guizio is launching a limited-edition sneaker with Puma, exclusively available at her New York store, and is hosting a pop-up activation for viral beauty brand Laneige (which is also supplying gift bags for the opening).
Next-gen material startups are deprioritising fashion
BMW has invested in Natural Fiber Welding, which has partnered with brands including Ralph Lauren and was a recipient of funding provided by a Stella McCartney-backed initiative, and said in 2021 that the startup’s bio-based leather alternative Mirum met its criteria for durability, cost, scalability and environmental impact.
5 womenswear trend predictions for Spring/Summer 2025
“For SS25, the groundwork for eschewing cores and micro-trends to favour everyday essentials was already laid at Copenhagen, with longline trench coats, classic blue jeans, crisp shirting and simple T-shirts among the no-fuss products on offer by designers including Mark Kenly Domino Tan and Aiayu,” says Marci.
Mulberry appoints new CEO
“Following our search process, it was clear that Andrea’s international fashion brand expertise, creativity and strategic thinking meant he was absolutely the right person for this role,” Chris Roberts, chairman of Mulberry, said in the release.