World fashion

TOMO KOIZUMI presented collection Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo

TOMO KOIZUMI presented collection Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo

Tomo Koizumi is known for his hand-sewn, voluminous, ruffled dresses, made from Japanese polyester. Take a look of the designer's collection Autumn/Winter 2023/2024.

EUROPEAN FASHION ALLIANCE:  Time for a prosperous creative-driven future of fashion

EUROPEAN FASHION ALLIANCE: Time for a prosperous creative-driven future of fashion

Greener, more innovative, more creative – at the first summit on Gran Canaria, the members of the European Fashion Alliance “EFA” put together a package of measures and actions for a sustainable and inclusive future of the European fashion industry.

"The New European Bauhaus – Werkstatt der Zukunft" will redefine the future of the European fashion and textile industry

More courage for change! The conference "The New European Bauhaus –Werkstatt der Zukunft" by Fashion Council Germany will bring together international experts in the context of Frankfurt Fashion Week on 6 July to redefine the future of the European fashion and textile industry.

Kingston University students come up with innovative ideas to enhance sustainability

Kingston University students come up with innovative ideas to enhance sustainability

Sustainability has become a very important issue for everybody. Students from a range of disciplines at Kingston University have come up with creative solutions to improve sustainability after they took part in a virtual hackathon focusing on environmental issues.

Danish designer Violise Lunn creates fantasy paper shoes and dresses

Danish designer Violise Lunn creates fantasy paper shoes and dresses

Danish designer Violise Lunn makes magic with paper tissue and glue, crafting dream dresses and fantasy shoes that seem destined for fairies. This adventure began in 1999 when the late Kirsten “Kiki” Kiser, a Danish model turned architect and gallerist, asked if Lunn could make a frock out of paper. “I thought, Well, why not?” the artist says on a call. “I made dresses, and then afterwards I thought, Okay, the dresses needed shoes, and then I created some shoes with papier-mâché.”

International Fashion Futurum Forum is discussing What is the future of independent fashion brands in the post-COVID reality

International Fashion Futurum Forum is discussing What is the future of independent fashion brands in the post-COVID reality

On December 11, International Fashion Futurum Forum is taking place in Moscow, considering the following topic: “What the future of independent fashion brands in the post-COVID reality is: cultural codes and business opportunities.” 74 speakers from 24 countries will discuss the future of local fashion brands and changes that will affect the fashion industry. Moreover, they will offer practical advice to designers from across the globe. The new edition of Fashion Futurum will be powered by the Moscow Department of Culture. During the Forum, the discussion will cover pressing issues and trends in development of the future.

Summary of the digital Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia Fall/Winter 2020-2021

Summary of the digital Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia Fall/Winter 2020-2021

This year Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia for the first time ever was arranged online, broadcasted also on Be Global Fashion Network at video.bgfashion.net with support from Russian Fashion Council and Fashion Fund. 36 brands presented their new collections, 32 of them in the form of video presentations.

Jacquemus menswear line with wool

Jacquemus menswear line with wool

Just when we thought the Spring 2019 men’s season had drawn to a timely close, Jacquemus tempted a select crop of editors and friends down the winding roads of the Calanques (those majestic limestone inlets) that led to a pristine beachfront runway show.

Bagley and Son Ltd expand their e-commerce business globally

Bagley and Son Ltd expand their e-commerce business globally

The leading retailer of luxury fabrics - Bagley and Son Ltd announced it would be expanding globally. The company, which prides itself on unique e- commerce project, will announce to sell and ship cloth / fabrics globally via the brand-new luxury store online: http://www.bagleyandson.com to the public.

Brooks Brothers - celebrating 200 Years of American Style with embracing AI

Brooks Brothers - celebrating 200 Years of American Style with embracing AI

On April 7, 1818, Henry Sands Brooks opened H. & D. H. Brooks & Co. in New York City. For almost two centuries, Brooks Brothers has set the standard for the finest American-made apparel. At the three domestic manufacturing facilities owned and operated by Brooks Brothers, we safeguard our reputation for excellence through state-of-the-art technology, traditional construction and techniques, and a highly skilled workforce.

