This Week In Fashion

By Ethan James Green

THE OLSEN TWINS' luxury fashion brand, The Row, has gained significant recognition for its minimalist and sophisticated designs, embodying timeless elegance. Recently, there have been reports suggesting that The Row is being backed by two major fashion and beauty powerhouses: Chanel and Estée Lauder. This support from such iconic names in the industry could potentially elevate the brand to new heights, offering increased resources and global influence. With Chanel’s expertise in haute couture and Lauder’s dominance in beauty, The Row stands to benefit from expanded creative collaborations, market reach, and strategic growth, further solidifying its status as a leader in luxury fashion.

 

DANIEL ROSBERRY, the creative director of Schiaparelli, has been named Designer of the Year, marking a major milestone in his already impressive career. Since joining the historic fashion house in 2019, Roseberry has reinvigorated the brand with his visionary take on haute couture, blending surrealist elements with modern glamour. His bold, avant-garde designs have captivated the fashion world, often seen on A-list celebrities and at major red-carpet events. This prestigious accolade not only celebrates Roseberry’s innovative talent but also highlights his ability to honor Schiaparelli’s rich heritage while pushing the boundaries of contemporary fashion.

 

MARGOT ROBBIE has been announced as the new face of Chanel No. 5, one of the most iconic fragrances in the world. Known for her effortless beauty and captivating presence, Robbie brings a fresh yet timeless appeal to the legendary scent, which has been a symbol of elegance and sophistication for decades. As the latest ambassador, she joins a legacy of celebrated women who have represented the fragrance, adding her own modern twist to its enduring allure. Robbie’s partnership with Chanel No. 5 further solidifies her influence in both the fashion and beauty worlds, embodying the fragrance's spirit of classic femininity with a contemporary edge.

 

Grace de Monaco, a luxury brand inspired by the timeless elegance of Princess Grace Kelly, is expanding into the home decor space with the launch of its new home line. Known for its exquisite attention to detail and sophisticated style, the brand aims to bring the refined glamour of Monaco's royal heritage into everyday living. The collection is expected to feature a range of high-end pieces, from elegant tableware to luxurious linens, all echoing the grace and poise of Princess Grace herself. With this new venture, Grace de Monaco continues to build on its legacy of luxury, offering a chance for customers to infuse their homes with the same understated opulence that defined the late princess’s iconic style.

 
 
 

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Veronica Beard opens first International store in London. The store is the 19th location for the company.

Boss launched Freddie Mercury collection “celebrating the attitude, vision and spirit of iconic singer, songwriter, and performer” The collection includes statement essentials with black and white images of some of Freddie's performances “pays tribute to exceptional musician, game-changing performer, and inspirational icon”.

Louis Vuitton is the only luxury company that makes the top 10 of most valuable European brands, according their finance department.

 

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Bruno Pavlovsky has been the president of Chanel’s fashion division for some time now, overseeing Karl's transition to Virginie. Pavlovsky was at the ultra-exclusive Monaco Beach Club surrounded by formula one and princesses last Thursday, just before Virginie stages her Monaco show. Pavlovsky describes Chanel’s performance as “excellent", amids restriction against Russia and recent burlglary at one of Chanel boutique stores.

Jisoo, Whatsapp and Dior collab Join Jisoo’s exclusive WhatsApp group via Instagram. Followers get access to four days of exclusive content and conversation with the muse of the new Dior Addict shine lipstick campaign on WhatsApp.

Beverly Sonego, the founder of the second-hand luxury ecommerce, Monogram Paris, will hold her first pop-up in New York, West Village From May 10, and until May 15, and later in Los Angeles from May 25 to 31, in West Hollywood.

The largest office building at Nike World Headquarters is named after Serena Williams. Other 140,000 square feet of showrooms and work space; a footwear materials library; a color lab; and the two-story, 140-seat Olympia Theater, named after Serena’s daughter.

