Visitors were also involved in playful activities: from the panoramic view from above, emulating a flight over the settings, to a liberating dance among sounds and colors, and, last but not least, a selfie mirror for pictures to make a memory of the experience and narrowing the differences between reality and the Metaverse.
Copenhagen Fashion Week announces brand line up for A/W 24
Copenhagen Fashion Week has announced the line up for the A/W 24 edition, which will continue the raised momentum for the seasonal showcase. Presenting key international and Nordic established leaders and emerging innovators this season, A/W 24 will introduce new designers in the CPHFW NEWTALENT programme, returning brands to the schedule as well as a host of exciting new names across the 4 days of shows.
The presence of reputable Nordic names set against international vanguards curated across a four day programme of 31 shows further underline the international positioning CPHFW holds within the fashion calendar worldwide.
This coming season, CPHFW NEWTALENT supported by CIRCULOSE bursary recipient Nicklas Skovgaard shall present as the official opening show on the Monday after the official reception, building on the impact the brand’s first showcase for the August edition imprinted. The schedule will continue to hold a break across the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, allowing for further support towards the burgeoning schedule of presentations, events, showrooms and trade fairs.
For this coming edition, there will be three brands awarded the One To Watch recognition slot: Martin Quad, Sloth Rousing and MLGA. These brands will present their forthcoming collections through a variety of formats that they feel best encompasses their vision, from installations, presentations, events and showroom formats.
CEO Cecilie Thorsmark states: “The global reach that Copenhagen Fashion Week continues to garner is testament to the role a fashion week must play in expecting positive change from international and Nordic leaders in the fashion industry. By implementing Copenhagen Fashion Week as a key cultural activation we are proposing new definitions of what a fashion week can symbolise, with our continued growth only underlining this.”
Upcoming Denim Première Vision in Milan
The upcoming edition of Denim Première Vision will take place on 22nd and 23rd November 2023, in Milan.
The Trend Forum returns with a new concept. Discover the season’s creative trends and latest sustainable developments through a series of pieces created in collaboration with the show’s exhibitors.
Denim PV Denim expert, Lorenza Martello, will meet visitors every day for a denim fashion seminar dedicated to Spring-Summer 25 trends, followed by a visit to the forum for a more immersive experience.
Visitors can also take part in workshops, discover collaborative projects led by students and industry experts.
The PV Fashion District is a specially designed creative space within the show, featuring collections from upcycling labels, young designers, established brands and rising denim figures. This year’s participants include Daily Blue by Adriano Goldschmied, Hen’s Teeth, Anna Galaganenko, Maurizio Massimino, Fade out Label, Regenes, Leon Emanuel Blank, Gimmi Jeans, Blue of a Kind, HNST, Jonathan Christopher and Stripes Of-f Road.
Maison Boucheron announces the acquisition of a High Jewelry workshop
As part of its ongoing growth and development strategy, Boucheron has recently acquired a High Jewelry workshop, renowned for its excellent expertise in traditional craftsmanship. The workshop is located just a stone’s throw away from Place Vendôme in Paris: this way Maison Boucheron can reinforce the production capacity of its historical High Jewelry workshop.
This workshop is composed of four companies: Blondeau, Belter, Chanson and FG Développement, which have worked together at the same address since 2017. They gather about sixty artisans (CAD designers, jewelers, lapidaries, setters and polishers) who are involved in each step of the process in the making of a High Jewelry creation.
This group was founded by Cédric Gangemi: a young French entrepreneur and a qualified jeweler himself, Mr. Gangemi had worked for Chanson and for Blondeau before taking over these companies and developing them. These new teams joined Maison Boucheron on October 31st 2023, working alongside the historical workshop of 26 Place Vendôme to give life to the Maison’s High Jewelry collections.
“The acquisition of this High Jewelry workshop writes a new chapter in the history of the Maison. It will reinforce the production capacity of Boucheron’s historical workshop on Place Vendôme, enabling us to meet the increasing demand of our clients while maintaining the excellence of our craftsmanship”
Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Maison Boucheron
Alexander McQueen appoints Seán McGirr as Creative Director of the House
Kering and Alexander McQueen have announced the appointment of Seán McGirr as Creative Director of the House.
Seán McGirr was previously Head of Ready-to-Wear at JW Anderson. He joined JW Anderson in 2020 to head up the men’s collections, eventually adding womenswear to his responsibilities. Prior to that, he was Women’s Designer for Dries Van Noten in Antwerp. From 2014 to 2018, he was part of Uniqlo’s creative offices in Tokyo and Paris working on the men’s collections guided by Christophe Lemaire. He started his career assisting at Burberry and Vogue Hommes Japan.
An Irish national, born in Dublin, he is a graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, where he obtained a Master of Arts in Fashion in 2014.
Gianfilippo Testa, CEO of Alexander McQueen, said: “We are delighted to welcome Seán McGirr as Creative Director. With his experience, personality, and creative energy, he will bring a powerful creative language to Alexander McQueen while building on its unique heritage.”
François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, added: “Alexander McQueen is a House we are passionate about, and we are confident that Seán McGirr will be able to pursue its journey with a new creative impetus. We look forward to opening this new chapter in the history of this unique brand.”
End of an era: PREMIUM Berlin closes its doors
The format PREMIUM Berlin, which has been a success story in the fashion and lifestyle industry for many years, will not take place in January 2024. Its past success as a benchmark, the critical developments in the industry, and the changed global economic situation are presenting big trade fair formats with a new dimension of challenges.
Since being launched in 2003 PREMIUM, has shown that its original concepts and approaches were ground-breaking and therefore shaped the fashion world. The management team led by Anita Tillmann and Jörg Arntz recognised the ever-changing challenges within the industry and paved the way for SEEK, which was launched in 2009.
SEEK, which has focussed on its core segment in recent years and serves the streetwear segment, will continue its mission. The platform has not only established itself for forward-thinking brands, but is also the proud organiser of the “Conscious Club”, the largest hub on the topic of sustainability in the industry. Here, visitors and exhibitors will not only find the most important trends and ideas in the field of sustainability, but also the most exciting new collections from the pioneers who are responsible for the positive changes. Around 200 brands are expected again in January. With this, Berlin will continue to be a place where new trends are set, creative collaborations are formed, and business is done.
With a clear focus on product quality, community building and strong values such as honesty, creativity, and resilience, SEEK is able to meet the needs of its target audience. So far, the feedback from the committed brands has been consistently positive.
Anita Tillmann: “PREMIUM was more than just a trade show. In 21 years, we have achieved a great deal, have been the stage for an incredible number of success stories in the industry and united the whole world to Berlin. In the process, we have become corporate and creative consultants, conference organisers, publishers, tech experts and retailers, established the first Fashion Week in Germany and entertained the entire industry. We have launched young talent awards, and during the years, we have seen many big players come and go. We have made friends and learnt so much, for which I am very grateful. But we are also entrepreneurs, and no concept lasts forever. Two decades is a long time, during which PREMIUM has absolutely outperformed against all odds.”
Jörg Arntz: “Our flexibility and creativity allow us to react dynamically to changes and always offer innovative solutions. Together, we strive to continue to set standards in our industry while having a positive impact on the community. Our shareholder Clarion is the fourth largest trade fair and event organiser in the world and relies on the SEEK concept, which generated better results in direct comparison to PREMIUM last summer. The SEEK generation presents the future. With joined forces with our partners, we are ready to face the current challenges, and find solutions together, now and in the future.”
Nativa and Pangaia take ‘regenerative farming’ partnership to next level
NATIVA, the world’s leading supplier of sustainable luxury Merino wool, has extended its partnership with purpose-driven lifestyle brand, PANGAIA. Known for creating clothing that uses innovative tech and bio-engineered materials to decrease its impact on the planet – PANGAIA is a materials science company designing an earth positive business model where its products are better for the planet than if they did not exist.
PANGAIA first partnered with NATIVA in 2022, sourcing the finest Merino wool from NATIVA via its certified farms, each committed to animal welfare. A year on, NATIVA and PANGAIA are excited to share the next step in their partnership — NATIVARegen.
