Kenzo Takada: Japanese designer passes away
The Japanese founder, Kenzo Takada of fashion brand Kenzo has died aged 81.
The family said in a statement to French media Sunday that Takada died from complications from COVID-19 in a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris. A public relations officer for Kenzo’s brand confirmed that Takada died, but didn’t give a cause of death.
“It is with immense sadness that KENZO has learned of the passing of our founder, the fashion house said in a statement. “For half a century, Mr. Takada has been an emblematic personality in the fashion industry” always infusing creativity and color into the world.
Takada’s death came at the tail end of Paris Fashion Week, whose nine-day calendar is undertaking an unusual fashion season for spring-summer 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. It was only days ago that the Kenzo fashion house unveiled its bee-themed collection here.
The entire WeAr team is paying tribute to Kenzo Takada.
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Gabrielle Chanel exhibition to take place at the City of Paris Fashion Museum
The Palais Galliera, the City of Paris Fashion Museum, will reopen its doors after extension work and presents the first retrospective in Paris of a unique and remarkable fashion designer: Gabrielle Chanel (1883-1971).
The first part of the exhibition is chronological; it recounts her early beginnings with a few emblematic pieces, including the famous 1916 marinière, the sailor blouse, in jersey. You are invited to trace the development of Chanel’s chic style: from the little black dresses and sporty models of the Roaring Twenties to the sophisticated dresses of the 1930s. One room is devoted entirely to N° 5, created in 1921 and quintessentially the spirit of “Coco Chanel”.
Ten photo portraits of Gabrielle Chanel accompany the ten chapters of the exhibition and show the extent to which the couturière herself was the embodiment of her brand. Then came the war and the fashion house was closed; the only things still sold in Paris, at 31 rue Cambon, were perfume and accessories. Then the arrival of Christian Dior and the New Look – the corseted style that she so objected to; Gabrielle Chanel reacted by returning to couture in 1954 and, against the trend, reaffirmed her fashion manifesto.
The second part of the exhibition is themed and you are invited to decipher her dress codes: the braided tweed suit, two-tone pumps, the 2.55 quilted bag, black and beige naturally, but also red, white and gold… and, of course, the costume and the fine jewellery that were intrinsic to the Chanel look.
Eastman launches new sustainable fashion fibre: Naia Renew
Eastman, the producer of sustainably sourced Naia cellulosic fiber, introduces its new Naia Renew portfolio, sourced from 60% wood pulp and 40% recycled waste plastics. Naia Renew cellulosic fiber is traceable with certified biodegradability that captures the value of hard-to-recycle materials that would otherwise be destined for landfills. It can be produced at scale to deliver sustainability without compromise to the fashion world.
“Naia Renew enables a circular economy for the fashion industry and helps brands meet their eco- conscious goals,” said Ruth Farrell, global marketing director of textiles for Eastman. “We’re transforming what a fabric can be and do to meet the sustainability demands of our customers and to create a world where brands and consumers can be in fashion without compromising on quality and performance.”
Available as both a filament yarn and a staple fiber, Naia Renew offers clear advantages over other materials. Naia Renew filament features a silky hand, rich luster and fluid drape and is used to create fashionable womenswear garments, while Naia Renew staple fiber is inherently soft and quick drying, with reduced pilling properties, making it ideal for everyday casual wear.
“Our vision is to make sustainable fashion accessible for everyone” Farrell added. “We all need to play our parts to help fix the future and work together to protect our planet’s precious resources for the next generations. With Naia Renew, you can take an active role in conserving resources and fostering innovation, while demonstrating a passion for sustainability that resonates with consumers worldwide”
NEONYT January 2021 edition to demonstrate collaboration during times of social distancing
How does collaboration work in the fashion industry and particularly in times of social distancing? When tried-and-tested solutions and established yearly plans no longer fit the bill, it’s time to start setting new priorities. And the winter edition of Neonyt from 19-21 January 2021 in Berlin will aim to demonstrate what this can look like.
