Trailblazing Issey Miyake left an indelible mark on the global design landscape

Issey Miyake’s work and ideas transcend genres and continue to attract interest worldwide Famed Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, the creator or the pleated style of clothing that never wrinkles, dies at 84. Miyake, whose name became a byword for Japan’s economic and fashion prowess in the 1980s, died on Aug. 5 of liver cancer, … Read more

The journey to The Great Exhibition across the length of a unique scarf

Johnstons of Elgin and Sabina Savage team up on a limited-run scarf line. Family-owned luxury British brand Johnston’s of Elgin is celebrating its 225th anniversary by enlisting the considerable talents of illustrator Sabina Savage to design a new set of scarfs commemorating one of the most significant moments in the manufacturer’s history: its participation in … Read more

Gucci unveils stunning high watchmaking collection paired with bespoke collector’s cocktail

The Gucci High Watchmaking collection can be discovered by appointment at Gucci’s first dedicated boutique at Place Vendôme, Paris. Celebrating 50 years of Gucci Swiss Timepieces, the luxury House unveiled its second high watchmaking collection celebrating its next step into this mesmerizing universe. The atmosphere of this kaleidoscopic collection is inspired by a magical fairground, … Read more

Kering Luxury Group Announces Very Strong Performances In The First Half Of 2022

Group revenue: €9.9 billion, up 23% as reported and up 16% on a comparable basis. Kering’s financial result improved sharply in the first half of 2022. Group revenue in the first half of 2022 grew 23% as reported and 16% on a comparable basis compared to the first six months of 2021. Group revenue also … Read more

High-end online retailers launch platform for setting climate targets aligned with science

ABOUT YOU, YOOX NET-A-PORTER and ZALANDO join forces to launch new climate action initiative for fashion brands In a unique industry collaboration, the three online retailers are launching a bespoke learning platform to support their brand partners in setting climate targets aligned with science. ABOUT YOU, YOOX NET-A-PORTER and ZALANDO are teaming up and taking … Read more

All luxury brands should donate leftover fabrics and save surplus from going to waste

Fabric is one of the most vital elements within design. It is the base. For 2022, Burberry is continuing to support creative communities and promote a circular economy by donating once more to the ReBurberry Fabric programme in partnership with the British Fashion Council (BFC). British luxury brand Burberry is now carbon neutral across its … Read more