Criticizing the fashion industry for promoting an unhealthy image of beauty is nothing new. How designers are responding to these allegations is however. In 2006, the authorities at Madrid Fashion Week barred models with a body mass index of...
11th October 2007 8:51 am / no comments
Marc Jacobs has certainly not had a love affair with Paris. While living in the city as the creative director of Louis Vuitton, Jacobs struggled with everything from the foreign language to the lack of takeout food. But could recent events...
28th September 2007 7:25 am / 1 comment
It has to be tough for advertising companies to come up with a commercial that is memorable, enjoyable, and successfully sells a product, yet manages to fit in a 30 second spot on television. Faced with this, Hugo Fragrance is among the latest...
25th September 2007 5:28 am / 1 comment
According to the most recent edition of Drapers magazine, since the point of taking over at the British Fashion Council, 18 months ago, Helen Riva has managed to bring London Fashion Week – with the help of sponsors – from the point...
25th September 2007 4:54 am / 1 comment
I know I’m probably aligning myself with the minority when I say this, but not only am I looking forward to Roberto Cavalli for H&M but I believe the line will be a success. Let’s hope I’m not forced to eat my words when...
3rd September 2007 3:10 am / 4 comments
It’s official. Conde Nast will not be left behind. Taking interactive shopping to new heights the publisher has launched shopvogue.tv, an entertainment site which makes it even easier to track down that must have item with a feature...
21st August 2007 2:32 am / no comments
I for one am looking forward to fashion week especially London Fashion week. (Yes I know I am biased) Although Preen have sold us out for New York and Gharani Strok is MIA this season, we do have the return of Matthew Williamson and Luella...
9th August 2007 9:42 pm / 2 comments