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“It’s Lacroix, sweetie!”Those three little words, made famous by fashion-mad Edina Monsoon on the British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, are ones you may soon start hearing again.That’s because the Spanish company Sociedad Textil Lonia, or STL, has reached an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Christian Lacroix, the French fashion house synonymous with 1980s exuberance, in what the company is describing as “a private transaction”. The Christian Lacroix brand had been previously owned by the Falic Group, also owners of US retail group Duty Free Americas. Details of the deal were not shared.Adut Akech attends “In America: An Anthology of…

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named Selfridges chief creative Laura Weir as its new CEO, effective from 28 April. Caroline Rush, who announced in September that she intended to step down as CEO after almost 16 years, will exit in June following a handover.“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Weir as incoming CEO of the BFC,” said BFC chair David Pemsel in a statement. “Laura has worked alongside established and emerging designers, creative talent, industry leaders and press throughout her career over the past two decades. Her experience gives her an understanding of the complexities of…

That’s an interesting point. Do you feel as people of colour, we need to work harder to get the same opportunities?Taj: Oh, yeah, hands down. I had this conversation with my wife and she asked me a question: ‘Do you work harder because you’re Asian?’ I am in no way under any pressure in terms of how hard I work; however, I do feel it among my peers.And Chuksi, you got into this industry at 36. Did you find that quite difficult?Chuksi: I was given the impression that it would be the case by a lot of people, but it…

As part of Cut From AnOther Cloth, Rikesh Chauhan interviews a series of craftspeople of colour who work on and around Savile Row. The project was conducted in collaboration with social impact company Other Box.Running parallel to Regent Street in Central London is a row of tailoring houses that have been dressing some of the world’s most distinguished dignitaries, aristocrats, celebrities and members of society since the 1800s. It was long the home of the Royal Geographical Society; it was on one of those rooftops that The Beatles performed as one for the final time; and more recently, where certain…

Always.Dhruva: Go to The Burlington Arms!What are your thoughts on the current diversity of Savile Row?Jenny: It depends on how you want to measure it. How much is enough? Because traditionally, it is a Western, European gentleman’s service. And usually, a very discreet service between clients and tailors — both of whom would be men. It’s a difficult question, but it’s definitely a lot more diverse now compared to when I first started.One of the things that takes a lot of people by surprise when they don’t work on Savile Row, is the amount of women that are cutters, tailors…

Louise Trotter is exiting Carven. “On 24 January, Louise Trotter will close this chapter with us,” the house posted on Instagram with an image of red tulips on Thursday.Trotter has been creative director of the French heritage brand since February 2023. Before that, she was creative director of Lacoste between October 2018 and January 2023, following a nine-year stint at Joseph.In just three seasons at Carven, Trotter managed to inject new energy into the house, owned by China’s ICCF Group. “Carven’s Louise Trotter is finding her groove,” British Vogue’s Julia Hobbs wrote this summer. Fashion consultant Julie Gilhart told me…

Louise Trotter will succeed Matthieu Blazy as Bottega Veneta creative director, parent company Kering and Bottega Veneta announced today in a joint release.“Her aesthetic seamlessly combines exquisite design with sublime craft, and her commitment to cultural advocacy aligns beautifully with our brand vision,” Bottega Veneta chief executive Bartolomeo Rongone said in a statement. “Through her sophisticated lens, Bottega Veneta will continue to celebrate its heritage while preserving modern relevance.”Francesca Bellettini, Kering deputy CEO in charge of brand development, added: “Louise brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Bottega Veneta’s tradition of bold creativity and unparalleled excellence. She…

Chanel has appointed Matthieu Blazy as its artistic director of the house’s fashion activities, responsible for all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories collections, the house announced on Thursday, putting an end to months of intense speculation. He will report to Bruno Pavlovsky, president of Chanel Fashion and Chanel SA.Alain Wertheimer, global executive chairman, and Leena Nair, global CEO of Chanel, called the designer in a joint statement “one of the most gifted designers of his generation”. “His vision and talent will reinforce the energy of the brand and our position as a leader in luxury. Under Bruno Pavlovsky’s leadership, we…

Allegations have surfaced about Matilda Djerf’s treatment of employees. Can a brand so entangled with its founder’s identity recover from a scandal?

When asked about the fledgling brand’s key challenges, Loubaton’s answer is no surprise: cash flow. “The way the industry works and wholesale works, it stretches cashflow a lot,” she says. “I spend a lot of time checking my cashflow and trying to figure out how to build a team, keep hiring, pay for production and get paid on time from stockists.”The trunk shows have been a stepping stone to launching a pop-up (the brand is hosting its first at Bon Marché from February to April next year) — and eventually to opening a flagship. “We get a lot of requests…