Happy Halloween everyone, so October has been a month filled with fashion news and I'm going to fill you in on some of the most interesting ones.

Hermès Bounces Back as if the Pandemic Never Happened: 

Mega brands are seen bouncing back from the pandemic even stronger. After a bad year due to the pandemic, Hermès sales bounce back, with their timeless positioning, their heritage and tradition. Hermès was ranked as one of the largest and most resilient players in the industry.

Editorial Photography for SACLÀB official designer handbags.

Cartier Exhibition at Musée des Arts Decoratifs:

The Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris is opening a new exhibition (happening until Feb. 20) titled "Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity". 

The exhibition shows the influence of Islamic art on its designs since the beginning of the 20th century until this day. The exhibition will include pieces from Cartier, drawings, books, photographs and documents.

CHRISTOPHE DELLIÈRES/COURTESY OF MUSÉE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS

Farfetch launches its Own  Label "There Was One":

Farfetch lately launched its own conscious private label "There Was One". It is a women's wear line consisting of 69 styles which are now available on their website. The collection is "Planet Conscious". Items are made from a percentage of organic materials and up cycled/recycled yarn.

Pandora "Animal Crossing" Island Video Game:

Pandora launched an island in "Animal Crossing :New Horizons", which is a video game to promote its new Pandora collection. Pandora’s themed island allows visitors to snag a range of custom clothing items inspired by the new jewelry range. You can also visit the new Pandora Factory, designed to match its Chiang Mai production facility.

Michael Kors Collaborates with 007 Film Franchise:

Michael Michael Kors are continuing their collaboration with the 007 film franchise to celebrate the launch of the new James Bond movie. They are launching an 11 piece capsule collection of co-branded products.

The collection is inspired by the glamour and the adventure, featuring a sleek black and metallic color palette.

 

Tommy Hilfiger x Timberland:

The new collaboration between Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland promotes better materials, low-waste designs and a transparent partnership. The two brands are teaming up on 2 capsule collections and are sharing their learnings on sustainability.

 September is a very important month in fashion. It acts as a seasonal reset, it marks the end of Spring/Summer and the transition into Fall/Winter fashion. It is the month of fashion week in New York, London, Paris and Milan.

1."Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams" Exhibition:

After 2 years of lockdown, Brooklyn Museum in New York unveiled a major Dior exhibition; "Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams". The exhibition includes a vast array of over 200 haute couture gowns, photographs, sketches, vintage perfumes..

2."A Lexicon of Fashion"– the 2021 Met Gala theme:

Also, the Metropolitan Museum of Arts opens its fall show: In America: A Lexicon of Fashion – the 2021 Met Gala theme. The exhibit will be a homage to young and emerging American designers; those who are interacting with ideas around identity, self and power.

2.A First in Fashion "Fendace":

Fendi and Versace have teamed up for a design experiment, introducing Fendace aka Fendi by Versace or Versace by Fendi."Luxury collaborating with itself".

So for the first time in fashion, the artistic director of the brands design at other houses and the show the results on the runway. It's not a collaboration nor a competition, it's like collections for shows are created by a different guest designer.

4.September Fashion Weeks:

With NY, London and Milan fashion week done, now is the turn for Paris fashion week for Spring/Summer 2022 Collections. Life is returning to the runway  after 2 seasons of virtual shows due to the pandemic. Most shows took place outdoors and all guest and participants must be vaccinated. 

Some designers have mixed feelings about the situation and some didn't present runway shows this year.

5.Balanciaga x Fortnite:

Balanciaga teamed up with the famous video game "Fortnite" to create virtual clothes, accessories and a destination. In addition to a physical line of products. The collection will be marketed on billboards and in the game itself.

6. Fashion Group "Kering" is Going Fur Free:

This week, French luxury conglomerate "Kering" made a commitment to go entirely fur-free. They will ban this material across all of its labels (Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, ...) in an effort to build a more sustainable fashion industry. 

"Fur has no place in luxury" Kering's CEO announced.

* Photos are not mine. They are sourced from various sites.