In a move highlighting the escalating tensions between high-end brands and mass retailers, athletic apparel giant Lululemon Athletica Inc. filed a lawsuit against warehouse club retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation on Friday, July 4, 2025. The suit alleges that Costco is engaging in unlawful business practices by selling lower-priced imitations of Lululemon’s popular athleisure wear. This…
As the Southern Hemisphere embraces winter and the Northern Hemisphere is mid-summer, the global fashion and lifestyle industries remain exceptionally dynamic. July 2025 is proving to be a pivotal month, marked by significant sartorial and beauty announcements that are actively setting the tone for the approaching seasons. From the pinnacle of haute couture in Paris…
Paris, France – The Spring/Summer 2026 collections at Paris Fashion Week recently served as a prominent global platform showcasing the escalating influence and creative dynamism emanating from the African continent. Designers and renowned celebrities of African descent converged in the French capital, presenting a compelling vision that blended heritage with contemporary style, firmly asserting Africa’s…
Kim Taehyung, known globally by his stage name V from the internationally acclaimed music group BTS, has made a highly anticipated return to the public sphere following the completion of his mandatory military service. His presence in Paris this week marks his first official public appearance since his discharge last month, underscoring his continued prominence…
SAN SALVADOR – Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Sunday sharply criticized Paris Fashion Week, accusing the prestigious international event of “glorifying criminals” following a controversial show presented in Paris on Friday. The presidential denunciation specifically targeted a presentation by Mexican-born, US designer Willy Chavarria, whose latest collection featured imagery intended to evoke the harsh realities…
Introduction: The Shifting Epicenter of Style Paris Fashion Week 2025 marked a significant pivot in the global style landscape, where the traditional focus on fabric, form, and artisanal craftsmanship was conspicuously overshadowed by the sheer spectacle of celebrity presence. This season, A-list icons, chart-topping K-pop idols, and digital megastars didn’t merely attend shows; they became…
Paris, France — The arrival of music powerhouses Beyoncé and Jay-Z in the French capital is currently commanding global attention, underscoring a profound transformation in the fashion industry. Their presence in Paris, a city synonymous with high fashion and exclusive runways, is not merely a social event; it is serving as a high-profile catalyst for…
Paris, France — As Paris Fashion Week concluded on Sunday, June 29, a clear and dominant force emerged within the global fashion industry: the spectacle of celebrity. This season, the gravitational pull of A-list icons, K-pop idols, and digital megastars fundamentally reshaped the landscape, eclipsing the traditional focus on fabric, form, and sartorial innovation that…
Renowned designer Dhruv Kapoor, known for his independent eponymous ready-to-wear brand that has navigated the complex intersection of streetwear, casualwear, and high fashion for 11 years, is poised to launch two significant ventures this year. These initiatives mark a strategic expansion and serve his stated ambition to integrate spirituality into the fabric of pop culture….
Paris Fashion Week, a nexus of fashion, art, and culture, recently became the backdrop for a moment that sent ripples through the global music industry. During the highly anticipated Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2025 men’s show, a new collaboration track by Oscar-winning Indian composer AR Rahman and American musician Pharrell Williams premiered, capturing the attention of…
