YUNI AHN AT MAISON KITSUNÉ After having worked at Miu Miu, Chloé and Celine under the direction of Phoebe Philo, South Korean designer Yuni Ahn takes over the position of creative director of Maison Kitsuné! Unknown to the French public, the new artistic director will take care of the design of both Maison Kitsuné’s men’s…
Eco-friendly ready-to-wear is in vogue and H&M is keen to make it more than a passing trend. As proof of its ethical commitment, the brand has just awarded the H&M Design Award 2019 to Priya Ahluwalia, a particularly environmentally friendly fashion designer.
The symbol of fast-growing eco-friendly fashion that we have already mentioned in Influences & Design AW19/20 Trendbook, in “Concept 3” of the Standard Theme with another vegan leather, Wine Leather, Vegea (see page 89), vegan leather has become the new Holy Grail for designers in search of materials combining synthetic manufacture and a beautiful aesthetic. The…
Could nature and the future go hand in hand? At a time when environmental concerns are becoming increasingly pressing, natural phenomena – and more precisely the Northern Lights – are proving a source of inspiration for textile designers in the creation of technical clothing with accents that are more retro-futuristic than ever.
The design studio Lukstudio has come up with the new store for the Dear So Cute platform in Haining, China. The store has been designed as a real meeting place with a retail space along with a cafe. With a minimal contemporary design that adopts decorative elements borrowed from the world of theatre, the store…
ZALANDO X ARMOR LUX Zalando is joining the legendary Swiss Armor Lux and their know-how to present a children’s capsule collection. This is a limited edition of 200 items where we find the essential of the sailor’s wardrobe in a children’s version. KENZO IS OPENING A NEW STORE IN HONG KONG…
OBEY JUST OPENED A BOUTIQUE IN PARIS The famous American street-artist and illustrator Shepard Fairey, is known for the famous “HOPE” poster during Barack Obama’s campaign as well as for Marianne carrying the “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” motto after the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris. He has just opened a shop in Paris. His…
J.LINDEBERG TURNS HIS STOCKHOLM FLAGSHIP INTO AN INNOVATIVE CONCEPT STORE The Scandinavian brand J. Lindeberg has turned its flagship store into a concept store under the direction of renowned Danish architect David Thulstrup. The lifestyle label is reworking its identity as a whole, realizing that their physical store was a natural extension of…
BURBERRY UNVEILS THE FIRST IMAGES OF THEIR WINTER 2019 COLLECTION Riccardo Tisci has just presented the first silhouettes of their winter 2019 collection. Ready-to-wear garments and evening wear are mixed with iconic Burberry outerwear; they are reinterpreted with futuristic codes. This pre-collection, inspired by the archives of the British brand are resolutely turned…
FUSALP Founded by two French tailors in 1952, the FUSALP brand, known for its “après-ski” clothing, combines technical know-how with beautiful cuts. The collections are reinventing themselves by offering a graphic and elegant sport chic wardrobe. The retro-inspired products are positioned in a very contemporary urban mobility by appropriating logos and sport style.…