The ForschungsKUBUS in Denkendorf

The ForschungsKUBUS in Denkendorf

The ForschungsKUBUS is a self-contained research center with a floor area of approximately 40 square-meters that is available to industry and research institutes. The key focus areas are intelligent light management and vertical greening. Textile surfaces are also tested here for their suitability to be used as building façade textiles and other new architecture-related applications.

Swarovski launched fall/winter 2019/2020 innovations at Munich Fabric Start

Swarovski launched fall/winter 2019/2020 innovations at Munich Fabric Start

I visited Munich Fabric Start from 4th to 6th September and passed by the booth of Swarovski, sparkling again with its amazing crystals. Swarovski presented its innovations for Fall/Winter 2019/2020 there in help of all fashion designers and brands, who care for shining details.

Benedict Cumberbatch - the new brand ambassador of Jaeger LeCoultre

Benedict Cumberbatch - the new brand ambassador of Jaeger LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre is very proud to welcome internationally renowned Benedict Cumberbatch as a brand ambassador. He embodies the elegant and active man of today with his integrity as an actor, a family man and someone who dedicates himself with energy to charitable endeavors. Benedict Cumberbatch: “Being a great watchmaking enthusiast I am delighted to be associated with such an outstanding watch manufacture as Jaeger-LeCoultre and to be visiting the Manufacture in the Vall?e de Joux in January.”

The evolution pant - the ultimate pant for travel, outdoor and every day

The evolution pant - the ultimate pant for travel, outdoor and every day

After three years of searching for the perfect fabric, it is presented to you the finest, most versatile product yet - The Evolution Pant. A highly-functional pair of pants designed to be the only pants you need for travel, outdoors and everyday. Built with a unique stretch nylon Supplex® fabric, The Evolution Pant is stronger, softer, stain-proof and packed full of travel features to allow you to do more with less!

Tommy Hilfiger announces Lewis Hamilton as global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger Men's

Tommy Hilfiger announces Lewis Hamilton as global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger Men's

Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces that British Formula One™ racing driver and four-time Formula One™ World Champion Lewis Hamilton will appear as the new global brand ambassador for TOMMY HILFIGER men’s, including HILFIGER COLLECTION, TOMMY HILFIGER TAILORED and TOMMY HILFIGER Menswear, Underwear and Swimwear, starting Spring 2018. The partnership reflects Tommy Hilfiger’s strategic commitment to build on its strong menswear heritage and further drive the global growth of its men’s business, bringing the next generation of fans to the brand.

Made-to-measure suits by Gandhum

Made-to-measure suits by Gandhum

Introducing the launch of Made to Measure services for 2017 with consultation and fittings at their London based atelier. Experience a Made to Measure session like no other where you will receive an in depth consultation to discuss your preferences, enjoy a fitting session with their master tailor and see luxurious London made craftsmanship.

Simon Spurr is the new Creative Director of Eidos

Simon Spurr is the new Creative Director of Eidos

Simon Spurr is back. The acclaimed British designer, credited with modernising menswear tailoring, has been appointed as creative director of Italian menswear brand Eidos — a more modern and affordable sub-label of heritage menswear brand Isaia that was launched in 2013. His first Autumn/Winter 2018 collection for the Neapolitan brand will debut in January.

A high performance, machine washable, dress shirt that never wrinkles

A high performance, machine washable, dress shirt that never wrinkles

After two years of development, Bluffworks are finally ready to present to you one of our finest products yet - a high performance, machine washable, dress shirt that never wrinkles, but has a natural look and feel that rivals any shirt you own.

Paris to host the Morpheus Cup in 2018

Paris to host the Morpheus Cup in 2018

It is now official : the most important challenge for European students will take place in the French capital on April 12th, 2018 at Palais Brongniart.

