‘Death of an icon’: the downfall of Barneys New York
What was once New York’s premier fashion store is entering its last days before closing – but luxury lives on elsewhere
Month: December 2019
5 Luxurious Pool Design Inspirations
Swimming pools are both a comfort feature and measure of luxury. The internet is brimming with pool design ideas that are inspired with a spark of desire and turn pool sides into a luxurious space. Pool design inspirations have come from unexpected places, pieces and whims of owners that may honour a special liking … Read more
Italian atelier and high-end shoe manufacturer Alberto Gozzi acquired by global fashion luxury group
Global fashion luxury group Capri Holdings Limited announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Italian atelier and shoe manufacturer Alberto Gozzi in Pistoia, Tuscany. The Alberto Gozzi factory, owned and operated by the Gozzi family since its founding in 1974, has produced high-end shoes for many of the world’s top luxury brands … Read more
The Messenger Poppy: Kenzo Parfums x William Amor’s upcycling art
Kenzo Parfums and artist William Amor present The Messenger Poppy, a unique goodwill holiday gift crafted from upcycled materials. Plastic bags and plastic fibers recovered from fishing nets and rops were used by artist William Amor to be transformed into a message of hope. For the holiday season, Kenzo Parfums has collaborated … Read more
Karl Lagerfeld remembered by Carine Roitfeld
10 September 1933 – 19 February 2019
The French fashion editor remembers a passionate man of ideas who always remembered the small details
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The jackets that keep you both warm … and green
Fashion brands focus on their eco-credentials after warnings about polyester fabrics and unethically-sourced down