From the 60s onwards, Persol has had an affiliation with films. This year Persol marks its fiftieth anniversary of Federico Fellini’s legendary film La Dolce Vita. To celebrate its bond with the film industry, Persol will be presenting two sunglass models, for men and women, which evoke the charm and appeal of Rome in the…
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Galliano’s comeback collection dropped from Paris couture line-up
British designer John Galliano’s decision to show his comeback couture collection in London instead of Paris has resulted in him being dropped from Paris’s haute couture calendar for January. Galliano, 54, widely regarded as one of the most brilliant fashion minds of his generation, was sacked by Dior in March 2011 over an anti-Semitic tirade…
Burberry goes bohemian at glitzy London Fashion Week
For all the talented young designers making their names in London, the fashion industry turns to Burberry each season for glitz and glamour — and the luxury label did not disappoint with its show Monday. “I loved it. There’s so many things I wanted to wear,” US actress Maggie Gyllenhaal told creative director and chief…
Tuxedos, evening gowns ‘de rigueur’ at Cannes, but not stilettos
Cannes’ 12-day film festival may be known for its parties and play, but there’s no playing around with the dress code set half a century ago for guests climbing its celebrated red carpet. Tuxedos and evening gowns remain “de rigueur” but stilettos are not a must, festival organisers insisted amid a row over women in…
Are Fashion Boutiques the New Galleries?
World class architects, the finest materials and curated spaces. You would be apt to think we are talking about museums or art galleries, but no, this is the latest in luxury retail, where brands aim to entice shoppers with a unique experience not found anywhere else. Take the new Christopher Kane store on Mount Street,…
Towering monoliths in ballet at Paris Fashion Week
Normally the action at Paris fashion shows is provided by the models — but at Kenzo’s event Sunday, towering monoliths danced a technical ballet that literally overshadowed the collection on the catwalk. Seven giant two-storey-high blocks moved around on hidden wheels, apparently guided by computers, in a vast industrial hall in northwest Paris as the…
Hugo Boss fined over Bicester Village death
Luxury fashion retailer Hugo Boss has been fined 1.2 million pounds for health and safety breaches following the death of a four-year-old boy who was crushed to death by a mirror in its Bicester Village outlet store. Austen Harrison suffered “irreversible” brain damage after the large mirror fell on top of him inside the Hugo…
H by Halston to debut on QVC
Iconic fashion label Halston, which is owned by Xcel Brands Inc, is to debut its diffusion line, H by Halston on QVC this month, with the label’s new fashion director Cameron Silver serving as the brand’s on-air personality for the showcase. The line, consisting of contemporary designs inspired by the iconic American brand, will debut…
Coach celebrates 75th anniversary
New York – Coach has seen a fashionable and impressive 75 years, and they couldn’t have selected a better time to celebrate their birthday than NYFW. Coach doesn’t officially turn 75 until 2016, but as per the fashion calendar, they have to prepare the celebration a year in advance. For NYFW, Coach will be doing…
It’s A Smartphone Life: More Than Half Of U.S. Children Now Have One
Just over half of children in the United States — 53 percent — now own a smartphone by the age of 11. And 84 percent of teenagers now have their own phones, immersing themselves in a rich and complex world of experiences that adults sometimes need a lot of decoding to understand. These stats come…