Huntsman moves Manhattan - the new location in NYC

Huntsman moves Manhattan - the new location in NYC

Huntsman settles into a fresh interior and much more square footage to help service its growing U.S. client base.

Lionel Messi said

Lionel Messi said "I will" dressed in made-to-measure Giorgio Armani's suit

F.C. Barcelona and Argentina International ace Lionel Messi wore a dark gray three-piece Giorgio Armani made to measure suit for his wedding with Antonella Roccuzzo held in Rosario, Argentina, on June 30.

MILANO UNICA AND ICE AGENCY - United to promote Italian textiles

MILANO UNICA AND ICE AGENCY - United to promote Italian textiles

Starting from next September, the fashion shows in Milan will be held concurrently with the Women’s Fashion Week. This was confirmed by Ivan Scalfarotto, Deputy Secretary at the Italian Ministry for Economic Development, the Ministry that, together with ICE Agency, the Italian Trade Promotion Agency, has provided unfailing support to Milano Unica and the entire fashion supply chain.

Texprocess opens with increased exhibitor numbers once again

Texprocess opens with increased exhibitor numbers once again

With 312 exhibitors from 36 countries (2015: 273 from 33 countries) and a growth rate of 14 %, Texprocess (9 to 12 May 2017) launches its biggest event ever. Held in parallel to Techtextil, Texprocess, the leading international trade fair for the processing of textile and flexible materials in Frankfurt am Main, will showcase, for the fourth time, all the stages of the value creation train in the textile industry, including design technologies, IT, the various processes and procedures for cutting, sewing, seaming, embroidering and knitting, as well as technologies for finishing, textile printing and logistics. And Texprocess will be offering additional stimulus for the sector with the first ever Digital Textile Micro Factory.

Knot Standard opens a store in London

Knot Standard opens a store in London

The fastest growing menswear company in the United States, is coming to London. They are excited to bring modern bespoke to Soho. Visit them at the Knot Standard London Concept Store opening May 2nd.

Michael Kors to Be Guest of The Atelier with Alina Cho on June 21

Michael Kors to Be Guest of The Atelier with Alina Cho on June 21

The next guest of The Atelier with Alina Cho will be fashion designer Michael Kors, Honorary Chairman & Chief Creative Officer of Michael Kors, on Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Kors, a renowned creator of 21st-century American style for women and men, is as adept with words as he is with design. The master of cut and one-liners will share his humor and insight with veteran journalist Alina Cho. They will explore the details of how Kors built his empire over the last three decades, beginning as a five-year-old advising his mother on her wedding dress, to his role as a judge on Project Runway, on through his company's IPO and success as a public company.

Meet the Brioni's Chief Master Tailor

Meet the Brioni's Chief Master Tailor

The Brioni Chief Master Tailor will be exclusively available for private bespoke appointments upon request in Brioni Flagship stores worldwide.

Great France-Japan Innovation Forum

Great France-Japan Innovation Forum

With the France Japan Innovation Year coming to an end, a delegation of French companies from the textile sector will be in Japan from 5 to 8 December 2016. They will take part in the Great France- Japan Innovation Forum held by the Embassy of France in Japan.

Surmesur Pittsburgh builds new bridge to custom menswear

Surmesur Pittsburgh builds new bridge to custom menswear

Surmesur Pittsburgh is now open for business at 202 Fifth Ave., after the company spent more than a year in search of just the right fit for its original shopping concept, which blends traditional tailoring methods with technological innovation.

Paris Saint-Germain unveils its 2016/2017 'Third Jersey' at le Bon Marché Rive Gauche

Paris Saint-Germain unveils its 2016/2017 'Third Jersey' at le Bon Marché Rive Gauche

As special guest of the PARIS! exhibition organized by le Bon Marché Rive Gauche (a department store in Paris, selling a wide range of high-end goods) which is running until October 15, 2016, Paris Saint-Germain has unveiled its new jersey, designed in conjunction with Nike, at this legendary home of Parisian fashion.

