Hello Spring and hello to a new exciting things happening in the fashion industry. 

1. H&M collaborates with Mugler:

Launching May 11, a first look into the collaboration was unveiled recently and it's not disappointing. The collection encapsulate an essence of Mugler very clearly. It will include womenswear, menswear and accessories at a high-street price. The preparation for the collaboration started before the passing of Thierry Mugler back in January 2022.

2. Prada Caffe pop-up at Harrods:

Prada launched a temporary exhibition and cafe at Harrods, celebrating the brand's 100 year anniversary. The interior is inspired by Prada's flagship Milanese boutique. The pop-up is available until the end of 2023.

3. Mango launches 'Capsule' events collection:

Spanish retailer Mango will launch an occasion wear collection called 'Capsule'. As as a response to focus on more formal dressing like dresses, jumpsuits and tow-piece tailoring.

4. Balmain x Beyonce Haute Couture Collaboration:

Balmain launched an haute couture collaboration with Beyonce' this month.  The inspiration was found from the singer's album 'Renaissance' to create 16 designs. The collection includes Balmain house signature with classic Parisian savoir-faire and the joy and genius of the album.

5. Luxury brands choose hand-painting for advertising:

  While AI-generated artwork and digital media solutions dominate the world of contemporary advertising,  hand painting is taking an important role recently especially for Gucci.

  L’oreal, Hermès, Burberry, are some of top clients that have adopted hand-painted murals into their advertising budget. 80 percent of their luxury clients will consider hand-painted while also purchasing digital media and incorporating AI-generative art into their creative strategies. 

6. Luxury brands and their over exposure:

Due to post-pandemic growth,  luxury brands are now overexposed. As BOF explained "This, they worry, threatens the delicate balancing act at the core of the modern luxury industry, a global business that sells millions of units a year but depends on the perception of exclusivity to cultivate consumer desire." This is affected also by the rise of resale platforms.

First chapter of 2023 came to an end. It's officially the middle of deep winter and there's no better time to read and enjoy a hot cup of coffee. 

1. LoveShackFancy launches active wear line:

LoveShackFancy brand known for their vintage feminine and girly style are launching their own active wear line. Their pieces will combine their signature floral prints with high quality materials. The collection contains 9 styles for "girls on the go".

2. Pretty Little Things new showroom and office space in London: 

Fast fashion retailer announced an opening of a new location in London, Oxford Circus. Set to launch mid-April, the space will have a private showroom and a content creator hub. It will also include a photo studio, working offices, and meeting rooms.

3. Tiffany & Co. unveils a collaboration with Nike:

Jewellery brand Tiffany & Co. has entered a new domain by collaborating with sportswear brand Nike. Under the name ' Legendary pair', the sneaker design features a black suede contrasting a Nike swoosh in Tiffany's signature blue as well as a co-branded solver detail above the heel. Set to release on March 7. 

4. Tiffany &Co. collaborates with Fendi:

Another Tiffany &Co collaboration that was released earlier this month.  Tiffany &Co and Fendi have released a limited edition "Tiffany Blue" Baguette Bag to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic Fendi Baguette bag that was created in 1997. The bag was name after it's attitude,  as it's meant to be worn under the arm like a baguette loaf. 

  The 'Tiffany Blue' bag will come in leather and silk satin , nano and medium size.

5. Clarks teams up with Zara:

Clarks has teamed up with the world’s biggest fashion retailer, Zara for a new collaboration which sees both its classic Wallabee and Dessert Boot reinvented.

The collection features men’s, women’s and kids wear options, has been “the interpretation of the iconic models by using chunky crepe soles to make it unique”.

Clarks has launched 15 new styles which are available to buy online and in stores.

6. Megan Hess launches new Fashion Books:

  Fashion illustrator and writer Megan Hess Mis known for her iconic style. Her work have  been used in a global campaigns for Fendi, Prada, Cartier, Dior and Salvator Ferragamo.

"The Bag" and "The Shoe" books are illustrated books about the most stylish, timeless and useful pieces through out the years.

"The Little Black Dress" is an illustrated  book about fashion's most enduring and chic uniform, celebrating the designers, the women and of course the dresses

  

2022 came to an end, and it's time for a December fashion report. Wrapping up the fashion news for the year and welcoming the new year in preparation for a new fashion week,  and another year of ups, downs, challenges  and opportunities the fashion  industry. 

