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JW Anderson: Soundcloud chic
These days JW Anderson seems almost like a cult, so great is the air of anticipation before each show, and again in Milan on Sunday, when he showed a highly directional collection inspired by furniture and furnishings.
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Hermès opens first store in Aspen, Colorado
The environment for European luxury brands in the US may have got a little tougher in recent months, but Hermès has said US store traffic continues to rise and it has now opened a store in Aspen, Colorado.
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Lalique and Vilebrequin expand in Burlington Arcade
One of London’s highest-end and oldest luxury shopping destinations — Burlington Arcade in Mayfair — has announced that Vilebrequin and Lalique have taken on second boutiques within the Arcade.
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Out and about in Milan: Corneliani, Brett Johnson and Maccapani
No city does as many swish presentations as Milan, and with such diverse offerings. FashionNetwork.com caught up with three - Corneliani, Brett Johnson and Maccapani – building real momentum.
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Prada: Hipster organisation man
Just when everyone in Italy has been sending out classic tailoring on their menswear runway, leave it to Prada to go in the opposite direction, and with punch.
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Paris Fashion Week looks to future with Pharrell Williams debut
The debut of star Pharrell Williams at Louis Vuitton is the hottest ticket at Paris Fashion Week as it kicks off on Tuesday, seen as a significant moment in the evolution of the multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Emporio Armani: Looking east, preparing for Paris Olympics
Giorgio Armani looked east this season, ranging around Asia for influences, models and music in a beautiful Emporio Armani collection staged in his fashion theatre on Saturday evening.
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Vince Holdings CFO departs
Vince Holding Corp. announced on Friday its chief financial officer, Amy Levy, has resigned to pursue another opportunity. She will remain with the company until June 30.
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Amiri reopens its Rodeo Drive flagship store
The Los Angeles-based luxury brand founded by Mike Amiri has reopened its Rodeo Drive store in Beverly Hills. It is the sixth location in the United States after Chicago, Miami, New York, Atlanta and Las Vegas.
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Dolce & Gabbana: Black is back, and how
Few designers in history can cut a snappier suit than Dolce & Gabbana, who staged an impressive lesson in stylish dressing and a brilliant display on directional tailoring on a sunny Saturday in Milan.
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Pitti Uomo shines spotlight on eco-responsible Ivorian label Olooh
The Florentine trade show featured 10 emerging eco-responsible labels in its popular S Style section. It was an excellent opportunity to discover the captivating work of Kader Diaby, the Ivorian designer behind Olooh.
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DSquared2: Porn stars and other pleasures
They have always loved to dress a sexy guy, and girl, at DSquared2. This season, they got to dress a bona fide porn star, none other than Rocco Siffredi, the Italian stallion himself.
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Valentino opens Milan menswear season in university cloisters
The Roman house of Valentino opened the menswear runway season in Milan on a sunny Friday with a gently gentlemanly fashion statement in the city’s most famous university.
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Chulapp: Shack chic from Cape Town in Tuscany
A sense of Cape Town in Tuscany at Chulapp, a beautifully quirky label that celebrates African culture with effervescence, joy and humor, which staged a mini defilé at Pitti this season.
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MCM reveals new brand identity and leadership team ahead of MFW event
Luxury accessories brand MCM has announced a “new strategic direction, unveiling a new brand identity featuring an enhanced design language, consumer experience, and lifestyle presentation for the Digital Nomad”.
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ERL blasts Pitti Uomo with galactic show
Californian designer Eli Russel Linnetz brought a joyful creative energy to Florence on Thursday, plunging Venice Beach surfers into Renaissance splendor with a sparkling futuristic collection.
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