The greenest companies worldwide: Kering ranks #1 in Consumer Discretionary Sector and #4 in overall Global 500

French multinational luxury giant Kering (Gucci, Boucheron, Brioni, Stella McCartney) has been recognised as one of the “greenest” companies worldwide by Newsweek Magazine’s Green Rankings, coming in fourth position in the overall Global 500 list and as top-ranked in consumer discretionary companies* within the Global 500. Kering’s inclusion in the 2014 Newsweek Green Rankings is based on … Read more

Or rouge – YSL’s most exceptional skincare range

  Saffron stigmas (derived from Crocus sativus/ Saffron crocus), “the world’s most expensive spice by weight,” has a long medicinal history as part of traditional healing; several modern research studies have hinted that the spice has possible anticarcinogenic (cancer-suppressing), anti-mutagenic (mutation-preventing), immunomodulating, and antioxidant-like properties. Other controlled research studies have indicated that saffron may have … Read more

Kering fostering young talent at 3rd “Empowering Imagination” competition

3rd “Empowering Imagination” competition announced by Parsons The New School for Design and Kering. Parsons The New School for Design and Kering luxury group have announced the third annual “Empowering Imagination” competition, which provides graduating Parsons BFA Fashion Design students the opportunity to earn an internship within one of Kering’s 22 luxury and sport & lifestyle … Read more

Fashion may be expensive – but so is football

A Prada coat and a Premier League season ticket are both pricey – but because the football is aimed at men, it’s not dismissed as frivolous

Copenhagen Fashion Summit releases the program for the largest global event on sustainable fashion.

Copenhagen Fashion Summit, the world’s largest and most important event on sustainability in fashion, released the program for this year’s event, which will take place on April 24, 2014 in Copenhagen. The program contains an exceptional lineup of keynotes from the globally renowned luxury group Kering to the fast-fashion multinational H&M all focusing on the … Read more

Christopher Kane’s first leather goods collection

2014 season saw the debut of Christopher Kane’s first, fully realized, leather goods collection. The neon, Kane’s double “safety buckle” fastening and his trademark piece, is present in all eight styles made in Italy using calfskin, alligator, and python. “It is all about the starting point, our heritage,” explained the Scottish fashion designer based in … Read more