1. Jimmy Choo x Timberland:

Both are a very well known shoe brand and both are very different. Jimmy Choo and Timberland decided to go for a second collaboration after the success of the first one. The collaboration is inspired by the city of New York, featuring the iconic Timberland Boota which is re-imagined by Jimmy Choo.

2. Disney celebrates 100th anniversary with Givenchy collection:

  Disney has teamed up with luxury brand Givenchy to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The collection was inspired by archival character "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit". The result is a capsule collection with a statement pieces that capture the spirit of adventure.

3. Golden Goose x Swarovski:

  Swarovski 'Creators lab' platform has teamed up with sneakers brand Golden Goose to launch a limited edition collection embellished with Swarovski crystals. The collection launched this December 13th.

4. Moulin Souires "Emily in Paris" shoe collection:

  Luxury footwear brand Moulin Souires revealed a capsule collection with "Emily in Paris". The collaboration embodies the spirit and stylish 'Joi de vivre'. The styles of the shoes takes inspiration from the characters of the show, there's "The Camille" shoe, "The Mindy", "The Elfie"... their styles resemble the personality of each character. The collection has launched December 6th.

5. Elie Saab launches lingerie with Aubade:

  French lingerie brand 'Aubade' and haute couture house Elie Saab are collaborating on 3 capsule collections of "elaborate" lingerie and nightwear. Launching July 2023, the collection will combine "the seductive ambiance" of Elie Saab along with "the feminine signature" of Aubade.

6. Net a Porter x Christian Louboutin:

Net a Porter and Christian Louboutin have teamed up for an exclusive festive capsule collection. The collection includes platforms, block-heel sandals with velvet and satin textures. The collection will be sold exclusively on net a porter.

 It's December, first days of the magical month. And time for another fashion report covering fashion highlights for last month.

1. Michael Kors capsule collection with Ellesse:

  For the second time, Michael Kors has collaborated with the brand Ellesse to create ski wear collection.

  The campaign's "chic apres-ski" images bring the collection sporty and glamorous feel. The collection includes a color palette of feiry oranges and reds with a classic shade of navy blue and crisp white. And pieces featured were jackets, puffrrs, track pants and leggings.

2. Lady Dior Art Project 7th Edition:

  For the 7th edition of Dior Lady Art project, participants handled issues such as feminism and peace. The collection featured 11 artist from China, Egypt, US and Qatar.

  Each artist bought their own sense of creativity and signature aesthetics to their design on the Lady Dior bag.

  The Lady Dior handbag is one of the most iconic and coveted accessories of all timr, previously worn, loved and made famous by Princess Diana.

3. Yoyoi Kusama for Louis Vuitton:

  Louis Vuitton is working with Japanese artist Yoyoi Kusama for a new collaboration for the secondtime in 10 years. The brand followed the unique style of Yoyoi Kusama by creating the 'Infinity Dots' collection, covering both accessories and ready-to-wear. The collection will launch on January 2023.

4. Balmain's Capsule Collection with Mytheresa:

  Luxury online retailer Mytheresa has unveiled its 3rd capsule collection with Balmain.

It includes 14 party wear pieces and is all about "confidence-boosting silhouettes" as explained by Balmain. The theme of the collaboration was "Celebration" and is exclusively available at Mytheresa.

5. Louis Vuitton Chess campaign breaks the internet:

  Louis Vuitton posted a new advertisement with a caption" Victory is a State of fashion Mind" featuring football giants Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Both players were featured playing chess on the iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. 

  The advertisement was released a day prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Talk about perfect timing and on point creativity! 

  What's interesting is that this post on Ronaldo's profile is recorded  as the second most liked photo on Instagram. 

  Talking from a fashion point of view, what's really nice about this ad is the fact that they used the iconic Louis Vuitton trunk as a chess board. These trunks goes back to the 1850's and they represent the big heritage of the brand.

  And here's a small secret not everyone knows; they weren't actually together but they were photoshoped to look so!

6. Dolce and Gabbana Pop-up in Covent Garden :

Dolce and Gabbana has opened an experiential pop-up in London's Covent Garden,  keeping up with all the festivities. The brand is hosting a special "Holiday Market" including food, beverages, gifts, ready-to-wear and exclusive T shirts.

7. "Emily in Paris" season 3 coming this December:

"Emily in Paris" became, a favourite,  especially for fashion lovers. The show features Emily in the beautiful city, Paris with a various beautiful and interesting looks. Season 3 is coming this December on the 21st.

