The glorious era of Dries Van Noten spanning 40 years officially comes to a close, but what the designer has done to revolutionize the fashion landscape from 1994 until now will always remain a golden milestone worthy of dissemination and preservation. Content Summary The first womenswear collection presentation The lavish “banquet table” of the Spring/Summer[….]
Despite their exceptional talent and fashion intellect, the number of women in top positions at the world’s leading fashion houses remains scarce. Gender disparity in this industry is becoming increasingly concerning. Summary: The pressing issue of luxury fashion houses An industry led by patriarchal regimes in an era of “respecting” diversity and equality? Yet, the[….]
Not only known as the muse of many renowned directors, the young and talented actress Florence Pugh has also become the new muse of the fashion scene, thanks to her bold appearances on the red carpet, echoing a strong sense of self-expression. Like an underground battle, the red carpet is where guests and celebrities “compete”[….]
Zac Posen has been appointed as the Creative Director of Gap Inc., also serving as the Chief Creative Officer of Old Navy, according to the brand’s official announcement this past Monday. A 43-year-old fashion designer with an illustrious career spanning over 25 years, from fast fashion to high-end couture, is expected to bring fresh changes[….]
After an illustrious era spanning 8 years, with 25 years of devoted contribution, constituting a quarter of his lifetime “living” at Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli brings it all to an end himself, welcoming a new creative leadership. In just a week, the fashion world has witnessed two poignant farewells of two legendary designers from two renowned[….]
Kering has shown signs of decline recently as Gucci’s sales dropped by 15% in Q4 and Balenciaga faced a scandal leading to a temporary halt in operations. However, it’s encouraging that the stocks are still rising as investors focus more on the Chinese market. Summary: Optimistic recovery in the Chinese market The US market is[….]
The success of integrating AI and fashion on Twitter predicts the emergence of a new technology in the industry, or maybe not. Over the past few months, AI-generated technology has become increasingly popular as social media platforms have recently discovered its endless possibilities. From AI-generated portrait photos to ChatGPT, to Artistic Image Generators and AI-generated[….]
The past year has brought numerous lessons for brands, marking a shift in consumer behavior. In 2023, a new era of consumer behavior began to emerge, with luxury brands focusing more on enhancing experiences and e-commerce. Summary: TikTok Users Have Heightened Aesthetic Preferences NFT Community: A New Standard in the Luxury Playground Potential of AI[….]
Amidst the chaos of fast-paced livestreams and strong sales-driven messages, Zara is introducing a more serene and organized concept. Is this a strategy that luxury brands could adopt? Content Overview Livestream Session Overview Changing Livestream Preferences in China Utilizing Livestreams to Enhance Brand Image But Can it be Scaled? Livestream Session Overview When it comes[….]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can now detect whether the luxury handbag you’ve just purchased is authentic or counterfeit. Entrupy, a technology service established in 2012, has employed AI to authenticate luxury goods and sneakers in the resale market. Their tool is used by hundreds of vintage dealers and claims an accuracy rate of up to 99.1%,[….]
