Darial concept store in Barcelona by Djaba Diassamidze

Parisian couturier Djaba Diassamidze’s foray into designing a concept store has given rise to a singular setting. Right at the heart of Barcelona’s Eixample neighbourhood, he has taken over 1,500 m2 in a 19th-century building Casa Tomàs Roger. We find his collection along with a selection of objets d’art, a brasserie, a bookshop and furniture.

When fashion reconciles luxury and the environment

A marketing pitch that has now become a must, today sustainability is the watchword of luxury brands in search of new credibility. Faced with ever-more demanding buyers when it comes to respect for the environment, luxury groups and houses are rethinking their position with a series of concrete measures affecting, among other things, the materials…

Fritz Moll: innovative high-quality textiles

With a traditional braiding shop and weaving mill, the German firm, Fritz Moll, has made a name for itself for over 150 years in the production of high-quality elastic ribbons and lace. Whether aesthetic or purely technical, their products meet client requirements thanks to cooperative developments. Here’s how.

Is pink still in the picture for retail?

While pink is the most sought-after colour on Instagram and social media, over the past few years we have seen a host of shops, museums, restaurants and other coffee shops entirely in pink adopt the bubble gum shade in every possible style and variation. Is it still possible to create new all-pink retail concepts nowadays?

THE MEN OF PARIS FASHION WEEK

Men’s Fashion Week has just come to a close and our key takeaway is the following: the men’s wardrobe will be playful with an imaginative note. A pronounced touch of humour marked the men’s designers, who approached the season with narrative motifs, lots of pets and colour teamed with shine.