Together. Now and here. – it is under this motto that the Neonyt community will be getting together in the German capital this coming January. With this event, the global hub for fashion, sustainability and innovation is fulfilling the industry’s need to move closer together and cooperate more closely. The agenda at Neonyt will be defined by the hottest topics from the fashion scene: glocalisation and collaboration, as well as diversity and digitalisation.
“For many, the transformation happened virtually overnight – and made it clear just how interlinked yet also fragile the entire system is,” says Thimo Schwenzfeier, Show Director of Neonyt. “We need to show how serious we really are about sustainability through our actions – here and now. The global coronavirus pandemic has exposed a number of injustices in the textile supply chain – and also ignited an international discussion about equality and fairness at the same time. Bricks-and- mortar retailers were ordered to shut their doors to customers. Brands cancelled their orders in producing countries and workers were laid off from one day to the next – without pay and social security. But that wasn’t the case in the fair fashion industry, where, wherever possible, solidarity was shown. A rethink is happening in the entire textile and clothing industry, with more and more people advocating glocal cooperation and calling for an end to short-sighted competitiveness. Synergies are forming between competitors, which can benefit everyone.
White Milano restarts with edition full of energy
WHITE Milano opened in the name of energy with an excellent turnout at the show and great attention from visitors.
Comments Cristina Tajani, Councillor for Labour Policies, Production Activities, Fashion and Design of the City of Milan: “The restart of White, with over 200 companies present, is a good sign for the entire fashion industry and shows once again how the Milan Fashion Week is a must for all operators, even at this time marked by Covid. Unlike other appointments such as New York and London, the Milanese Fashion Week does not stop and tries to start again, proposing new production models, more and more attentive to quality, circularity and sustainability, now essential elements of Made in Italy”.
“I consider this event a great gesture of courage, a productive investment that was required by our companies during the lockdown. Our companies are not asking for economic contributions, but they want to be able to work” – explains Giorgio Merletti, President of Confartigianato Nazionale, who continues: “The collaboration between White, Confartigianato and Camera Della Moda is of great value and has been realized by people, with the help of technology and with an eye for sustainability; this shows that when you join in the moment of need, the projects are winning and you can pinpoint the interest of our country”.
Stone Island x Persol collaborate on reinterpretation of archive model of sunglasses
Stone Island and Persol have collaborated on a perfect merge: from the origins to the workwear mission and the combination of high-end Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Exclusively for this collaboration, Stone Island x Persol reinterpreted an archive model of sunglasses from the ’70s to give birth to the PO2470S PILOT FRAME, a new, exclusive style that combines the spirits style that combines the spirits and the excellence of the two Italian brands.
It is a tantalizing convergence of the two brands, each being steeped in a rich heritage of Italian design and known for their devotion to craftmanship and technology. Separately they have defined excellence in their own fields. Together, they have created a new milestone in luxury eyewear. A mix of a shared vision.
A bold pilot profile is characterized by a metal bridge with visible screws, crafted with an exclusive attention to all details to ensure maximum protection, always in style. The metal bridge is hand brushed for an exquisite opal effect, in contrast with the frame. The gunmetal frame has temples enriched by the famous stylized Arrow and Meflecto technology and features yellow temple tips with the print of the iconic Stone Island logo. The frame is sanded by hand, making sure to give a luminous effect to the Arrow. The model has light blue polarized lenses, with both Persol and Stone Island engraved logos, one for each lens.
The sunglasses come with a multi-functional box that includes the sunglasses and their dedicated case, a branded lanyard and a special cleaning kit, embodying both brands’ attitude to the function.
“I have always had great respect for Persol, for the company’s long history, consistency and ability to keep its roots firmly based in the past. We worked together with enthusiasm and with the ease of those who share the same values, putting the product at the centre of everything thanks to human capacity and technology, to extreme attention to detail and functionality. The result obtained represents the perfect meeting point between Persol and Stone Island, different realities but with shared, strong ideals.” Carlo Rivetti – Creative Director and President of Stone Island.
