Paris designer Bouchra Jarrar named Lanvin’s new artistic director. French-Moroccan fashion designer Bouchra Jarrar will replace Alber Elbaz at the helm of Lanvin luxury fashion house. Alber Elbaz left the luxury fashion label in October. The Paris designer will make her debut for Lanvin with a collection for Spring/Summer 2017. Bouchra Jarra‘s 15 years high-fashion … Read more
Giorgio Armani gives a voice to today’s women. After the success of the digital video The Courage to Say Sì, the doors of dialogue have been opened with women from all walks of life, around the world, whose only connection is to have found the inner strength to say Sì to their dreams, Sì to … Read more
Fall of 7% a function of slowing at cheaper end of market with record prices at top end continuing to make headlines
Luxury industry artisans honored by French Culture Ministry. The Comité Colbert promotes French savoir-faire around the world and supports its preservation and transmission. Since 2006 some 31 artisans from its members have received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres honor, and ten have been given the prestigious title “Maître d’Art”. The latest artisans to … Read more
Coach to Open ‘Coach House’ on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Coach, the buoyant New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, announced the opening of a Fifth Avenue flagship, timed to coincide with the brand’s 75th Anniversary. The store will be located at 685 Fifth Avenue in New York City, … Read more
The pop master shows his sly side, Calder prizewinners display poise, and the great British photographer heads on holiday – all in your weekly art dispatch