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Belstaff Celebrated Its Centenary With a Small Retrospective Exhibition

LONDON — To celebrate its centenary, Belstaff returned to its home last weekend with a small retrospective exhibition in Stoke-on-Trent, a city in England’s Midlands, and the birthplace of the brand.

The brand’s offering of motorcycling and wind-proofing outerwear was exhibited at the Gladstone Pottery Museum, just moments away from the factory where it was founded.

“These past 100 years signify determination and resilience. Resilience is probably the key word. It’s the ability to bounce back.
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Emilia Wickstead Launches Vacation Wear Collaboration for a Dolce Vita Lifestyle

LONDON — Emilia Wickstead has launched a limited collection with Passalacqua, the five-star luxury hotel on Lake Como in Italy.

Inspired by the majestic scenery and flourishing vegetation of Lake Como, the collaboration includes swimsuits and caftans in two prints — a vintage rose print in mustard, cobalt blue and dusty pink and a stripy print in orange hues influenced by the colors of the neighboring Grand Hotel Tremezzo, which is owned by the de Santis family that also own Passalacqua.

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Infiniment Coty Paris Celebrated Liberty’s Launch With an Art Lover’s Soirée

LONDON — Perfumer Infiniment Coty Paris hosted a cocktail party on Wednesday evening at Protein Studios in East London to celebrate its launch at Liberty London.

Guests included Amybeth McNulty, star of the Netflix series “Anne With an E”; British rapper Bugzy Malone; Noel Gallagher’s daughter Anaïs, and British comedian Mo Gilligan.

The crowd had the opportunity to mingle around an aromatic flower garden and listen to live performances by music artists Ella Eyre and John Glacier.

The venue w
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How Grace Kelly’s Look-alike Granddaughter Camille Gottlieb Takes After Her in Philanthropy, Style and Jewelry

LONDON — Grace Kelly’s granddaughter Camille Gottlieb did not only inherit her good looks but also her philanthropic spirit.

The royal descendant was born in July 1998 and is the youngest daughter of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. Her father is a former palace security guard, Jean Raymond Gottlieb.

Gottlieb does not have a right of succession to the throne, like her step-siblings Louis and Pauline do, as her parents were never married.

She studied literature at the University of Nice and in 20
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Meet Tatiana Schlossberg: How John F. Kennedy’s Granddaughter Channels His Legacy and Jackie Kennedy’s Penchant for Tailoring

LONDON — It’s in the Kennedy genes to campaign.

Tatiana Celia Kennedy Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, is a climate change and environmental journalist.

She’s the second child of U.S. ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy and artist Edwin Schlossberg. She has two siblings, Rose and John, otherwise known as Jack.

Born in May 1990 in New York, Tatiana attended Yale University and later completed her master’s degree in Ame
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Sacai’s New Collaboration Taps Into Tulip Mania

LONDON — Sacai is launching a collaboration with London-based jewelry label Bunney and San Francisco-based industrial designer Eugene “Eug” Whang on Friday.

The collective took inspiration from Tulip Mania, a historical phenomenon which saw tulip prices surge in Holland in the 17th century.

Whang designed and Bunney produced the “Aperture Vase,” coming in a high-polish or with a hand-planished finishes, and a tulip brooch encrusted with 246 gemstones, including diamonds and rubies.

“The story
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Meet Jack Schlossberg: John F. Kennedy Jr.’s Look-alike Nephew and Caroline Kennedy’s Son

LONDON — Known for sharing the charm and good looks of his uncle John F. Kennedy Jr., John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg — otherwise known as “Jack” after both Jacqueline Kennedy and President Kennedy’s names — is the only grandson of the late U.S. President.

Born in January 1993, he is the youngest child of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg. His sisters are Rose and Tatiana.

Following the footsteps of his maternal grandfather, Schlossberg graduated from Harvard’s Law School in 2022, with a
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Prince Louis of Wales Is His Great-grandfather Prince Philip’s Modern Look-alike

LONDON — The late Prince Philip has a modern look-alike who is none other than his own great-grandson Prince Louis.

In light of Prince Louis’ 6th birthday on Tuesday, his mother, the Princess of Wales, shared a picture on the official social accounts of Kensington Palace that she took of the young royal.

The post said, “Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today.”

