Day: September 3, 2019

Mary H.K. Choi Is Learning to Let Go of the Pressure

What is author Mary H.K. Choi doing in a bodega? Surrounded by Swiffer refills, dry salami and a frozen case filled halfway with Haagen Dazs ice cream and plastic cups of ice, she’s walking through the aisles, right at home. She runs her hands through the plastic flaps covering the cold drinks, and says, “I […]

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Tranoï Names Boris Provost As President

PARIS — Boris Provost, a communications veteran, has been named president of the French fashion trade show Tranoï, as organizers seek to reposition the event amid sweeping changes in the industry. Provost takes over from Philippe Rougale, who held the position on an interim basis following the departure of David Hadida in May. Provost, an […]

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24S Extends Site to Menswear With Exclusives From 20 Labels

PARIS — In a bid to tap into the faster growing fashion markets, 24S, the multibrand Internet commerce site associated with the Bon Marché, is branching out into menswear.  The LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned site, which has been selling women’s fashion since 2017, launches its men’s offer with 100 high-end and contemporary fashion labels, […]

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Organic and Passionate: Honey Dijon on Working With Comme des Garçons

BERLIN — Sometimes being a super fan does pay off. Honey Dijon, one of the fashion world’s favorite DJs, is living proof — she’s about to launch her own line of apparel and accessories in collaboration with Comme des Garçons, and, as she explained, it’s all happening because she’s just a big fan. “You know, […]

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Namesake Is Now Letting You Customize Your Leather Jacket Online

Last November, Rosa Halpern, founder of Canadian fashion brand Namesake, launched an innovative digital-meets-custom try-at-home platform for her bespoke leather jackets. Today, Halpern debuts not only a redesigned, interactive e-commerce site, but also a men’s collection and women’s customizable leather pants.  Since April, the designer has been digitally rendering her designs and developing the web […]

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