Glenn Martens’ Diesel FW22 Runway Makes A Case For Editorial Denim
So far this year, Glenn Martens has delivered Y/Project’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection, an in-house collaborative collection with Jean Paul Gaultier, and now, the busiest designer of the season has served up his Y2K-infused FW22 runway show for Diesel. Taking to Milan Fashion Week last night, Martens debuted 69 looks in an industrial space decorated…
New Guards Group Announces Long-Term Partnership With Reebok
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has launched a strategic partnership with New Guards Group to grow the Reebok brand, which ABG announced it was acquiring for $2.5 billion USD late last year. The deal sees New Guards Group — the Farfetch-owned group best known as the holding company behind Ambush, Palm Angels and Off-White™ — named as Reebok’s core operating…
AC Milan, PUMA And KOCHÉ Unite For Upcycled Capsule Collection
AC Milan, PUMA (XETRA:PUM.DE -1.40%) and KOCHÉ have united for an upcycled capsule collection. In celebration of sports and heritage, the collaborative offering has been crafted from unused soccer jerseys. Blending KOCHÉ’s design notes, AC Milan’s heritage and PUMA’s sportswear aesthetic, the collection represents a harmony of varying identities. Specifically, KOCHÉ…
How Clarks Originals Became Hip-Hop’s Footwear Of Choice
In an interview last year, rapper Slick Rick recalled when he first arrived in New York during the mid-1980s, and how he felt surrounded by Jamaicans wearing Clarks. Migrating from Surrey, England, the London-born wordsmith may have, quite rightly, expected to see less of the Somerset brand on the…
See How Kenyan Program “Sewing Together” Is Fighting Menstrual Poverty With Reusable Pads
Youth and female empowerment and education program Sewing Together, led by Maja Kotala, is currently tackling menstrual poverty in Kenya by sewing reusable pads for young women who cannot access or afford hygiene products. Furthermore, the program provides free design and sewing classes to empower women. According…
PHOTOS | Remembering Riky Rick: A Fashion Force To Be Reckoned With
According to the statement released by the Makhado family, the “Boss Zonke” hitmaker passed in the early hours of Wednesday morning (February 23). He was 34 years of age and leaves behind his wife, two children, his mother and five siblings. He rose to fame in…
Xtacy Conspired’s Latest Collection is A Fusion of Contemporary & Traditional Designs
Budding menswear brand Xtacy Conspired recently unveiled its latest collection tagged Feature.21. According to the Artistic Director, Dimeji Peter: Our latest offering unveils a diverse range of designs combined with styles featuring some 21st-century types of clothing; alte wears, English-urban wears, high street wears and a fusion of our…
LVMH Is Reportedly Looking Into Acquiring Ralph Lauren
According to reports, LVMH (PARIS:MC.PA -5.14%) is currently in talks to acquire Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL -0.41%) . The American publicly traded fashion company was founded in 1967 by American fashion designer Ralph Lauren and stands as one of the most influential imprints in fashion. Reports note that the French holding multinational corporation and conglomerate…
Disney Launches Its First Merch Line For The ‘Star Wars’ Galactic Starcruiser Experience
With Disney‘s highly anticipated Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser two-night immersive experience finally opening in a week’s time, the establishment is now hoping to help you dress for the occasion as you spend two nights on the Halcyon starcruiser with its very first merchandise line. Offered by the boutique located…
Gucci Debuts Love Parade Campaign Featuring Snoop Dogg, Jared Leto And More
Last November, Alessandro Michele took over Hollywood Boulevard in a star-studded, exclusive Gucci presentation to show off the “Love Parade” collection. Honoring the golden era of Hollywood, the Italian designer recruited stars the likes of Macaulay Culkin, Miranda July, Steve Lacy and more to walk…
Diesel X Diesel Capsule Second Release
DIESEL releases a second chapter of Diesel x Diesel capsule collection, available from Friday, 25 February 2022 exclusively at the Sandton and V&A Waterfront stores. Diesel x Diesel is the innovative—and ironic—brainchild of creative director, Glenn Martens. With this line, Martens looks to iconic heritage…
These 7 Emerging Designers Made Their Mark At New York Fashion Week’s FW22 Season
This year’s New York Fashion Week showcased a number of rising designers that left an impression on the Fall/Winter 2022 runway. While the spotlight is generally placed on already-established brands and designers during the show season, industry insiders are always keeping watch on emerging talent. Utilizing hardware, knitwear, bold…
