Demna’s Ode to Fashion: Balenciaga SS 2024. Balenciaga’s Summer 2024 collection is nothing short of a tribute to craftsmanship, personal expression, and an eco-conscious fashion ethos. Set against the backdrop of a red velvet-lined theatrical setting, Demna Gvasalia, the creative genius behind Balenciaga, takes us on a journey through his world. This collection is a … Read more
On May 11, 2023, writer, literary critic, and professor emeritus at the Collège de France Antoine Compagnon was inducted into the Académie Française. His “habit vert” was created by the Couture atelier of Balenciaga and his sword by the High Jewelry atelier of Boucheron. “Thanks to this exceptional project, Kering has been able to bring … Read more
Kering luxury group, the parent company for Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, Creates Luxury Beauty Division. A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry : Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, as well as Kering Eyewear. … Read more
The practices and achievements of these eight luxury brands under Kering Group’s umbrella inspire discussion and promote development of the full-link circular economy in the fashion industry. Kering, one of the biggest luxury group, together with global innovation platform Plug and Play China, announced the third edition of the Kering Generation Award in Greater China … Read more
Antoine Arnault Becomes CEO of LVMH Holding Company The second-oldest son of billionaire Bernard Arnault is replacing the 71-year-old Sidney Toledano as chief of Christian Dior SE, the investment vehicle through which the Arnault family controls luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. Read here. What Will China’s Looser Covid Restrictions Mean for Fashion? This week, China rolled … Read more
Balenciaga presents the first EPHEA piece ever made in fashion, a Maxi Hooded Wrap Coat. This is the first time such a substance has been applied to fashion, and the first time one has achieved such high-level features, in terms of volume, thickness and overall homogeneity. Made from the vegetative body of a mushroom that … Read more