Is recycled polyester the fabric of the future?
A contemporary material, recycled polyester combines the urgent need for more sustainable fashion with the innovative injunctions of a ready-to-wear industry constantly looking for something new.
Antidote’s new store in Miami
Antidote, which is known for its pieces that champion “ethical” fashion, has a new store in Miami created by the designer Guillermo de Yavorsky. In highly colourful shades, the designer wanted to create an environment that physically reflects the values promoted by the ready-to-wear brand.
Khaite, the new women’s ready-to-wear made in NYC
Founded in 2016, in just a few seasons the Khaite label has successfully won over a ready-to-wear scene lacking in nonchalant elegance and an aesthetic with pragmatic ambitions. An introduction.
How trainers have conquered Men’s Fashion Week
Seen everywhere from Louis Vuitton to Dior through Comme des Garçons, trainers really made their mark on the catwalk during the latest Men’s Fashion Week. Leading the way is Virgil Abloh, the genius designer behind the Off-White brand named as artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear, whose strong streetwear community transforms everything that he designs…
Textile Innovation: The Best Products for S/S 2020 By ISPO Textrends
In Shanghai the die has been cast and the winners for the best products for S/S 2020 have been announced. Performance and sustainability were the key factors defining the jury’s choices. From UV protection and anti-odour merino wool to thermal regulating and anti-bacterial polyester taffeta, the new generation of fabrics is offering high performance, innovative…
The Sergio Rossi brand redesigns the face of its stores
Three years after the closure of its Milan boutique, the luxury shoe brand Sergio Rossi reopened in Italy on the Via Montenapoleone in March 2018. This return marks a repositioning of the Italian shoe brand, which has been revived with a fresher, more modern image thanks to the SR1 line and is setting off to…
Arthur Avellano, the designer bringing latex to the masses
A young French designer barely 25 years old, Arthur Avellano is increasingly making a name for himself thanks to his use of latex as the key material in the creation of his clothing line. Sometimes associated with negative connotations, latex is regaining prestige thanks to the young brand’s innovative and inspiring collections.
Iris Van Herpen’s 3D-Experience Fashion Show
In an effort to visualize her “Syntopia” Collection, Iris Van Herpen collaborated with Studio Drift for her latest fashion show and the outcome was extraordinary. A spatial kinetic installation was the key to transform the show into a 3D experience.
When Water Becomes Perfume: Three Brands That Re-Invent Fragrance
When someone thinks of perfume the first thing that comes in mind is alcohol. The second think might be oil, but no one ever thinks of water. In an attempt of total fragrance re-invention, three brands create organic water-based perfumes to prove that simplicity can be miraculous.
Blushhh!, the incredibly “Instagrammable” shop by AKZ architectura
Designed by the studio AKZ architectura, the Blushhh! shop is an immense showroom spanning 100 square metres located in Kiev, Ukraine. Already known for its architectural work that is developing a very distinctive aesthetic, blending Art Deco inspiration, plays of light and loaded motifs, AKZ architectura has once again designed an atypical and particularly “Instagrammable”…