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Beyond the bale - the magazine of Woolmark
Beyond the Bale is The Woolmark Company’s quarterly magazine that communicates company initiatives to stakeholders across the wool pipeline.
Cristiano Ronaldo with a new fragrance
The football player Cristiano Ronaldo has released his new CR7 perfume, claiming it's "his secret weapon" for self-confidence.
Palazzina is reconfirmed the "place to be" of the 74th Venice International Film Festival
Palazzina, 5 stars boutique hotel designed by Philippe Starck, after being acquired from the Relegance holding last year, goes back to being the most exclusive location of Venice during the 74th International Film Festival. Once again this year Palazzina is hosting the most glamour nights, becoming the favourite social gathering of celebrities and influencers.
Most Stylish Men 2017 for August - Top 5 is still the same - Charlie Hunnam, Adam Lambert, David Garrett, Gianluca Vacchi, Lionel Messi
The Top 5 Most Stylish Men August 2017 are already known. They are the same, only the positions are different. Here they are...
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.
Christian Louboutin's newest men's bag - Cabado
Master multi-taskers have met their match with Christian Louboutin’s newest men’s bag, Cabado. A FW17 introduction, Cabado is a shape-shifting tote with a twist, converting easily to be worn as a backback with a simple glide downward of the straps.
Conor McGregor with a cynical pinstriped suit
Conor McGregor wears customised suit which has ‘f*** you’ written in pinstripes for Floyd Mayweather press conference. The Irish fighter showed off his customised suit as he squared off with Floyd Mayweather in Los Angeles.
Illustrations of TOC principles to make the Theory of Constraints understandable to children
During the International TOCICO Conference in Berlin, Germany, from 15 to 19 July, TOC Fashion Academy Tuscany presented illustrations, inspired by the Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles. They are made in order to be used to explain TOC to children in an amusing way.
Tommy Hilfiger announces the Chainmokers as global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger menswear
Tommy Hilfiger announces Alex Pall and Andrew (Drew) Taggart – globally known as the celebrated pop music duo, The Chainsmokers – will appear as the global brand ambassadors for Tommy Hilfiger menswear, including Hilfiger Edition, Tommy Hilfiger Tailored and Tommy Hilfiger sportswear, beginning Fall 2017. The Grammy award-winning duo brings a modern, youthful twist to the brand’s more than 30-year global menswear legacy.
Delivering naturally advanced innovations at Munich Fabric Start
TINTEX presents a new and fresh campaign with contemporary images that signal the launch of the Autumn Winter 2019 Jersey collections presented by CEO Mario Jorge, who describes the new ‘Naturally Advanced’ position as moving on from making beautiful organics and natural materials to the next level with advanced hybrid nature/hi-tech smarts, with added value creativity, thanks to focused investments that will serve and secure their customer demands both now and in the seasons to come.
adidas in a collaboration with Savile Row tailor Henry Poole
Henry Poole & Co Ltd have partnered up with adidas Originals. This collaboration will see a classic adaptation of two modern NMD silhouettes launching on 21st July and 4th August exclusively at Size. Inspired by Henry Poole’s rich heritage in bespoke suit design and adidas originals street style credentials, the two limited edition sneakers will be created using custom made fabrics, inspired by Henry Poole’s most iconic day and evening suit silhouettes.
Arthur Aprile-Smith - well known tailor is retired at the age of 70
A BESPOKE tailor is set to close the doors of his shop in Leigh for the last time after almost 50 years in the business.
Sir Anthony Hopkins stars in Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign of Brioni
The conversation between Brioni and the world’s legendary men opens a new chapter by revealing the Fall/Winter 2017 advertising campaign featuring the iconic Sir Anthony Hopkins.
Most Stylish Men July 2017 - Adam Lambert, David Garrett, Charlie Hunnam, Lionel Messi, Gianluca Vacchi
The Top 5 Most Stylish Men July 2017 are already known. Here they are...
An answer to the increasing demand of sustainable fabrics
Angelico proposes a concrete answer to the increasing demand of sustainable fabrics. The focus on environmental sustainability - increasingly requested by fashion houses and by an eco-friendly market sector - gains a concrete dimension, with a series of treatments inspired by nature.
Sci-fi-inspired Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign of GUCCI
GUCCI made fashion headlines this week with its sci-fi-inspired autumn/winter 2017 campaign. Shot by Glen Luchford, with art direction by Christopher Simmonds, models pose in Star Trek-influenced scenarios, fend off dinosaurs and fall prey to extra-terrestrial creatures that emerge from deep, dark lakes.
Giovanni Luigi Bordone talks about presenting yourself with impact
Whether you like it or not, your clothing communicates and it can have a serious effect on your ability to achieve success. Research shows that your appearance strongly influences other people's perception of your financial success, authority, trustworthiness, intelligence, and suitability for hire or promotion.
