As the Fall-Winter 2023/2024 season comes to a close, Paris Fashion Week took center stage from February 27 to March 7, according to the Festival de la Haute Couture et de la Mode calendar. While the event will see important guests’ return, some designers, such as Céline by Hedi Slimane, are noticeably absent, engaged in […]
Considered one of the most unconventional and controversial influences in the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood initially marked her name in the fashion industry with her punk-rock-inspired, deconstructive, and edgy designs. Being a self-taught designer, Westwood’s journey began by making Teddy Boy clothes for her then-husband Malcolm Mclaren. In 1971, the two opened their first small […]
Paco Rabanne was a Spanish and French fashion designer known for his avant-garde and innovative approach to fashion. Rabanne’s interest in fashion came from his mother, who worked as a seamstress for Balenciaga. Although he was passionate about fashion, Rabanne worked in the concrete industry for over 10 years before his career brought him to […]
Fashion has long been a topic of controversy. Scandals flourish in the industry. Often provocative, sometimes misunderstood; Fashion always pushes the boundaries of innovation, disruption and creativity. Brands’ constant efforts to create new and unique identity and to differentiate themselves through campaigns, commercials, and designs occasionally trigger unexpected reactions in individuals who perceive it from […]
Elsa Schiaparelli, the creator of Maison Schiaparelli, was an Italian fashion designer. She was famous for her eccentric designs which took inspiration from the Surrealism movement and for the use of the “shocking pink” color. During her career, she collaborated with artists such as Salvador Dalì and Giacometti; her legendary uniqueness made her one of […]
Julia Fox has demonstrated once again how easy it is for her to become a hot topic all over the internet. Whether you heard her name for her widely-discussed relationship with Ye or her ground-breaking and provocative outfits (often winking to young designers), the 33-year old actress is constantly raising the bar of creativity, while […]
This article was jointly made by LBSS and RELUSO (University of Warwick Retail and Luxury Society) Luxury brands continuously push the boundaries of what is possible, offering products of higher quality, unique aesthetic, and rarity to the discerning consumer. People choose luxury brands as a way to express their personality, status and uniqueness. Many a […]
Intro/Biography: Born in 1984, Iris Van Herpen has transcended the boundaries of the Haute Couture world by blending tradition with cutting-edge technologies. Using aspects of nature as inspiration, Iris Van Herpen blends its beauty, mystery, and chaos in her designs. Before opening her own atelier in 2007, Iris studied fashion design at ArtEZ Institute […]
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, died a style icon influencing generations of fashion. During her 70-year reign she used her style to represent her history, her people and her country. Her Late Majesty’s looks were symbols for her status, and a sign for continuity and conservatorism. With her constant use of bold colors […]
The European Union’s introduction of The Green Deal in 2020 has been followed by the European Commission’s sharpened focus on the fashion industry. With the goal of cutting the region’s greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050, proving that economies can flourish without an increase in resource usage, Europe is determined to commit to a circular […]