Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 30, 2025 Takahiro Miyashita is leaving the brand he founded. The acclaimed Japanese designer, known for his distinctive presence in Japan’s avant-garde fashion scene, announced his departure from TakahiromiyashitaTheSoloist—the label he launched in 2010—through a press release that surprised fans and industry insiders alike. Takahiro Miyashita – Pitti…
By Europa Press Published July 24, 2025 Tendam, a fashion group with brands including Women’secret, Springfield, Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Hoss Intropia and Slowlove, is entering a “new era” with the entry of Abu Dhabi holding company Multiply Group as a major shareholder. The business expects to record double-digit growth in the next five years as…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 18, 2025 Linda Leopold exits H&M Group after seven years leading its AI strategy, including its Responsible AI program. She now focuses on consulting, writing, and speaking on the ethical implications of AI in tech, fashion, and beyond. H&MGroup’s Linda Leopold steps down as head of AI strategy…
New York is a city filled with grand hotels, including the Plaza, the St. Regis and the Carlyle. But for nearly a decade, perhaps its most famous hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, home of Peacock Alley and a namesake salad of fruit and nuts, has been shuttered, its Art Deco facade obscured behind green plywood scaffolding….
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published June 5, 2025 Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta is marking the 50th anniversary of intrecciato (meaning “woven” in Italian), the leather technique that has become its signature. To celebrate five decades of artisanal excellence, the Italian label, part of the Kering luxury group, has launched a striking new campaign…
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…
Last October, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute announced its next fashion show, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the political landscape looked very different. Kamala Harris, the first female vice president and the first Black woman ever to top a major-party ticket, was in the final weeks of her campaign for the White House….
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 30, 2025 Jennyfer, a French fast-fashion chain catering to teens and young women, has filed for court-ordered liquidation after four decades in business. The ruling came on April 30 from the Bobigny commercial court, following a request from company management due to persistent financial hardship. The decision had…
By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 29, 2025 Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, 71, has stepped down from her position on L’Oréal’s board of directors, transferring her seat to Téthys, the family’s holding company, during the company’s annual general meeting on Tuesday. Bettencourt Meyers, honored during the meeting, also passed her vice-chair role to…
Amber is coveted the world over as both jewelry and a vessel for prehistoric remnants, with rarer specimens preserving ancient water, air bubbles, plants, insects or even birds. Typically, amber forms over millions of years as tree resin fossilizes, but paleontologists have sped that up, creating amber-like fossils from pine resin in 24 hours. The…
