Two great couture originals staged subtly dramatic shows on Monday in Paris; Iris van Herpen with her latest techno Sturm und chic, and Rahul Mishra with 21st-century Sufism style. Iris van Herpen: Urban ornithology Iris van Herpen is an artist who used clothes to make unexpected and often very beautiful visual statements. Wearability is not…
By Bloomberg Published July 7, 2025 French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton SE is selling its only US hotel, the El Encanto in Santa Barbara, California. Bloomberg The 90-room property — in a coastal getaway northwest of Los Angeles — is being purchased by a partnership of brothers Justin and Tyler Mateen and…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published July 8, 2025 On Tuesday July 8, the Vietnamese government said that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang have agreed to strengthen trade ties between the two countries, following a meeting held during the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit in Brazil….
Clarks Originals is a big fan of fashion collaborations and its latest is with French fashion footwear brand Phileo. Marking their first venture together, the project links their key brands under the headline ‘Wallabee Plateforme’. The launch marks “a significant moment for both brands”, celebrating Phileo’s fifth anniversary alongside Clarks’ 200th year. The collaboration also introduces…
For summer, H&M has re-engaged with Mia Regan to co-design a wardrobe targeting “vacations and fun times” launching 17 July. In what has been a “deeply personal and creative journey” for the British fashion content creator and model, we’re told Regan brought everything to the project (her own first-concept hand-drawn illustrations, moodboards, silhouette ideas, design details…
By Reuters Published July 8, 2025 Swiss watch sellers in Lucerne have endured a tough three months since U.S. President Donald Trump piled pressure on the luxury business with the threat of hefty tariffs, reducing interest from tourists who flock to the city in part to shop for watches. Rolex logo on a building in…
Another UK fashion success story has turned into a failure with maternity brand Seraphine having entered administration. Seraphine The once-hot brand scored a number of publicity coups, including the Princess of Wales wearing it during her pregnancies (leading to item sell-outs), but it has now ceased trading with consultancy firm Interpath acting as administrators and…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 8, 2025 LVMH is accelerating its executive shake-up with a fresh round of leadership changes. After naming Ludovic Pauchard to head its new Industrial and Crafts Division, the group is now reorganizing its brand, retail & strategy division. Jean-Baptiste Voisin, LVMH’s current strategy director, will now lead the…
Coco Chanel’s love of nature was the leitmotif of this season’s couture collection from the house, unveiled with poise and precision inside the newly renovated Grand Palais on a cloudy Tuesday morning. See catwalkChanel – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Haute Couture – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The collection marked the last of seven created…
By Reuters Published July 8, 2025 China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong to accelerate the listing process and pressure Britain’s regulators to approve its planned London debut, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Shein moves ahead with Hong Kong IPO, keeps London hopes alive. – Reuters The company privately…