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Artistic Director Camille Miceli takes over PUCCI. First collection was unvailed and it's filled with colorful fashion Pucci is well known for and sporty separates. Together with the new collection the new logo was introduced. It is inspired by archival 1953 "Capri Sport",a dual fish shaped as P.

Spanish fashion hosue BALENCIAGA retained it's spot as the hottest brand in the first quarter of the year according to the Lyst Index. Lyst measures items by volume of social media mentions. Second place took Gucci and third, French label Louis Vuitton.

FENDI x VERSACE Collab FENDACE - Marries two huge fashion houses Fendi and Versace and it will hit stores this month! Kim Jones and Donatella Versace change places over each other's houses. The collection will be available in both Fendi and Versace boutiques and online. The ad campaign was shot by Steven Meisel, the case includes Naomi Campbell, Imaan hammam, Kristen McMenamy and Anja Rubik.

Michael Kors and Italian sportswear brand Ellesse are collaborating. The capsule collection launches this month offers "luxurious and modern take on retro athleisue" according to Michael Kors. Oranges and reds are the color palette of Ellesse and are part of the collecion along with Ellesse x Michael Kors emblem.

Scarlett Johansson launched minimalist skincare line called The Outset. The line launched in Sephora this week and inlcudes micella cleanser, collagen serum, moisturizer, night cream and vitamin C eye cream.

Nordstroms welcomes Loro Piana. “My role is to bring a heightened point of view to Nordstrom’s merchandising offering: working closely with the buying team to inform the message of the season, scouting new designers, and providing an editorial perspective", shared with Vogue Designer Fashion & Editorial Director of Nordstrom Rickie De Sole. “I grew up sailing with the Loro Piana family in Italy,” De Sole says. “I always remember great quality outerwear that was unflappable even after a day out on the water.” “For the customer who isn’t chasing trends, Loro Piana offers an unparalleled level of quality and discreet luxury.”

 
 
 
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Harry Styles Invites Shania Twain on Stage

A dynamic duo Harry Styles invited music legend Shania Twain on stage at Coachella,to perform Twain's hit single “Man, I Feel Like A Woman." “Shania Twain taught me to sing,” said Styles as he addressed the Coachella crowd. “She also taught me that men are trash.”

Twain took to Twitter sharing a picture with Styles “I am honoured and thrilled to have joined Harry Styles onstage for his Coachella debut. What a magical moment!! And I mean c’mon… WHAT A SHOW! I’m a huge fan! Grateful we got to create this memory together – Thank you, Harry.”

Alexander Wang returns to the runway April 19

'Fortune City', how the show will debut Wang’s Fall 2022 collection, will celebrate his Chinese-American heritage and will take place in Los Angeles’ Chinatown. Wang took a two-year hiatus after sexual assault allegations.

Africa is the new chic

Africa is on the agenda all over the world. Thebe Magugu the first African designer to win the LVMH Prize in 2019 now preparing to be the first designer to create a collection for AZ Factory following the death of Alber Elbaz. Révélations biennial art exhibition scheduled in Paris on June 9-12 2022, which will be followed by ‘Africa Fashion’ at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (from July 2022 to April 2023) The book ‘Swinging Africa, le continent mode’ by Emmanuelle Courrèges, published in France in November 2021 by Flammarion.

21 Savage and Post Malone

2018 repeats as Post Malone and 21 Savage share the stage During the set, Post Malone performed his popular song "Rockstar" with Savage.

David Koma and Koral collaborate

British designer David Koma has partnered with the founder and creative director of Koral, Ilana Kugel, on a sportswear capsule that sees the duo’s design styles come together.

 
 
 

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Marta Ortega takes the reins at ZARA. The daughter of Amacio Ortega will take over the retailer and its 6,500 shops from Pablo Isla, who had run the group since Marta's father retired in 2011.
"We've been preparing for this transition for a while," said Isla at the time. "Marta has been working in the company for 15 years ... she knows it very well".

