Les Journées Particulières LVMH returns for a bigger fourth edition. How to take part

  The first wave of reservations has been a true success and most tickets were booked in a few minutes, announced LVMH luxury group. 56 LVMH Maisons, 77 exceptional places – including 40 venues that have never been open to the public during the Journées Particulières – in 14 countries on five continents over three … Read more

Pink: the History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Colour at FIT

  The Museum at FIT (the Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York, regarded as one of the most important museums in the world, hosts Pink: the History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Colour, an exhibition exploring the changeable meaning of the colour pink over the last three centuries.   In its two sections (one … Read more

Chanel shoes, but no salary: how one woman exposed the scandal of the French fashion industry

A new book by academic Giulia Mensitieri, laying bare the working conditions of stylists and young designers, has sparked controversy. Will it lead to improved conditions for those forced to work for clothes vouchers instead of cash?

Haute Dentelle is revealing high-end lace and its use in haute couture today

  HAUTE COUTURE AT THE MUSEUM OF LACE AND FASHION The Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode in Calais is holding a new exhibition, “Haute Dentelle,” devoted to high-end lace and its use in haute couture today. Haute Dentelle is laid out in the 656 m² temporary exhibition gallery. The exhibition pathway is … Read more

100 days a duchess: what Meghan’s style has shown us about her new royal life

Since marrying Prince Harry, her tights, messy bun and the way she crosses her legs have all caused controversy. But what do her fashion choices really tell us?

In China, Valentine’s Day is all about designer handbags, not true love

The Qixi festival stems from a simple romantic tale, but luxury brands have made it their own