French luxury house Chanel has claimed the top spot in Brand Finance’s 2025 ranking of the world’s most valuable apparel brands, surpassing Louis Vuitton and Nike. Under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy, Chanel recorded a remarkable 40% surge in brand value, reaching $37.9 billion (€34 Continue Reading
The often uneasy merger of fashion and technology has found a striking new expression in a collaboration between German audio company Loewe and jeweller-watchmaker Jacob & Co. The two brands unveiled a pair of luxury headphones in Monaco last week, blending cutting-edge acoustic engineering and active noise cancellation with handcrafted jewellery detailing more typical Continue Reading
French fashion house Vetements has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a trademark dispute over its name, after lower courts rejected its application. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had previously denied the request, ruling that “Vetements” — which translates to “clothing” in French — was too generic to be trademarked for a fashion […]Continue Reading
French fashion retailer Kiabi has announced the launch of Kitchoun, a new children’s footwear brand, as part of its ambitious diversification strategy. The label, offering slippers, first-step shoes, and technical socks for babies and toddlers aged zero to three, expands the company’s own-brand ecosystem alongside Kiabi Kids and Kiabi Home, both introduced in 2024. In […]Continue Reading
Lacoste has temporarily replaced its iconic crocodile logo with a goat for a capsule collection honoring tennis star Novak Djokovic, often nicknamed the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time). The limited-edition line, titled From the Crocodile to the Goat, features five pieces including a polo, T-shirt, tracksuit top, cap, and trousers, each bearing the goat emblem. […]Continue Reading
Tennis icon Venus Williams made a stylish return to the US Open, stepping onto the court in a performance kit crafted entirely from Merino wool. The innovative sportswear, designed by New York-based label Luar in partnership with Woolmark, was showcased during her exhibition match with John McEnroe. The collaboration aims to challenge conventional ideas of […]Continue Reading
Ninety fashion enthusiasts turned heads on Saturday at Venezuela’s National Art Gallery, showcasing daring ensembles of lace, denim, cotton, satin, and recycled garments in an eclectic “battle of outfits.” The event celebrated self-expression and challenged conventional fashion norms, with participants strutting in bold mixes such as skirts over pants, plunging necklines, Continue Reading
Adidas has issued a public apology to an Indigenous community in Mexico after facing backlash for using their traditional huarache sandals as inspiration for a new product. The footwear, marketed as the “Oaxaca Slip-On,” sparked criticism from local authorities and President Claudia Sheinbaum, who condemned the move as cultural appropriation of Indigenous Continue Reading
Sportswear giant Reebok has joined forces with Paramount Consumer Products to launch a special sneaker collection celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic teen comedy film Clueless. The ‘Reebok x Clueless’ collaboration pays homage to the movie’s unforgettable style moments, with designs inspired by the characters’ signature fashion statements. The capsule reimagines Continue Reading
Kochi witnessed the much-awaited launch of Growvia.biz, a new-age digital commerce platform that promises to reshape the future of business. The event opened with a warm welcome before the Co-Founders and Founder & Chairman Dr. Jolly Antony made a grand entry, greeted with applause and appreciation. The launch was officially marked with the lamp-lighting ceremony […]Continue Reading



















