Marcelo Burlon was upbeat Saturday as he geared up for a big bash later that night — replete with a five-hour DJ set. He has many things to celebrate, including the new spring collection, a Levi’s collaboration dropping this week and the opening of his brand’s first Milan store...
Vuori continues to expand its reach — this time into the footwear space. When it was founded in 2015, Vuori focused on selling direct-to-consumer men’s activewear. Since then it has expanded into women’s performance apparel as well as lifestyle looks for both genders. It operates a fleet of its...
If the items in your wardrobe don’t spark joy when you reach for them, then you might want to pause to think about what you’re about to wear. At least that’s the impression left by AZ Factory’s first-ever resort collection, the sophomore effort of Lutz Huelle as one of...
PARIS — When Burç Akyol initially applied for a spot on the Paris Fashion Week women’s schedule last year, he was turned down by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, French fashion’s governing body. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the...
BROADER REACH: With K-pop stars securing several high-profile ambassadorships recently, Dior is looking farther afield in Asia for new faces to represent the brand’s menswear. The luxury house has tapped Thai actors Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, better known as Apo, and Phakphum Romsaithong, nicknamed Mile, as its newest men’s ambassadors for...
PLAY IT AGAIN: Dior is bringing its fall collection to China. On July 12, the French luxury brand will stage a repeat show in Shenzhen of the ready-to-wear display held in Paris last February, featuring a monumental textile sculpture by artist Joana Vasconcelos, Dior said in a statement shared...
LONDON — Myami, a Sydney-based digital fashion brand, has launched a collaboration with students at Central Saint Martins, enabling them to explore the relationship between digital and physical fashion and the benefits it offers to luxury brands and consumers. Brad Morris, founder of Myami, said more than 40 students...
MILAN — Slowear is stepping into its next chapter with its new chief executive officer, Piero Braga, who was named to the post in May and is busy mapping out a retooling strategy for the company. “The company is animated by a lot of passion fueled by a strong...
PARIS – Vestiaire Collective’s move to take fast fashion out of its brand mix has resulted in a boost in the positive environmental impact from its resale model, according to its latest impact report. Last November the company moved to ban fast fashion brands, including Asos, Shein, Burton, Fashion...
SING IT BACK: Loewe has signed on K-pop sensation Taeyong, a member and leader of South Korean boy band NCT, as its newest global brand ambassador, WWD has learned. The rapper is expected to attend Loewe’s spring 2024 menswear show in Paris, scheduled for noon on Saturday. Foreshadowing his...
