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Raf Simons has settled in to New York. He’s relocated his life, his business, his partner, and his dog—a tall, intimidating beauceron named Luca. That’s who greets me with a few stern barks when I enter Simons’ office in midtown. … Continue reading
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While Arnault’s ensuing discussion of LVMH earnings centered more on the future of the luxury conglomerate’s U.S. sales (Louis Vuitton, Dior and Fendi are just a few of the luxury houses under Arnault’s purview), the assertion could shed light on … Continue reading
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Powder-puff marabou feather jackets tied at the neck with trailing satin bows. Silk linings sprigged with flowers. A hint of ’40s prints and the odd plunging sweetheart neckline, tinselly sequin pencil skirts, and platform shoes or pointy flats, swathed … Continue reading
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So it was fitting that creative director Nicolas Ghesquière brought his collection home metaphorically, as well. His Cruise offering, presented in Rio de Janeiro last May, was a tribute to that city’s sportif seaside culture—colorful, loaded with print, and beachily … Continue reading
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We are in a simulacrum of a ’70s nightclub or—given the boudoir-pink velvet banquettes, mirrors, and miles of matching carpet—maybe it’s a high-class pick-up joint. A white mist imitates cigarette smoke. It feels like being in a movie set. But … Continue reading
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MILAN, Italy — In December 2014, Marco Bizzarri was settling into a new role as head of the Luxury Couture & Leather Goods division of Kering, overseeing a group of prestigious brands including Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, … Continue reading
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“We don’t overintellectualize—we just do!” declared Lagerfeld. “And we don’t suffer doing it!” The show briskly spun out ideas on the trends du jour: thigh-high boots with undulating frills around the tops and the shoe uppers, and ruffled, yoked blouses … Continue reading
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LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion industry’s “see now, buy now” experiment is underway. Over the last few weeks, brands including Tom Ford, Burberry, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren staged their first shoppable runway shows, enabling customers to buy their … Continue reading
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Virginia Woolf’s forward-thinking novel, Orlando: A Biography, the tale of a poet who switches genders and lives through several centuries, has inspired many a creative thinker. Director Sally Potter’s splendid cinematic retelling, starring Tilda Swinton and a wildly imaginative, madcap … Continue reading
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