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Easy Fall Winter Trends to Elevate Your Style Today

As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, fashion takes a turn towards sophistication and understated luxury. This fall and winter, it's all about embracing understated opulence and timeless pieces. We've sifted through the latest fashion week highlights and celebrities' style choices to curate a selection of current trends and classic styles that will effortlessly enhance your chic appearance.

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

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.

Rocky Star Dressing Women Warriors Around the World

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.

MAGIC Fashion Convention Returns to Las Vegas August 8-10

Informa Markets Fashion, organizer of MAGIC, PROJECT, and SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas, revealed celebrity-studded and trend-focused agenda for the August 8-10, 2022, edition slated to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Retailers from around the world attend the bi-annual event to discover the hottest new trends, buy product, discover new brands, and learn from fashion moguls and industry experts.

Notable fashion celebrity speakers include Katy Perry, Kristin Cavallari, Lala Kent, and Ashley Stock, among others.

N4XT Experiences Partners with LA Fashion Week (LAFW)

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.

Television Star and Producer Shaunie O’Neal Partners with Looptify to Launch Clothing Brand

Basketball Wives Executive Producer is adding another business venture to her lengthy list of entrepreneurial accomplishments.

O’Neal and fiancé, Pastor Keion Henderson, launched KESH by partnering with LA-based Looptify, a high-profile marketplace and app specializing in bringing celebrities and influencers merchandise directly to their followers and fans.

Yves Saint Laurent and Brioni Go Fur Free 

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.

Best Looks From LAFW

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.

Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week #SS19

Fashion Week mania has officially started! As I’m prepping for #NYFW, here’s a look at some of my favorite #SS19 shows at the Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week. From patchy suits to extravagant gowns, the designers came prepared to dazzle.

LAFW Highlights and What To Wear

The #LAFW powered by Art Hearts Fashion was a 4-night fashion affair that featured classic favorites and daring designs. Memorable fashion showcases included designers Michael Costello, Michael Ngo, George Styler, Anthony Rubio, Nathalia Gaviria, and IZAYLA.