NATIVARegen works from the ground up, bettering soil quality through a triple impact system that protects lands, safeguards animals and supports farmers by improving their livelihoods. Throughout the NATIVARegen journey, sheep are raised ethically in harmony with nature, grazing on native plants with enough space to roam. Each farmer has a management plan that assesses feeding, breeding, behaviour and health to ensure animal welfare standards are met. This includes stress free shearing and the prohibition of mulesing.
The NATIVA partner farm supplying PANGAIA’s Merino wool is Cerro Bombero, a family owned NATIVARegen accredited farm based in Uruguay. Located 130km from the city of Paysandú, where Juan and his family live, 6,000 Merino sheep are ethically raised in open fields. The farm’s regenerative practices are measured through biogenic carbon and water footprint testing, meaning it is possible to monitor the positive impact at field level.
“We are so pleased to extend our relationship with PANGAIA, one of the most respected environmentally positive brands in the world. PANGAIA’s mission to design an earth positive business model where its products are better for the planet than if they did not exist perfectly aligns with NATIVA™’s. We are so proud of our NATIVARegen™ partner farm in Uruguay and we can’t wait for PANGAIA consumers to experience the world’s finest Merino wool knowing it has further improved the environment it came from.” said Nicolas Sapelli, NATIVA Sourcing Director.
The AMIRI 2023 prize winner: Lukhanyo Mdingi
Lukhanyo Mdingi has won the AMIRI 2023 prize. The AMIRI Prize is an inclusive annual award and incubator established to encourage, nurture and showcase up-and-coming talent from fashion and fashion-adjacent fields that otherwise might not have their voices heard.
Lukhanyo Mdingi’s eponymous label is an ever-evolving emergence of consideration, community and timeless design. Established in Cape Town, South Africa in 2015, the label exists as a space that moves deeply into the very essence of human ingenuity and the preservation of craftsmanship. Fundamental to the cosmology of Lukhanyo Mdingi, is the exploration of fashion as its current lexicon through which they harness the spirit of being human. In this way, the label re-imagines and reinstates dignity and notoriety in their garment production with a small team based in Cape Town, while continually collaborating with artisans on the continent such as the expert weavers from PHILANI in Khayelitsha, Cape Town to textile artisans at CABES GIE in Burkina Faso.
Lukhanyo’s approach to design is a practice that is centered around these relationships; it is from these symbiotic connections that Lukhanyo Mdingi conceptualizes collections, believing that beginning with human beings is where the essence is held for creating meaningful & intelligent design. In working with the notion of lineage-building; this is particularly noted in their partnership with the Ethical Fashion Initiative, as well as being the recipient of the LVMH Karl Lagerfeld Prize in 2021, leading on becoming a finalist of the ANDAM Prize 2022.
These on-going relationships continue to nurture the label’s longevity, balancing both the creative and entrepreneurial spirit for which Lukhanyo Mdingi is known. Having debuted at SA Menswear Week in the year of their inception, 2015, the label has presented at New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week to acclaimed reception. This eternal reverence for the hands that make is central to Lukhanyo Mdingi’s vision, and the label is a testimony and dialogue occurring on African soil as an intention to emanate outward across the planet.
Stone Island x Surpreme A/W 2023 collection
Supreme has worked with Stone Island on a new collection for Autumn 2023. Made exclusively for Supreme, the collection consists of a cowhide leather Bomber Jacket; reversible Down Puffer Jacket; cotton bull denim Trucker Jacket, 5-Pocket Jean, 6-Panel and Beanie treated with garment dye and reflective resin lamination; wool blend bouclé Cardigan; cotton S/S Top, Hooded Sweatshirt, Sweatpant, and Camp Cap with spiderweb printed graphic; and printed L/S Top.
Heimtextil 2024: expanded range & realigned sustainability formats
New international contacts, inspiring business encounters and intensive networking: Heimtextil 2024 records strong registration figures across all product segments. With over 2,600 exhibitors participating, demand exceeds the number of exhibitors at the previous event.
“Heimtextil provides a bundled and therefore efficient market overview of all global trends in the home and contract textiles industry on a central platform over four days. In 2024, we are pleased to be able to intensify this experience with the launch of the new Carpets & Rugs product segment and an increased number of exhibitors,” says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies.
Heimtextil 2024 will be expanded by two new halls: Hall 5.1 for the new Carpets & Rugs product segment and Hall 10.4 for Asian Selection exhibitors in the home textiles segment. Hall 3, which will serve as a creative hub for the Heimtextil Trends 24/25 and exhibitors from the wall decoration, textile design and textile technology segments will also be reopened. In addition, the new Carpets & Rugs product segment, the realignment of the sustainable event formats under the title “Econogy” and the expanded range in the Fibers & Yarns section will provide fresh business impulses.
Heimtextil 2024 is expanding its portfolio with the new Carpets & Rugs product segment. Located exclusively in the new Hall 5.1, it showcases fitted, handmade and custom-made carpets, machine-made woven carpets, mats and dirt-absorbing carpets, as well as rugs and runners. Carpets are traditionally an integral part of Heimtextil, presented in various halls. Starting in 2024, this offering will be permanently bundled at the request of the industry.
For “Asian Excellence” and “Asian Selection”, both the house textiles (10.0-10.4) and home textiles (6.0, 5.0, 6.1) segments have a strong presence at Heimtextil 2024. Quality in all quantities meets private label excellence here.
At Heimtextil 2024, a realignment of all sustainable formats of the worldwide Texpertise Network will be launched with Econogy. Econogy standardizes the evaluation criteria of all Messe Frankfurt textile events for sustainability and clarifies the holistic connection between economy and ecology.
The Econogy offering at Heimtextil includes the Econogy Finder. The directory helps visitors find certified suppliers. Since many years, Heimtextil exhibitors have the opportunity to have sustainability checks carried out in order to be listed in special directories. In the future, these checks will be harmonized across all textile fairs of Messe Frankfurt. Econogy thus creates transparency and comparability across trade fairs with regard to criteria used to select resource-saving products and exhibitors. In cooperation with independent external sustainability experts, the current status of recognized seals and certificates are included and the SDGs are also integrated into the checks.
The Heimtextil Trends have been forming the heart of Heimtextil for many years. They translate megatrends into textile visions. A visit to the Heimtextil Trends is a must for all textile professionals who are constantly expanding their knowledge of textile materials. Under the overarching theme of “New Sensitivity,” textile transformation is the focus of the Heimtextil Trends 24/25, with three approaches showing ways to a more sensitive world of textiles: plant-based production of textiles, supporting textile circularity through technology, and the bio-engineered use of natural ingredients. In addition, the Future Materials curate regenerative materials and designs.
Heimtextil will be held from 9 to 12 January 2024.
CHT officially awarded as ‘top performer’ by adidas
In its latest evaluation, adidas ranked the suppliers of chemical products and auxiliaries used in the manufacture of its products. CHT is top formulator with 98% ZDHC Level 3 auxiliaries and colorants in its portfolio. CHT is also the supplier of choice in this ranking. On the one hand, this pays off the high innovative strength of CHT’s research and development, and on the other hand, it shows that CHT is the preferred partner for the sustainable chemical treatment of certifiable brand products. CHT is also a leading partner for suppliers of adidas, this means that CHT is confirmed as the leading partner in the textile industry.
With this, CHT Group sees itself in a responsible position as a manufacturer and supplier of sustainable chemical products along the textile value chain. As a foundation-owned company, CHT has this responsibility firmly anchored in its strategy. CHT drives innovation According to its own self-image, being innovative means taking responsibility for the future. For this reason, the Tübingen-based company pursues a strategy of sustainable product ranges in all business areas.
In 2022, the CHT Group generated 77 % of its total sales with sustainably classified products. The company’s own research and development is working ceaselessly to make the entire textile value chain more sustainable. 2 of 3 customers from the manufacturing textile industry benefit from CHT’s comprehensive know-how and the highest technical expertise in machine application. The entire textile industry is now faced with markets and consumers that place the highest demands on sustainably produced textiles, want transparency with regard to materials and production, and demand proof.
Benoit Moutault, Group Vice President of CHT’s Business Field Textile:
“I am proud of this great achievement. Our strategy is consistently geared to the sustainability of the textile value chain, and our efforts have been impressively confirmed here. I am very pleased that this performance is underpinned by a major brand such as adidas. This motivates us to continue on our path to support and accompany our customers in producing more sustainable textiles.”
