Genius Project – Moncler’s answer to fashion’s unending love of puffer jackets

    Moncler Genius Pop-Up. For December, Harrods’ Exhibition Windows are transformed into a ski-inspired boutique for the inimitable Moncler Genius collections. Made in collaboration with designers including the likes of Craig Green and Simone Rocha, the Genius project is Moncler’s answer to fashion’s unending love of puffer jackets. The project offers innovative designs, exclusives … Read more

‘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

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

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

The best perfumes for Christmas

Gorgeous scents don’t just come in bottles – try gel, body oil or hair mist for an alternative gift