Creatives
Sabato De Sarno brings quiet luxury to Gucci
The post-Alessandro Michele era of Gucci is finally underway with Sabato De Sarno showing a paired-down take on the Italian heritage label. Read More
Can Tom Ford survive without Tom Ford?
Following Tom Ford’s sale to Estée Lauder and Ford’s exit from the label this year, Peter Hawkings makes his debut as the new creative director. Read More
KOL CherryGun: From Chinese internet sensation to subculture social media expert
* The article by Mos Wu was translated from Mandarin and edited for brevity. Emerging in the early 2000s as China’s “Queen of Retro,” CherryGun, full name Chen Xingru, has… Read More
From caves to the catwalk: Maripol on the evolution of street art and fashion
From shooting at the Mudd Club and Studio 54, to art directing for Fiorucci, Maripol's talent as a photographer, designer, and artist has blessed every corner of the fashion industry. Read More
Inside Bottega Veneta’s Winter 2023 show in Beijing
Bottega Veneta recently staged its first physical show in China, featuring extensive celebrity endorsements and the presence of creative director Matthieu Blazy. Read More
China’s ‘Philophiles’ are ready for Phoebe Philo’s comeback
The legendary ex-Céline designer will launch her new line in September. But will her namesake brand inspire the same loyal global following she cultivated over 10 years ago? Read More
Can fashion prizes fix the industry?
Fashion awards from LVMH and Woolmark offer six-figure prizes to young creatives. But mentoring and exposure can prove more valuable to tomorrow’s talent. Read More
Chinese netizens react to Pharrell Williams’ first Louis Vuitton show
It was once shocking to have a fashion creative director with no formal design training helm a storied maison. But no idea stays new forever. Read More
What’s behind the quick turnover of young creative directors at established brands?
The departure of Rhuigi Villaseñor from Bally begs the question: Do young creative directors even need tenures at established brands? Read More
Tom Ford Changed The Fashion Industry, But His Future May Lie In Beauty
Tom Ford has announced his sudden departure from his namesake fashion line. But even with the brand's status in flux, his beauty label remains a powerhouse in the industry. Read More