JOOR raises $25 million to fuel continued innovation
JOOR has announced their raise of $25 million in new funding led by Brightwood Capital and Tamarix Capital Partners. Existing investors Macquarie Capital, Battery Ventures, and Canaan Partners also participated in this capital raise.
“At JOOR, the mission remains the same–to drive innovation in service of our clients, and this additional capital will allow us to do just that. We will use these funds to deliver an increasingly enriched platform solution for brands and retailers. Alongside new data-led initiatives, we also plan to build upon the early stage success of our embedded checkout solution, JOOR Pay, and expand our footprint in categories like footwear, sports and outdoor. These enhancements will continue to elevate the JOOR experience, reinforce our position as the world’s most trusted wholesale solution, and help us further empower our brands and retailers to thrive in the global market.”
Stone Island at Frieze London 2023
Stone Island has entered a multi-year global partnership with Frieze, commencing at Frieze London 2023, the twentieth anniversary of one of the world’s most influential art fairs. Stone Island is the Official Partner of Focus, the section dedicated to younger galleries at all of Frieze’s contemporary art fairs – London, Los Angeles, New York and Seoul.
Stone Island offers each of the participating galleries a bursary, equivalent of up to 30% of each exhibitor’s stand fee. The support aids the chosen emerging galleries in Focus, each founded twelve years ago or less, to participate in the fairs.
The Focus section is a crucial component of Frieze, ensuring that young galleries get to show their artists alongside some of the world’s most established gallerists. Focus creates a platform for emerging artists across generations, cultures and continents.
This year features the works of of Adam Farah-Saad at Public Gallery, Josefine Reisch at Galerie Noah Klink, Jordan Strafer at Hot Wheels and Heidi, Leon Xu at Helena Anrather and Jack O’Brien at Ginny on Frederick.
New issue 76 of WeAr Global Magazine
WeAr Global Magazine issue 76 is a special edition of Fashion x Sports.
As always this issue of WeAr delivers you the best in sportswear meets couture, latest designers, new trends and what to look out for. This issue also features a special Sports x Fashion Special explaining how to bridge best the gap between both categories with reports, interviews and outlines as well as great Store features to help your business do the next step.
Loro Piana opens flagship store in Dubai
Loro Piana has reopened its flagship store in Dubai following an extensive renovation. The store is the first in the world to showcase the new Loro Piana concept, inviting customers to indulge in an unparalleled luxury shopping experience.
Located in the heart of Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, the newly refurbished store now spans two floors with an elevator and a private entrance adjoining the two sections. The first floor is solely for VIP clients with dedicated salons where they can discover the Fall-Winter 2023-2024 collection and an exclusive Dubai Mall Capsule Collection with exquisite comfort and complete privacy.
The new store concept and interior design showcase Loro Piana’s iconic style, preserving the core elements of natural materials, a warm color palette, signature oak wood and Carabottino marble details. The renovation is a return to the heritage of the Maison and the legacy of Sergio Loro Piana, reworked in a timeless and thoroughly modern key.
The façade of the store, inspired by the soft and wavy texture of Loro Piana fabrics, has been reimagined by architects Jun Aoki and Yoshihiko Takeuchi in handmade terracotta ceramic tiles from Italy.
Better Cotton and Cotton Egypt Association inaugurate renewed strategic partnership
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, and Cotton Egypt Association (CEA), the organisation responsible for promoting and protecting Egyptian cotton worldwide, inaugurated the launch of their renewed strategic partnership at a multi-stakeholder event in Cairo earlier this month.
Uniting key stakeholders from across the cotton sector in Egypt and beyond, the event brought together representatives from Better Cotton, CEA, Better Cotton’s Programme Partners in Egypt (Alkan, Modern Nile and El Ekhlas), and a number of leading Better Cotton Retailer and Brand Members, as well as these members’ suppliers.
At the event, participants discussed opportunities to collaborate and what is required to increase the uptake of more sustainable Egyptian cotton. Attendees also visited a Better Cotton licensed farm in Kafr El Saad, in the north of Egypt, where farmers demonstrated sustainable agricultural practices. Better Cotton Members and others in attendance were able to engage with the farmers and workers, discussing key challenges and opportunities in adopting these practices.
Through a renewed strategic partnership, Better Cotton and CEA aim to further enhance the yields and sustainability credentials of Egyptian cotton while ensuring fair working conditions for farmers and workers.
Rachel Beckett, Senior Programme Manager at Better Cotton, commented: “The event was an important moment to reflect on the progress that Better Cotton and Cotton Egypt Association have made through our partnership so far, and the opportunities for further success going forward. It provided the opportunity for direct dialogue between Better Cotton producers, supply chain actors and key stakeholders from the British retail industry, and it is anticipated that it will result in increased demand for more sustainably produced Egyptian cotton.”
Khaled Schuman, Executive Director of Cotton Egypt Association, said: “I believe that we had a wonderful and fruitful event celebrating years of dedication, collaboration, and hard work that led to where we are today in driving the sustainability of ‘white gold’. The great interest shown today by retailers – and the support we have from all stakeholders in attendance – will pave the way for more success, more production of Egyptian sustainable cotton with Better Cotton’s standards, and more uptake from retailers.”
Design Museum new Barbie exhibition coming in 2024
London’s Design Museum is opening a new exhibition on the history of Barbie next year to coincide and celebrate its 65th anniversary Through a new partnership with Mattel, the Design Museum has been granted special access to the Barbie archives in California.
Three years in the making, the exhibition will explore the design evolution of the famous doll. On view will be rare and unique items alongside other loans and acquisitions.
“Barbie is one of the most recognisable brands on the planet and as we’ve seen recently, her story evolves with each new generation,” said Tim Marlow, director and CEO of the Design Museum.
Luke Radloff wins Azzedine Alaïa Foundation x Orveda fashion prize
The Azzedine Alaïa Foundation in collaboration with Orveda has announced Luke Radloff as the winner of its fashion prize. The South African fashion designer Luke Radloff, founded slow fashion brand Uni Form in 2019, offers contemporary modular and trans-seasonal pieces that draw references from its location in Johannesburg, South Africa. Luke Radloff uses his local training and combines it with his experience of luxury European brand communication. He has spent time on all sides of the industry, including retail, design, production and creative direction, most recently as founder and Creative Director of UNI FORM.
Radloff and subsequent winners will receive a one-month training programme and access to the foundation’s archives, as well as support from a reference tutor in collaboration with the Parsons School in Paris.
At the end of their residency at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation, each selected talent will create a mini collection inspired by Azzedine Alaïa and the fashion masters in the foundation’s collection. That fashion collection will then be exhibited at the Foundation Azzedine Alaïa before being presented in the Orveda Maisons around the world.
Givenchy Spring-Sumer 2024 Women’s collection
Under a sculptural tent fashioned in the grounds of the École Militaire in Paris, the silhouettes in the Givenchy Spring-Summer 2024 women’s collection presented the vision of contemporary elegance of Artistic Director Matthew M. Williams. Inspired by a chrysalis, the work designed by Gabriel Calatrava created an intimate space where draping, hand-painted flowers, lace and pearls all bloomed.
Throughout the collection, the silhouettes oscillate between structure and ease, black monochromes and gracious pastels, thick and diaphanous fabrics. Gentleman’s tailoring is set off by the delicacy of the skin. Plays of layered transparency are sprinkled throughout the collection as gloves highlight the curves of the arms, and pointed pumps are encased in translucent stockings. Lace volants reveal the beauty of a neckline. Day appropriates evening codes in draping re-energized by flou techniques. Overlays are spliced in chiffon, taffeta, organza or mud silk, a technique for dying silk from river mud inherited from the Ming Dynasty, creating a leathery effect.
