Victoria Feldman and Tomas Berzins’ rise in fashion is a story not unlike that of other emerging talents. The designers met in 2009 at the French fashion school Esmod. During their studies, Berzins worked for Alexander Wang, while Feldman gained experience at the LVMH-owned department store Le Bon Marché. Upon graduating in 2011, they invested … Read more
From stone tools used to work animal hides for humans as thermal insulation, to the advent of bone awls and eyed needles used to create tailored and decorated garments, why did we dress to express ourselves and impress others? Paleolithic Eye Needles and the Evolution of Clothing Clothing is seen as an important part of … Read more
Artist’s impression of decorated, custom-made clothing in the Upper Paleolithic. Credit: Mariana Ariza A team of researchers led by an archaeologist from the University of Sydney is the first to suggest that eye needles are a new technological innovation used to decorate clothing for social and cultural purposes. This marks the major shift from clothing … Read more
It is the world’s most coveted wallet – and can only be purchased from the illustrious French manufacturer by invitation. And now, fashion insiders have revealed the fascinating secrets of the coveted Hermès Birkin bags, which wealthy bag lovers are eager to buy. Made from materials such as crocodile and alligator skins, as well as … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is trying to hide comments from its chairman claiming it is essentially an ‘American company’ as the group’s attempts to distance itself from its Chinese roots threaten to block approval for … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, Daniel Thomas, Lora Jones and Lucy Hooker Role, Business reporters, BBC News 4 hours ago The largest order 17-year-old Michaela ever made from Shein was £150, when she bought “16 plus items”. Like millions of others, she’s a big fan of the ultra-fast fashion giant, especially because of … Read more
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein appears to be moving to London instead of New York for its planned stock exchange listing. On the face of it, this would be a huge boost for London, especially given last year’s search for its attractiveness following a string of major British and Irish companies. moved their main stock exchange … Read more
The former chancellor is among those being probed by Shein as it progresses plans for a more than £50 billion London stock market listing, Sky News has learned. By means of Mark Kleinman, city editor @MarkKleinmanSky Monday May 20, 2024 12:44 PM, UK Sajid Javid, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been approached for … Read more