Ralph Lauren announced on Friday the appointment of Angela Ahrendts to the role of lead independent director as part of the American luxury brand’s board of directors’ transition phase. See catwalkRalph Lauren – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Womenswear – Etats-Unis – New York – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Ahrendts’ appointment will be effective following her re-election as a director at…
Harrods’ fashion buying director Simon Longland has given the thumbs-up to Brioni, Dunhill, and Dolce & Gabbana following their Milan Fashion Week shows, saying he thinks they “delivered some of the strongest menswear collections this season”. See catwalkDunhill – Spring-Summer2026 – Menswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Each offered “a distinct perspective rooted in…
An action-packed weekend in Milan menswear included the brilliant revival of Montblanc, pashmy power at Tod’s, a cool Qasimi moment in cloisters, Etro paisley, and even a tennis tournament from Sease. Montblanc: Traveling and writing with taste Montblanc’s Spring/Summer 2026 leather goods and Art of the Desk collections, showcased in a Wes Anderson–inspired train carriage…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 23, 2025 Pitti Uomo’s 108th edition came to an end on a subdued note. The Florentine menswear show had a high turnout on the first two days, but from Thursday visitors were few and far between. The reason was a transport strike scheduled for Friday. That said, on the…
Everything lies within a name. For the Hilton dynasty, the names were formally synonymous with luxury hotels founded by family patriarch Conrad Hilton in 1919. Nicky Hilton wearing a Theo Grace charm necklace – Courtesy of Theo Grace. Since then, it’s become synonymous with the famous Millennial socialite sisters Paris and Nicky, who have been…
Dunhill staged the final show on Sunday evening in a beautiful Milanese garden filled with statues of goddesses and cherubs, and its message of sartorial chic with a soupçon of rebellion felt very timely. Dunhill Spring/Summer 2026 collection – Courtesy For decades, young men have been wearing Ralph Lauren to imply their families have been…
Premium beauty brand Elemis is expanding its association with Formula 1 racing and in particular, via its Elemis x Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team partnership with exclusive skincare collections. It’s an unusual move for an F1 link-up with the sport more used to seeing launches linked to fashion or other categories. Having become the…
Fabletics announced on Wednesday the promotion of Carly Gomez to the role of chief marketing officer, alongside the expansion of Meera Bhatia’s role from chief operating officer to the U.S. activewear brand’s president and COO. Fabletics Bhatia joined Fabletics in February 2020. As COO, she has led strategies across e-commerce, production, operations, and technology, while driving the brand’s expansion…
Prada announced on Sunday that its CEO Gianfranco D’Attis will leave the Italian luxury brand at the end of the month. Gianfranco D’Attis – Courtesy The company said the chief executive’s departure was by “mutual agreement,” as reported by Reuters. Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra will take on the role of CEO of its signature…
Toronto independent contemporary womenswear store Carriage Trade has opened the doors to a newly expanded and fully renovated boutique. Toronto’s Carriage Trade opens expanded boutique. – Carriage Trade Located at 2984 Bloor Street West, the updated boutique now spans 6,000 square feet across two levels, housing contemporary womenswear, denim, accessories, jewelry and footwear. The transformed…
