Latest Fashion News
Maison Margiela Concludes Shanghai Fashion Week with Historic Show
Maison Margiela held its first-ever show outside Paris on April 1, closing Shanghai Fashion Week in an industrial shipping container dock. The collection combined artisanal couture and ready-to-wear for the first time under creative director Glenn Martens, featuring over 70 looks transported from Paris including pieces made with beeswax and porcelain elements.
Shanghai Fashion Week Draws Strongest International Turnout in Recent Seasons
Shanghai Fashion Week ran from March 25 to April 1, attracting a notably stronger international presence of buyers and editors compared to recent years. Western brands demonstrated the increasing necessity of on-the-ground presence in China, as outside access becomes more difficult without direct market engagement.
Mark Thomas to Leave Carven as Design Director
Mark Thomas, the design director of the Paris fashion house Carven, is departing after staging two critically acclaimed collections. His departure marks another shift in the luxury fashion leadership landscape.
Chinese Brands Leverage Shanghai Fashion Week for Global Visibility
Chinese sportswear brands Anta and Li-Ning are building international visibility through retail partnerships and marketing initiatives during Shanghai Fashion Week. These brands are capitalizing on the event to strengthen their presence in the global market.
Susan Fang Pursues Dual-Market Strategy for Chinese Design House
Chinese designer Susan Fang showcased her namesake brand at Shanghai Fashion Week while maintaining regular presentations at London Fashion Week. Her approach reflects the industry trend of balancing global presence with on-the-ground engagement in critical markets like China.
Lancaster Accelerates Retail Expansion with Two New Paris Boutiques
The luxury brand Lancaster is expanding its retail presence with two new boutiques opening on Paris's prestigious Champs-Élysées and Boulevard Haussmann. This expansion signals continued investment in flagship retail locations by luxury brands.
JW Anderson Opens Permanent Space at London's Selfridges
JW Anderson has opened a permanent retail space on the luxury womenswear floor at Selfridges in London. This expansion reflects the brand's strategy to increase visibility in key international luxury retail destinations.
NYC's RĂąadh Launches at Harvey Nichols
The New York-based brand RĂąadh has opened at Harvey Nichols, expanding its international retail footprint. This placement signals growing recognition of emerging designer brands in major luxury retail venues.
Topman Launches Artist Design Competition
Topman is launching an artist design competition featuring winning designs on tees and sweatshirts. The initiative represents traditional retailers experimenting with collaborations and emerging creative talent.
British Rapper Central Cee Spotlights Pakistani Label Tone Deaf
British rapper Central Cee featured Lahore-based Pakistani fashion brand Tone Deaf in his 'Wagman' music video. The collaboration highlights how global artists are amplifying emerging fashion brands from unexpected markets.