Iris von Arnim & Rebelle collaborate to draw attention to circular economy in luxury fashion
The German cashmere label Iris von Arnim and the online marketplace for secondhand designer fashion, Rebelle, have teamed up to draw attention to the topic of circular economy in luxury fashion. From now on, customers who offer a pre-loved Iris von Arnim item for sale on Rebelle will receive a €100 voucher that can be redeemed in the Iris von Arnim shops as well as online. The cooperation gives customers an incentive to give their no longer worn Iris von Arnim pieces a second life by selling them on www.rebelle.com.
“We have to change the way we think and act in order to create a sustainable and circular fashion industry,” explains Cécile Wickmann, founder and managing director of REBELLE. “We would like to encourage our customers to make conscious buying decisions and to invest in fewer, but in high-quality articles and brands. Because they keep their quality and value over time, while the taste or size sometimes changes. By reselling these pre-loved pieces, we extend their lifecycle, save water and energy and reduce pollution. We are therefore very pleased that the big luxury brands are also dealing with the topic and are enthusiastic about the idea of re-selling their own products. Iris von Armin sets a very good example here.”
“The topic of re-sale has become an important and sustainable factor when it comes to the circular economy in fashion. Luxury brands must understand it as an essential element of future consumption and as an opportunity,“ says Valentin von Arnim, Managing Director of Iris von Arnim. Pre-loved fashion also serves the demand of younger target groups for more individuality. Rebelle combines all of these topics with a high level of service and is therefore the best partner for us. Our products are made for a very long life – and thus also for a second or third ownership cycle.”
Eastman Naia and DuPont Biomaterials collaborate to launch new sustainable fabric collection
To meet a growing demand for sustainable fashion options, Eastman and DuPont Biomaterials today announced the launch of a fabric collection made with sustainable, biobased materials. The collaboration blends Naia from Eastman and DuPont Sorona fibers to create garments with exceptional stretch and recovery, luxurious drape and a smooth, soft hand feel.
The new collection will expand the future of sustainable textiles for designers to use for comfortable everyday casual wear. Visitors to the Intertextile show this week in Shanghai, China, will be able to experience the new fabrics by visiting booth 4.1 -E103. Brands can also see the collection at the Première Vision marketplace site.
Eastman Naia cellulosic fiber is the perfect choice for fabrics in womenswear. The Naia portfolio of sustainable fibers gives designers more choices and versatility to create. Naia filament yarn transforms fabrics into luxurious, comfortable, and easy-to-care-for fabrics, while Naia staple fiber blends perfectly with other eco-conscious fibers to create supremely soft, quick-drying fabrics that consistently reduce pilling.
Micam Milano 90 #STRONGERTOGETHER edition
From the 19th to the 21st of September 2020, DaTE, an event dedicated to eyewear, opened in Florence. At the same time, in Milan, (19th to 22nd September) the HOMI Fashion & Jewels Exhibition, lead the way – an event dedicated to jewellery and fashion accessories, organised by Fiera Milano. Then, partially simultaneously, from the 20th to the 23rd of September, the other events that make up the Confindustria Moda constellation were held: MICAM Milano, the International Exhibition dedicated to footwear, now in its ninetieth edition, MIPEL, an international event dedicated to leather goods, an edition of TheOneMilano Special, featured by MICAM, the women’s haut-à-porter salon, and A NEW POINT OF VIEW, the special format by LINEAPELLE that will showcase the most exclusive semi-finished leather products. Micam’s #STRONGERTOGETHER: The accessory events restarted together to support the respective market sectors!
Balenciaga launches charity capsule collection ‘Pink Ribbon Capsule’
Balenciaga has launched a new capsule collection from which 10% of the proceeds will be donated to charity. Named the “Pink Ribbon Capsule,” the range features tees, long-sleeves and hoodies with the slogan “WE ARE PINK” accompanied by the universally recognized symbol for breast cancer awareness, the looped pink ribbon.
10% of the proceeds from the products will help fund a research program at Institut Curie aiming to demonstrate the utilit of an early breast cancer relapse detection method, which measures circulating tumor DNA from a simple blood draw.
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