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Why luxury brands delay designer appointments

Is silence golden? Executives at luxury fashion houses certainly seem to think so. While the top-tier maisons thrive on narrative control, the recent delays in designer appointment announcements reveal an industry grappling with uncertainty and brand identity recalibration. But for the industry at large—and consumers—the prolonged silence has...

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Jonathan Anderson: The craftsmanship devotee who shook up and revived Loewe

Madrid – In a major announcement, Jonathan Anderson’s departure from the creative direction of Loewe has been confirmed. He took on the role in 2013, and now, 11 years later, he will pass the baton to a new design lead, who is yet to be confirmed. Anderson successfully renovated and revitalised the legacy of the historic Madrid-based fashion...

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Proenza Schouler founders exit namesake label. Is Loewe their next stop?

Proenza Schouler, the New York-based luxury fashion house, announced that founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will step down as creative directors effective January 31st. While the fashion industry has been speculating the designer duo is headed to Loewe, with LVMH rumoured to announce Jonathan Anderson is moving to Dior, the news of...

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Constant change and whispers: the creative shifts that defined 2024

Nothing is as constant as change – it may sound like a cliché, but the fashion industry proves it year after year, particularly when it comes to its creative directors. While change has long been a defining feature of the fashion world, the creative upheavals of 2024 have been nothing short of unprecedented in their frequency. FashionUnited...

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Will luxury's musical chairs continue in 2025?

The luxury industry is in flux, grappling with shifting consumer preferences, economic pressures, and a pronounced slowdown in growth. For many houses, 2024 is not ending on a high note. Sales growth, once propelled by logo-laden accessories and high-visibility branding, is losing momentum as younger, more discerning shoppers increasingly favour...

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The return of the designer: Fashion's creative renaissance

The recent creative director appointments at some of the world's most prestigious fashion houses signals a profound shift from an era long dominated by marketing mavens and corporate strategists. Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, and Sarah Burton at Givenchy, alongside Clare Waight Keller at Uniqlo, Pieter Mulier at Ala...

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Jonathan Anderson skips Paris, Milan and London… What could this mean?

The provisional schedules of London Fashion Week, Paris and Milan Fashion Week Men’s have officially been released, and while the industry exclaims over noteworthy debuts and fervently awaited returns, one name missing from all of the schedules has reignited suspicions as to what may be on the horizon. At the centre of the ever-evolving game of...

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The Fashion Awards: Jonathan Anderson wins top accolade again

Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson, known for his signature JW Anderson label and as creative director of LVMH-owned luxury fashion house Loewe, was crowned Designer of the Year for the second year running at the annual The Fashion Awards. The awards from the British Fashion Council (BFC), which act as the annual fundraising event for the...

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Is Jonathan Anderson taking over at Dior?

Jonathan Anderson could become the next creative director at the French fashion house Dior. The Northern Irish designer just celebrated his 10th anniversary at Loewe. Now he could possibly change his creative leadership chair and take over at the fashion house Dior, which also belongs to the French luxury goods group LVMH. The appointment is...

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The Fashion Awards: Jonathan Anderson receives three nominations

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the nominees for The Fashion Awards 2024, taking place on December 2 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The awards, which acts as the primary fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, sees British designer Jonathan Anderson securing three nominations for Designer of the Year, British Menswear Designer of...

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Loewe opens the first exhibition in its 178-year history in Shanghai

Under the name 'Crafted World', the first public exhibition of the Spanish fashion house Loewe has opened its doors in the Chinese city of Shanghai. The exhibition will be on display until 5 May 2024 and from there will travel to different parts of the world to offer an interactive, immersive and complete journey through the company's 178-year...

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The Fashion Awards: Jonathan Anderson named Designer of the Year

Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson was awarded the prestigious Designer of the Year accolade at the British Fashion Council’s The Fashion Awards 2023, held at the Royal Albert Hall on December 4. Anderson beat off tough competition from Daniel Lee at Burberry, Matthieu Blazy for Bottega Veneta, and Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons for Prada,...