Vogue Business – Thom Browne’s new New York
Thom Browne spoke with Christina Binkley about his first New York Fashion Week as chairman of the CFDA and plans for the future.
Gucci and Louis Vuitton’s recent creative director appointments show the polarisation of the role and what goes into the decision-making behind the key hire [Member-only].
Rising star Feben discussed her plans for building a global brand ahead of yesterday’s show, one of London Fashion Week’s hottest tickets.
Hermès defied the odds in China, reporting a 23 per cent spike in sales in the fourth quarter.
China’s celebrity fashion brands are figuring out how to make an impact outside of their fanbases [Member-only].
From the Web3 live stream: London-based emerging talent support programme On|Off held London Fashion Week’s first real-time virtual fashion show.
FASHION
Thom Browne’s vision for the future of New York Fashion Week
By Christina Binkley
With his first NYFW as chairman of the CFDA behind him, the designer plans what he wants to do in the role.
COMPANIES
From Sabato to Pharrell: The role of creative director re-examined
By Laure Guilbault
One’s a global superstar, the other a low-key industry veteran. With the appointments of Pharrell Williams at Louis Vuitton men’s and Sabato De Sarno at Gucci, definitions of the role of a creative director have never been so polarised [Member-only].
FASHION
‘We lift each other up’: Feben on community and building a global brand
By Maliha Shoaib
Beyoncé commissioned Feben straight after her Central Saint Martins debut. Now, she’s becoming a major draw at London Fashion Week. Vogue Business speaks to the designer about the challenges of scaling her business and how she builds a sense of community.
COMPANIES
Hermès defies the odds in China for Q4
By Laure Guilbault
Axel Dumas, executive chairman of the French luxury house, unveiled sparkling results, citing strong demand for Hermès products — not least in China.
FASHION
Can Chinese celebrity brands reach beyond their fan base?
By Magic Li
While many Chinese celebrities launch their own fashion brands, they tend to be short-lived. Now, there’s a need for a long-term vision, as exemplified by brands such as Team Wang, Goodbai and Canotwait [Member-only].
