Balenciaga presents the first EPHEA piece ever made in fashion, a Maxi Hooded Wrap Coat. This is the first time such a substance has been applied to fashion, and the first time one has achieved such high-level features, in terms of volume, thickness and overall homogeneity. Made from the vegetative body of a mushroom that … Read more
Article By Philippe Mihailovich The Nouveaux ‘Nobles’? We have entered a new era that will change our world forever. Contemporary Luxury houses have been searching for meaningful, ethical and sustainable solutions to petrochemically-derived materials that could end up in wastefills. Do bio-based alternatives offer a real way forward? Bio-engineered fabrics may offer the most planet-friendly … Read more
By Philippe Mihailovich A New Era of Nouveaux ‘Nobles’? We are currently witnessing the emergence of a new era that is already changing our world forever. Luxury houses are constantly in search of meaningful, ethical and sustainable solutions to petrochemically-derived materials that may end up in wastefills. Do bio-based alternatives to fossil fuel disaster offer … Read more
Demna’s Ode to Fashion: Balenciaga SS 2024. Balenciaga’s Summer 2024 collection is nothing short of a tribute to craftsmanship, personal expression, and an eco-conscious fashion ethos. Set against the backdrop of a red velvet-lined theatrical setting, Demna Gvasalia, the creative genius behind Balenciaga, takes us on a journey through his world. This collection is a … Read more
Biotech Company MycoWorks Begins Production at the World’s First Commercial-Scale Fine Mycelium Plant in Union, South Carolina. Providing the company’s luxury leather alternative Reishi. Last week, biotechnology company MycoWorks begins production at its world-class manufacturing facility in Union, S.C. Now capable of scaling-up to meet luxury industry demand, the company is set to grow millions … Read more
The practices and achievements of these eight luxury brands under Kering Group’s umbrella inspire discussion and promote development of the full-link circular economy in the fashion industry. Kering, one of the biggest luxury group, together with global innovation platform Plug and Play China, announced the third edition of the Kering Generation Award in Greater China … Read more