Matthew M. Williams shares Hubert de Givenchy’s passion for flowers, which embellish leather and materialize in rose formations, almond green prints or on the bustier of a spring evening gown. Symbols of the ephemeral, hand-painted flowers, including irises, seem to leave their imprint on the skin. Jewels transform the clothing, covering the body in latticed pearl and crystal. Chokers, hoop earrings and rings celebrate the perfect sphere of the pearl, imagining new ways to wear the jewelry. Mules play with ruching, while the signature Shark Lock boot is reinterpreted in an open-toe version. The Voyou line introduces sliding chain straps, and a new trapezoid flap bag is framed by imposing chunky buckles.
Ray-Ban x Meta new smart glasses collection
Meta, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, announced the next-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection. Re-designed from the ground up, improving all the core features of the first generation while adding new capabilities that have never been seen on a pair of smart glasses before.
Since launching their first-generation smart glasses built in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, millions of moments have been captured and shared. From music festivals and birthday parties to first steps, graduations, and beyond, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses free you from the constraints of a hand-held camera. Instead of keeping the world at arm’s length (or worse, missing out on the action completely as you struggle with your smartphone’s lock screen), Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses let you snap a photo or video clip from your unique point of view.
The Ray-Ban Meta collection features 21 styles, colors, and lens variations, giving consumers powerful technology without compromising aesthetics or comfort.
Pantone report: colour trends for NYFW Spring 2024
According to Pantone® Color Institute experts, colours for NYFW Spring 2024 are infused with a hint of nostalgia yet at the same time speak to transformation as we embrace a more positive way of living. A new sense of freedom is reflected in this palette of evocative yet familiar tones that open the door to the exploration of our creative potential to re-visualise the future. With the desire for personal self-expression at the center of fashion, feelings of joy, and comfort come through in the colours we engage with as we boldly enter this new era.
“Colours for NYFW Spring 2024 inspire feelings of release. Opening the imagination and amplifying and liberating our own unique artistic spirit, they enable us to express ourselves in more inventive ways”, said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone® Color Institute. “A harmonious mix of familiar shades infused with a contemporary edge, colours for NYFW Spring 2024 introduce a new interpretation of current times as memories of the past and a glimpse of the future bring hope for the present”.
Ecoalf presents limited edition collection by Lapo
Lapo’s love for nature began in his early childhood spending time in the garden with his grandmother, Marella Agnelli. His journey began as the mind and one of the creators of the Fiat 500, which was the car that released the least amount of CO2. In the creative center, Garage Italia, he has given new life to iconic vehicles of the past by retrofitting them with an electric engine. In all his creative endeavors with important international brands, he has always preferred to use materials with a low environmental impact.
Placing the planet at the core of everything they do, Ecoalf was the natural choice when it came to co-creating together. Born in 2009, with the vision to stop using natural resources in a careless way to ensure those of the next generation, Ecoalf’s mission has been to create a new generation of recycled products with the same quality and design as the best non- recycled. After a conversation between Lapo and Ecoalf’s founder Javier Goyeneche, they decided to bring to life a contemporary suit collection that would create a new standard for the industry, one designed for the current and future generation.
These technical suits are no exception offering a low-environmental impact without compromising on design or quality. As part of the brand’s premium line, Ecoalf 1.0, the suits are made with a regenerated nylon made from fishing nets, fabric scraps and carpets destined for landfill to reduce CO2 emissions, prevent marine pollution, and promote circularity.
“With this limited edition collection of suits, we wanted to bring elegance and style to the sustainability world which isn’t sexy or dapper yet, to bring it to a market that is growing, but also key for our world and planet. Sustainability is fundamental for a better quality of life, but that should not mean boring.” – Lapo Elkann
These genderless suits are designed for those who live an active urban lifestyle, and constantly on the go. The casual chic look seamlessly transitions from the office to afterwork. Comfortable and lightweight the suit also features optimal elasticity and recovery to make it the perfect companion for the smart traveler. Like the individual they’re designed for they are ready to adapt to any situation or event coming in an array of neutral and bold colors.
With its recycled nylon composition and being made in Portugal, where the Elkann couple lives, but passionately inspired by the great suit tailors of Italy, they saved 243,000 liters of water and reduced CO2 eq. emissions by 58% with this limited-edition collection. While reducing CO2 from our atmosphere and giving a second life to discarded fishing nets, nylon is also the synthetic material that releases the least amount of microplastics to combat microplastic pollution in our oceans. In addition to the positive environmental impact, it has a positive social impact. Education has always been a fundamental value for both Ecoalf and Lapo Elkann. Ecoalf invests in talks that help raise awareness and inspire change across the globe while this limited edition collection will go a step further and donate 10% of the proceeds to LAPS Foundation to continue to support Children and Young People to give them knowledge and consciousness about the values of life. Its actions aim to support Children and combat situations and/or environments of educational poverty, prioritizing projects in favor of children with special educational needs (disabilities, learning-specific disorders, addiction, social deviance, protection from abuse and maltreatment, social and economic fragility, etc.).
“In 2009 we began with developing backpacks made with recycled materials and over the past 14 years we have expanded into other categories to offer a complete sustainable lifestyle. To design our first collection suits I couldn’t think of a better person than Lapo. His creativity, taste, and vision adds an incredible value to create a purpose driven suit that embodies his style while minimizing the environmental impact” – Javier Goyeneche, Founder & President of Ecoalf
Transnomadica partners with Parks California
Transnomadica, a project by Maurizio Donadi rooted in an archive of vintage objects and apparel, announced its partnership with Parks California, a nonprofit organization and California State Parks’ official statutory partner.
Under this collaboration with Parks California, Transnomadica has secured the unique global license of Parks California branding for use on secondhand and vintage products. A significant percentage of all sales will be donated to Parks California to support its work of ensuring that California’s 280 state parks are welcoming, inclusive and climate-resilient spaces where all can truly thrive for generations to come.
Transnomadica’s first-ever collection for Parks California, called “Return to Nature,” will feature vintage one-of-a-kind, restored and customized t-shirts, sweatshirts, outerwear and accessories. The collection will debut on September 14, 2023, at a special event held at Ron Herman, the influential Los Angeles-based retail innovator known for introducing the shop-in-shop concept. This curated collection of vintage apparel embodies Transnomadica’s aspiration to transform excess and leftover textiles and goods for purposeful experimentation and redesign.
“Parks are an integral part of California’s identity. They are natural treasures, historical records of our people and living reminders of our global reputation as leading environmental stewards,” said Maurizio Donadi. “My personal mission and that of Transnomadica is to inspire and develop methods for creative waste reduction through recycling and restoring vintage and textile products of value. These activities aim to question – and hopefully improve – the way we relate to our natural environment and guide us to live in symphony with nature.”
“We’re excited to launch our partnership with Transnomadica and introduce the new collection, “Return to Nature,” for the first time in the U.S.,” said Kindley Walsh Lawlor, President and CEO of Parks California. “As the official nonprofit partner to California State Parks, we are working to ensure everyone can experience the wonders of nature, while helping to adapt and innovate state parks so they are relevant, thriving spaces for generations to come. We are grateful to Maurizio and the Transnomadica team for helping us connect community to the outdoors and for supporting our efforts to
reimagine parks for the future.”
MICAM Milano upcoming September 2023 edition
MICAM Milano will return to Fiera Milano from 17th till 20th September 2023 with its 95th edition. Quality, sustainability, innovation and a focus on young people are, as always, the drivers of the event.
‘Walk Your Way‘ is the new campaign will support the next edition of MICAM. It’s an invitation to explore one’s own style, to embrace one’s individuality and to wear shoes with pride to achieve one’s goals step by step. MICAM represents the multi-faceted world of high-quality footwear in which the customer is at the core of its value system. There are no rules to follow when it comes to shoes. Everyone is encouraged to follow their own passions and wear the shoes that make them feel most comfortable in every situation.
The talent of young people is, as always, at the heart of MICAM with its many initiatives that aim to promote it and introduce it to operators. Starting with the area dedicated to Emerging Designers that will host 12 creatives from all over the world selected by a special jury. Sustainability and originality are the keywords of the collections presented: recycled or recyclable materials and attention to the production chain are just some of the features of the shoes that will be on show.
The Italian Start Up area, also in Hall 1, is dedicated to the most promising new start-ups. The curiosity and imagination of young Italian companies will give rise to a series of proposals that are out of the ordinary in terms of originality, sustainability and usefulness.
