Legendary designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
The fashion icon’s funeral has been scheduled for this Friday
Fashion
Pip Edwards comes home to Ksubi, launches her first campaign back starring Veneda Carter
It’s not often you get to return to your roots with more clarity, power and perspective. For Pip Edwards, stepping back into Ksubi isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about evolution. The designer, stylist, and co-founder of P.E. Nation has returned to cult denim label Ksubi as its new creative director, nearly two decades after her […]
Melania Trump’s hat eclipses history: Politics of First Lady fashion
On January 20th, 2025, a newly-elected president delivered one of the most controversial inaugural addresses in American history, painting a dark vision of what he deems has been a chapter of “horrible betrayal” of Americans. Yet across social media, news networks, and even in my own kitchen, all eyes were on a wide brimmed navy blue hat.
Forget counterfeits. fashion designers now face a new threat: deepfakes
The CEO of small fashion label Popflex is used to scammers creating knockoffs of her designs. But then one used AI to swap her face for someone else’s in a counterfeit marketing video.
Australian fashion brand Dion Lee enters voluntary administration
Renowned Australian fashion brand Dion Lee has entered voluntary administration following reports Cue Clothing Co. has stepped back from its partnership and recalled their investment in the business.
Shoe designer Christian Louboutin is now a billionaire
How the famed French cobbler turned his signature red soles—worn by Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and anyone who can afford them—into serious gold.
Hermès heir worth $11 billion plans to adopt his gardener and leave him vast fortune
Rich people throughout history have gotten creative with how they bequeath their fortunes.
Shein files for IPO amid fast-fashion surge, reports
The China-based fast-fashion company could go public as early as next year, reports say, despite investigations into its operations.
Zimmermann now Australia’s highest-valued fashion brand after billion dollar deal
US private equity firm Advent International has bought a majority stake in womenswear label Zimmermann, setting a new bar in the Australian fashion industry with the $1.5 billion acquisition.
Luxury for rent: The Volte’s plans to disrupt fast-fashion
Former lawyer, Bernadette Olivier was inspired by companies like AirBnb and Uber when she and three friends started luxury dress sharing platform, The Volte, five years ago. Now it has just partnered with eBay and has become the biggest luxe clothing rental company of its kind the world.