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JW Anderson meets Michael Clark
«As I went through my archive, he allowed me to rummage through his», the designer recounted as he reconciled with the past. Amid actualized «and enhanced» versions of his greatest pieces, the iconoclastic choreographer’s name prints in fandom pieces
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The theatricality of Harris Reed
At London’s Tate modern, the designer’s fluid demi-couture takes the runway days before his debut at Nina Ricci’s design helm. «With all that is going to happen, this show is the reminder that my brand will still be very much in British fashion», he said
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Marco Marchi: «The listing would strengthen the group»
For Eccellenze italiane holding’s director, who is aiming at 500 million in revenues in 2023, the ipo would ensure continuity for the parent company of Liu Jo, Eli, and Blufin. «I dream of a fashion hub», he said. About the rumors on the collaboration between Blumarine and Marc Jacobs he said: «No comment»
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Michael Kors’ Boho queens
«From Yoko Ono to Tina Turner, Cher and Gloria Steinem to my own mother. I am drawn to women who can break the rules». The Us designer thinks of soft silhouettes with a cool soul, amid long fringes, earthy colors, spotted safaris and dramatic sequins
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Tory Burch’s imperfect muses
«Women are not interested in rules. We challenged the perception of beauty and femininity». Exposed lingerie and raw hems, cut and etched logos and inside-out effects for the US designer who imagines an undone wardrobe, parading under maxi projections of the Venus de Milo
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At the court of Carolina Herrera
Wes Gordon quotes the rebellious spirit of Sissi, the Empress of Austria, for an entire wardrobe made of opulence and hyper graphic hedonism, with dresses that are like sculpted clouds, brilliant brocades, and couture skirts with minimal tops
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Armani’s megayacht launching
The Italian Maison enters the nautical world with a 72-meter Admiral megayacht that was unveiled on February 11 at partner The Italian Sea Group Headquarters. «A stimulating project that allowed me to create customized spaces like made-to-measure clothing», the designer explained. The yacht will be delivered in early 2024
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The two faces of recession
Forecasted this year by economists from around the world, it will lead to a twofold scenario. On one hand, the slowdown of fashion with a range between -2% and +3%. On the other, further growth in luxury, with sales expected between +5% and +10%. Korea and Japan will drive business, analysts explained to MFF
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Italian fashion to exceed 102 billion
The sector aims at 4% growth in 2023. «We are prudent on price increases, we asked more welfare for SMEs», Carlo Capasa, president of national chamber of Italian fashion, said during the conference on womenswear fashion shows from February 21 to February 27. Versace will not attend while Dolce&Gabbana will support the debut of Tomo Koizumi
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Elie Saab targets Italy
«We will develop new projects by 2025», the couturier explained to MFF. «The country will play a key role in this process, for customers and for production partnerships, such as men’s ready-to-wear, which we are evaluating», while retail grows between Rome and Capri
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Sanremo fashion week
From Gucci to Armani, Valentino to Dior, Bulgari to Chopard: the big brands are competing for the spotlight at the 73rd edition of the Sanremo music festival, starting tonight. An event that generated 145 million in web traffic last year and is ready to undermine the 156 million of the Milan fashion shows. Tananai in Gucci on the Sanremo music festival green carpet
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Kering’s beauty revolution
Following Lvmh and Dolce&Gabbana, the luxury group is starting to internalize cosmetics. Industry veteran Raffaella Cornaggia, formerly of Estée Lauder, will be the ceo of the new division. She will enhance the offerings of Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and McQueen, but for now Ysl beauté and Gucci beauty will remain under license to L’Oréal Paris and Coty
