Atterley returns with a UK-focused site for independent labels
In February, we learned that Atterley (formerly Atterley Road) would return after entering administration the month before, to be recast as an online retail platform for independent labels. Today (October 6), Atterley has gone live with its new site, already representing dozens of independent labels with what the company claims are the lowest commission […]
Christian Louboutin creates limited-edition men’s capsule collection for SportyHenri.com
Christian Louboutin has created a men’s capsule collection in a collaboration with SportyHenri.com, the boutique created by French professional athlete Henri Tai. SportyHenri.com offers activewear, sportswear and lifestyle fashion for men, with Louboutin creating a limited-edition men’s trainer range for the e-tailer. The four trainers are inspired by SportyHenri.com’s motto, ‘Mettre le sport […]
Karl Lagerfeld On August 30 and 31, the new Mumm Grand Cordon champagne was exhibited at Croatia’s Hula Hula Beach Club. For each order of champagne at the Club, a bottle was flown over the sea by a drone. Music accompanied the delivery—those receiving the champagne would get a particularly special experience, emphasizing Mumm’s current […]
Aston Martin brand now on exclusive powerboat, Quintessence Yachts’ AM37
Quintessence Aston Martin’s riding a high: from showing off its next-generation car, the DB11, which puts the company back into a competitive position for grand tourers, to releasing the new AM37 powerboat with Quintessence Yachts during Salone del Mobile, the Milanese design week. Salone del Mobile will see over 400,000 guests across Milano, and […]
Kathryn Sargent breaks the gender barrier: first female brand on Savile Row
Kathryn Sargent has become the first woman to set up shop with her name “above the door” on Savile Row. Sargent is a trained cutter and tailor, but till now the customer-facing part of the business has been done by a man. She notes that women have always played a part in Savile […]
Karl Lagerfeld to be awarded Outstanding Achievement Award at 2015 British Fashion Awards
As with previous years, the British Fashion Council has announced its Outstanding Achievement Award winner at the British Fashion Awards before the big night: Karl Lagerfeld will receive the award on November 23 at the Coliseum in London. The Council notes that Lagerfeld’s contribution is ‘unrivalled’: ‘For over fifty years Karl Lagerfeld has remained […]
In one of the unlikeliest brand extensions, Sanrio has launched the Hello Kitty Men collection for autumn–winter 2015–16. Announced two years ago to commemorate Hello Kitty’s 40th anniversary, the brand has now collaborated with six Tokyo men’s brands—Undercover, Sise, Jam Home Made, Dresscamp, Patchy Cake Eater and Yoshio Kubo—to show that it’s a trendy choice […]
Ikea extends itself into fashion: you read it here first last year
Ikea September 29’s Ikea Fashion Show at Moda di Milano (hashtagged both #IKEAfashion and #IKEAtemporary) showcased work from two designers who collaborated with the Swedish-founded furniture conglomerate. ‘With a number of new collections that have been developed in collaboration with fashion designers, Ikea is stepping into new territory—one from which we can learn a […]
David Atlan/Louis Vuitton Coinciding with London Fashion Week, Louis Vuitton hosted a gala opening and cocktail reception on Sunday at the Strand to introduce and immerse guests in Series 3, an 11-room exhibition that explores the creative process of designer Nicolas Ghesquière as he created his autumn–winter 2015–16 collection. Celebrity guests included Selena Gomez, […]
Tiffany & Co. to open store in Britomart, Auckland in late 2016
Tiffany & Co. will open its first company-operated retail store in New Zealand in late 2016, to be located in Britomart, Auckland. It will be located at the ground floor of the Historic Places Trust-registered Australis House, 36–8 Customs Street, and occupy 430 m² of space. There will be the usual hallmarks: the use […]
