The fusion of traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern New York style – this is the essence of SHWETAMBARI, the emerging luxury label by designer Shwetambari Mody.
Category Archive: Fashion
In the category Fashion we report about fashion designers, new talents and fashion retail.
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Bold colors, daring patterns, unconventional cuts – Essentiel Antwerp embraces “Mood Boosting” fashion that is all about fun and spreading good vibes.
Circolo 1901 represents a new definition of elegance: stylish, effortless, and comfortable. With innovative materials and classic cuts, this Italian label blends high-quality tailoring with modern wearability. The Easy Jacket is the brand’s signature piece and embodies its philosophy: Be Easy, Be Elegant, Be Authentic. A closer look at the success story and the latest collections of this exceptional label.
Maxhosa Africa is a renowned South African fashion label founded in 2010 by designer Laduma Ngxokolo. The brand is best known for its unique knitwear, which fuses traditional Xhosa patterns with contemporary design. Ngxokolo’s vision was to create modern clothing that reflects the cultural identity and heritage of the Xhosa people.
10 March 2025; Paris, France. Under the artistic direction of Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton proudly presented the autumn/winter 2025 women’s collection.
Extravagance, humor, and artisanal craftsmanship – the French fashion label Weinsanto is bringing a fresh perspective to the industry. Designer Victor Weinsanto, a former dancer and student of Jean-Paul Gaultier, blends theatricality with wearable couture. His collections are bold, playful, and always make a statement.
In March 2025, spring arrives in its most beautiful form—with the launch of the second chapter of the Louis Vuitton × Murakami collection. As a poetic tribute to Japan’s cherry blossom season, the re-edition celebrates its 20th anniversary by reviving Japanese master artist Takashi Murakami’s exquisite Cherry Blossom motif, masterfully applied to over 40 creations.
With the “Travel Edition,” comma presents a collection designed specifically for travelers, combining functionality with stylish design. Whether for city trips or business travel, these outfits offer the perfect balance of comfort and versatility.
For his Men’s Spring 2025 Capsule Collection for Louis Vuitton, Pharrell Williams explores synesthesia – the fusion of the senses. Music transforms into color, rhythms take shape. The result is a fresh, lightweight transitional wardrobe that merges preppy aesthetics with streetwear influences.
The Spring-Summer 2025 campaign by Louis Vuitton merges fashion and art in a unique composition. House ambassadors Saoirse Ronan and Lisa are portrayed as contemporary figures within the atmospheric paintings of French conceptual artist Laurent Grasso.
The Mexican fashion label Caravana uniquely blends traditional Maya craftsmanship with contemporary design. Each handcrafted piece reflects the rich culture and history of the Maya while embracing a modern aesthetic.
The island of the gods sleeps on the slopes of the volcano. The dark jungle and the cool mist of the eternal waterfalls envelop the terraced rice fields, creating dreamlike watercolour paintings that promote the balance between man and nature. The heady scent of yellow frangipani flowers reaches the black beaches with their sweet aroma.
New luxury is the central theme of the upcoming WHITE Milano Edition ‘Diamond’. The event in Milan remains the main event of the year, while international events are also planned to strengthen the brand worldwide and further expand its international clientele.
Thebe Magugu is more than a fashion designer—he is a cultural storyteller, a visionary, and a trailblazer for Africa’s fashion scene. At just 30 years old, the South African has stepped onto the global stage, demonstrating how tradition, innovation, and sustainability can harmoniously converge. But what makes his work so exceptional, and why is he considered a beacon of hope for African fashion design?
Le Monde Est à Vous the new Louis Vuitton campaign of the SS25 men’s collection by Pharrell Williams
Louis Vuitton presents the new ‘Le Monde Est à Vous’ campaign for Pharrell Williams’ Spring-Summer 2025 men’s collection. The setting is the Maison de l’UNESCO in Paris, whose impressive ambience already provided the stage for the fashion show in June 2024. The campaign picks up on the impressions staged there and unfolds them into a fascinating visual journey.
Africa has firmly established itself as a stage for innovative, diverse, and bold fashion. At the forefront of this movement is Orange Culture, a Nigerian brand that breaks boundaries—both in gender norms and cultural representation. Founded by Adebayo Oke-Lawal, one of Africa’s most prominent designers, Orange Culture embodies the spirit of a burgeoning global luxury fashion industry deeply rooted in cultural heritage.
To mark the 20th anniversary of their ground-breaking partnership, Louis Vuitton and renowned artist Takashi Murakami present an exclusive re-edition collection. The collection comprises over 200 creations that reinterpret the iconic designs of the original collaboration and bring them into the present with state-of-the-art technology and exceptional craftsmanship.
Ann Demeulemeester, born on December 29, 1959, in Waregem, Belgium, is a renowned fashion designer celebrated for her distinctive contributions to the fashion industry. She studied fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp from 1978 to 1981 and is recognized as a member of the influential “Antwerp Six,” a group of avant-garde designers who gained prominence in the 1980s.