Victoria’s Secret is kissing its Angels goodbye and saying hello to athletes, activists and actors as the lingerie brand’s new spokespeople. The intimate-clothing retailer, known for using models referred to as “Angels” to strut the runway scantily clad in their collections for the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, has announced a completely new rebrand with a campaign that […]
Last week, Burberry announced its pledge to become Climate Positive by 2040, setting a new industry standard that goes further than the company’s current 2040 net-zero target. To achieve this, Burberry will take action within its own value chain, guided by climate science. The company has said that this includes accelerating its ambition to reduce […]
Vogue reports that London Fashion Week regular Matty Bovan has been awarded both the 2021 International Woolmark Prize and the Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation, becoming only the second designer to win both awards at once. The first dual winner was Edward Crutchley, who was given the Woolmark Prize for Menswear and the Innovation Award […]
In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, last year Pirelli canceled the production and launch of the 2021 edition of its signature calendar. The company pledged to donate 100,000 euros to support the research and fight the COVID-19 spread instead. “The production of the Pirelli Calendar has been stopped before, in 1967 and then from 1975 to 1983. […]
After almost a full year since we learned of Gap’s partnership with Yeezy, we finally got to see what Kanye West has been cooking up. On Tuesday, the brand released its first piece — a bright blue recycled nylon puffer — which is available for pre-order on Gap’s website. Priced at $200, the unisex jacket gives us an idea of […]
AZ Factory announced two upcoming “product stories,” launching mid-June, that were “fully finalized by Alber Elbaz before his sudden passing” due to COVID-19 in April of 2021. Called “SuperTech-SuperChic” and “Free Too,” the collections incorporate innovative technology such as 3-D knitting and a sustainable mindset. SuperTech-SuperChic will be available on June 12th to mark the founder’s 60th birthday, […]
If you’ve been just dying to get your hands on some fabulous runway pieces you’ve seen on your favorite celebs, look no more. Last week, Rent the Runway, the designer clothes rental business, announced that they are now selling clothes too, entering a booming resale market. In an interview with Vogue, the company confirmed that all […]
In a deal that feels like a page out of “Kinky Boots,” the Broadway musical that earned star Billy Porter a Best Actor Tony Award for his role as “Lola,” couture shoe designer Jimmy Choo has announced a new capsule collection with Porter. Just in time for Pride month, the collection promises to “celebrate the […]
Etsy announced its plans to acquire the secondhand fashion marketplace Depop for $1.6 billion, in a deal that, according to the New York Times, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021. And CNBC‘s coverage included a statement from Etsy CEO Josh Silverman which read, “Depop’s world-class management team and employees have done a fantastic job […]
Fashion shows are back, and the industry can’t wait to use their passports as they flock to the Italian lagoon this Summer. Both Valentino and Saint Laurent have shows scheduled in Venice in July, according to WWD. Saint Laurent will unveil its spring 2022 menswear collection with a physical show in Venice on July 14, featuring a large-scale site-specific installation […]