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Best spots in Milan for fashion

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Museo Della Seta of Como – The Museo della Seta in Como is a museum that focuses on the history and production of silk, located in the former silk factory, “Antonio Ratti.” Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to view various silk-related items from different periods and regions, such as antique textile machines, silk […]

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LBSSdesigners: Jeremy Scott

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The decade-long reign of Jeremy Scott over Moschino has come to an end, as the designer officially announced his resignation as the creative director of the fashion brand last March. Jeremy Scott’s unforgettable impact on Moschino will remain forever, carrying the brand to a whole new era. Let’s go over some of his most iconic […]

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#LBSSdesigners: Phoebe Philo

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While some dedicate their lives to a single issue, others optimize theirs by conquering multiple challenges. As a fashion designer, entrepreneur, and environmentalist, Phoebe Philo embodies this reinvention. She has also found a way to use her multiple talents to promote feminism in the fashion industry. Indeed, since her debut in the industry, Phoebe Philo […]

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#LBSSdesigners: Yves Saint Laurent

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Yves Saint Laurent was a genius designer whose work influenced fashion from the 1960s to the present days with its timeless sense of style and its iconic collections that have revolutionized the women’s fashion world.     BIOGRAPHY: Yves Henri Donat Matthieu Saint Laurent was born in Oran, Algeria in 1936, into a relatively well-off family. […]

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Merit or favoritism? The ghost of nepotism in the luxury sector

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The luxury industry is often viewed as an exclusive and elusive world. Behind closed doors, companies such as LVMH, Kering and Richemont play a major role in dictating what haute-couture trends will reign supreme, manufacturing and marketing high-end fashion products. While these companies are savvy at marketing, innovation, and exclusivity, they are also no strangers […]

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#LBSSdesigners: John Galliano

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John Galliano is a British fashion designer known for his fearless approach to design and his ability to push the boundaries of what is considered possible in the world of haute couture. Galliano’s interest in fashion was sparked by the flamboyant costumes of historical films and eclectic styles of the punk movement. After graduating from […]

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Ricostru: giving new life to heritage

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Introduction   Rico Manchit Au is a rising star in the Chinese fashion industry, known for her brand “RICOSTRU” which she founded in 2011 after completing her Master’s degree from Istituto Marangoni in 2009. Her designs have gained recognition globally and she made history as one of the first Chinese womenswear designers to present her […]

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#LBSSdesigner: Virgil Abloh

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Virgil Abloh was a designer, creative director, artist, architect and entrepreneur whose indelible mark on the fashion industry is still strongly felt today. He is widely known and celebrated as the founder of luxury streetwear brand Off—White as well as for his role as artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear division, but his career began […]

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Paris Fashion Week 2023: Debut & Take-Aways

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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 […]

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#LBSSdesigners: Vivienne Westwood

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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 […]