Teenage kicks: what’s behind the trend for scribbled-on trainers?

From Vetements x Reebok trainers covered with the words “I’m bored” to Margiela’s “Leave a message”-scrawled kicks, graffiti-covered sneakers are everywhere. What’s the secret message?

In a luxury business environment that remains uncertain, LVMH approaches the second half of the year with caution

World’s leading luxury products group reports good growth in Europe, Asia and the United States; LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €19.7 billion in the first half of 2017, an increase of 15%. Organic revenue growth was 12% compared to the same period in 2016. All geographic … Read more

Fashion must fight the scourge of dumped clothing clogging landfills

Every year millions of garments are discarded as consumers ditch fast-fashion styles for a new wardrobe. At last the industry is acting – but more has to be done

Dalida, her Wardrobe On and Off-Stage at Palais Galliera Paris

Her wardrobe always followed the movements of fashion, but it also reflected her artistic development. She came to Paris from the Middle East with a title of Miss Egypt 1954 as her only luggage. During the year following her arrival in Paris, the young Iolanda Gigliotti made her debut as a singer in various cabarets … Read more

The apocalypse, clowns and cows: an art critic on the autumn fashion campaigns

Gucci pays homage to sci-fi cinema, Kenzo is referencing the faded glamour of La Dolce Vita and Calvin Klein thinks we’re in the middle of the apocalypse. This autumn’s fashion campaign ads are a reflection of a bleak and astounded age

Jimmy Choo auctioned off to US fashion brand Michael Kors for £900m

American firm fends off rival bids for fabled British luxury shoes and bag firm