https://www.scmp.com/rss/515849/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Historically, the Scandinavian fashion landscape has been dominated by heritage brands such as Swedish ready-to-wear label Tiger of Sweden and Finnish textile design house Marimekko, known for its Unikko print and red-and-white striped Jokapoika shirt. Change, however, is afoot, and the Scandinavian fashion scene is home to a growing cohort of younger brands and emerging designers, buoyed by the growing stature of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Commercial fashion brands such as Ganni, By Malene... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3245486/5-women-led-emerging-scandinavian-fashion-brands-know-2024-pared-back-design-kink-and-provocation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3245486/5-women-led-emerging-scandinavian-fashion-brands-know-2024-pared-back-design-kink-and-provocation?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:15:15 +0000 London’s spring/summer 2024 womenswear shows were infused with colour, from soft pastel shades of pink and yellow to bold confetti concoctions and florals, seen on slip-on dresses, skin-tight leggings and kilts. While the exceedingly popular muted palettes that took the fashion world by storm earlier in the year still made an appearance, the focus was clearly set on a more adventurous and joyful direction. This was set against the hottest trend of the moment: the mixture of fashion and sports.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3236129/5-hottest-trends-seen-london-fashion-week-ss24-womenswear-shows-molly-goddard-mowalola-simone-rocha?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3236129/5-hottest-trends-seen-london-fashion-week-ss24-womenswear-shows-molly-goddard-mowalola-simone-rocha?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:15:19 +0000 When the 22-year-old Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner carried a Gucci monogram duffel bag during both Wimbledon and his recent US Open match against countryman Lorenzo Sonego, it was a sign of the ever-deepening relationship between sports and luxury fashion. The bags were customised for each of the events by the Florence-based luxury house and emblazoned with the initials “JS”. Gucci’s partnership with the player currently ranked seventh in the world is one of many recent examples of luxury... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3235825/gucci-louis-vuitton-prada-how-luxury-fashion-brands-and-sports-are-growing-ever-closer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3235825/gucci-louis-vuitton-prada-how-luxury-fashion-brands-and-sports-are-growing-ever-closer?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:15:08 +0000 Christened “New York Press Week”, the first fashion week was founded by the American super-publicist Eleanor Lambert in 1943. Despite Paris being considered the fashion capital of the world, the French city only followed suit in 1973. That event, known as the “Battle of Versailles”, was a sartorial tête-à-tête that saw five American and five Parisian designers compete against each other, with the Americans stealing the show. Milan also beat Paris to it by launching its fashion week in 1958,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3231218/whats-it-really-work-big-four-fashion-week-stylist-photographer-and-model-reveal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3231218/whats-it-really-work-big-four-fashion-week-stylist-photographer-and-model-reveal?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:15:10 +0000 Much of 2023 has been dedicated to discussions of “quiet luxury”, especially in light of the success of HBO show Succession and the muted palette presented by fashion brands such as Zegna and The Row. The style’s loosely cut shirts and toned down trousers have stolen the spotlight from arguably more interesting developments in menswear, namely the borrowing of cues from womenswear – a trend that was taken to new levels in the spring 2024 catwalk shows. There is a sense of change in how luxury’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3227531/how-rock-6-fashion-trends-seen-mens-spring/summer-2024-shows-halter-neck-tops-and-mini-shorts-all?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3227531/how-rock-6-fashion-trends-seen-mens-spring/summer-2024-shows-halter-neck-tops-and-mini-shorts-all?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Jul 2023 05:15:08 +0000 Peter Do, who was recently appointed the creative director of minimalist brand Helmut Lang and who heads his own namesake label, is one of the most exciting names in fashion at the moment. While there is no questioning his current star power, steering two brands has come with increased responsibility and an added layer of stress. Asked how he manages his hectic schedule and how he unwinds, Do says lightheartedly: “I don’t know; I think it’s a work in progress.” But the more the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3223330/worn-zendaya-beyonce-how-peter-do-created-one-most-buzzing-fashion-brands-and-how-it-will-evolve-now?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3223330/worn-zendaya-beyonce-how-peter-do-created-one-most-buzzing-fashion-brands-and-how-it-will-evolve-now?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:15:13 +0000