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Demna honoured with France’s Arts and Letters award

Balenciaga’s creative director, Demna, has been named a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, recognising his impact on fashion and culture. The award, presented by France’s Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, comes as Demna marks a decade at the house. The ceremony, attended by Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault and actress Isabelle...

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Saks celebrates SNL legacy through retail storytelling

In a collaboration that bridges entertainment and luxury retail, Saks Fifth Avenue has transformed its flagship store windows into a nostalgic tribute to Saturday Night Live's 50-year cultural legacy, leveraging the iconic comedy show's brand equity to create a unique retail experience. The immersive installation, curated in partnership with...

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Fashion meets fine art in landmark Louvre exhibition

The Musée du Louvre is set to break new ground with "Louvre Couture", an ambitious exhibition exploring the connection between high fashion and classical art. Opening on January 24, the show promises to illuminate the historical dialogue between couture and decorative arts in unprecedented depth. Spanning nearly 9,000 square metres within the...

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Dolce&Gabbana exhibition opens at the Grand Palais in Paris

The Grand Palais in Paris has opened a new exhibition dedicated to Italian fashion house Dolce&Gabbana exploring its “creative universe” as seen through its Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and Alta Gioielleria collections. The ‘From the Heart to the Hand: Dolce&Gabbana’ exhibition runs until March 31 and is described as an “open love letter to Italian...

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Saint Laurent’s Emilia Pérez film snaps up four Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez, the Spanish-language musical film by Saint Laurent Productions, led the way at last night’s 2025 Golden Globe Awards, where it snapped up four of the ceremony’s prestigious distinctions. The production received the awards for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Non-English Language Motion Picture, Best Original Song and...

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Design Museum diving into the history of swimming

London’s Design Museum will celebrate a century of swimming and style with its new ‘Splash!’ exhibition this year, including the iconic red swimsuit worn by actress Pamela Anderson in the US TV series Baywatch. ‘Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style’ will open on March 28 and will explore swimming’s evolution over the past 100 years in its...

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Best of 2024: Documentaries, series and films that paint an interesting picture of fashion

With just a few weeks until the new year, FashionUnited is taking a look back at the films, documentaries and series that have been released. 2024 was the year of documentaries that gave more insight into what goes on behind the scenes of fashion companies, from an intimate look into the entire human life of influential figures to trends that...

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Dandies, Antoinette and Iris van Herpen: 26 Fashion exhibitions of 2025

Those looking to fill their 2025 diaries with cultural outings are in for a treat. A number of intriguing fashion (-related) exhibitions have already been announced both home and away, with several currently already on display in museums. This is FashionUnited’s selection for the coming year. Opening in 2025 Du Coeur À La Main: Dolce & Gabbana –...

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Ian Berry exhibits in Turkey for the first time

For the first time, renowned denim artist Ian Berry is exhibiting in Turkey. The show “Beyond Denim” opened its doors at the beautiful art centre Kalyon Kültür in the Şişli neighbourhood of Istanbul and will be on view until February 2025. The exhibition consists of some the artist’s most known works as well as those especially prepared for the...

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Martin Margiela at auction: A rare window into fashion's avant-garde past

In a landmark auction set for January 27th, Paris will witness the largest single sale of Martin Margiela designs from his early career, offering fashion collectors and museums an unprecedented glimpse into the designer's revolutionary aesthetic. Kerry Taylor Auctions and Maurice Auction will present over 270 lots from the private collection of...

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Channel 4 to search for UK’s first TV knitting champion

British television station Channel 4 has announced a new knitting competition show featuring 10 ambitious knitters who will compete to become the UK’s first TV knitting champion. The ‘Game of Wool’ show, produced by Glasgow-based Hello Halo, will be presented by Olympic champion diver and knitting enthusiast Tom Daley and feature eight 60-minute...

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Away from perfection: AMFI student inspires with commercial

Becoming a better version of yourself – a topic that keeps countless influencers and followers busy on TikTok and Instagram, observed AMFI alumnus Dion Schalkwijk. It also leads to a building pressure on young people, because what does it take to be perfect? Dion therefore decided to make this his graduation topic. The Fashion & Branding student...