Articles by Jule Scott
After Bottega Veneta: Is the fashion world ready for Matthieu Blazy's vision of Chanel?
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As most of the world slows ahead of a festive holiday season, the fashion industry has shifted gears, delivering a whirlwind of major announcements on Thursday evening. After months of speculation, the long-standing mystery surrounding one of the most coveted roles in fashion was finally solved. Matthieu Blazy, as of yesterday, former creative...
Creative director Louise Trotter leaves Carven
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Louise Trotter and Carven are going their separate ways after almost a year. In September 2023, Trotter presented her first collection for Parisian fashion house, which returned to the catwalk for the first time under her leadership. Now it's her turn to say goodbye. Her last collection for Carven will be shown on January 24, the brand announced...
After John Galliano's departure from Margiela: What's next for the fashion industry's most controversial dreamer?
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John Galliano is many things, but subtle has never been one of them. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the designer's exit from Maison Margiela, after a decade at the helm of the OTB-owned fashion house, has reverberated through the fashion industry – despite deafening rumours of his imminent departure recently. Nonetheless, Galliano took it upon...
Miu Miu without Design Director Dario Vitale
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Miu Miu will have to do without Design Director Dario Vitale in the future. Vitale will leave the Italian fashion brand at the end of January, parent company Prada confirmed on Wednesday. The outgoing designer director informed his team of his resignation last Friday. Francesca Nicoletti, who has worked closely with Vitale at Miu Miu for years,...
"Goldmine": Dior opens concept store in Bangkok
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Dior is wrapping its latest concept store in gold. With the Dior Gold House in Bangkok, the French luxury brand is opening a place that combines luxury, art and culture, the company announced on Monday. The store, which is located in Bangkok's Ploenchit district, opened on December 8 and is part of the Dior Around the World initiative, which...
S. Oliver Group: Singer Vanessa Mai designed for QS
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QS, the young line of the Rottendorf fashion company S.Oliver, has signed singer Vanessa Mai as a long-term testimonial. Mai will not only act as a brand ambassador, but will also be actively involved in the development of two capsule collections per year, S. Oliver announced on Tuesday. Her presence in the sales areas will also be strengthened...
'Fashion Future': What do younger generations demand from the fashion industry?
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Fashion has always been obsessed with youth, but while designers look to the younger generation as a source of inspiration, the generation they are courting is rarely represented when it comes to concrete questions and decisions. Trend seminars and retail conferences repeatedly emphasize the importance of attracting Generation Z - born between...
German Environmental Aid files lawsuit against Adidas
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Adidas has just suffered a defeat in a trademark case with the US brand Thom Browne, and now the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear manufacturer may soon be back in court. The German Environmental Aid (DUH) has filed a lawsuit against Adidas AG at the Nuremberg-Fürth Regional Court, the association announced on Monday. The reason for the lawsuit is...
After scandal in Italy: Dior strengthens its own production capacities
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Following a scandal involving suppliers in Italy, the French luxury house Dior wants to take over a larger part of its own production chain. According to a report from industry magazine WWD, the company has announced the creation of a new industrial department, which will aim to strengthen production capacities in the long term and ensure the...
Peter Do resigns as creative director of Helmut Lang
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Helmut Lang and its creative director, Peter Do, are going their separate ways after less than two years, according to various media reports, including WWD. Summary • Peter Do's departure as Helmut Lang's creative director after less than two years ends another attempt to revive the brand. • Do's collections, despite archival influences, failed...