Hermès unveiled a new vegan leather alternative made in collaboration with California-based startup MycoWorks. The new sustainable material called Sylvania is a hybrid of nature and biotechnology and it is the exemplar of a new generation of biotech materials. Hermès Victoria bag is the first object made with Fine Mycelium, the patented technology from … Read more
Christian Louboutin, upcycled denim, circular embroidery and other sustainable approaches to fashion. Christian Louboutin: The Upcycled Collection Christian Louboutin launched a dedicated capsule collection as part of the Selfridges Project Earth initiative. Supporting Project Earth’s pillar on waste reduction. Christian Louboutin unveiled an exclusive capsule collection crafted from upcycled denim sourced by global … Read more
The leading global platform for desirable second-hand fashion announces a new €178m (US$ 216m) financing round. Following a strong year that saw the platform’s transaction volume grow over 100% year-on-year, this financing round grants Vestiaire Collective unicorn status and ideally positions it for its next cycle of accelerated growth. Since its inception in … Read more
Each piece in this Net-A-Porter collection reflects designers’ personal interpretation of female empowerment. NET-A-PORTER, the world’s leading luxury etailer, celebrates International Women’s Day with community-first campaign #PowerToChange, in partnership with leading female designers and charity Women for Women International. Given the past year and the changes felt by all, it has never been … Read more
The recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design was unveiled on Tuesday 23rd February during London Fashion Week 2021. The fashion design award was initiated in recognition of the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy. It recognises young fashion designers that are both talented and make a difference … Read more
The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the shortlisted designers for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2021 (BFCVDFF). The shortlisted designers will be interviewed by the Fund Judging Committee this coming March with the winner/s announced in May. The the shortlisted designers for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2021 (BFCVDFF) are: Alighieri, ASAI, Bethany … Read more