Young people will also be the protagonists on 18th September of the final fashion show of the Mittelmoda Fashion Award, the competition that every year selects and rewards the creations of young fashion and design students from all over the world.
Future of Retail, the space dedicated to innovative ideas that will shape the future of retail, will host a number of companies proposing advanced solutions useful for the footwear sector: in this edition the focus is on 3D technology and its potential to increase retailers’ business.
The MICAMX area will be back in Pavilion 1 with a completely new layout designed to offer visitors a unique opportunity to gen up on issues of key importance for the industry with distinguished guests, best practice and important international speakers, covering four main themes: trends & materials, sustainability, art fashion heritage & future and the future of retail.
Within the MICAMX space, the Trends & Materials area, set up in collaboration with Lineapelle, will take the form of a display of materials and components featured in the FW 23- 24 collections.
Sustainability is increasingly at the heart of the innovation proposed by footwear manufacturers. For this reason, the VCS Verified & Certified Steps area will once again be presented at MICAM. This area is dedicated to the first certification mark for the footwear industry, granted to companies embarking on a process of assessment, measurement, and above all, improvement of their corporate sustainability performance in line with internationally recognised standards.
“MICAM drives the recovery of the national footwear sector and plays a key role for the affirmation of our companies that need trade fair support to establish themselves and develop in international markets,” explains MICAM President Giovanna Ceolini. “I hope that the event can once again confirm itself as an irreplaceable business opportunity and driving force for a sector of great importance in economic and employment terms. With over 3,700 companies and more than 72,000 employees, this production segment is one of the absolute pillars of the fashion system. I would also like to remind you that MICAM is a spotlight on new trends starting with sustainability, which is no longer a short-term trend but a key factor in customers’ purchasing decisions. A paradigm that, together with digitisation, is transforming the footwear industry and taking it into the future’.
Stone Island enters multi-year global partnership with Frieze
Stone Island is entering a multi-year global partnership with Frieze, commencing at Frieze London 2023 with its 20th anniversary. Stone Island will become the Official Partner of Focus, the section dedicated to younger galleries at all of Frieze’s contemporary art fairs – London, Los Angeles, New York and Seoul. Stone Island will also become Official Partner of Frieze 91, the global membership programme that provides access to the communities and art shaping contemporary culture.
As the Official Partner of Focus, Stone Island will offer each of the participating galleries a bursary, equivalent of up to 30% of each exhibitor’s stand fee. The support, combined with Frieze’s existing subsidies for the section, will aid the chosen emerging galleries in Focus, each founded twelve years ago or less, to participate in the fair. Stone Island will also amplify visibility with a dedicated content series about Focus and its participating galleries, made in collaboration with Frieze Studios, Frieze’s in-house creative team.
“We are delighted to enter this global partnership with Frieze, with which we have so many values in common. Stone Island is built on community and creative energy inspired by research and innovation, characteristics that define the Focus section of Frieze’s art fairs, as well as the Frieze 91 programme. Through this partnership, Stone Island will offer foundational support to some of the world’s most significant emerging galleries and artists for years to come,” says Robert Triefus, CEO of Stone Island.
Simon Fox, CEO, Frieze: “We’re delighted to announce our exciting new partnership with Stone Island, set to launch at Frieze London 2023: a pivotal moment as we commemorate the fair’s 20th anniversary. Stone Island’s role as the Official Partner of Focus across our global art fairs – in London, Los Angeles, New York, and Seoul – underscores our shared commitment to supporting young galleries and their artists, and to showcasing them at our fairs alongside the world’s leading galleries.”
Frieze London 2023 will take place from October 11-15, 2023 in The Regent’s Park, London.
Christian Siriano 15th anniversary show during NYFW
Christian Siriano celebrated last week his 15th anniversary with a runway show during NYFW presenting his Spring 2024 collection during which the singer Sia performed. The backdrop of an elegant French hotel, went perfectly alongside the Edgar Degas-inspired details in his collection. Siriano’s Spring 2024 colour palette features pinks, blacks, golds, whites and nudes and explores the tension between severe and soft silhouettes and textures throughout.
Burberry introduces new series of city takeovers
Burberry Streets is a series of takeovers that aim to celebrate the art of discovery and exploration in cities worldwide – kicking off in London. The takeovers merge the brand’s forward-thinking vision with its rich heritage, bringing modern British luxury to life in new and innovative ways.
Immersive experiences, installations and events will unfold across the city – each showcasing the brand’s signatures, such as seasonal check in knight blue, rose print, and the newly redefined Equestrian Knight Design. Burberry Streets kicks off with a takeover of Norman’s, the North London café renowned for its British cuisine. The café will be decorated in signature blue check and play host to a special evening event on 13th September. During London Fashion Week, a traveling Norman’s food truck will be making appearances on The Strand and Duke of York Square.
Symbols of the house will be seen in multiple locations across the capital. Flags featuring the new rose print will fly above London’s Bond Street and Piccadilly’s screens will be lit up with videos from the Winter 2023 campaign. The Equestrian Knight will take to the streets in the form of chalk stencils on paths and in parks – and London’s black taxis will be wrapped in Daniel Lee’s English rose print.
The series coincides with the launch of Winter 2023, Daniel Lee’s first collection for the brand – now available both in store and online, alongside a redesign of its e-commerce website, marking a new era and creative vision for Burberry.
Burberry Streets will go on to land in Seoul and Shanghai in October.
VIEW with new concept ‘reVIEW’
All new and yet tried and established: starting this season, the VIEW trade shows will be launching with a new concept – the first edition of reVIEW Autumn.Winter 24/25 on 13 and 14 September 2023 with fully booked space on three areas and a large range of more than 300 international premium collections in the sectors of Fabrics, Denim & Sportswear, Additionals and Design Studios. The reVIEW Autumn.Winter 24/25 thus functions for the first time as a follow-up event to the MUNICH FABRIC START, which took place in Munich from 18 to 20 July 2023.
Ten weeks later, from 28 to 29 November 2023, the VIEW then will open its doors as the preVIEW for the Spring.Summer 25 season – eight weeks before the next edition of the MUNICH FABRIC START, which will gather the industry at the MOC from 23 to 25 January 2024. Not only the timing and the intention of the VIEW are changing, but also the location.
The move to the Dampfdom in the MOTORWORLD, which is the most suitable trade show location not only thanks to its spectacular architecture but also because of its technical equipment, will not only mean an increase in space and thus an expansion of the exhibitor portfolio but also an improved infrastructure for the VIEW, which will now be held in the immediate vicinity of restaurants, parking facilities and a hotel.
WHP Global to acquire global denim brand G-Star RAW
New York-based brand management company WHP Global has entered into an agreement which will see them acquire a majority stake in G-Star RAW.
Under the terms of the agreement, the existing G-Star shareholders, including founder Jos van Tilburg, will retain a stake in the brand. The current leadership team of G-Star RAW, led by CEO Rob Schilder, will continue to operate the brand’s marketing and product development functions as well as the wholesale, retail and e-commerce distribution out of the Amsterdam headquarters.
The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2023, subject to customary closing conditions including works council procedure. Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
Marc Cain celebrates 50th anniversary with glamorous Fashion Show
Marc Cain celebrated its 50th anniversary at its headquarters in Germany with a ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ event and a large-scale Fashion Show, at which the exclusive anniversary collection was presented for the first time.
The typical Marc Cain leopard print played a leading role. The unmistakable animal pattern adorned the entire façade of the marquee as well as the idyllic garden with lake. The exclusive terrace structure was presented in Leo style. This elaborate staging virtually immersed the guests in a breathtaking world of leopard print.
The glamorous highlight of the evening was the Fashion Show in the leopard print tent. The interior was transformed into an enchanted forest, with floating fireflies, lush plants and trees. The 50 models, including supermodel Karolina Kurková, who opened the Show, entered the catwalk from a golden elevatory hidden in a tree. Right at the beginning, the models presented the 50-piece anniversary collection. The anniversary collection was framed by the highlights of the Fall/Winter 2023 collection as well as a preview of the Spring/Summer 2024 season. Marc Cain had initiated a livestream and “See Now Buy Now” events in the Stores, which gave all customers worldwide the opportunity to experience the Show up close and in real-time and to shop directly afterwards.
