American photographer Steven Meisel, one of the most successful fashion photographers in the industry, is behind last Balenciaga ad campaign. As Meisel is credited with “discovering” many successful models, Balenciaga Fall 2012 campaign promotes a cast of newcomers: Linn Arvidsson, Julier Bugge, Sophie Hirschfelder, Juliet Ingleby and Anniek Kortleve. Last month, Balenciaga announced the opening … Read more
“Les Docks, Cité de la Mode et du Design” in Paris opened a new part of their public spaces with the simultaneous presentation of two exhibitions: one devoted to Rei Kawakubo & Comme des Garçons, the other to Cristóbal Balenciaga. Cristóbal Balenciaga exhibition, Fashion Collector In homage to the master of couture (1895-1972) and the 40th … Read more
There are hotel suites that impress, and there are hotel suites that say something. The Haute Couture Suite by Isabelle Huppert, on the sixth floor of the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia in Paris, belongs firmly to the second category — and with its latest additions, it has grown considerably more articulate. This is not a suite … Read more
Every decade, luxury declares itself “at a turning point,” pours another magnum of optimism, and quietly raises prices. But this time, something genuinely structural is happening. From creative-director musical chairs to bankrupt department stores and gold‑priced gold, the industry is being forced to answer a very awkward question: what exactly are we selling for all … Read more
If your current carry-on looks like it’s been through a mild skirmish and lost, TUMI has entered the chat. The brand just dropped the next generation of its Alpha Collection, and they aren’t just selling bags; they’re selling “Mission Readiness.” To prove it, they’ve tapped F1 World Champion Lando Norris and actor Wei Daxun to … Read more
The premium and luxury sector continues to demonstrate a fascinating blend of resilience, tectonic shifts in geographical focus, and a deep embrace of experiential technology. This past week’s headlines illustrate a market that is simultaneously grappling with a more frugal high-net-worth consumer and rapidly expanding its presence into new cultural and digital frontiers, from Mexico … Read more