New York’s Fashion Week Revamp: Did It Work?
Newly appointed CFDA Chairman Tom Ford wants New York to play on the global stage again. His early steps are promising For years, New York Fashion Week was in decline, long on days and short on relevance. Critical favourites like Joseph Altuzarra and Thom…
New York Fashion Week: news, debuts and returns
La New York Fashion Week scalda i motori: in vista dell’avvio ufficiale, il 6 settembre, con chiusura l’11 Si tratta del primo banco di prova di Tom Ford (che sfila con il suo marchio il 9 settembre), che in veste di presidente del Cfda ha…
Phenomenon ‘gamification’. Fashion focuses on the game
When the going gets tough, the tough guys start playing. First of all, the fashion and luxury brands that, lately, in ‘gamification’ find a new lever for their business. But what does this term mean? According to Wikipedia, it is “the use of elements borrowed…
Cfda awards, Virgil Abloh is the most nominated designer
Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti will reward Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Special recognition for Carine Roitfeld. The ceremony will take place on June 3rd at the Brooklyn Museum The nominations of the Cfda fashion awards 2019 were unveiled, which will be assigned during an…
Calvin Klein Is Closing Its Ready-to-Wear Business. What Happens Next?
The PVH-owned brand won’t replace Raf Simons’ 205W39NYC ready-to-wear line. However, ‘aspirational’ product will be a part of the new strategy, which is still being mapped out PVH-owned Calvin Klein is exiting its luxury collection business, closing its office in Milan and laying off…
An online auction for Martin Margiela’s top pieces
The Parisian auction house Artcurial will sell some pieces by Maison Margiela. Unmissable for vintage fans. There will be as many as 200 very rare items and accessories signed by the designer to end up with the best bidder through an online auction, which…
In Milan, the Streetwear Bubble Has Officially Burst
At County of Milan, MGSM and DSquared2, change was afoot to different degrees The streetwear bubble has officially burst, in Milan at least. There were trainers and hoodies and some tracksuit pants on the County of Milan catwalk — a real, raised one like in…
Damir Doma: the story of a designer who has done himself
How did he set up his own brand? Behind the scenes of the success of Damir Doma, adored by Milan fashionistas Damir Doma is Croatian, but mostly shows in Milan where, in 2015, he moved his headquarters. A designer who takes the best of Eastern…
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH, as we all know, gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. But maybe now the relationship is crumbling… It was a precarious setup from the beginning. In 2016, Raf Simons — the Belgian designer as well known for his own cult menswear label…
Calvin Klein 205W39NYC delivers a bold multi-color Strike 205
The new Calvin Klein sneakers have been signed by Raf Simons This past September, Calvin Klein 205W39NYC debuted a Spring/Summer 2019 collection that highlighted the ongoing evolution of American society and where it stands at this time. Now, the brand has revealed plans for…