Merino wool the fibre of choice for Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2017

Merino wool the fibre of choice for Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2017

Two months before Jason Wu’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection is sent down the runway at New York Fashion Week, the New York-based fashion designer was in Australia visiting the source of Merino wool - the natural, renewable and biodegradable fibre which lies at the heart of his latest collection.

Raf Simons is the new creative director of Calvin Klein

Raf Simons is the new creative director of Calvin Klein

After months of rumors swirling, Calvin Klein has officially confirmed the hire of Raf Simons as its new chief creative officer. The brand announced the news in a statement shared on Facebook, detailing Simons new role at the American fashion brand.

Première Vision Paris: 1,898 exhibitors at the heart of international fashion creation

Première Vision Paris: 1,898 exhibitors at the heart of international fashion creation

Strategic developments, structural changes, a reorganised offer... next 13-15 September, Première Vision Paris will seek to further promote and coordinate the complementary offer of its 6 shows within one homogenous, coherent and efficient event. This reflects a continuity with prior editions, which saw synergies and transversality strengthened between the show's many activity sectors and know-hows.

Nick Tentis London Flagship store opening in 2016

Nick Tentis London Flagship store opening in 2016

Nick Tentis announced that the new Nick Tentis London Flagship store will open in 2016. The Savile Row store is now closed.

French fashion designer Hedi Slimane quits Saint Laurent Paris

French fashion designer Hedi Slimane quits Saint Laurent Paris

'What Yves Saint Laurent has achieved over the past four years represents a unique chapter in the history of the House. I am very grateful to Hedi Slimane, and the whole Yves Saint Laurent team, for having set the path that the House has successfully embraced, and which will grant longevity to this legendary brand'.

Massimiliano Giornetti said Goodbye to Salvatore Ferragamo

Massimiliano Giornetti said Goodbye to Salvatore Ferragamo

The 44-year-old designer was part of the label's team since 2010 - he started as part of the meanswear team and in 2011 was promoted to creative director, overseeing the men's and women's collections. He brought new ideas into the 'DNA of the brand', but it is time for change obviously - which is a common event in the men's fashion world lately.

Giorgio Armani said No to fur in his production

Giorgio Armani said No to fur in his production

Giorgio Armani has confirmed his intentions to no longer use fur in any of his fashion collections as of Autumn/Winter 2016.

International Conference Fashion Futurum: Young Designers as a Key Factor in the Growth of Creative Economy

International Conference Fashion Futurum: Young Designers as a Key Factor in the Growth of Creative Economy

The business program and international conference Fashion Futurum opened with the discussion New Faces of Fashion: Young Designers as a Key Factor in the Growth of Creative Economy on 14 March 2016; the following issues were raised within the discussion - demand for young brands, efficiency of the e-commerce strategy, financial support and development routes.

Discover passion and practicality in the new and remarkable CUPRO innovations

Discover passion and practicality in the new and remarkable CUPRO innovations

The history of CUPRO as a unique, one-of-a-kind, matchless material, is unquestionable! What’s new can be found in this summer’s collections that convey a more contemporary flavor, one that crosses seasons, a true transeasonal chameleon, delivering perfect comfort with an exquisite ‘feelgood’ functionality alongside its new pearly finish optic, that is completely unique to CUPRO.

Skincare for Men - Michael Bastian Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week

Skincare for Men - Michael Bastian Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week

High-quality construction. Modern and luxurious. New York. Tailored. Handsome. Just a few synonyms of the looks Michael Bastian showcased for Fall/Winter 2016 during New York Fashion Week: Men's. Together with LAB SERIES Skincare for Men, they kicked off their partnership by shooting the look book campaign offering fashion and grooming looks for the urban man.

Menswear and skincare during the New York Fashion Week: Men's Fall-Winter 2016/2017

Menswear and skincare during the New York Fashion Week: Men's Fall-Winter 2016/2017

Popular skincare brand LAB SERIES Skincare for Men supported one of New York's most dynamic design duos OVADIA & SONS for their Fall-Winter 2016/2017 runway show for NYFW: MEN'S. 'What is great about both of our brands is that men look to us for guidance', says Joseph Grigsby, Vice President, Global Marketing, LAB SERIES Skincare for Men.