FILA partners with Barneys New York.

A collaborative collection Fila designed together with luxury department store Barney New York will include six shoe styles for men and women. “Barneys is a brand with a rich history, known for its unique collaborations,” said Ber-tia Barron, vice president of brand, luxe at Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Barneys New York in a release. Barron added: “We are excited to bring these two distinguished brands together again.”

PANGAIA has unveiled the world’s first shirts made from Infinna

Fabric created entirely from textile waste. The new concept T-shirt launches on April 5. Infinna is a regenerated textile fibre that has a soft and natural look and feel of cotton.

CHANEL prohibits sale to Russia and Russians. The company stated it will only sell to Russians leaving abroad.

FARFETCH investing in NEIMAN MARCUS

As part of a new globala strategic partnership fashion platform Farfetch will invest Neiman Marcus Group (NMG). “I believe the US luxury market is at a pivotal point,” said José Neves, the founder, chair and CEO of Farfetch.

VOGUE collaborates with HAILEY BIEBER

Vogue Eyewear co-designed collection with model Hailey Bieber, who is the eyewear brand's new ambassador and creative partner. The inspiration for Vogue is “every facet of her personality”. Hailey captions her photo on Instagram "Introducing my first eyewear collection, designerin collaboration with @vogueeyewear. Head tovogue-eyewear.com to check out all the styles."

BURBERRY launches a high-profile campaign for its Lola bag. Creative chief Riccardo Tisci says is an “ode to strong women the world over”. “For the campaign, I really wanted to celebrate that attitude and all of the facets that make up the Burberry woman, so we created a fantasy world where she is free to exhibit her strength and be captured in all of her beauty from every angle”

H&M features GIGI HADID in their latest campaign. a film called Hôtel Hennes, “a fictional fashion destination, inspired by legendary art hotels, where artists, thinkers and icons hung out, collaborated, and completed residencies”. H&M said it’s “a place where aesthetics are exaggerated and experimental, where stories can twist and turn, where dreams are made, and where fashion has no rules”.

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It could be the end for Gap’s partnership with Kanye West after controversy. The designer and singer was temporarily suspended from Instagram after voicing a racial slur.

Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs has set a date for its upcoming exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli and has revealed more information on what to expect. It is scheduled for 6 July 2022 to 22 January 2023

Vestiaire Collective acquires U.S. resale platform Tradesy. Together these peer-to-peer marketplace companies plan on a membership community of 23 million.

'Shopping on social networks is the logical next step in the story' - Charles Levecque of TikTok. Charles Levecque, Head of Luxury and Fashion at TikTok, explains. Content taken before fashion runways during fashion weeks gets quiet an audience on social media. Vlogging is big in fashion today.

Josh Hartnett and Kim Cattrall are the celebrity faces for Farfetch. Kim Cattrall, Best known for her role in Sex and the City; Josh Hartnett, described as “the pin-up of the early 2000s and one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars who chose his own personal path” This is the first brand campaign developed and executed internally by the e-tailer under the stewardship of new Creative Director, Yannis Henrion.

The Met Gala announces host. The event announced its co-chairs, which include Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Regina King, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The event has returned to its annual time slot of the first Monday in May.

Sean Penn And Julia Roberts are hard to recognize in the political thriller Gaslit, created by Mr. Robot’s Robbie Pickering and directed by Captain Fantastic’s Matt Ross, is scheduled to premiere on April 24.

Prada says uncertainty lies ahead as luxury brands. “We are on track to deliver on the medium term what we promised,” said chairman Paolo Zannoni on a conference call with analysts. “As of late, the environment in which we operate has become more uncertain. The geopolitical and macroeconomic outlook has worsened and volatility has increased. We cannot foresee at this stage the impact of current events on the luxury goods industry, but we are closely monitoring our business environment, ready to react swiftly to unexpected developments.”