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New York finds its footing in famous faces, global presence and political statements

New York Fashion Week has officially wrapped up its SS25 season, and before we head off to its British counterpart in London we are taking a look back at some of the highlights from a week in the Big Apple. And what a week it was. So much so that a question has continued to arise within the wider fashion community; has New York got its spark...

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Are luxury brands returning to designer expertise?

In a not unexpected announcement by Givenchy, the LVMH-operated brand finally confirmed its new creative director after an uncharacteristically protracted search. The appointment of Sarah Burton, following the departure of Matthew Williams, signals a potentially transformative moment not just for the brand, but for the industry at large. The...

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New York Fashion Week comes of age

In the high-stakes world of global fashion, New York has long stood in the shadow of its European counterparts. Yet, as the dust settles on this September's New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a new narrative is emerging: one of a city confidently carving its own sartorial identity. Breaking Free from European Comparisons For decades, New York's...

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For FW23, Alaïa gets personal

Alaïa’s FW2023 show was held at the top of a brutalist residential tower on Antwerp’s left bank on Friday. The duplex apartment is owned by Alaïa’s creative director, Pieter Mulier, and his partner Matthieu Blazy (artistic director at Bottega Veneta), and it proved to be the perfect venue to unveil Mulier’s most personal collection yet. In...

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Alaïa collaborates with Superga

Alaïa has collaborated with Italian heritage footwear brand Superga to elevate two of its classic sneakers. The limited-edition collection sees Alaïa’s creative director Pieter Mulier giving two of Superga’s sneaker styles a high-fashion makeover, embodying both brands’ love of clean lines, ease of fit and unique design. Mulier has added two Ala...

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Alaïa to introduce swimwear in 2022

Alaïa is about to get some attention for more than just their luxurious dresses. The brand has announced that under the creative direction of Pieter Mulier they will be launching swimwear. The bathing suits will feature many details that Alaïa is well known for, including eyelets, zips, and open knits. As for the silhouettes, consumers can...

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Pieter Mulier: ‘I was disgusted by the quantity of products we were vomiting out’

Pieter Mulier - who has worked alongside Raf Simons since the early 2000s, including as his right-hand man at Jil Sander, Dior and Calvin Klein - had his own moment in the spotlight in February when he became creative director at Alaïa - a position he describes as like “winning the lottery”. Mulier left PVH subsidiary Calvin Klein in 2018...

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Paris Haute Couture: Alaia debuts first collection by Pieter Mulier

Paris haute couture week on Sunday returned with a joyous and buzzy atmosphere with the first live show in a year and a half, the much-anticipated debut collection of Maison Alaia under new creative director, Mr Pieter Mulier. Rue de Moussy, a street in the Marais, was lit like a Hollywood film, the location where Azzedine Alaia once lived and...

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Maison Alaïa appoints Pieter Mulier as Creative Director

Paris-based fashion house Alaïa has appointed Belgian designer Pieter Mulier as its new creative director. A significant appointment, it is the brand’s first creative head since the passing of founder Azzedine Alaïa in November 2017. The Richemont-owned Maison made the announcement on Friday, with Mulier’s first collection to debut for Spring...

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Azzedine Alaïa said to set up shop in London

London - Azzedine Alaïa is said to be the latest luxury designer preparing to set up shop in London. The courtier is reportedly set to open his debut London flagship store on 139 New Bond Street in the face of increasing economical and political concerns linked to Brexit. The three-story store is set to span over 6,000 square feet according to a...

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Alaïa launches exclusively on Net-a-Porter

London - The eponymous ready-to-wear line from couturier Azzedine Alaïa has launched exclusively online on Net-a-Porter. An edit of 60 pieces from Alaïa's spring 2017 collection launched Thursday on the luxury retailer's website, including the signature knitted dresses the rtw brand is known for. In addition to offering its ready-to-wear...

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Alaïa AW13

2013 will be a triumph year for Azzedine Alaïa, who will see a retrospective of his work exhibited at the Musée Galliera in Paris in September. At the same time a new Alaïa flagship store will open in Paris. Next month Alaïa’s costumes will be seen in Angelin Preljocaj’s ballet “One Thousand and One Nights,” also in France. In the US his...