In the image, the prince is seen laying on the green grass in a checkered long-sleeve shirt and blu
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Balenciaga to Ganni: Ganni Names New CEO

LONDON — Ganni has appointed a new chief executive officer — Laura du Rusquec, the former deputy CEO at Balenciaga.

Du Rusquec is set to succeed Andrea Baldo, who has been Ganni’s CEO since 2018.

Baldo, who is stepping down from his position, managed to register annual double-digit growth at Ganni and a developed retail presence during his time at the brand.

“Andrea has been an integral part of Ganni’s journey, steering us through both challenges and opportunities with unmatched dedication. H
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Meet Rose Schlossberg: Jackie Kennedy’s Granddaughter and Modern Look-alike

LONDON — Jackie Kennedy has a modern look-alike and it’s none other than her granddaughter, Rose Kennedy Schlossberg.

Born in June 1988, she is one of the three children of artist Edwin Schlossberg and Caroline Kennedy, former U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s only living daughter. Her siblings are Tatiana and John, otherwise known as Jack.

In 2010, Rose completed her bachelor’s degree in English Studies at Harvard University, where she got involved in filmmaking and acting. She proceeded to re
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Sojo Debuts Pledge to Repair at the BFC’s Institute of Positive Fashion Forum

LONDON — Sojo, the digital-first B-Corp certified fashion-tech platform, launched Pledge to Repair at the annual Institute of Positive Fashion forum on Thursday, an initiative calling for a reduction of textile waste and an increased circularity through repair.

Launched in 2020 by the British Fashion Council, the IPF aims to drive circularity within the U.K. fashion industry. Its annual forum focuses on hosting workshops, panel discussions and conversations meant to spark positive environmental
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Emilia Wickstead Talks Craftsmanship and Entrepreneurship at Yale Law Society

LONDON — Emilia Wickstead is going into education — sort of.

The London-based designer spoke to a group of students at the Yale Law Society in Connecticut last Friday, about building her brand, designing for women and craftsmanship.

Wickstead delved deep into the foundations that helped establish her label, speaking about starting with a bespoke made-to-measure model that focused on uplifting women through design.

“I worked in my first store for the first five years working and serving every
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Sunspel and Katie Scott’s Soft-floral Collaboration References the Nature of California and England

LONDON — Sunspel has partnered with Katie Scott, a London-based contemporary botanical artist for a limited summer collection for women and men.

The pieces come in two floral prints in green and gray, as well as black and gray, both of which were illustrated by Scott to represent the floral elements behind the British label’s story, from the fauna of California, where their Supima cotton is grown, and plants local to their factory in Long Eaton, near Nottingham, where most of their manufacturin
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Footwear for the Yellow Brick Road: London Embraces Feathers, Boots, Slingbacks

LONDON — As models strutted down the runway, during London Fashion Week, the shoes they wore didn’t go unnoticed.

From slingback kitten heels, to revamped trainers and chunky boots, the shoe game was strong.

For , the designers launched collaborations, reworked deadstock materials and experimented with different silhouettes.

Malone Souliers took inspiration from midcentury Italian architecture and the work of architects Gae Aulenti, Carlo Scarpa and Gio Ponti, who were referenced through neut
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London Designers Create Bold Accessories, From Big Furry Bags to Pillbox Hats to Gold Rose Brooches Fit for a Diva

LONDON — From Burberry’s soft weekender bags to Erdem’s rose earrings and Emilia Wickstead’s pillbox hats, accessories were hard to miss during London Fashion Week, which ended Tuesday.

Brands leaned into warmth and comfort, with designs made from materials including faux fur and knitted fabric. They opted for muted color palettes with warm browns, earthy greens and pops of red.

Holzweiler offered up oversize puffy crossbody bags and felt messenger bags with knitted fringe in colors including
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Meet Lennon Gallagher, Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit’s Son and Runway Model

LONDON — Meet Lennon Gallagher — the son of Liam Gallagher, the former lead vocalist of the rock band Oasis, and British actress Patsy Kensit — who was part of the British cast of models in Burberry’s fall 2024 show in Victoria Park in East London.

Gallagher walked in the show wearing a boxy black jacket with leather patchwork, worn over a hoodie — the look was accessorized with a red check scarf tied around his head, a salute to the British countryside.