“This evening has moved me deeply. Back in 1973, when I founded Marc Cain, I would never have thought it possible what we have managed to achieve: Global player. pioneer in knitwear, Stores and showrooms all over the world and No.1 in premium womenswear. The evening is the culmination of the last decades, which have shown me that while there must be a vision at the beginning, the road to success is paved with innovation, technology and progress. Not to mention perseverance and the courage to realise even unconventional ideas,” states Helmut Schlotterer, founder, owner and Managing Director.
The anniversary collection is now available in-stores.
Kingpins upcoming editions in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and New York
Kingpins upcoming edition in Amsterdam will be taking place from October 18th till 19th, 2023 at the SugarFactory.
Furthermore, Kingpins will be hosting shows in Hong Kong and New York, with special Pop-Ups. Taking place on November 6th till 7th, 2023, at The Mills Fabrica and on January 24th till 25th, 2024 in New York City at Pier 36 / Basketball City.
Stone Island Stellina
The F/W 23-24 Stone Island Stellina garments are characterized by the small white embroidery, evolve towards a a new high-performance version, declined across the tones of stucco white, sage, lead and black. The brand’s DNA manifests itself in unexpected details: raw cut edges, sharp geometries traced by topstitching, as well as the matryoshka pocket system. The outerwear pieces are made of a 3-layer performance fabric, which combines a breathable outer nylon layer, protected by a run-proof polyester layer. Jackets and vests made in a light and highly breathable super stretch nylon, including an area padded with a Polartec® Alpha® substrate: a gauzed run-proof polyester substrate, ultra-breathable and extremely reactive to changing temperatures. The embroidery can also be found in other product categories: knits, sweatshirts, t-shirts. trousers and accessories.
Milano Unica upcoming Shanghai edition
The Italian Trade Agency ICE for the promotion abroad and internationalization of Italian enterprises, is organizing a collective participation in Milano Unica Shanghai from August 28 to August 30 in the framework of the Intertextile Apparel Fabrics trade show dedicated to the textile and apparel accessories industry. 44 Italian exhibitors will participate and present their best products and high-end proposals representing Made-in-Italy excellence.
“After three years, finally this edition of Milano Unica Shanghai sees the full reopening of the Chinese market. This is a particularly important sign for the recovery of the entire industry. Milano Unica is one of the industry’s most significant events and represents a much-awaited appointment for Chinese consumers, who are more and more attentive to new Made-in-Italy trends, quality, and innovation. The participation also testifies to the great interest of Italian entrepreneurs in the excellent business opportunities offered by the Chinese market,” commented Augusto Di Giacinto, Director of ICE Agency Shanghai.
“The 37th edition of Milano Unica at Fiera Milano Rho dropped the curtains a few weeks ago. The event saw the participation of 562 companies representing the excellence of our industry. We recorded an increased number of buyers from China and from other main target markets. This increase testifies to the importance of Milano Unica’s core values: elegance, quality, and transparency. Milano Unica Shanghai in enhancing the image towards the end consumer, represents the extension of our activities aimed at intercepting and satisfying the demand of the Chinese market, consolidating the close relationship with local operators,” added Alessandro Barberis Canonico, President of Milano Unica.
CIFF x Revolver to host showroom during NYFW
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) x Revolver will be hosting a showroom during the upcoming edition of New York City Fashion Week.
The Showroom will take place from September 7th till 9th, CIFF x Revolver will collaborate with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) on the event, with further support from the Danish industry trade association, Wear.
The Showroom will feature 12 Danish brands and 6 CFDA-selected US brands under one roof, each chosen for their shared commitment to sustainability.
Pure London x Just Around The Corner: February 2024
Pure London has announced that from February 2024 Just Around The Corner (JATC) will unite with Pure London to create Pure London x JATC, sitting under Hyve’s retail division umbrella.
The first combined show will take place on the 11th – 13th February 2024 at Olympia London and will offer buyers a transformed show with an increased number of inspirational fashion designers and brands.
The destinations will be edited to unite all Womenswear in the Grand Hall including POP and the new Launchpad area for new womenswear designers, with Women’s and Men’s Accessories and Footwear brands, Men’s Apparel, The “Together zone” (brands showing genderless or dual gender collections), Lifestyle and Beauty brands (beauty, skincare, wellness, grooming, home fragrance, home tech), Watches, Jewellery, Wearable accessories and seasonal gifting, positioned in the Grand Hall Gallery featuring JATC’s signature style and feel.
Gloria Sandrucci, Event Director, Pure London x JATC says, “This is a landmark development in the history of these two fashion shows driven by the vision and desire to make buying easier and better for buyers. Pure London’s mission is to become Europe’s most inspiring and diverse celebration of fashion providing the best edit of brands, the most trusted trends insights, offer transformative business opportunities, while speaking up for sustainability. By uniting with JATC, and with Pure London’s 25-year history, the combined teams can pool their expertise, resources, and network to create the leading fashion trade show experience, meeting the needs of buyers and offering the very best collection of brands under one iconic roof at Olympia London.”
Kenzo chooses Shanghai for first ever show in China
KENZO Artistic Director Nigo presented a memorable Spring/Summer 2024 women’s and men’s collection at the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal on the Huangpu River.
The event echoed the Paris show on the Passerelle Debilly, the iconic footbridge that connects the Palais de Tokyo with the Eiffel Tower, proposing new iterations of key KENZO looks unveiled in Paris. The collection creates a compelling dialogue, bridging the legacy of Kenzo Takada with the contemporary vision of Nigo, staging code-switches between Japanese and Western wardrobes.
The soundtrack was created by Cornelius — a friend and occasional collaborator of Nigo since the mid-1990s — who shares the designer’s appreciation of City Pop, the music that was the backdrop for an exuberant period coinciding with some of the most memorable moments in Kenzo Takada’s career. In the eyes of Nigo, the recent reappraisal of the genre by new generations is a powerful analogy that underscores the relevance of the KENZO legacy to the contemporary mindset.
Anaii’s premium denim collection
Anaii is an innovative project, a premium denim collection designed to be everyday luxury, crafted with a tailoring approach and philosophy.
For Anaii, the essence of luxury doesn’t lie in excess but in the continuous pursuit of uncompromising quality, simplicity, and refined, understated elegance. Drawing inspiration from architecture and modern design, Anaii explores the duality of artisanal perfection and minimalist lines to create jeans from soft and tactile, exceptionally high-quality fabrics such as cashmere denim. This unique and sophisticated materials are designed to offer authenticity and functionality that align with the diverse lifestyles of its customers.
Anaii is entirely produced in Italy within a 30-kilometer supply chain, ensuring a reduced carbon footprint and complete transparency. Sophisticated and contemporary, timeless and refined, Anaii is a collection that embraces a discreet and bourgeois elegance as its signature style, rather than one that shouts for attention.
Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize finalists
At the official Opening Reception, Nina Wedell-Wedellsborg from the Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize announced the three finalists for the forthcoming edition of the Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize 2023.
Presenting unique visions that encapsulate a forward-thinking aesthetic Saks Potts, Heliot Emil, and Forza Collective were awarded the accolade in order to support the growth and expansion of their creative vision.
The Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize is taking a bold turn for 2023, shifting its spotlight to also include established brands and experienced designers who have proven their entrepreneurial and innovative skills, a decision that reflects the core values of the founders of the Foundation – Theodor Wessel and Emil Vett and their commitment to fostering sustainable brands and a responsible fashion industry.
CIFF x Revolver upcoming edition in August
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) will host its first show under the combined moniker of CIFF x Revolver from 9th till 11th August 2023.
It will coincide with Copenhagen Fashion Week, which runs on 8th till 11th August, and will take place at Copenhagen’s Bella Center.
The new, optimised trade show experience will feature over 800 brands across market segments from emerging to established; domestic and international; menswear, womenswear, lifestyle, and beauty. CIFF, with over three decades of experience, and Revolver, with their fresh approach, are pooling their efforts, expertise, networks, and resources to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
“Together we can bring the very best of Danish, Scandinavian, and international fashion to the forefront, creating a more cohesive and valuable fair experience and brands and buyers alike,” says CIFF director Sofie Dolva.
