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LDV, the exclusive design and decor platform targets fashion collaboration
Founded by Birta Ólafsdóttir and Guido Callarelli, the online platform by invitation-only, opened its first pop-up in Los Angeles. After partnering with Just One Eye, LDV is now targeting fashion collaborations.
Lifestyle
Banana Republic opens two stores in Los Angeles, including its first dedicated to homeware
Gap-owned-fashion brand Banana Republic opened a brand-new store on Melrose Avenue in early August, mixing home interior and fashion. Another store dedicated to furniture and a home collection will open in September.
Fashion
Givenchy celebrates opening of first Los Angeles store with two Hollywood parties
The French house celebrated the opening of its first store on Rodeo Drive at the Goldwyn House in Hollywood, the Future Perfect's Los Angeles-based design gallery.
Luxury
Balenciaga installs haute couture, design studio at new Parisian headquarters on avenue George V
The label is returning to Cristóbal Balenciaga’s historic avenue George V headquarters in Paris, the new home of its studio and ateliers for couture and ready-to-wear, where it shot a new campaign with Isabelle Huppert.
Luxury
Lanvin's newly reopened Madison Avenue boutique reveals a new brand direction
The French luxury house unveiled the brand's Art Deco-inspired store design.
Luxury
Harry Styles' Pleasing brand names first CEO
Global superstar Harry Styles has appointed his first CEO to head his fashion and lifestyle brand Pleasing. Shaun Kearney joins on July 17.
Fashion
Aquazzura New Bond Street boutique opens its doors
Aquazzura is expanding its product offer and physical presence and has opened a London flagship on luxury hub New Bond St. It houses all the brand’s lines – footwear, jewellery and the still-new bags and homewares.
Fashion
Sabine Brunner on building momentum at MCM
MCM, German luxury’s most famous marque, was back in Milan this season, with a dashing presentation, a new design team and plenty of momentum. So, we spoke with its president Sabine Brunner.
Lifestyle
JW Anderson: Soundcloud chic
These days JW Anderson seems almost like a cult, so great is the air of anticipation before each show, and again in Milan on Sunday, when he showed a highly directional collection inspired by furniture and furnishings.
Luxury
Sixth Street considers bidding for Bed Bath & Beyond assets
Bed Bath & Beyond's lender Sixth Street Partners is considering bidding for at least some of the bankrupt retailer's assets, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing a court hearing.
Beauty
Why Walmart's new bet on fashion brands, home decor threatens specialty chains
Price-conscious shoppers flock to Walmart Supercenters to pick up $1 potato chips and $3 gallons of milk, but the world's biggest retailer will now try to sell them $298 cozy swivel chairs and $50 Wrangler jeans, too.
Fashion
Shein expands to appliances, smart home and home DIY products
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein announced on Thursday its expansion into new product categories, via collaborations with selected global brands and third-party sellers on its global marketplace.
Fashion
Ikea bets on remote interior design as AI changes sales strategy
Ikea is training call centre workers to become interior design advisers as the Swedish furniture giant aims to offer more home improvement services and hand run-of-the-mill customer queries to artificial intelligence.
Lifestyle
Kith’s Ronnie Fieg debuts tennis collab’ with Wilson, explains his design philosophy
Few brands have made as much of an impact in the past decade as Kith, which has been busy in Paris this past fortnight launching its Kith for Wilson collab’. Here is founder Ronnie Fieg on the brand's unique path.
Fashion
Gap settles Patagonia trademark lawsuit over 'iconic' pocket design
Outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia Inc has settled its lawsuit accusing Gap Inc of illegally copying the "iconic" snapped flap pocket that the company has long featured on its fleece outerwear.
Fashion
In Los Angeles' Arts District, Al's General Store showcases tomorrow's new designers
Located at former punk club Al's Bar, Al's General Store brings together emerging brands. FashionNetwork.com sat down with founder and creative director Colin T. McCarthy to talk about the dynamics of the Arts District.
Fashion