Fashion in brief: Emporio Armani launches smartwatches; Topshop opens in Wellington on November 3

October 26, 2016/0.31

Emporio Armani has entered the smartwatch sector with its Connected Hybrid range, mixing the design flair of the traditional watches with the latest technology. The watches sync with smartphones via Bluetooth, and have features such as automatic time zone updating, notifications, activity tracking, extended use without charging, easy access to music playlists, sleep-pattern monitoring, […]

Hennes & Mauritz opens first store in Auckland, New Zealand, with celebrity launch

September 30, 2016/11.17

Chris Park Hennes & Mauritz held a press launch for its first New Zealand retail store at Sylvia Park, Auckland, on Thursday—and as the New Zealand-headquartered publication with the longest history of covering the Swedish retailer, we were on the scene. H&M didn’t take this launch lightly. In anticipation of the official October 1 […]

Christian Louboutin creates limited-edition men’s capsule collection for SportyHenri.com

September 14, 2016/18.48

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 […]

H&M opens first store in New Zealand in October 2016

August 17, 2016/13.13

International Swedish retailer, Hennes & Mauritz, will open in New Zealand on October 1. The new store will be located at Sylvia Park, Auckland, and span two storeys and 2,300 m². The new store will have men, women, youth and children’s apparel and accessories. The H&M Studio collection for autumn–winter 2016–17 (above) will appear […]

Launch of John Varvatos’s new fragrance, Bad-Boy Biker, at New York Men’s Fashion Week

July 16, 2016/2.56

John Varvatos introduced his newest fragrance, Dark Rebel Rider, during a celebratory concert featuring Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown at his New York City Bowery store. The event was held immediately following the John Varvatos spring–summer 2017 fashion show on July 14. The night featured a special performance by Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, […]

Zlatan Ibrahimović launches A–Z sportswear line; Aéropostale shows off summer ’16 trends

June 13, 2016/20.24

Aéropostale, Inc. has announced its summer 2016 trends. The international retailer, with 744 stores in the US and Puerto Rico, 41 in Canada and 310 licensees globally, says the season is about getting away, with a range showcasing a classic, simple, retro look. For women, the trends are ‘Topanga Canyon’, a boho-chic, ’60s look; ‘The […]

Wataru Tominaga, Vendula Knopova win top prizes at 31st Hyères fashion and photography festival

April 28, 2016/14.21

Villa Noailles Above: Winners of the two grand jury prizes at Hyères: Vendula Knopova for photography and Wataru Tominaga for fashion. The 31e Festival International de Mode et de Photographie à Hyères was held from April 21 to 25 at the Villa Noailles, with exhibitions running from April 28 through to May 22. The […]

Panos Emporio revolutionizes men’s swimwear with Meander, launched in Stockholm today

April 26, 2016/8.00

The swimwear designer Panos Papadopoulos, whose Panos Emporio label celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is breaking new ground once again, this time in relation to men’s swimwear. Panos Emporio, which is known in many countries for giving women the perfect fit, addresses the needs of the modern man, with a new design, Meander. […]

Kathryn Sargent breaks the gender barrier: first female brand on Savile Row

April 7, 2016/2.09

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 […]

Jaguar launches XF in style in New Zealand with Murray Crane and Crane Brothers event

March 14, 2016/0.56

Arguably, Jaguar launches with more style in New Zealand than in other countries, thanks to its collaboration with its ambassador Murray Crane, and his menswear label Crane Brothers. The second-generation XF launch last Thursday saw not just drinks and canapés, but the release of Crane Brothers’ autumn–winter 2016 collection. Held at Crane Brothers’ […]