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
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
This season’s soft sweaters and embellished knitwear reveal an elegant side, proving that couture doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Stella McCartney imagined a flurry & wool knit crewneck sweater, Christopher Kane brought on his wool creations the lightning strike, while Rochas came with a techno knit long sleeve polo. Dolce & Gabbana continues its … Read more
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
Nominees for British Fashion Awards 2013. British designers and creatives are renowned for their ability to set the global fashion agenda. Each year the British Fashion Awards celebrates the top achievements in the UK’s fashion scene. This year, to recognise the ever growing globalisation of the fashion industry the British Fashion Awards has added … Read more
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