H & M subsidiary ‘& Other Stories’ announced that it will open its first Austrian store in Vienna this fall. The Scandinavian fashion chain will open this autumn in a historic building from 1882 in Kartnerstrasse, Vienna’s most popular fashion district. The store...
Margot Robbie is Chanel’s newest ambassador
Margot Robbie is the new face of Chanel. The 27-year-old native Australian who received a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her portrayal in the movie ‘I, Tonya,’ is an official brand ambassador for French fashion Maison. Robbie made her appearance as a representative of the...
Riccardo Tisci is the new creative director of Burberry
The guessing is over as to who would become Christopher Bailey’s successor at Burberry. Yesterday, the British luxury fashion house announced that Ricardo Tisci will be its chief creative officer, effective March 12, 2018. The news puts an end to rumors which were circulating last...
Zadig & Voltaire and Christy Turlington collaborate ...
Zadig & Voltaire has teamed up Every Mother Counts, an association founded by Christy Turlington for a line of three t-shirts. The Parisian fashion house known for its skinny leather pants and moto jackets, unveiled the political statement tee during its Fall/Winter 2018-2019 show which...
Gisele Bundchen goes make-up free for Vogue Italia’...
Gisele Bundchen is on the cover of the February issue of Italian Vogue. Marking her sixth cover for the glossy, the supermodel makes history as it marks the first time in the history of Vogue Italia that a model appears on the cover make-up free and without a stylist. The garments including...
Poiret to relaunch for Fashion Week
After 89 years of silent absence, French couture house Poiret is making a comeback. On March 4, the historic label will have a grand relaunch at the Paris Women’s Fashion Week, with a show in the slot traditionally attributed to Celine. The house which was established in 1903 closed...
Candice Swanepoel launches her own swimwear collection
Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel will be launching a swimsuit line. Titled ‘Tropic of C’, the collection consists of bathing suits (gingham bustier tops) inspired by the 80’s and bikinis (playful spotted bikinis) reminiscent of former Bond Girls. Swanepoel...
Doutzen kroes is the face of the new Nikkie Plessen line
Following on the success of her earlier fashion lines, Nikkie Plessen is launching her fifth clothing line: Fifth House. The ready-to-wear collection consists of classic pieces such as dresses, trousers, jackets and accessories that belong in every wardrobe. The fashion designer has tapped...
Hedi Slimane becomes creative director of Celine
Hedi Slimane has been named artistic director of Celine. The announcement was made by LVMH on the morning of January 21. The former creative director of Saint Laurent will take over Phoebe Philo’s post who left the French fashion house after ten years. He will direct all Celine...
Phoebe Philo leaves Celine
After months of rumors it’s now official: Designer Phoebe Philo is leaving French fashion house Celine. Today, the LVMH owned fashion house officially confirmed her departure. Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive of LVMH, responded in a statement published on WWD. ‘Phoebe...
Moda Operandi and Prada launch capsule collection
With 2017 nearing to a close, Moda Operandi has surprised its customers with a special collaboration. The luxury e-commerce site has launched a footwear capsule collection together with Prada. The 20-piece collection consists of slingback heels inspired by the iconic Prada Kitten Heel. From...
Jonathan Saunders steps down as creative director of DVF
Jonathan Saunders resiged as chief creative officer of Diane von Furstenberg on Friday, after 18 months. The American fashion label is officially searching for a new creative director. The 38-year-old Scottish designer who was tapped by von Furstenberg was tasked with with reviving the...
Balmain Debuts $40,000 Men’s Bomber Jacket
Balmain debuted its highy anticipated pre-fall 2018 men’s collection with an over-the-top crystal-embroidered jacket. The jacket which retails for a whooping $40,000, took around two months to create and features the ‘Balmain Army’ slogan on the back. “When it was...