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Kering Expands Luxury Portfolio with Valentino Amidst Moderate Revenue and Executive Changes

Kering Expands Luxury Portfolio with Valentino Amidst Moderate Revenue and Executive Changes

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Kering, the renowned luxury conglomerate that owns brands like Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, has recently made headlines with its strategic moves in the luxury market. On Thursday, the company reported a modest 2% year-over-year revenue gain in H1, ending on June 30, totaling 10.1 billion euros (approximately $11.1 billion at current exchange rates). The figures show steady progress, but the company faces challenges as it lags behind some of its competitors like LVMH and Richemont.

Project Runway Star Coral Castillo at LA Fashion Week

Project Runway Star Coral Castillo at LA Fashion Week

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Project Runway’s finalist designer Coral Castillo is one of the most celebrated and memorable designers to ever compete on the popular fashion reality TV show. She speaks softly but designs boldly honoring her rich Mexican culture. Born and raised in Mexico City, the talented celebrity fashion designer is determined to show the world the beauty of her motherland.

Rocky Star Dressing Women Warriors Around the World

Rocky Star Dressing Women Warriors Around the World

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Driven by a love for design and tenacious commitment to quality craftsmanship, Rocky Star has built a lifestyle portfolio to reckon with. His designs celebrate the grandeur of the past and brings old world charm to life with a new-age magic in dramatic silhouettes, decorative prints and intricate embroideries.

The international fashion designer and atelier powerhouse has designed for famous women globally and continues to enjoy creating couture for fearless and feminine fashionistas as he calls them Women Warriors.

N4XT Experiences Partners with LA Fashion Week (LAFW)

N4XT Experiences Partners with LA Fashion Week (LAFW)

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Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) returns this weekend under the umbrella of N4XT Experiences, a premier and global event experience company. The joint forces aim to elevate LAFW's presence in the preeminent trend-setting city, creating greater opportunity for established and emerging brands.

"LA is the epicenter of entertainment in the world. With the convergence of fashion, entertainment and celebrity, LAFW is perfectly positioned to emerge as a fashion week with global prominence," says Ciarra Pardo, co-founder of N4XT Experiences.

N4XT Experiences is a live events platform launched in 2022 by brand guru Ciarra Pardo, former Chief Creative Officer of Fenty and Creative Director who’s worked with Jay-Z, David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, Usher, and Rihanna.

Yves Saint Laurent and Brioni Go Fur Free 

Yves Saint Laurent and Brioni Go Fur Free 

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Kering, one of the world’s largest luxury fashion companies and parent company to some of the biggest names in fashion–including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Brioni–announced today that it is going completely fur-free. The announcement is a significant blow to the declining fur trade and puts pressure on the few remaining fashion brands that continue to sell fur to follow suit.

BVLGARI Unveiled B.zero1 Rock Collection and New Faces at NYFW

BVLGARI Unveiled B.zero1 Rock Collection and New Faces at NYFW

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Bvlgari gathered a star studded set of international media, celebrities and Insta-famous socialites at Brooklyn’s iconic location Duggal Greenhouse to debut B.zero1 Rock, a new trailblazing collection encapsulating the Maison’s brave and indomitable spirit. The MAI TROPPO advertising campaign stars super model Lily Aldridge, British actress Naomi Scott, American Actress Zendaya and Chinese-Canadian superstar singer and actor Kris Wu. It was shot in Bvlgari’s home city Rome by the Swedish director and photographer Johan Renck.

Best Looks From LAFW

Best Looks From LAFW

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Los Angeles Fashion Week did not disappoint with another spectacle at the Petersen Automotive Museum. While I was still recovering from NYFW and the street style feasting, LAFW helped ease the fashion withdrawal. The Fall/Winter show featured designers from New York to Dubai to indulge LA fashion enthusiasts with their exquisite and artistic collections. Here are some of the most memorable collections.

Fierce Female: Oprah's Fashion Designer Kelly NG

Fierce Female: Oprah's Fashion Designer Kelly NG

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Kelly NG is a Toronto-based couture designer that has been ranked 1st Designer of the World in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design by DAC. She has been featured in Vogue, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and much more. The Kelly NG couture brand has dressed celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Wong, Giuliana Rancic, and Meg Donnelly.

To start our Fierce Female series just in time for Women’s History Month, we chatted with Kelly and to learn more about her journey becoming a new celebrity’s favorite fashion house.