Lidewij Edelkoort SS26 forecast: In a society on the verge of eruption, flora and fluidity prevail. It's the morning of the final day for Dutch trade show Modefabriek (January 27), and visitors are slowly shuffling into a dimly lit presentation hall where Lidewij Edelkoort is to host her always highly anticipated trend talk.

6 hours ago · Meta's direction for 2025 signals significant implications for digital fashion marketing and e-commerce strategies. According to The New York Times, CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently addressed 70,000 employees, outlining the company's focus on artificial intelligence, data center expansion, and metaverse development, following a strong financial performance with revenue reaching 48.4 billion ...

3 days ago · Valentino Haute Couture SS25. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight. The first look, a harlequin tulle dress, involved 1,300 hours of handwork. And the list displayed in the background of the show, relating to the dress, contained more than 60 keywords of Michele's associations – such as "Commedia dell'arte, Graphism, 341 Sky, Middle Ages, Bustier, Dramaturgy, Vitruvius, 16th century…".

Lyst’s Index and the LVMH paradox. The latest Lyst Index for Q4 continues to solidify its role as a barometer of brand desirability. With Miu Miu, Saint Laurent and Prada rounding out the top three, the data-driven ranking, which aggregates online shopping behavior, social media engagement, and search volume, has become a credible measure of a brand’s heat.

4 days ago · Red words scrolled along a black board, poetic descriptors heralding Alessandro Michele’s first haute couture collection for Valentino. Words like “Vitruvian,” “Queen,” “Flowers,” and “Harlequin” set the tone for what was to come. The latter served as a fitting prelude to the ...

Dec 31, 2024 · As we step into 2025, the fashion industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. The past decade has witnessed a seismic shift in consumer expectations, technological advancements, and the urgent call for sustainability.

Jul 11, 2024 · Alejandra Alonso Rojas SS24 Crochet Dress Credits: Alejandra Alonso Rojas SS24/©Launchmetrics/spotlight . Inspiration: Alejandra Alonso Rojas SS24. Feathers and fringe continue to check with consumers. For this look, a black crochet dress was embellished with long layered fringes and accessorized with gold metallic strappy sandals.

Jan 21, 2025 · Saks celebrates SNL legacy through retail storytelling. In a collaboration that bridges entertainment and luxury retail, Saks Fifth Avenue has transformed its flagship store windows into a nostalgic tribute to Saturday Night Live's 50-year cultural legacy, leveraging the iconic comedy show's brand equity to create a unique retail experience.

Dec 12, 2024 · Industry watchdog Public Eye proposes 33 concrete targets for a just fashion system in its new report “One-Earth Fashion”. It highlights the fact that while the Earth is facing a climate emergency, the fashion system is simply adding fuel to the fire.

Dec 31, 2024 · The New Year Honours list, unveiled this week, spotlights luminaries from the fashion and retail world, celebrating a spectrum of achievements spanning business acumen and sustainability-driven innovation.