LVMH Prize Names Finalists, Adds Phoebe Philo and Pharrell Williams to Jury
On Sept. 10 the eight designers will present their collections at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen
At the Row, a Surgical Precision
The label is an extravagance only a privileged few can enjoy, and yet there is something paradoxically economical about Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen’s approach.
Burberry and Beckham Rule London Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Riccardo Tisci's first show for Burberry at London Fashion Week, the 10th anniversary of Victoria Beckham's luxury brand and retailers' holiday hiring plans. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Row's Stealth Effort
Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen turned out an exacting utilitarian collection that illustrated just what makes The Row so successful. Every piece is worked, evaluated and reworked until it’s exactly right.
Company Snapshot
The child stars turned fashion designers have carved out a niche for their thoughtful construction and high-quality pieces.
The News in Brief
Valentino’s Full-Year Sales Fall 3 Percent
The results help to explain owner Mayhoola’s decision to shake up the brand’s aesthetic direction by hiring former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele.
TikTok’s Crackdown on Ozempic Influencers Threatens Weight-Loss Drug Hype Machine
The social media platform will effectively ban most weight loss-related content from appearing on its app starting next month, according to a sweeping new set of community guidelines published on its website last week.
Vivienne Westwood’s Personal Wardrobe To Be Auctioned
A taffeta ball gown with the span of a light aircraft is one of the more magnificent items to go on sale at Christie’s in June as part of an auction of the personal wardrobe of Dame Vivienne Westwood.
Valentino Chairman Bets Quiet Luxury Is Over After Michele Hire
The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted.
Marcelo Burlon Steps Down as Creative Director of Namesake Brand
Burlon, a former DJ, stylist and PR, founded the Milan-based label as a T-shirt line in 2012, inspired by ‘90s club culture.
Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to 18 Months in Exotic Skin Smuggling Case
The Colombian designer, whose bags have been worn by celebrities and featured on shows like Sex and the City, previously pled guilty to illegally importing millions of dollars of crocodile and snakeskin handbags into the US.
The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products
Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices.