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Inside Chow Chow: Merging Savile Row Tailoring with Modern Romance
When Kenneth Chow founded his fashion label Chow Chow, he set out to create something that felt both intimate and extraordinary. His debut ready-to-wear collection, “Collection 01: Year Zero,” is a testament to that vision. Drawing on his rigorous training on London’s famed Savile Row and in couture bridal ateliers, Kenneth has crafted a body…
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Finally, Jonathan Anderson Named Sole Creative Director at Dior
It’s official! Jonathan Anderson has been confirmed as the new creative director of Dior’s women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories lines. After months of intense speculation and anticipation, the fashion world now knows for certain. This appointment marks a significant moment for Dior, as Anderson becomes its eighth couturier, ushering a fresh creative vision. The…
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MGC Out at Dior! Maria Grazia Chiuri to Step Down as Dior’s Creative Head
After months of quiet speculation and industry whispers, it’s now official – Maria Grazia Chiuri is stepping down as the artistic director of Christian Dior. The brand confirmed the news in a short statement today, closing a significant chapter in the house’s storied history. Chiuri’s departure didn’t come as a shock to many in the…
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Zorro Gris: Breaking the Tropical Fashion Stereotypes
In Latin America there is an abundance of fashion creators who step outside of the tropical chic box in which the region is usually put inside. Zorro Gris (“Grey Fox” in Spanish), the brand founded by designer and artist Liza Ardila, hails from Cali, Colombia. This city, famous for being the world capital of salsa,…
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From Factory Floor to Fashion Runway: Jaekeun Shin’s Self-Made Journey Through Workwear
When Jaekeun Shin talks about his collection, he’s not just discussing garments, he’s revisiting his past. Long before he set foot in a fashion studio, his hands were busy in his father’s factory, helping out during school breaks, carrying screws in his pockets, crouching beside machines. That factory, once a modest 10-pyeong space, has since…
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Fashion as Subversion: How Klara Schmidt Uses Design to Challenge Right-Wing Populism
Klara Schmidt is a designer, a provocateur, and an activist. Having studied fashion design in Munich, London, and now Berlin, she blends history, politics, and playfulness into her work. Her debut collection, Grotesk und unnuetzlich (Grotesque and Useless), is not just about clothing—it’s a powerful critique of rising populism and the absurdity of military power…
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Who Is Miguel Castro Freitas? Meet Mugler’s New Creative Director
In a move that’s poised to shape the future of Parisian fashion, Mugler has named Portuguese designer Miguel Castro Freitas as its new Creative Director, effective April 1, 2025. The appointment follows the departure of Casey Cadwallader, who helmed the house for seven transformative years, reenergizing it with a futuristic, inclusive sensibility that resonated across…
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Innovative Sustainability: Lulu Yang’s Groundbreaking Fashion Collection Transforms Discarded Masks into Wearable Art
“I must complete this; I aim to confront unease, confusion, and pain.” Lulu Yang Recycling Fashion: A Response to a Post-Pandemic World What if discarded masks from a global crisis could be transformed into wearable art? Lulu Yang’s latest project, Bullet, Pellet, Tablet, does just that. Unveiled at the BA Fashion Show 2024 at Central…
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AKHL: Weaving India’s Past into Fashion’s Future
In a world where luxury fashion often chases the next fleeting trend, AKHL stands apart—born fromthe hands of a dreamer who dared to rethink India’s ancient crafts for a global stage. Its founder, aCentral Saint Martins alum who cut his teeth with Indian design titans Manish Arora and AmitAggarwal, launched AKHL to shatter the stereotypes…
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Glenn Martens Takes the Helm at Maison Margiela
Renowned Belgian designer Glenn Martens has officially been named the new creative director of Maison Margiela, following John Galliano’s departure from the house in late 2024. This pivotal announcement was made on January 29, 2025, signaling a fresh chapter for the avant-garde brand, which has long been a pillar of innovative fashion. Martens, celebrated for…
