Fur is back – would you wear it?
Nearly 70% of fashion designers used fur in their autumn/winter 2013 collections. Is fur still taboo, or will it soon be seen on the high street?
Christopher Kane
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
PPR’s 51 percent investment in Christopher Kane to take the brand to the next level
The PPR Group and Christopher Kane enter into a partnership The Scottish young designer, Christopher Kane has seen French luxury group PPR (owner of Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent and Italian brand Gucci) invest in his label. PPR acquires 51% of the luxury designer brand. PPR will enable the Christopher Kane brand to … Read more
Kylie Minogue’s sartorial journey described in her fashion Book
Kylie Minogue’s K25 celebrations Twenty-five years ago Australian pop star Kylie Minogue burst onto the music scene with The Locomotion and I Should Be So Lucky. Kylie celebrates 25 years in the music industry with a …book. Published by Thames & Hudson and launched exclusively at London’s Harrods luxury department store, ‘Kylie/Fashion’ tome features … Read more
Vogue’s inaugural fashion festival – a dazzling line-up of speakers
Vogue‘s inaugural fashion festival this month will be the largest gathering of fashion talent ever seen in London. The dazzling line-up of speakers includes Christopher Bailey, David Bailey, Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Stella McCartney, Diane von Furstenberg and Tim Walker. The fashion festival takes place April 20 & 21 at London’s Royal Geographical … Read more
New Establishment Award at British Fashion Awards
British Fashion Council (BFC) announces a brand new category for the British Fashion Awards, named the New Establishment Award. The new category will seek and recognise a particular movement in British Fashion that is taking the industry by storm. London’s New Establishment category is personified by its inaugural three nominees. These designers were selected for … Read more