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.
Meghan Markle
Could Meghan Markle Cash In on Her Powerful Influencer Status?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stepping back as senior members of the royal family and will become financially independent, presenting one of the biggest influencers this year with new opportunities.
Meghan Markle’s Vogue: When Activism Is More Fashionable Than Fashion
This week, the cover of British Vogue’s September issue, guest-edited by the Duchess of Sussex, lit up the internet. It featured neither fashion nor Meghan.
Monetising Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex’s influencer past and a shift in stance from Kensington Palace has emboldened brands to better capitalise on the moment when the royal wears their wares.
Hugo Boss's Winning Recipe: More Meghan Markle, Fewer Suits
Boss is still recovering from an ill-advised push beyond office wear and into higher-end luxury that overstretched the brand several years ago.
Meghan Markle's Givenchy Wedding Dress to Go on Display
The exhibition at Windsor begins on October 26 and runs until January.
Meghan Markle's Aritzia Wardrobe Drives Shares
Shares of the Vancouver-based fashion retailer touched a 52-week high on Thursday.
British Vogue Names Sinéad Burke and Stella McCartney Among Top Influential Women
The fashion publication's inaugural "The Vogue 25" also highlighted Adwoa Aboah, Edie Campbell and Meghan Markle.
Meghan Markle Weds in Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller
The American actress wore a Givenchy gown, designed by artistic director Clare Waight Keller, as she wed Prince Harry.
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.