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Dr Martens and Central Saint Martins students join forces for collab contest
Dr Martens is known for its series of collabs with big names like Gaultier, Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto. But in the case of its latest link-up, the designers aren’t well-known, although they might be one day.
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Farfetch collaborates with 12on12 to celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop
Not all fashion collabs are about fashion. Farfetch's latest link-up comes with music at its heart. It has collaborated with lifestyle brand 12on12 to celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop for Farfetch Beat 010.
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Ralph Lauren debuts The RL 888 handbag collection
The collection is comprised of a crossbody, top handle, and mini crossbody chain, each made by skilled artisans in Florence, Italy, and available in an assortment of exotic fabrications and luxurious box calf leathers.
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Christie's proves luxury's secondary market continues to be an earnings boon
The international auction house posted a banner year in 2022 with watches, jewelry, andhandbags, and is on track for the same in 2023.
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Swiss watch exports suffer first monthly decline in two years
Swiss watch exports declined slightly in July, the first monthly drop in more than two years, raising concerns that demand for pricey timepieces is beginning to slow amid higher prices and economic pressures.
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Kendall Jenner makes major impact as face of Stella McCartney winter campaign
The more famous the face fronting a campaign, the less adventurous that campaign often is. But nobody could accuse Stella McCartney of playing it safe with her Kendall Jenner-fronted winter 23 imagery.
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Milan Fashion Week brims with September runway spectacle
With 60 physical shows compared to 54 in February, the upcoming Women's Fashion Week in Milan promises an exhilarating spectacle, especially from Gucci and Tom Ford, along with Moschino's 40th-anniversary celebration.
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Paul Smith links with Matt Smith for new campaign
Paul Smith’s AW23 and SS24 campaigns will be fronted by British actor “and friend of the brand” Matt Smith, wearing classic tailoring and the label’s Signature Stripe.
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Harding-Rolls to lead new Eco-Age Advisory Division
Eco-Age, the integrated strategy consultancy founded by Livia Firth, has named George Harding-Rolls to lead its new Advisory Division, focusing on policy and regulation in the fashion sector.
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Inside new Hermès store at Westfield Topanga, California
In the heart of the San Fernando Valley, the French luxury house has chosen to open its sixth store in California, its 35th in the United States.
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LAFW, Los Angeles Fashion Week announces new edition, October 19-22
One year after the revelation of its new concept, the new edition of LA Fashion Week will take place from October 19 to 22 in Los Angeles.
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BFC links with key groups for diversity census
The British Fashion Council has linked with The Outsiders Perspective and the (Fashion) Minority Report to launch what they say is “a comprehensive review of diversity, equity and inclusion in the UK fashion industry”.
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Cindy Crawford stars in new MCM heritage campaign as it continues revamp
Nineties supermodels are riding high at present with the new British Vogue cover underling that fact. And they’re scoring plenty of major ad campaigns. The latest is Cindy Crawford fronting MCM’s AW23 heritage campaign.
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Luxury watches worth £1 billion reported missing in theft surge
Luxury watches worth more than £1 billion ($1.3 billion) have been reported as stolen or missing, with a surge in thefts last year.
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Princess Diana's 'black sheep' jumper to be auctioned
A jumper worn by Britain’s late Princess Diana and depicting a black sheep is headed for auction later this summer with a price estimate of up to $80,000.
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Stella McCartney launches first luxe bags using Mirum leather alternative
Stella McCartney has launched two key bags in leather alternative Mirum, making them the world’s first luxury handbags made from this new vegan, plastic-free material made by Natural Fiber Welding (NFW).
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