8th season of Fashion Platform Dusseldorf
With 8 fashion shows, about 30 featured labels and over 5.000 guests, PLATFORM FASHION successfully started its 8th season on Areal Boehler from July 21st till July 23rd. Supported by partners such as LEXUS Germany, ASUS and Broich Catering, the fashion show concept offers established brand as well as upcoming talent a unique opportunity to present their latest collections in a high quality manner during the CPD order days.
Mabro made a glamorous return at Pitti Uomo
Men's Fashion Group Florence and Richmart celebrated 60 years anniversary of the Italian men's suits brand MABRO at Pitti Immagine Uomo 92.
Topman in a collaboration with Charlie Casely-Hayford
Presenting Fine Tailoring from Charlie Casely-Hayford, the ten-piece limited edition collection of premium suits that fuses the timelessness and quality of Savile Row with the modern silhouettes of Topman.
Alex Knight awarded TOCICO Lifetime Achievement Award
On the second day of the 2017 TOCICO International Conference Alex Knight was awarded the TOCICO Lifetime Achievement Award. Alex has pioneered the application of Dr Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints in many industries across the world, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing and FMCG.
"Designer for Tomorrow" fashion talent award
Happy 10th DfT! Lara Krude is the winner of the “Designer for Tomorrow” fashion talent award, which Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID have awarded for the tenth time. The graduate of the HAW, Hamburg presented her “What remains” collection this morning on the runway of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin and impressed the Jury Board of Patron Stella McCartney with her innovative tailoring skills. At the start of the award show, 2016 DfT winner, Edda Gimnes, presented her new collection in her first solo fashion show. Among the prominent guests were, among others, international model Kenya Kinski, the newly married Victoria Swarovski as well as German model and actress Susan Hoecke.
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.
Menswear exports outside the EU-28 accounted for 23% of total clothing exports last two years
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the EU Textile & Clothing external trade for 2015-2016. It includes trade trends by sector (i.e. fibres, yarns, fabrics, carpets, technical textiles, home textiles, home textiles, workwear, men & womenswear), by products and by EU main trading partners.
Get Low-Priced Tickets For 'Breakthrough in Fashion' 2017
For this year's event on October 26th at the London Irish Centre in Camden, Creative Industry Hub has invited buyers from the UK's leading fashion brands to meet to EVERY fashion designer in the room, including Missguided, JoJo Maman Bebe, ASOS, Fortnum & Mason, and more.
Italian Millionaire Gianluca Vacchi is dating Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez?
The 23-year-old Colombian beauty queen was recently spotted on the beach in Miami sunbathing in a fuchsia bikini and reflective sunglasses with Italian millionaire Gianluca Vacchi. Now there are rumors swirling that they could be dating.
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.
IWC Schaffhausen celebrates boutique opening in the heart of Munich
The Swiss watchmaking company IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the opening of its second German boutique with an exclusive event this evening. Around 200 specially invited guests flocked to the magnificent, recently renovated building at Residenzstrabe 13, close to Munich’s opera house. Guests included well-known IWC brand ambassadors and celebrities such as actors Elyas M’Barek, Moritz Bleibtreu and Thomas Heinze. To mark the occasion, IWC is unveiling the special-edition Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante Edition “Boutique Munich” (Ref.IW371217). Limited to 250 watches, this exclusive timepiece will initially only be available for purchase at the Munich boutique.
Most Stylish Men June 2017 winners - Adam Lambert wins again
The Top 5 Most Stylish Men June 2017 are already known. Here they are...
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.
Moet Hennessy participates in Vinexpo with 22 Maisons
At its dedicated stand, Moet Hennessy will offer tastings from a selection of its famous products at four different bars: - Champagne: Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart - Estates & Wines: Newton, Cloudy Bay, Cape Mentelle, Terrazas de Los Andes and Numanthia - Chandon: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, California, China and India - Spirits: Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg and Belvedere. World-renown for the quality of its products, the group’s Maisons will display their expertise and craftsmanship in sharing share their exceptional wines and spirits at Vinexpo, the leading international event in this domaine.
Italian made shoes by Hall Madden
After a year and a half search across Italy to visit directly with factories in Italy, they've launched HALL MADDEN shoe collection. All three series of shoes are made in Italy in selection of the best factories to represent a variety of pricing to bring the best quality at the best value. From the staple leather dress shoes to fun casual loafers, they're proud to offer our first collection.
David Beckham as a face of Tudor watches
David Beckham’s extremities are some of the most sought after pieces of prime real estate any brand could hope for. From his right foot, to his left wrist: everything Golden Balls touches turns to sold.
