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Azzi & Osta, the design duo known for their sculpted silhouettes and fine, structured fabrics, remain steadfast in their creative journey. George Azzi and Assaad Osta, both graduates of Esmod Beirut, have built a couture and ready-to-wear label beloved by well-known figures including Queen Rania of Jordan and actress Kaley Cuoco. “The first day of the events in Beirut, we were in the studio shooting our latest Spring/Summer 2025 ready-to-wear collection, inspired by the joy of travel,” says Azzi. “We managed to finish the shoot in Beirut and present the collection at Paris Fashion Week, where it was positively received…

Ackermann, in turn, was attracted by the “adventure”. A designer that is hard to pigeonhole, his CV includes a long stretch at the helm of his eponymous brand, a three-season stint as creative director of LVMH-owned Berluti, a guest slot designing Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture as part of its rotating designer programme, a red-hot collaboration with Fila, and an unexpected tie-up with beauty brand Augustinus Bader (on a reimagined container for its cult product The Cream).“When [Canada Goose] approached me I was surprised,” he says. “But it’s always interesting to take the road that one does not expect. It’s…

Jackson Wiederhoeft. Photo: Hunter AbramsThe surprise of the night came with the announcement of a 20th Anniversary Mentorship Award, presented by Gap Inc, which was presented to Grace Ling, who launched her label only four years ago and has already dressed Jennifer Lopez (twice). She will receive a year-long mentorship from Zac Posen, who will also be judging the selection committee next year.The winners were announced during a dinner in Manhattan’s famed Monkey Bar restaurant among a star-stuffed crowd that included designers, previous winners and finalists of the CVFF, and it needs to be said, David Beckham, accompanying his wife…

Performance is the paramount design priority, but the release says that Prada has also contributed to shaping the look of what seems set to become one of the planet’s most recognisable outfits. It states that the Axiom engineers consulted the Italian fashion specialists on how to produce a suit that would “visually inspire future space exploration”. It added: “Prada’s expertise enabled advanced technologies and innovative sewing methods to bridge the gap between highly engineered functionality and an aesthetically appealing white outer layer.”This expansion of the Pradasphere, beyond our atmosphere, is just one small step in the overall Artemis project. Together…

Lauren Di Bartolo, a retail advisor and founder of the Australian Style Institute, says that while social media and celebrity endorsement carries weight among customers, it doesn’t always paint an accurate portrait of a brand’s success. “Perception and reality have rarely seen a greater disparity than they do at present,” she says. “It’s the reason we saw [Swift] wearing Dion Lee and (what felt like) shortly after, we see the brand in trouble. Social following is a key metric, but it’s not enough to sustain a brand.”PR specialist Robyn Catinella, who works with brands like directional luxury label Common Hours…

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This article is part of our Vogue Business membership package. To enjoy unlimited access to our weekly Beauty Edit newsletter, which contains Member-only reporting and analysis, the Beauty Trend Tracker and Leadership Advice, sign up for Vogue Business membership here.Spring/Summer 2025 was a bumper fashion season, with social media buzz up across the board. But who won the race for clicks and likes?

Much of this bodysuit craze traces back to Skims, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line, which sparked a shapewear boom that has since permeated the industry (as of July 2023, Skims revenues hit $750 million, with its overall valuation rising to $4 billion, the company told The New York Times). Social media buzz only intensified as fast fashion brands and retailers like Amazon flooded the market with affordable alternatives, says Kayla Marci, senior retail analyst for intelligence firm EDITED. However, Marci is also cautious about the proliferation of dupes, noting that it suggests “consumers will prioritise affordability when it comes to bodysuits”.The…

“The whole thing started falling apart when established designers like Sabyasachi thought they would do their own shows and call us independently for buys,” says Tina Tahiliani Parikh, managing director of Ensemble, one of India’s first multi-designer luxury boutiques (established in 1987). A few other designers have stayed away from Lakme Fashion week, opting for standalone showings during the last three years.“This happened because Lakme Fashion Week wasn’t pulling in enough new buyers after the first few years, and the rift between FDCI and Lakme/IMG only made things worse,” says Parikh.In 2021, during the pandemic, the three parties reunited and…

“Barriers to progression stem from constant changes in leadership, which mean constant changes to the brand strategy,” says one respondent. “You start working towards one goal, and then it shifts entirely, or your role is eliminated or moved to another category where you need to build up knowledge and grow from scratch again.” Those who push back against fashion’s notorious burnout culture risk being passed over for progression opportunities. “Balancing personal life and career demands can slow down progression,” a respondent explains.In some cases, the obsession with the role of the star designer has a direct impact on how more…