Choosing ten of them is one thing. Choosing one? An almost impossible mission. The 12 Finalists of the LVMH prize

Who will be the winner of the LVMH Prize for Young Designers 2014 edition? The choice of the LVMH prize finalists came to be a difficult decision. After much deliberation, the selection committee came up with an unexpected shortlist of 12 designers instead of the originally-intended 10. Launched in November 2013, the inaugural LVMH Young … Read more

The great British fashion invasion: how UK designers are taking on the world

The big French luxury fashion conglomerates have been making unprecedented investment in young UK designers lately, and no wonder – the current crop of British talent is some of the most forward-looking anywhere in the world

Handcrafted bow ties – the ultimate conversation starter

Brackish Bow Ties brand, creator of handcrafted original feather bow ties, is the brainchild of longtime friends Jeff Plotner and Ben Ross. The duo sought to showcase the beauty of nature in a unique way. Their team of local artisans assists in handcrafting each and every bow tie in Charleston, the oldest and second-largest city … Read more

Fendi-Inglesina strollers

Combining technology, tradition and innovation, Italian luxury house Fendi is celebrating its famous Pequin pattern by partnering with leading Italian baby brand, Inglesina, to create a new stroller that is exclusive to Harrods. Inspired by the work of architect and designer Josef Hoffman, Fendi’s famous Pequin print (which marked the 30th anniversary in 2013) was … Read more

The Fringe Mix. Gucci’s Spotify Music Hub.

The Fringe Movement and The sound of Gucci. The Gucci Music Hub on Spotify.     What happens when you pair the world’s most fashion-forward DJs with the season’s most desirable bag? The global launch of the Gucci’s Nouveau Fringe Shoulder bag is accompanied by “The Fringe” film and a Spotify Music Hub. Six female … Read more

Slimane proves messiah for Saint Laurent devotees by reworking rock icons

Hedi Slimane’s latest collection for Saint Laurent goes back to the sixties with a mod theme and go-go boots on display