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20 Years of Erdem: London’s Indie Survivor
How designer Erdem Moralioğlu’s label has outlived peers, surviving Brexit and the bankruptcies of Barneys, Matches and Saks with a consistent and soulful signature rooted in a fascination with the feminine, the tension between control and ‘undone-ness’ and an obsession with beauty.
Can Sporty & Rich’s Emily Oberg Break the Founder-CEO Curse?
Oberg stepped into the top job at her startup in January. In an interview, she explained how she plans to scale her business while sidestepping the “founder’s ego” problem that has doomed many emerging brands.
How Fake AI Influencers Generate Real Cash
From deepfakes to affiliate links, producers of AI influencers are finding ways to make money even if brands aren’t interested in working with them.
EU to Ban Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes
The European Commission has adopted new measures that will require medium and large companies to stop discarding unsold clothing and footwear, in the bloc’s latest move to target textile waste.
Elle Launches African Edition with Naomi Campbell Cover
Publisher Lagardère has partnered with Innsaei Sarl to introduce a fashion magazine for French-speaking markets on the continent including Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon and Senegal.
Calvin Klein’s Collection Comeback Continues
Three seasons in, Veronica Leoni’s take on Calvin Klein remains rooted in tailored minimalism, though this time, she revisited the brand’s provocative past, too.
Hermès CEO: Couture Plans Are ‘Moving Forward’
The French leather goods powerhouse is building out a dedicated couture workshop, as part of a push that would reinforce the brand’s artisanal know-how and top-end positioning.
Rachel Scott’s Version of the Proenza Schouler Woman
The designer showed her first full collection — filled with relaxed suits and dresses and skirts twisting against perfection — for the New York brand after its founders departed for LVMH’s Loewe.
Exclusive: InStyle Taps Julia Fox for New Social Media Series
Following the success of its first foray into episodic social media content, ‘The Intern,’ the publication is launching its second series called ‘The Boss’ with a famous face at the centre