Paul Smith opened its first women’s shop in Paris on 7 December 2012 on the Rue de Grenelle in the seventh arrondissement. In keeping with the eclectic nature of Paul Smith shops, monochrome photos by… Paul Smith Opens First Women’s Shop in Paris
The French fashion’s governing body, the Chambre Syndicale, announced on 18 December 2012 that Maison Martin Margiela and Alexis Mabille were granted the official haute couture appellation. Margiela had been a correspondent member and Mabille… Maison Martin Margiela and Alexis Mabille Officially Haute Couture
Saint Laurent Paris, the recently rebranded concept for French fashion maison Yves Saint Laurent under the creative direction of Hedi Slimane, has opened its first store in the USA. Located in Florida’s luxurious Bal Harbour… Saint Laurent Opens First US Store
Tom Ford, in partnership with Simon Ibgui of Sarl VSI, has opened a flagship store in Paris. The three-storey 5,800 square foot store is located on the corner of rue Saint Honoré with rue Cambon… Tom Ford Unveils New Flagship Store in Paris
For those of us who were following the hectic schedule of events during Paris men’s fashion week for Spring/Summer 2013, the Smalto presentation was not exactly remembered with the most pleasing thoughts. After a horde… Smalto Menswear Spring/Summer 2013
Paris store Centre Commercial has unveiled its inaugural line of footwear with a range of Derby and Richelieu shoes inspired by traditional British footwear and military uniforms. Handcrafted in a family workshop in Brazil, Centre… Centre Commercial Debut Footwear Line
Givenchy has unveiled its Pre-Fall 2013 men’s collection, consisting of a range of garments that can safely be considered the most accomplished that Riccardo Tisci has designed for men over the last few years. The… Givenchy Pre-Fall 2013 Menswear
French fashion house Chanel unveiled its Pre-Fall 2013 collection at their annual Métiers d’Art show (which celebrates the craft of the Chanel ateliers) on 4 December 2013 in the ruins of Linlithgow Palace in Scotland.… Chanel Métiers d’Art Pre-Fall 2013 Collection
After rumours started circulating a few days ago (and, on many occasions, denied soon after), WWD reported that Alexander Wang has been confirmed as Balenciaga’s new creative director, with an official appointment to be released… Alexander Wang Named Balenciaga Creative Director
Hedi Slimane has enlisted Dutch female model Saskia de Brauw to pose for his Saint Laurent men’s Spring/Summer 2013 campaign. Slimane, who has resorted to the androgynous look in many of his past fashion collections… Saint Laurent Menswear Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign