Month: March 2019

RIGHT TO REPLY: Hedi Slimane has hit back at critics of his debut show for Celine, saying those who accused him of misogyny for showing women dressed in short skirts were conservative and puritanical, and suggesting there was a homophobic undertone to the outpouring of vitriol on social networks. Slimane’s designs for women and men have polarized critics. In his program “5 Minutes de Mode by Loïc Prigent” on France’s TMC channel on Wednesday night,…

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Marking their 15th anniversary, accessories brand Botkier has appointed celebrity stylist Molly Dickson as a style ambassador. “I began working with Botkier on a campaign shoot a few months ago and quickly came to love the product both personally and professionally,” Dickson says. “I’m based in New York (although often traveling) but I always look to New York (and New Yorkers) as a constant source of inspiration; it’s one of the things I love most…

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TOKYO — After more than a decade with Moncler, designer Francesco Ragazzi launched his Los Angeles-inspired streetwear brand Palm Angels in 2015. Now things have come full circle as he was one of eight designers to participate in the Moncler Genius project. Ragazzi was in the Japanese capital on Thursday to celebrate the opening of the Moncler Genius Building, a pop-up store in the city’s Aoyama district. “I started at Moncler, so when they asked me…

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INFLUENCER AWARD: The French government recognized Chanel for its commitment to supporting craftsmanship at an awards ceremony held during Paris Fashion Week. Bruno Pavlovsy, Chanel’s president of fashion and president of its Paraffection subsidiary, which controls 26 specialty ateliers, accepted the prize for economic influence at the Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français awards, held in the presence of Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Tuesday night. The audience of politicians, business leaders and creatives included…

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MILAN — Speculation over the future of Trussardi has been mounting in Milan. The family-owned house has been for years the target of merger-and-acquisition rumors. Most recently, management company Quattro R SGR SpA, incorporated in 2016, has been indicated as a potential suitor. Quattro R manages a fund of more than 700 million euros and, according to its web site, it “targets Italian companies with solid business fundamentals despite temporary financial distress.” The fund, which includes…

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@VeraWangGang has some competition. Vera Wang has officially launched her own personal Instagram. Posting under @verawang, the designer joined the social platform on Thursday, the day before she’ll show her latest bridal collection. The inaugural post shows Wang on her recent vacation to Greece at Villa 31, pictured in a James Turrell installation. “To the first few, A bit late to the game… but thrilled to join in none-the-less,” she wrote in her caption. “First…

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THE WORLD IS FLAT: First Lady Melania Trump continued her African tour Thursday in Malawi. The high poverty rate and challenge that children have in staying in school propelled the visit, according to a press pool report. Her Malawian counterpart, Gertrude Maseko Mutharika, was among the well-wishers ready-and-waiting for the First Lady, after her official entourage touched down at Kamuzu International Airport. Drummers, dancers and flag wavers were also on hand, according to the pool…

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Want to rent a dress that walked the red carpet at the MTV or Emmy Awards? You’ll get your chance this month when designer Peter Dundas partners with luxury online rental retailer Armarium for the latest iteration of his traveling flagship series during a two-week stint in Dallas. The Norwegian designer, whose résumé includes Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci and Roberto Cavalli, will open a pop-up with Armarium at Highland Park Village beginning today and running…

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NEW FACE AT LANVIN?: Could Lanvin, said to be searching for new designer, have its eye on a hidden talent? According to sources, the French house is in talks with Bruno Sialelli, who recently exited Loewe, where he was head of men’s wear. The likelihood of the house and the designer securing an agreement could not immediately be learned. Lanvin could not immediately be reached for comment. According to his LinkedIn profile, Sialelli had been at…

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LONDON — The modeling industry has been under the microscope more than ever this past year as a result of the rise of the #MeToo movement, allegations against leading photographers about sexual harassment and this week’s Talent Protections Act being signed into law in California — according to which, talent agencies need to provide educational materials on sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, and reporting resources to their clients. Aware of the pressing need for change in the…

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