 It's almost November! Which means the C word is very near! (aka Christmas). Anyway, I love autumn when it comes to fashion and today I am sharing the latest news in fashion for the month of October.

1. Mango Supports Breast Cancer Research :

  Spanish retailer, Mango is teaming up with the cancer research organisation FERO for a collection where proceeds will be donated to the cause. 

  Mango is launching a 'Made of Seams' concept, which highlights scars as a part of journey in life."Scars are the lines that trace our path. It is a journey of comings and goings, highs and lows, but one which we never make alone.
After overcoming breast cancer, these marks not only remain on our skin to tell a story, they become part of who we are." they wrote. The collection is now available online and in selected stores.

2. Fashion Trust Arabia held it's 4th Annual Award ceremony:

  FTA, Fashion Trust Arabia, announced it's Annual Award ceremony in Doha October 26th, where they will present their prize to six recipients.

 The trust awarderd millions to support designers in the MENA region with top honors and different categories.

  The ceremony was held at the city's national museum where many celebrities and public figures attended.

3. Valentino launches "Everyday Objects " collection with Pantone:

  Valentino launched "everyday objects" capsule collection with the Pantone Color Institute highlighting its exclusive Pink PP hue, which became the label's signature hue.

  The capsule includes 11 items ranging from mugs to keychains, notebooks, umbrellas..

4. Pacsun x The Met Capsule Collection:

  Pacsun has launched an exclusive capsule collection in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York city.

  The collection draws inspiration from the late 19th century paintings, focusing on florals and luscious landscapes. The collection includes 30 winter pieces; modern fits that are blended with historical oil painting designs.

5. Toxic "Forever Chemicals" are banned in California:

"Forever Chemical" known also as PFAS, is banned in apparel companies in California.  This chemical is used for coating clothing and textiles, as it provides more stain resistant coat and breathable yet water- resistant quality.

  However, this chemical is very dangerous for the environment and can cause serious health problems in humans. So, by 2025 it will be full on ban in manufacturing.

6. Christian Louboutin is launching LoubiFamily:

Luxury footwear and accessories brand is launching LoubiFamily, a brand new product category made to cater every member of the family; adults, kids and even pets. Launching this autumn/winter 2022, the collection will be highlighted with a unique store concept including specially designed cartoon superheroes, bold colours,  geometric shapes...

 Welcome back to the monthly fashion report, September is a very important month in fashion, it's Fashion Week month.

1."Forever Valentino" exhibition in Qatar:

Maison Valentino will present its largest exhibition "Forever Valentino" in Qatar Museums. It will run from October 28, 2022 till April 1, 2023.

The exhibition will be a 'theatrical experience', explaining the Haute Couture codes of the fashion house. 

2. Arab Fashion Week Returns to Dubai:

Arab Fashion Week has confirmed their six days event held in Dubai Digital District this October featuring more than 35 designers.

The event will start with a special unveiling of a global capsule collection with Lebanese designer Jean Louis Sabaji, as he is the first Arab designer to work with Barbie.

3. Coperni collaborated with Fabrican to spray dress on Bella Hadid:

You may have seen it everywhere, on your feed and stories, indeed a very viral video.

For some people it looked impressive to see the technology being showcased in real time,  and for others it looked too similar to the finale of Alexander McQueen SS 1999 show.

The technology was developed by Fabrican. The Fabrican liquid is durable and versatile and can be changed according to the fibres. The chemistry that creates the spray on fabric allows it to be re-desolved and sprayed anew.

4. Valentino is unveiling its official Pink PP color:

Valentino is unveiling its official Pink PP color, created in collaboration with the Pantone Color Institute.

They are creating a series of installations across the world, from indoor installations to window displays, to unique facade of their Paris and London boutique, plus pink colored buses and phone booths.

5. Harrods will display "Wonderful World of Dior" at Christmas:

Dior will take over 44 of Harrods windows this upcoming holiday season, to showcase its product categories across beauty, fashion and home with a gingerbread house themed display. It will be held from November 18 till January 2.

6. Pandora x Keith Haring:

Pandora has unveiled their first ever art collaboration with artist Keith Haring. The collection will feature Haring's colourful and symbolic work like the barking dog, angel baby, bolds lines.. on charms,  bracelets and rings.