Messe Frankfurt and Kingpins Show announce strategic partnership
Messe Frankfurt, a global leader in trade fair organization, and Kingpins Show, the premier tradeshow specializing in the denim industry, have announced a strategic partnership that will further strengthen their commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within the denim community.
Messe Frankfurt’s new role as a shareholder in the Kingpins Show elevates the textile portfolio’s presence in the denim industry as well as solidifies their dedication to supporting the industry’s development.
The Kingpins Show will continue to operate independently, maintaining its distinct identity and the essence that has made it a must-attend event for denim enthusiasts worldwide. As a shareholder, Messe Frankfurt brings its global network, unparalleled resources, and industry- leading expertise to strengthen the Kingpins Show’s position as a premier denim platform.
LVMH introduces ‘Tap to Pay on iPhone’ feature in select stores
At this year’s Viva Technology show, LVMH announced that it will begin rolling out Tap to Pay on iPhone to select LVMH Group stores in the US later this year, offering a seamless and secure payment experience. With Tap to Pay on iPhone, the LVMH Group client advisors can accept Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets anywhere in the store simply by using their iPhone and a partner-enabled iOS app – no additional hardware needed, regardless of the purchase amount. Tap to Pay on iPhone will be available in the LVMH Group Houses in the US later this year, starting with Sephora, Christian Dior Couture, Celine, Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton.
“Our stores are the prime showcase for the excellence of the products we create, and we do everything possible to guarantee that the customer experience is absolutely impeccable, from the moment people walk in the door to payment for a purchase. The introduction of Tap to Pay on iPhone in LVMH US stores will contribute to offering our customers a purchase experience that is fluid, transparent and protected. This solution also reflects the growing demand among our customers for contactless payment and digital wallet transactions,” says Franck Le Moal, LVMH Group IT Director.
Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone technology uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep the customers’ data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers on the device or on Apple servers.
Stone Island x New Balance: Tokyo Design Studio FuelCell C_1
New Balance and Stone Island have reunited for their latest innovative collaboration, the Stone Island & New Balance Tokyo Design Studio FuelCell C_1. The brands explore the concept of how the human bridges the gap between man-made and cotton elements with this revolutionary silhouette. This unique concept comes to life with a visually expressive take on what a running shoe could look like, featuring nontraditional forms – manufactured synthetic with cotton engineered in one knit.
“This collaboration between New Balance and Stone Island is unlike any other – both brands have a dedication to innovation and craft that drives them to go against the grain,” says James Lee, Lead Footwear Designer at New Balance. “The synergy of New Balance and Stone Island is reflected through the shoe..”
“I consider what Stone Island and New Balance are doing a real collaborative relationship. Both parties agreed to work on a new New Balance model to bring this collaboration to life,” says Silvio Rivetti, Design Director at Stone Island. “Both brands have uncompromised standards when it comes to the quality of the product. We both have a strong connection with our heritage and we never stop evolving.”
The exaggerated design elements, featuring an outsole that extends beyond the heel of the shoe, are more than an aesthetic touch, with the added weight providing a counterbalance to the toe push-off, energy returning feeling of FuelCell. The debut FuelCell C_1 colorways utilize color palette and graphic pattern inspired by the archival Stone Island camouflage of ‘990.
BOSS names F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso brand ambassador
BOSS enters a long-term partnership with two-time Formula 1TM World Champion Fernando Alonso. As part of this latest collaboration, BOSS will dress Alonso at official events off the racetrack, including all major red-carpet moments and interviews. Moreover, Alonso will support BOSS in a spate of ongoing promotional activities, brand events, social media campaigns, and more.
The partnership is a strategic and logical move, given that BOSS has been the Official Fashion Partner of the wider Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team (AMF1) since June 2022, developing looks, formal apparel, and high-performance team and travel wear for its roster of drivers.
“Fernando Alonso is an icon on the racetrack and a great personality. I’m beyond excited that he’ll be one of our brand ambassadors over the coming years. Fernando neatly embodies what it means to be BOSS today: he has a strong sense of will, makes the right decisions, and inspires people all around the world. He’s a perfect fit for BOSS with his spirit and his attitude. He’s been pursuing his passion for racing since he was a child and has been celebrating success in motorsports for over 20 years now. Fernando is living proof that BOSSes aren’t born – they’re made,” says Daniel Grieder, CEO of HUGO BOSS.
“I’ve long been a fan of BOSS and I’m thrilled to take on this new role as an ambassador within the larger scope of their sponsorship of the Aston Martin F1 TM Team. I look forward to working closely with the brand and representing what it means to be a true BOSS – both on and off the racetrack,” says Fernando Alonso.
Apropos Flagship Store Berlin opens in a historical setting
The APROPOS Flagship Store in Berlin features design that blends in with the complexity of the building with clarity and elegance. The building which was a former cinema was built by architect Max Bischoff in 1922 and was the premiere venue for the world’s first sound film.
According to the existing different spatial dimensions, four spatial identities were developed in which atmosphere and spatial proportions create a coherent experience that customers can intuitively experience. The design of the interior is based on a selected material concept. The dynamic use of the the surfaces of the rooms were deliberately kept minimalistic and made of selected high-quality materials. This results in a uniform yet recognizable design language that makes the identity of APROPOS Concept Store. Graphically grained wall coverings made from Turkish Marble contrast with specially made, maximum-format concrete floor slabs. Wall paneling made of soaped oak meets custom-made shelves for the display of goods satin brass, French herringbone parquet is combined with curtain fabrics by Dedar and Pierre Frey combined. Selected materials and objects from vintage suppliers from Italy and France, as well as furniture by Pierre Frey complete the overall concept of the new APROPOS store.
Leaving the facade and shop windows behind, visitors first enter the large entrance area. Beauty brands like Ojar, Tide, Nishane, New Notes and Xerjoff as well as interior brands such as Astier de Villatte, Fornasetti, Christofle and Ginori 1735 are presented on hand-forged brass shelves and marble tables. From here you get to the central main room, the two-storey forum. First is the Shoe Corner, while on the other hand, the room is fully covered with video projections. The forum is a space for exclusive events and emotional presentations of brands, products and media offererings. You will also find Womenswear from houses such as Ferragamo, Jil Sander, Victoria Beckham, Khaite, Carolina Herrera, Gabriela Hearst, Proenza Schouler, Amina Muaddi, Ann Demeulemeester, Gianvito Rossi, Located directly above the women’s department, on the mezzanine floor, is the Menswear department with brands such as Giorgio Armani, Brioni, Kiton, Random Identities, Isabel Marant, God’s True Cashmere, Rhude, 44 Label Group, The Elder Statesmen x Zegna and numerous other international brands.
Another highlight of the store and eye-catcher of the area is the APROPOS café on the mezzanine. In addition to the classic hot and cold drinks, the café offers selected cakes and tartes and special champagne from the French Maison Veuve Clicquot. But that’s not everything – alongside editions of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut and Rosé, the Prestige Cuvée La Grande Dame 2015, guests can enjoy other Moët Hennessy products from Ruinart and Moët & Chandon. Furthermore, APROPOS, in cooperation with Veuve Clicquot, will host the CLICQUOT café from July 21st to August 18th, on the occasion of the “Good Day Sunshine” campaign. In the atmospheric ambience in the leafy and quietly located in the back garden of the house, you can discover exquisite types of champagne from Veuve Clicquot and eat fresh delicacies.
Milano Unica enters the Metaverse for its 37th edition
Milano Unica aims at expanding its digital services from season to season to provide its exhibitors and visitors with an increasingly integrated and fruitful experience. After the e-MilanoUnica Connect project and the App designed to facilitate the visit to the trade show, for the 37th edition, Milano Unica offered, in collaboration with PwC Italia, an even more immersive experience through the Metaverse, the specially created 3D space, within which physical individuals could move, share and interact as if they were physically present, but without any limitations of space.
The Milano Unica avatar was the narrating voice of the 37th edition, inviting people to the trade show.
The journey through the Metaverse amplified the visitors’ experience, providing access to the emotional rooms of the three MU Community themes presenting the creative cues for the Fall/Winter 2024/2025 season. The MU Hub served as introduction to the journey, expanding on the founding values of Milano Unica, based on the excellence of Made-in-Italy products, along with the values of creative sustainability, traceability and constant innovation.
