British Fashion Awards 2014: designers that make London the best fashion destination in the world

British Fashion Awards 2014: the winners of the British fashion.   The British Fashion Council (BFC) presented 16 awards to the leading figures in fashion, recognising creative talent and design excellence across all areas of the industry. Voted for by over 300 individuals in the fashion industry, British Fashion Awards winners celebrated the successes of … Read more

Together, let’s make a difference. The 2nd edition of White Ribbon for Women campaign

All across the world, movements are underway to raise awareness, combat violence and change mindsets. However, much remains to be done to end Violence Against Women. Kering luxury group launched the second edition of the White Ribbon for Women campaign on social media, in order to raise awareness on the International Day for the Elimination … Read more

How the other half fly (to New York)

No tiresome queues, soggy sandwiches … what is it like to part of the A-list? Eva Wiseman reports from a luxury flight to New York (via Shannon)

François Pianult’s third cultural project in Venice

Teatrino at Palazzo Grassi by Tadao Ando. A contemporary arts centre inside an eighteenth-century palace in Venice.     After the restoration of Palazzo Grassi in 2006, followed by that of Punta della Dogana in 2009, the rehabilitation of the Teatrino in 2013 marks the third step of French luxury goods magnate François Pinault’s cultural project … Read more

Christopher Kane receives business boom with debut store

Earlier this year French luxury giant Kering luxury group took a 51-percent stake in the Christopher Kane fashion label. Now the 31-year-old Scottish designer Christopher Kane announced the opening of his first store on Mayfair’s Mount Street in London. The permanent flagship will be located in London’s fashionable West End. “This is the first step in … Read more

Christopher Kane’s next level

Alexandre de Brettes appointed CEO of Christopher Kane.   Christopher Kane (part of Kering luxury & lifestyle group, previously known as Pinault-Printemps-Redoute until 18 May 2005 and PPR) took his brand to the next level with the appointment of Alexandre de Brettes as Chief Executive Officer of the brand Christopher Kane, effective 1st September, 2013. … Read more