In the spirit of sustainability through waste reduction, LVMH has launched a new platform that sells off its deadstock fabrics. Named Nona Source – Nona is one of the Parcae in Roman mythology that spins the thread of life, and Source is a reference to “sourcing” – this new, largely o…
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Is the Gucci X Balenciaga ‘Hack’ a New Dawn in Luxury Fashion?
For the avoidance of doubt: the Gucci and Balenciaga ‘hack’ – the term the former has insisted on using for the Aria collection – is not the first collaboration between two major creative directors. Last year, Miuccia Prada teamed up with Raf Simons to design collections for the house…
Luxury Online Store Jendaya to Open its doors to African Luxury Lovers and Brands
These days, wealthy Africans love a mix of international and African luxury brands, but their needs are not fully captured by online retailers who do not always understand them. Over the years, retail stores like The Folklore and Afrikrea have arisen in partial response to this demand, but now, J…
Valentino Tries On Knitted Footwear with the Gravani Crochet Sneakers
The $980 Garavani Crochet sneakers from Valentino is all the rave right now in the world of luxury, especially after videos of the meticulous process involved in its production were shared on the internet by the brand. But the fashion house is not the first brand to make and sell knitted footwear…
Akintunde Ahmad is Taking African Textiles Global with Ade Dehye
In recent years, African prints have begun to enjoy global attention. This is in part due to the diaspora community, but also because the world is beginning to notice designers based on the continent. Akintunde Ahmad may not have thought global when he first started making his clothes sourced fro…
Chanel Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of No 5 with Diamond Necklace
When Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel created Chanel No 5 in 1921 with Ernest Beaux, it caused quite a commotion. Touted to be the first “perfume for women with the scent of a woman”, the modernity of the fragrance, purity of the bottle and the mystery of the name intrigued even naysayers. To honour Coco …
Gucci Releases New Sneakers. You Can Only Wear Them Virtually
Italian luxury fashion house, Gucci, is out with its latest product – an $11.99 pair of sneakers. But before you start a mad dash to your computer to see where you can buy them, the sneakers come with a caveat: they can only be worn virtually. Working with Wanna on the Gucci Virtual 25s The…
Thom Browne has released His First-Ever Childrenswear Collection
Talk to the average parent, and they would tell you that their children deserve the best. Which is why it should not be surprising that luxury brands are beginning to cater to this often-neglected demographic. Last year, it was luxury car brands creating real cars for children, from the Bugatti B…
Louis Vuitton Goes Back to Normal in New Pre-Fall Collection
What exactly is ‘normal’ in fashion? “In broad brushes, you could say a tailored silhouette reminds us of normalcy: getting back to work, back to business, back in shape. The notion of normalcy can seem like a safe haven in the wake of tumultuous times,” says Virgil Abloh. And in a way, we can sa…
Is Vegan Leather the Future of Fashion and Style?
As the world continues to suffer the effects of climate change caused mainly by human activities, there is an increased focus on ways to limit any action that contributes to the destruction of the only planet we can call home for now. Almost every industry that contributes to global economies has…