7. Alo Yoga showcased their first RTW collection at NYFW:

LA based fashion and lifestyle brand Alo Yoga unveiled its first ready to wear collection at New York Fashion Week this month. The collection was inspired by the outdoors, winter sports, the mountains and apres ski. The Aspen collection represents the athleisure brand's first step into luxury pret-a-porter.

8. Balmain Collaborates with Evian:

Balmain unveiled a collaboration with the water brand Evian, to work on a couture gown made from recycled plastic bottle waste. The couture gown is made from a unique fabric crafted from plastic bottles.The new partnership is based on 'a shared vision to dream, innovate and create'.

The collaboration will also include a limited edition glass bottle designed by Balmain.

 Are you excited for fall? The season of change and beauty throughout nature , in addition  to being the season of creativity with what you wear and layer. This blog post will give you a guide for the upcoming fashion trends.

1. The White Tank Top:

Designers have showcased this basic essential,  but with an extra style.

Seen in: Chloe', Bottega Veneta, Prada..

2. The Corset:

Structural corsetwith technical accents to create an edgy look, contributing to the new "Contemporary Femininity" era.

Seen in: Dior, Versace, Dion Lee, Balmain, Gucci.

3. Schoolgirl Aesthetic:

The schoolgirl wardrobe is making a comeback. The white shirt, the tie, the skirt and the blazer, all are fashion essentials for the season.

Seen in: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Versace. 

4. Faux Fur:

More and more fashion houses are giving up on animal fur, for sustainable and ethical reasons.  Designers are now trying to create the perfect fake fur.

Seen in: Blumarine, Gucci, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent, Balanciaga.

5. Biker Style:

The motorcross wardrobe; the biker jacket, the gloves and the multi-pocket leather skirt.

All these pieces created a spotlight in the runway shows.

Seen in: Alexander McQueen, Dior, Coperni..

6. Roaring Twenties:

Eveningwear looks were brought back with Art Deco accents and glittering details.

Seen in: Giorgio Armani, Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini, Chanel.

7. Catsuits:

Skintight, black and made over with sportswear and lingerie.

Seen in: Dior, Schiaparelli, Nensi Dojaka.

8. Micro-skirts:

Carrying this trend from last season, mini, macro, and nano skirts are here to stay this season.

Seen in: Courreges, Diesel, Miu Miu and Dion Lee.

9. Punk:

Patchwork tartan, sharp lines and metal buckles, giving an edgy but not very dark look.

Seen in: Rokh, Marine Serre, Burberry, Versace, Acne Studios, Louis Vuitton.

10. Thigh High boots:

Knee-high boots and even higher ones, dominated the footwear in the fall runway shows. 

Seen in : Courreges, Chanel, Hermes.

Happy Summer! July is a great month to live summer dreams, make memories and dress for the part. 

1. Cartier opens pop-ups across the world:

Cartier will have its seasonal offerings at these pop-ups with summer jewellery and watches that can be personalized on spot. Pop-ups are located in New York,  Mykonos, East Hampton,  Reviera...

2. Sarah's bag for Chloe':

  Launching July 1, both brands are known for their beliefs in the importance of social sustainability and the empowerment of women. 

  Sarah's bag re-imagined Chloé's popular Woody tote, but this time in nano size. 

The finished product is a crochet Woody nano tote with shoulder strap. Crochet is homage to the Mediterranean craft and culture. 

3. Hermès reports profit growth and strong sales:

  The Hermès Group reported 29% more overall growth compared to 2021.

  All geographical areas posted strong growth. They reported a remarkable increase in sales  of silk, ready-to-wear, accessories, watches, jewelry and home wear.

4. Dior's Lucky Capsule Collection:

  Launched earlier this month, Dior's Lucky collection takes inspiration from astrology and Zodiac pixel prints.

  The designs is a tribute to Monsieur Christian Dior's passion for signs of destiny. The pieces range frpm ready-to-wear to Dior's Book Tote and Lady Dior bags.

5. Coach x Tom Wesselmann:

Coach collaborated with pop artist Tom Wesselmann. Tapping into the artist's playful and optimistic spirit, the American fashion house releases a  collection that encapsulates their shared legacies of American heritage and pop culture.

6. Jimmy Choo opens cafe in Harrods: 

  Luxury footwear and accessories brand Jimmy Choo has opened a cafe in partnership with Harrods for a 3 months duration.
  'Choo Cafe' is located in the shoe department, decorated all in fuchsia (the signature color for Jimmy Choo in recent seasons).