Dior Homme Winter 2017-2018 campaign
On the occasion of his tenth anniversary at Dior Homme, Kris Van Assche calls on the British photographer David Sims to interpret the winter 2017-2018 collection.
Nina-Maria Nitsche as Brioni's New Creative Director
Nina-Maria Nitsche previously worked at Maison Martin Margiela. She joined the brand in 1989 and, for the following 23 years, worked closely with the designer. After the designer’s resignation, in 2009, Nitsche took over the creative direction of Maison Martin Margiela.
London Fashion Week Men's Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
12th June, marks the close of the fifth anniversary of London Fashion Week Men’s. It has been a stellar week, further establishing London as the home of menswear and attracting designers, media, retailers and business leaders from 45 countries.
A very special president, John Malkovich a new prize, the fashion smart creation prize an exclusive DJ Set by the Synapson Duo
A special ceremony followed this year by a new DJ set performed by French electropop duo SYNAPSON! Each year this exciting event, eagerly awaited by fashion industry professionals, singles out the most inventive and innovative creations from weavers and tanners exhibiting at the Premiere Vision Fabrics and Premiere Vision Leather shows.
Krammer & Stoudt Hits the Waves in Biarritz, France
Krammer & Stoudt, founded in 2012 is a menswear line that offers Southern California casual cool with a contemporary point of view. It was co-created by Michael Rubin and Courtenay Nearburg and utilizes Mike's fine art and Courtenay's fine photography background.
Italian men's suits brand MABRO celebrates 60 years anniversary at Pitti Immagine Uomo
Men's Fashion Group Florence prepares a celebration of 60 years of the Italian men's suits brand MABRO at Pitti Immagine Uomo 92. Recently the most modern European factory for made-to-measure suits RICHMART has bought the main controlling share of Men’s Fashion Group Florence and the following brands: MABRO, M52 and MABRO Donna.
BVLGARI hosts a red-carpet gala to reveal its new boutique on Frankfurt's prestigious Goethe Strasse
Red-carpet, invitation-only, dress code “Italian glamour” party attended also by JeanChristophe Babin, Princess Lilly zu Sayn Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Nadja and Cosima Auermann, Lena Gercke, Aylin Tezel and Lars Burmeister
MonteNapoleone District, Milano Unica and Robb Report present "The Modern Man"
From June 10-20, in via Montenapoleone, a photography exhibition, devoted to fair play and the modern man, creates a Milan-Florence axis that reinforces at an international level the pre-eminence of Italian Men’s Fashion Week. Focus of the first exhibition: the jacket.
Most Stylish Men May 2017 winners - Adam Lambert is in the lead again
The Top 5 Most Stylish Men May 2017 are already known. Here they are...
Tracey Emin CBE RA Designs LFWM Fifth Anniversary Logo
The five year anniversary of London Fashion Week Men’s will be celebrated 9th - 12th June. To mark this milestone iconic British artist Tracey Emin CBE RA, member of the BFC’s Menswear Committee, has lent her signature handwriting to the LFWM logo. The logo will be featured in a custom neon installation in the event’s central hub at The Store Studios, 180 Strand.
PERSOL 100th anniversary
Persol, one of the most important eyewear brands in the world, celebrated its 100th anniversary with an exclusive party in Cannes last night during Cannes Film Festival, in partnership with amfAR, one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.
Northskull - a men's jewellery and accessories brand based in London
Founded in 2009, Northskull is a men’s jewellery and accessories brand based in London with a focus on creating contemporary pieces that add a stylish element to the attire of the modern man.
Christian Louboutin Slip on shoes
Expanding on well-loved slip-on styles in his men’s collection, including the Dandelion loafer, SS17 sees Christian Louboutin introduce a new range to join his beautiful classics – an expanded collection of more casual, timehonored loafers. For the season, a new last was developed; with a curved vamp and higher toe spring, it offers a relaxed, easy, elegant look for the Louboutin ‘homme.’
Superstar Harry Connick Jr. to sing national anthem at the 143rd KENTUCKY DERBY
Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced that multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will sing our national anthem at the 143rd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Texprocess Innovation Award 2017 goes to four outstanding textile processing products
The Texprocess Innovation Awards were presented during today’s official opening ceremony of Texprocess 2017. Altogether, the expert jury chose four products for an award. They include a new technology for dyeing yarns and a digitalised sewing machine that is set up via a touchscreen or app.
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.
Techtextil and Texprocess present ‘Living in Space’ in cooperation with ESA and DLR
Beam me up, Scotty: a large amount of material has to be transported for a journey into space – and technical textiles account for a large proportion of them. Examples of the parts and products in which they are to be found will be on show at the ‘Living in Space’ exhibition during this year’s Techtextil und Texprocess (9 to 12 May 2017), which has been organised by Messe Frankfurt in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)