’s autumn/winter 2022 show celebrates the golden age of haute couture. “Dark couture”, as he calls it, has informed the collection which includes oversized vinyl hats, cocoon-shaped separates and majestic feather dresses. Below, five things to know about his couture-inspired autumn/winter 2022 collection.ISIDORE MONTAG / GORUNWAY.COM1/5He was heavily inspired by old-school haute coutureThe Lewisham-born designer loved the idea of paying homage to haute couture during its golden age. Accordingly,

A quarter of people will spend at least one hour a day in the Metaverse for work, shopping, education, social or entertainment by 2026, according to US-based technology research and consulting company Gartner. “Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in digital worlds,” said Marty Resnick, research vice president at Gartner.“From attending virtual classrooms to buying digital land and constructing virtual homes, these activities are currently being conducted in separ

Queen ofAdele was the jewel in the crown at this year’s Brit Awards. Dressed in a custom Armani Privé gown in keeping with the Old Hollywood glamazon aesthetic she and her stylist Jamie Mizrahi have been honing, the powerhouse singer looked every inch the global superstar coming back to celebrate how far she has come on home turf.Adele’s custom Armani was in keeping with the string of spellbindingly good black dresses she has worn on the30promo trail.MATT BARON/SHUTTERSTOCKIt’s been six years si

The shows have concluded – the looks have been presented and now it’s time to round up the top trends in print, pattern and colour that have emerged as key differentiators for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2022 season.From unexpected revivals to updated classics, the next season is all about authentic and playful fashion, based on our hopes for the future.Designers play with colour, with techniques like all-over patterns, head-to-toe monochromes and colour blocking injecting the much needed optimis

Gap has acquired Drapr, an ecommerce startup and online application based on technology that enables customers to create 3D avatars and virtually try on clothing. The company said in a statement that Drapr is designed to help customers find the best clothing size and fit for their personal style and body type, while helping retailers reduce unnecessary returns.“Fit is the number one point of friction for customers and, through their advanced 3D technology, Drapr has shown it can help shoppers ef

The much awaited Sabyasachi x H&M collaboration is finally launching on 12 August 2021 in 48 markets worldwide at 11 AM IST.Themed ‘Wanderlust’, the collection will present rich textiles in modern as well as classic Indian silhouettes that resonate with the modern global nomad mindset.“I am happy to announce the new date for the collaboration with H&M, as it gives us the opportunity to spread the Sabyasachi aesthetic to a wider audience in India and worldwide. Due to the complexities of

Vietnam has always stood out amongst its apparel manufacturing competitors for its quality, productivity, skilled manpower and discipline. Even when the world was battling the pandemic in 2020, Vietnam continued to be one of the most resilient economies in the Asia-Pacific region. There were very few Coronavirus cases in the country and it seemed this country could never go wrong. Strong economic recovery continued in the first half of 2021 too, with GDP in the second quarter of 2021 going up by

Martina Brown is vice president brand at Schiesser AG, responsible for brand and communications at the German lingerie company founded in 1875. Throughout her career, with a brief stint at Villeroy & Boch, she has worked mostly in the lingerie industry, at Falke, Wolford and Aubade. In this interview, she reveals what has changed in the industry over the past decades and what she looks for in job applicants. </p>Ms Brown, what is it like as a woman in a leadership position in your indu

Think of it as theAntiques Roadshowfor hypebeasts. The long-running TV show which sends its presenters across the nation, stopping in town centers to appraise antiques and heirlooms belonging to locals began in the UK over 40 years ago but soon spawned numerous international editions. Its focus encompassed items as diverse as glassware, manuscripts or timepieces. Now eBay UK has applied a similar formula to that most modern and specific of collectors item: the sneaker.After debuting at Europe’s

Brands and retailers alike have embraced the resale market, from fast fashion labels launching their own platforms to luxury houses setting their goals toward a more conscious future. Their common point? Using resale initiatives to boost their sustainability credentials - H&M being the latest to do so with a marketplace launching 7 September in Canada as reported by Bof. FashionUnited has gathered the 10 key figures you need to understand the current state of the resale fashion market.$1.6 b