Thom Browne with an exhibition at Cooper-Hewitt Museum

Thom Browne with an exhibition at Cooper-Hewitt Museum

American fashion designer Thom Browne will curate a new exhibition, called 'Thom Browne Select'. It will include more than 50 of the museum's historic and contemporary mirrors and frames, as well as some personal objects, exploring the ideas of reflection and individuality.

Premium shirt maker Eton with a new owner

Premium shirt maker Eton with a new owner

Earlier this month it was announced that Litorina IV LP ('Litorina') sells their ownership of 53% in Eton to another private equity firm - EQT VII ('EQT'). Eton has doubled its turnover since Litorina became the majority shareholder in 2011. The divestment is a strategic step in the shirt maker's global expansion.

100% Merino wool outerwear by Woolrich

100% Merino wool outerwear by Woolrich

In the early 19th century, John Rich II, son of an English wool carder, set off from Liverpool across the Atlantic in search of a new life. He went on to found the Woolrich Woolen Mills in Pennsylvania in 1830 and travelled from logging camp to logging camp selling his first wool products: wool fabric, wool socks and basic wool garments.

Toronto's Fashion Santa in a charity Christmas initiative

Toronto's Fashion Santa in a charity Christmas initiative

Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto is the place where you can see Paul Mason, a.k.a Fashion Santa, in action. All customers are encouraged to snap selfies with him, because the mall donates $1 (up to a total of $10,000) for every Fashion Santa Selfie posted on social media /hashtag #YorkdaleFashionSanta/ to the SickKids Foundation - a charity for Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children.

Thom Browne and The Woolmark Company will be partners

Thom Browne and The Woolmark Company will be partners

he Woolmark Company is pleased to announce a two-season partnership with leading American fashion designer Thom Browne, becoming the first US designer to use Cool Wool-certified garments in a commercially available collection.

Belgian fashion: Ann Demeulemeester

Belgian fashion: Ann Demeulemeester

Ann Demeulemeester is a fashion house established in 1985 and based in Antwerp, Belgium. Renowned for a poetic balance of shadow and light, the collections for women and men evoke a serene and romantic universe nuanced with a rock spirit. Masculine and feminine elements are woven throughout each collection, as signature silhouettes fuse languid tailoring in noble fabrics with sensual asymmetries and the twist of sheer and opaque textiles. Entwined with classicism and the radical touch of music and contemporary art, each design captures strength and sensitivity in equal parts.

31st Season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia concluded in Moscow

31st Season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia concluded in Moscow

From October 21 till October 25 Moscow saw the Spring/Summer 2016 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia. During the major Eastern European fashion week the runways of the Manege Central Exhibition Hall welcomed shows of designers coming from Russia, Georgia, Turnkey, China and other countries.

Jakarta Fashion Week 2016

Jakarta Fashion Week 2016

We are half way through the event. Day one was highlighted by opening show at Fashion Tent, presenting a parade of more than 60 Indonesian designers who will showcase their collections over the week and a number of fashion shows by Indonesia Fashion Forwards designers. There was also a partnership between Jakarta Fashion Week and Australia-Indonesia Centre & Melbourne Fashion Festival, which presents Pageants and The Woolmark Company from Australia, the global authority on wool, which presents Rahul Mishra.

Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation:  100 Russian brands at AliExpress

Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation: 100 Russian brands at AliExpress

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia hosted the presentation of the joint project with the international trade platform, AliExpress - Fashion. Made in Russia.

Tokyo Fashion Week showed the new face of kimono

Tokyo Fashion Week showed the new face of kimono

Tokyo Fashion Week presented new and surprising insight into the kimono this weekend. And the reason of the interest of designers to traditional garment is that it is back with a full force in the modern women's wardrobe.