“He’d always been inspiring and I think
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Craft Takes Center Stage at London College of Fashion MA Show

LONDON – London College of Fashion (LCF) hosted its third post-graduate presentation during London Fashion Week, with MA Womenswear and Menswear students showcasing their final designs at the newly opened campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Nabil El-Nayal, MA Womenswear course leader, said the showcase was important because it allowed “emerging designers to connect with people in industry.”

There were static presentations, and every 30 minutes or so models would descend a spiral staircase
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Everything Kate Middleton Wore in 2023

LONDON — With great power comes great fashion responsibility, a cue that every royal understands whenever they step out in public, whether interested in fashion or not.

Kate Middleton is a master of this and she often doesn’t need to say anything: her clothes do the talking.

Throughout the years, Catherine, Princess of Wales’ staple silhouette of structured shoulders, body-hugging bodices and cinched waists have had some reconstruction, just like her role within the British royal family.

Sinc
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Rituals, Not Resolutions: Emma Lucy Knowles’ Spiritual Guide to 2024

LONDON — A ritual can be anything, a little habit or a pattern — like reading in the morning or a midday stretch — that can create balance or a feeling of safety within a person’s day.

However, often at times, those rituals are not necessarily working, but add more pressure.

“I just wanted to create something where people could dive in and follow the whole thing through or just give them a bit more pleasure in getting enjoyment from the day or self care. Instead of it being so ritualistically
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Lil Nas X Stars in Coach Campaign; Thom Browne Designs Surfboard Christmas Tree

CUSTOM OFFERING: Coach is deepening its relationship with Lil Nas X.

On Tuesday, the company will release a campaign featuring the singer and looks he curated from the Coach winter collection. The Lil Nas X Drop capsule highlights pieces handpicked and customized by the artist who worked with Coach’s creative director Stuart Vevers on the assortment. The offering includes shearling coats in pop colors; graphics inspired by concert merchandise, and an American varsity jacket personalized with pa
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Max Mara Unveils Fluffy London Residence

LONDON — In light of the 10th anniversary of the Max Mara Teddy Bear coat, the brand unveiled another immersive experience of the Fluffy Residence on Saturday night, this time in London’s Covent Garden.

With Christmas around the corner, the space was festive-ready; cue the Christmas tree decorated in fuzzy baubles, surrounded by fluff-wrapped presents.

The coat-inspired rooms immersed the visitors into a teddy coat lover’s cosmos. Everything on sight, from the teddy bed frame, kitchen utensils
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Suzy Menkes Celebrates Big 8-0 at Dover Street Market London

STREET PARTY: Stephen Jones, Simone Rocha, Zandra Rhodes and a host of other designers gathered at Dover Street Market in London on Wednesday night to mark Suzy Menkes’ 80th birthday, which came complete with limited-edition merchandise, and artwork in the fashion writer’s image.

Menkes, who was dressed in a Christopher Kane multicolor paint print coat and an Issy Miyake sweater, greeted guests including Kane, Laudomia Pucci, Michael Kors, Michèle Lamy and Sarah Burton, and talked about her lon
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Gucci Moves Milan Fashion Week Show Indoors, Jean Paul Gaultier & Jimmy Choo Plan Collab

CHANGE OF PLANS: Sabato De Sarno has been planning for months to show his debut collection for Gucci on the streets of Milan’s Brera district, but the weather is not cooperating.

On Thursday evening, already damp and rainy in Milan, Gucci announced that, in light of the uncertain weather forecast for Friday, the day of the show, it was forced to change its location. The “Gucci Ancora” show will be staged indoors at the brand’s headquarters in Via Mecenate 77.

“This decision has been made with
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Jawara Alleyne Plays With the Idea of Formal Dressing and Comfort

LONDON — Jawara Alleyne, a Fashion East alumni, staged his off-schedule show on the last day of London Fashion Week in a Whitechapel room that resembled a chapel, with wooden floors, burning oud and stained glass windows.

For spring, the designer tapped into his memories of growing up in the Cayman Islands and made a statement about the clash between formal dressing and comfort.

“I think it’s really important to start to tell stories that are kind of honest. Looking back I understood what it w
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As a contributor at WWD, I had the honour to assist the team during London Fashion Weeks across reviewing shows, producing social media content and organisational tasks. I developed experience in WordPress, the digital production of catwalk shows and SEO.  

I previously represented the team at press days and events and acquired strong industry contacts.