H&M Group’s London-based COS brand has launched a collaboration with another London-based business, interior design specialist Studio Ashby under founder and creative director Sophie Ashby, to unveil a curated selection of artworks by mainly British women artists. The London installation Displayed in “reimagined store environments” on the city’s Regent Street, as well as Rue Tronchet…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published June 6, 2025 Nodaleto returns to Paris with an “immersive” pop-up store, following its first ephemeral space in 2020 that accompanied its launch. Over six years, Julia Toledano’s shoe brand has evolved and matured, expanding into other product categories through collaborations under the new Noda line, which debuts with…
By AFP Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 6, 2025 The first Birkin handbag, designed especially for Jane Birkin in 1984, will be auctioned in Paris on July 10, the last day of Haute Couture Week, announced auction house Sotheby’s on Thursday. The first Birkin handbag with the initials J.B., owned by Jane Birkin –…
By AFP Published June 5, 2025 French luxury brand Hermès created the first-ever Birkin bag for actress Jane Birkin, and the iconic piece will soon be auctioned in Paris. As a symbol of modern fashion history, the sale is expected to spark a bidding frenzy. Hermès Birkin bags on display during a press preview of…
The house of Dior will sit out the next Paris couture catwalk season in July, even as Maison Margiela and Iris van Herpen return to the runways in the French capital, according to a provisional calendar released Monday. See catwalkDior – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Haute Couture – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The decision by Dior…
Jan 26, 2025; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after winning his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the final of the men’s singles at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images Top-seeded Jannik Sinner put an end to Richard Gasquet’s professional career with a 6-3, 6-0,…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 26, 2025 Canada Goose, which manufactures nearly three quarters of its products in Canada, considers the current global tariff crisis as an opportunity. The brand, a specialist in parkas and outerwear for Arctic conditions, has reported results for fiscal 2024-25, closed on March 30, on par with the previous…
By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published May 26, 2025 Makeup, hair, brand ambassadors, red carpet—behind the glamour of Cannes lies a well-oiled business machine. For L’Oréal Paris, a partner for 28 years, the film festival delivers powerful returns in brand image and global sales. Alia Bhatt for L’Oréal Paris – L’Oréal Paris L’Oréal…
Next month’s Paris menswear catwalk season will welcome back Saint Laurent along with five other key labels. In a week, we will also see the debut of hot newcomer Kartik Research. The next Paris menswear season runs from Tuesday, June 24, until Sunday, June 29. Models walk in Kartik Research’s Spring/Summer 2025 presentation during Paris Fashion…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published May 12, 2025 Clare Waight Keller and Roger Federer joined forces for Uniqlo. The flagship label of the Japanese group Fast Retailing launched a new apparel line on May 12, bearing the name of the tennis icon, who has served as the brand’s ambassador since 2018. To spotlight the…