Fashion News New Chanel retrospective exhibition shows how the suit became coolGabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto is the latest exhibition to launch in London’s Victor and Albert Museum – here’s what to expect
Fashion News Simone Rocha launches Crocs collaboration at London Fashion Week Simone Rocha and Crocs have partnered on an exclusive collaboration which the designer debuted as part of her spring-summer 24 collection launch at London Fashion Week
Fashion News Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton to leave fashion houseBurton will depart after presenting her final spring-summer 2024 collection on September 30 during Paris Fashion Week
Fashion News Shein and Forever 21 become frenemies with investment dealThe Singapore-based retailer is trying to shift to an Amazon-style marketplace where sellers can list their own products alongside those manufactured by Shein
Luxury Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet talks innovating for the metaverse and driving sustainability forwardLouvet is part of the growing list of CEOs in apparel who don’t hail from the world of fashion – but his fresh perspective has served the brand well
Fashion News Rixo launches a luxury vintage edit of designer treasures – starting at €65Vintage Versace, YSL, Moschino, and Pucci are all part of the ‘True Vintage’ 30-piece edit
Fashion News Stella McCartney launches first luxury handbag made from Mirum – the circular alternative to leatherMirum contains no plastics and requires no tanning or additional water inputs, and it has a significantly lower carbon footprint than conventional leather
Sustainability Dyeing is fashion’s fossil-fuelled secret – but start-ups are trying to fix it Dyeing is responsible for over half of the industry’s total emissions, but finding a greener way to add colour could be a big opportunity
Fashion News Sartorial stories: two Irish designers feature in latest film series for prestigious British Fashion CouncilThe film series celebrates 30 years of the British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN mentorship programme
Luxury news A peak inside Loewe’s new boutique in New YorkThe boutique in East Hampton features international art references and offers Loewe’s full and current range of women’s ready-to-wear
Luxury news Coach owner to buy Michael Kors parent company in €7.8bn dealThe combined businesses will be the fourth-largest luxury company in the world with a market share of around 5.1 per cent
shopping Shop the luxury drop: Loewe’s latest clogs, watch news, and art-inspired handbagsYour guide to August’s most coveted luxury launches and collaborations
Fashion News Birkenstock is set to sell shares to the public for the first time - here's whyBirkenstock is readying itself for an initial public offering that may value the footwear brand at more than €7.3 billion
Fashion News Zimmerman sells majority stake in record-breaking dealLuxury fashion brand Zimmerman has sold a majority stake to Advent International in a one billion dollar deal – a first for an Australian label
Fashion Fashion is experiencing a CEO shake-up – with replacements coming from the worlds of tech, travel, and tiresFashion brands are now looking to executives from outside industries to revive their slipping business models
Luxury news Richemont buys controlling stake in Italian luxury shoemaker Gianvito RossiThe acquisition will add another maison to Richemont’s fashion and accessories division, and Gianvito Rossi will retain a minority stake in his namesake label
Luxury news French luxury group Kering buys 30% stake in ValentinoThe parent company of brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent has the option of purchasing full control of Valentino by the end of 2028
Fashion News New Zealand menswear brand Rodd & Gunn launches in Arnotts, DublinThe brand’s launch in Arnotts follows a string of international openings in Europe and North America
Fashion News Shop the 10 hottest fashion buys right now – according to this leading fashion-tech platformLyst’s Index report charts the top ten most in-demand fashion buys – and a white tank top leads the way
Fashion News Irish designer Jonathan Anderson officially leads the world’s hottest fashion brand LoeweLoewe is the most popular fashion brand of the year according to fashion-tech platform Lyst, and a Derry designer is the genius behind its success