Sirena Kuo

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June 28, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Copping Joins Lanvin, Dries Van Noten Farewell, and Chanel’s Couture Show, and More
Peter Copping has been appointed as the new artistic director of Lanvin, France’s oldest couture house, concluding a year-long search amidst instability at its Chinese parent company.
June 14, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: NY Passes Fashion Workers Act, CFDA/Vogue Finalists, Pharrell Skincare Launch
New York’s State Assembly has passed the groundbreaking Fashion Workers Act, a significant step toward enhancing the rights and protections for fashion models.
May 24, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Mara Hoffman Closes Brand; Fashion Workers Act Advances in NY
Designer Mara Hoffman has announced that she will be closing her brand after 24 years, bringing an abrupt end to one of New York’s most prominent sustainability-focused fashion labels.
May 16, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Aimé Leon Dore Summer 24′ Collection, Hugo Boss x Beckham Partnership, and More
Aimé Leon Dore, under Teddy Santis's creative direction, has unveiled its Summer 2024 collection, capturing Greek island living's essence.
May 10, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Exits Rose Inc, Adore Me Launches ‘AM by You’, an More
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the British model and entrepreneur renowned for her ventures into the beauty industry, has officially announced her departure from Rose Inc, the company she founded in 2018.
May 10, 2024
Teddy Santis: Weaving Nostalgia with Modernity Through Aimé Leon Dore
In a world where fashion trends come and go, how does the past shape the future of fashion? Teddy Santis, the founder of Aimé Leon Dore (ALD), answers this question by seamlessly merging nostalgic influences from his Greek heritage with the dynamic energy of modern street culture.
May 2, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Ralph Lauren’s Pivot, Victoria Beckham’s Mango Venture, and More
Victoria Beckham's recent collaboration with Mango represents a significant stride in her fashion empire, aiming to transform her brand’s financial outlook by tapping into the high street market.
April 26, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Slimane’s Celine Negotiations, Pharrell’s LV Collectible, LVMH Finalists, and More
Hedi Slimane, the Creative Director of Celine, is in the midst of contract negotiations with LVMH, with the possibility of his departure looming.
April 25, 2024
Leslie Zhang: Capturing the Poetic Essence of Chinese Culture
In the bustling streets of Shanghai, where the old meets the new in an eternal dance of culture and modernity, Leslie Zhang has carved out a niche that goes beyond mere photography.
April 19, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Gaultier and Oliver’s Met Gala Debut, Jacquemus’ ‘LE MARIAGE’, and More
Jean Paul Gaultier is set to launch a new collaboration with Shayne Oliver, the innovative co-founder of Hood By Air, introducing a ready-to-wear capsule collection.
April 12, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Gigi Hadid in Miu Miu Campaign, Saint Laurent at Cannes Festival, and More
Gigi Hadid has teamed up once more with Italian luxury brand Miu Miu for their 2024 bag campaign, where she elegantly channels a 1930s beauty style, reminiscent of the work of pioneering photographer Yevonde.
April 5, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Gallici’s Debut, Gap Lawsuit, Serena’s Makeup Line, and More
Ann Demeulemeester, the Belgian fashion house, is set to unveil its SS25 pre-collection in Paris, marking its first pre-collection showcase under the guidance of new creative director Stefano Gallici.
March 29, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Michele Leads Valentino, Philo’s Elegant Release, and More
Alessandro Michele, the former creative force behind Gucci's resurgence, has been announced as the new creative director of Valentino, marking a significant shift for the Rome-based couture house.
March 21, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Piccioli Exits Valentino, Hermès Lawsuit, Kering & Gucci’s Dip, and More
Pierpaolo Piccioli is leaving his position as the creative director of Valentino after an impactful tenure of almost eight years, marking the end of a 25-year chapter with the iconic Roman couture house.
March 14, 2024
Weekly Spotlight: Loro Piana and Unpaid Peruvian Farmers, TikTok’s Shaky Future, and More
Indigenous Peruvian communities, unpaid for their labor, supply rare vicuña wool to luxury brand Loro Piana, which sells sweaters for $9,000.