Kati Chitrakorn

Ben Sherman Scores Olympic Deal

15 April 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

15 April 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The heritage brand, famously worn by rock stars from The Who to Oasis, is to design looks for British athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Ben Sherman Scores Olympic Deal

The heritage brand, famously worn by rock stars from The Who to Oasis, is to design looks for British athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Men Are Changing. Are Brands Keeping Up?

4 April 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Men Are Changing. Are Brands Keeping Up?

Brands and advertisers have invested billions in constructing an image of manhood defined by strength and power. But the mainstream perception of masculinity is changing, with icons like Timothée Chalamet reflecting the new look and attitude.

Ancient Greek Sandals Finally Plants a Flag in Athens

29 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

29 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The footwear brand is opening its first flagship store in the Greek capital, while also launching new products such as handbags, anklets and candles.

Ancient Greek Sandals Finally Plants a Flag in Athens

The footwear brand is opening its first flagship store in the Greek capital, while also launching new products such as handbags, anklets and candles.

The Business of Beauty

Why Makeup Brands Are Selling Mystery Bags

22 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The Business of Beauty

Why Makeup Brands Are Selling Mystery Bags

Inspired by a traditional Japanese custom, popular beauty brands like Colourpop, Tatcha and Charlotte Tilbury are selling mysterious ‘lucky bags’ filled with products. But are shoppers being duped?

Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project

14 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

14 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.

Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project

The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.

A Dover Street Market Alum Breaks Out on His Own

5 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

5 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Hirotaka Sasako went from shop floor to buyer at Dover Street Market after impressing Rei Kawakubo. Now, he’s opening his own multi-brand store in Tokyo, stocking buzzy brands like Wales Bonner, Namacheko and Stefan Cooke.

A Dover Street Market Alum Breaks Out on His Own

Hirotaka Sasako went from shop floor to buyer at Dover Street Market after impressing Rei Kawakubo. Now, he’s opening his own multi-brand store in Tokyo, stocking buzzy brands like Wales Bonner, Namacheko and Stefan Cooke.

‘The Next Sacai’ Takes on Paris

1 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

‘The Next Sacai’ Takes on Paris

With a focus on reviving Japan’s declining textile industry, the Issey Miyake-trained designer Mame is readying to show her next collection during Paris Fashion Week.

Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money

27 February 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money

As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.

The Business of Beauty

Inside One of Sephora's Highest Grossing Stores

19 February 2019 • By Rachel Strugatz and Kati Chitrakorn

The Business of Beauty

Inside One of Sephora's Highest Grossing Stores

Visits to Sephora stores in Dubai and New York reveal just how global the beauty business has become - and some startling differences in how people shop.

Xu Zhi Expands Into Menswear, Partners with JD.com

15 February 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The buzzy designer is gearing up to launch menswear, his first standalone show in Shanghai and a savvy new partnership with China's largest retailer.

Xu Zhi Expands Into Menswear, Partners with JD.com

The buzzy designer is gearing up to launch menswear, his first standalone show in Shanghai and a savvy new partnership with China's largest retailer.