Articles by Jule Scott
Tom Ford after Tom Ford? Peter Hawkings revels in memories of Gucci for his debut
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Can Tom Ford, the brand, continue without Tom Ford, the man? Newly appointed creative director Peter Hawkings answer seems to be yes, and no. It must have been a full circle moment for Hawkings, who much like Gucci’s debutant, creative director Sabato De Sarno, is a Ford-era Gucci veteran – a time that seems to have made a lasting impression on...
Gucci in transition: The debut of Sabato De Sarno and the birth of a new luxury icon
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The debut of Gucci's new creative director Sabato De Sarno is considered one of the most eagerly awaited events of Milan Fashion Week. Not least because the fashion industry has had to wait almost eight months to finally catch a glimpse of the vision of the man who succeeds Alessandro Michele. De Sarno's first offering for the Italian luxury...
Marc Bohan: A fashion designer of the old guard
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Fashion designer Marc Bohan, who died last Friday at the age of 97, accomplished a feat most contemporary designers can only dream of. For almost three decades he presided over the French fashion house Dior – longer than even its eponymous founder Christian Dior. FashionUnited took a moment to reflect upon his extraordinary career at Dior. From...
The end of an era at Alexander McQueen: Sarah Burton's legacy at a glance
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After 26 years, Sarah Burton will leave British luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen. When the former McQueen intern took the helm of the brand in 2010 following the death of the eponymous designer, she faced an almost insurmountable challenge. Succeeding a designer as beloved and glorified as Lee Alexander McQueen is no easy feat - and yet...
Diesel awarded 11.8 million dollars in damages in trademark dispute
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The Italian brand Diesel has been awarded 11.8 million dollars in damages in a lawsuit against the Diesel Power Gear brand founded by reality stars Dave Sparks and Dave Kiley. Diesel confirmed this on Monday at the request of FashionUnited. FashionLaw had previously reported on the trademark dispute of the label, which belongs to the OTB Group....
Creative director Sarah Burton to exit Alexander McQueen after two decades
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The upcoming Alexander McQueen show during Paris Fashion Week on September 30 will be Sarah Burton's last. The creative director is leaving the British luxury fashion house after a total of 26 years, parent company Kering announced on Monday. A “new creative organisation” for the house will be announced in due course. “We would like to express...
Change is in the air: These are the fashion debutants for SS24
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Nothing is as constant as change - that's probably what some fashion houses thought, too, and so the upcoming fashion weeks for the Spring/Summer 2024 season are all about new beginnings. To keep track of all the excitement, FashionUnited has rounded up the most exciting debuts of the season. A minimalist debut at Helmut Lang New York Fashion...
Nearly 60 years after the men: Lacoste launches first underwear collection for women
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The French fashion label Lacoste is expanding its product portfolio to include underwear for women. The 50-piece underwear line consists of four different collections in four different styles. However, they all reflect the brand's identity, Lacoste announced on Thursday. Credits: Lacoste In 1966, the brand designed its first underwear collection...
From Contest to Craftsmanship: Istituto Marangoni Miami students talk internship with Alexandre Birman in Brazil
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Two Istituto Marangoni Miami students, Bettina Mattei and Ryan Anthony Hamilton, recently completed a two-week internship at the Brazilian headquarters of luxury shoe designer Alexandre Birman. This unique opportunity allowed them to immerse themselves in the company's craftsmanship and operations, including creating shoes in the factory – a...
Throw formalwear out of the window: ‘Office Punk’ rules the working world
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The arrival of Generation Z in the world of work has been the subject of heated debate for years. While most researchers and studies to date have focused on the work ethos of this strong-willed generation, little attention has been paid to their fashionable affinities for the office. And yet it is hard to imagine that the highly expressive...