Visitors entered an ideal green city with a high perception of an organic and sustainable world. Walking down the aisles, visitors were accompanied by emotional videos and evocative images leading to environments related to the three themes of the creative concepts for the upcoming season.
Marc Cain at the Yoonaverse Hybrid Conference
Marc Cain is part of this year’s Yoonaverse, a hybrid trade show that is taking place in the stationary and digital space as part of Berlin Fashion Week from July 10th to 14th. The German premium brand is using the platform to virtually stage its new collection.
“The fusion of fashion and technology is an exciting topic that is becoming increasingly relevant for Marc Cain. At the Yoonaverse, visitors can view looks from a 360 degree perspective and be seamlessly directed to the online store. They are created by our in-house 3D team and are used in product development, visual communication between suppliers, and digital sales’ explains Paola Olaguivel, 3D Product Developer at Marc Cain.
With its participation in the event, Marc Cain is once again demonstrating its commitment to innovation. The company expects this to lead to the establishment of valuable contacts, exciting insights into the latest trends and developments as well as the development of new target groups. The knowledge acquired makes it possible for them to adapt their strategies, improve their products and stay one step ahead of the competition.
A Kinloch pattern to celebrate 350 years of MITSUKOSHI
Kinloch continues its ascent in the Land of the Rising Sun, and is given the opportunity to tribute MITSUKOSHI’s 350th anniversary by bringing to life a design, created specifically for this occasion. A 50 x 50 cotton “hankaci (handkerchief), in two different color shades, describes the various stages of this journey across Japan between the main cities, as well as the headquarters of the MITSUKOSHI department stores. This is an artistic travel story among lion statues, torii gates, ramen dishes, temples and samurai. The hankaci is a must have accessory in Japan, a symbol of sustainability, which is used in various ways. This handkerchief, by avoiding the use of paper and plastic, finally gives the planet a break.
Anita Tillmann steps back from the operative business of the Premium Group
The Premium Group, the leading European event and trade fair organiser for fashion and lifestyle, is entering a new chapter: founder Anita Tillmann is handing over to her business partner Jörg Arntz and the experienced management team. After almost 21 years of successful management, serial entrepreneur Anita Tillmann will retire from operating business at the end of this year. She will remain with the Premium Group as a strategic advisor.
“After more than two decades, I am stepping down from the operational business and handing over the company to my business partner Jörg Arntz and the experienced management team with great confidence and trust,” says Anita Tillmann. “Together with our team, we have built up an international network in the fashion industry and made many good friends along the way. Thanks to our flat hierarchies, the pronounced team spirit and the good relationship with our shareholders, we work according to the motto – teamwork makes the dream work.”
Jörg Arntz, the long-standing managing director of Premium Group, will continue to lead the company as managing director, with the strategic support of Anita Tillmann. Operational implementation and content development will continue with the proven PREMIUM and SEEK teams in line with the formats. “I am delighted to have had Anita by my side over the past 10 years. The goal remains to strengthen the Premium Group’s position as a forward-thinking and established platform in the national and international markets. We challenge traditional KPIs, develop sustainable business models hand-in-hand with the industry and share this know-how with our communities. We will continue to drive innovation and growth in close exchange with the industry. The demand for an organised industry meeting in Berlin is still very high. We are firmly convinced that the relevance of personal exchange will become even more important in the future and with it modern platforms like PREMIUM and SEEK.”
Berlin Fashion Week: upcoming schedule
From July 10th to 13th, 2023, Berlin Fashion Week will present a high-quality program of fashion shows, presentations, exhibitions, as well as innovative event formats and conferences in the city’s iconic locations, shaping the future of the fashion industry.
In this season as well, the Fashion Council Germany, on behalf of the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises, conducted the Berlin Contemporary concept competition. An expert jury selected a total of 18 concepts from Berlin and national designers out of 77 applications, who will showcase their collections during Berlin Fashion Week.
Der Berliner Salon returns from Charlottenburg to the Kronprinzenpalais. The collective exhibition presents 44 talents from the fields of design and fashion to establish a new understanding of the artistic and creative aspirations of fashion, photography, and design. In addition to the official opening event, the concept includes a multi-day program composed of various salon events to present a curated selection of Germany’s most relevant creative talents and brands.
The showcase platform 2ewest presents fashion shows by selected Berlin Contemporary winners for the second time in July. For the first time, the shows will take place in the premises of the State Museums of Berlin as part of an official partnership. In addition to the Kronprinzenpalais, the fashion shows will be held in various satellite locations, including the Alte Nationalgalerie and the James-Simon-Galerie. This collaboration sheds light on the special synergy between architecture, art, and fashion in Berlin, offering a new perspective on the iconic urban cultural institutions in dialogue with the contemporary fashion industry.
In January 2023, designers Rebekka Ruetz, Danny Reinke, Marcel Ostertag, and Kilian Kerner joined forces to create a new concept for Fashion Week. In the July season as well, the four designers will showcase their latest collections under the joint roof of W.E4.FASHION DAY at the Verti Music Hall.
The project Studio2Retail carries the unique atmosphere of Fashion Week throughout the city. Fashion shows, events, and pop-ups take place all over Berlin, while stores offer special promotions and discounts. The initiative is implemented by the Fashion Council Germany e.V. on behalf of the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises.
The Neo.Fashion format takes place at the Alte Münze this time. Here, graduates from German and Ukrainian universities have the opportunity to present their collections and themselves to the industry, attracting attention.
Following its premiere in January, the BeyondFashionBerlin trade show returns to the Atelier Gardens, catering to brands and buyers for whom sustainability is not just a trend but a mindset. Transparency takes center stage here, with exhibiting labels being categorized into five sustainability-related categories.
The summer editions of PREMIUM and SEEK, which are part of Berlin Fashion Week, will take place on the 11th & 12th of July at the iconic location Station Berlin.
Station Berlin will offer diverse networking opportunities and an extensive content program on key trends in fashion, business, sustainability, tech, and beauty. The 202030 Summit on sustainability will be represented on-site in a smaller format, providing relevant information, impulses, and learnings about the future of the fashion industry.
Premium and Seek return with new concept
The summer editions of PREMIUM and SEEK, which are part of Berlin Fashion Week, will take place on the 11th & 12th of July at the iconic location Station Berlin.
The Premium Group presents a new concept for a progressive community with its trend and event platform. This summer, it’s all about (re)connection, genuine emotions, and new perspectives. The flagship formats PREMIUM and SEEK become louder, more provocative, personal, and efficient. For the first time, the events will take place over two days, on July 11th and 12th, at Station Berlin. The PREMIUM portfolio includes brands such as Silk Laundry, Shaft Jeans, Peuterey, Kennel Schmenger Schuhmanufaktur, and Les Tricots de Lea. The SEEK portfolio features brands like Armedangels, Veja, Sandqvist, Helinox, or Edwin.
Ukrainian labels will also have their own exhibition spaces at PREMIUM this season. Additionally, the curators of the Platte Berlin young community and retail space will occupy an area. Platte Berlin stands for fair fashion and open exchange with local communities, especially the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community.
In cooperation with PREMIUM, the Yoonaverse conference will also take place in July, exploring all facets of digital transformation within the fashion industry and being streamed into the Berlin Metaverse. Guests can experience relevant content from renowned speakers and receive concrete business impulses.
Texworld Evolution Paris trade fairs current edition
More than 1,350 exhibitors from 26 countries are currently at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, from 3 to 5 July for the Texworld Evolution Paris trade fairs. Apparel Sourcing, Avantex, Leatherworld and Texworld Paris – celebrating its 25th anniversary – constitute the largest European sourcing platform for textiles and clothing in terms of number of exhibitors.
The 25th anniversary of Texworld Paris is an opportunity to offer visitors a range of special events and activities, and the new setting of Porte de Versailles provides an innovative networking opportunity. The new T-Club area exapnds its business-oriented services for exhibitors and visitors. Finally, two joint visitor days are organised with the Curve Paris and Interfilière Paris lingerie products and accessories trade shows.
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