- Marjorie van Elven |
IN DEPTHAbout 49 percent of the world’s clothing is made of polyester and Greenpeace forecasts this percentage to nearly double by 2030, since the athleisure trend has led a growing number of consumers to be interested in stretchier, more resistant garments. But polyester is not a sustainable textile […]
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Inside the machine-crammed Mouhtarides factory near the Greek-Turkish border, Ioanna Pistola deftly spins a silk thread in a loom, ignoring the deafening noise around her. "I've been working in this hall for 20 years," the middle-aged weaver shouts above the din. The dormant, isolated town of Soufli […]
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At CURVE, we are focusing on creating a show floor that delivers an exceptional experience, in addition to an atmosphere conducive to business meetings. Today, attendees want more than an overwhelming number of brands to view, they seek assistance to discover new brands and knowledge on what is happening […]
- Justine Browning |
Cypress Hill and Vancouver based sneaker brand Six Hundred Four have joined forces for a limited edition sneaker line that commemorates the 25th anniversary of their album, Black Sunday. The collection was unveiled this week as part of a surprise release, with items available for preorder to those that […]
- Marjorie van Elven |
Canadian pop star Celine Dion has joined forces with fashion designers Iris Adler and Tali Milchberg, founders of children’s fashion brand Nununu, to launch a gender-neutral kidswear brand called Celinununu. According to a company statement, the trio aims to inspire children to be free and find their […]
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An exceptionally rare pink diamond of nearly 19 carats fetched 50.3 million Swiss francs (50 million USD, 44 million euros) at auction in Geneva Tuesday, Christie's said, setting a new per-carat record for a stone of its kind. The Pink Legacy, which once belonged to the Oppenheimer family who for decades […]
- Danielle Wightman-Stone |
The British Fashion Council has confirmed that London Fashion Week Men’s is moving this January to the Truman Brewery in East London. The three-day showcase, which runs January 5-7, will no longer take place at the usual venue, 180 The Strand, which is where London Fashion Week is also held, instead […]
- Robyn Turk |
After designing a bridal gown for a royal wedding, Stella McCartney has decided to launch a full collection of bridal. Meghan Markle debuted the British designer’s first foray into bridal design in her second look at her wedding in May, and the simple yet stunning ivory silk crepe, high-necked and open-backed […]
- Danielle Wightman-Stone |
British lingerie and swimwear brand Wolf and Whistle is collaborating with model and actress Charlotte McKinney on a lingerie collection aimed at “bustier women”. The 20-piece debut collection launches on November 13 and features an array of styles in classic nudes, blacks, and red lace, ranging in […]
- Danielle Wightman-Stone |
Football giants Manchester United are continuing to conquer the fashion world, launching a new campaign collection of accessories with Paul Smith, less than a month after the team unveiled its first denim wear collection with True Religion. The collaboration with Paul Smith builds upon their existing […]