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The Devil Wears Prada: A highly anticipated sequel in the works

A sequel to the popular film 'The Devil Wears Prada' is underway, according to US media outlet Variety. The film adaptation of the eponymous novel by Lauren Weisberger is remembered as a box office success, grossing 326.7 million dollars worldwide upon its release in 2006. The sequel to the cult film will be offered by Disney, while Aline Brosh...

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Saint Laurent’s Emilia Perez wins big at Cannes

Saint Laurent’s new production company was among those causing a stir at Cannes Film Festival this year, taking to the prestigious affair with three films all of which were in the running for the official 2024 selection. While two of these projects, ‘The Shrouds’ and ‘Parthenope’, had garnered their own attention, with star-studded casts taking...

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Patagonia: 'The Shitthropocene' explores the age of cheap clothing trash

In a documentary that is as humorous as it is revealing, the US outdoor company Patagonia has taken a critical look at consumer habits and the resulting clothing waste. The 45-minute film entitled 'The Shitthropocene' - an allusion to the current geological age of mankind (the Anthropocene) - takes a satirical but brutally honest look at how...

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Saint Laurent reveals details of three featured films competing in Cannes Film Festival

Saint Laurent Productions, the subsidiary for the French fashion house of the same name, has announced three long featured films that will be competing in this year’s official selection of Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, ‘Emilia Perez’ follows the story of a lawyer who helps a cartel...

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Costume Designers Guild Awards: Saltburn, Poor Things and Billie Eilish among honourees

Amid an awards season that is more bustling than usual, the 26th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGAs) took place last night in NeueHouse, Hollywood, where more than 1,200 costume designers, assistants and illustrators came together to celebrate the past year in film. American actress Wendi McLendon-Covey hosted the event, in which nine awards...

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LVMH launches media company, 22 Montaigne Entertainment

LVMH is launching 22 Montaigne Entertainment, a platform for developing film, TV, and audio productions across its luxury brand portfolio. The name is derived from the company’s Paris headquarters. Partnering with Superconnector Studios, a company based in California, LVMH aims to co-develop and co-produce entertainment properties that highlight...

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Downton Abbey, Peaky Blinders and more: 60 film costumes to go up for auction

Cosprop and Kerry Taylor Auctions have announced that they are preparing to host an auction of iconic film and television costumes running from February 22 to March 10, during which time a live auction will also take place on March 5 where pieces will also be available to bid on. All of the 60 items – some costumes, some film memorabilia –...

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Best of 2023: Documentaries, series and films that shaped fashion trends

Just before the end of the year, FashionUnited traditionally takes a look back at the films, documentaries and series that were released in the last twelve month. What has emerged for 2023? 2023 was the year of fashion trends that were inspired by the silver screen or, vice versa, inspired audiovisual art. Here is an overview of the series and...

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Hollywood and fashion collide: A look into the first film by Saint Laurent

Strange Way of Life, by Madrid director Pedro Almodovar, is the first short film produced by the Saint Laurent (Kering) production company. Released in cinemas on 16 August 2023, the film stars signature costumes by the luxury brand and a sleek aesthetic. The story follows two cowboys, played by Ethan Wake and Pedro Pascal, who are pitted...

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SAG/AFTRA strikes: Why should the fashion industry pay attention?

It's been six days and counting since the cast of the highly anticipated motion picture Oppenheimer walked out of their UK premiere following the announcement that wider Hollywood would be joining the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The highly publicised move sparked widespread discussions surrounding what exactly the strike is...

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Kering’s François-Henri Pinault believed to be eyeing CAA acquisition

François-Henri Pinault, the chief executive officer of luxury fashion house Kering, is believed to be in “advanced” discussions to acquire a majority stake in Hollywood talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). For the firm, which represents the likes of Brad Pitt and Scarlett Johansson, such a deal could reel in “at least seven billion...

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Saint Laurent announces launch of production company

French luxury house Saint Laurent is stepping into a new realm with the launch of its own film production company, set to make its debut during the Cannes Film Festival. According to a release, it is the first luxury brand to implement the production of films into its operations, and comes as the brand looks to mark out a path of its future....