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Virgil Abloh honored in his final fashion collection show in Miami

Virgil Abloh honored in his final fashion collection show in Miami

ARRIANA MCLYMORE and MIMOSA SPENCER LOUIS Vuitton honored Virgil Abloh at his last fashion collection show in Miami on Tuesday, just days after his sudden death prompted an outpouring of tributes for the industry's most high-profile black designer. Drones formed Abloh's initials and spelt out the words "Virgil was here" in the sky outside Miami's Marine Stadium where the memorial event was held. There was also a giant statue of Abloh. Chicago-based rapper Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi walked the runway before a live audience that included streetwear designer Don Crawley, known as Don C, Kim Kardashian and rapper ASAP Ferg,…
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Dior, Fendi frenzy helps luxury group LVMH extend its reach

Dior, Fendi frenzy helps luxury group LVMH extend its reach

SILVIA ALOISI and MIMOSA SPENCER SURGING sales of fashion lines and handbags by Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton powered LVMH's revenues in the second quarter as coronavirus restrictions eased around the world and the luxury goods group edged out some rivals to grow its market share. The luxury goods industry is recovering from the health crisis, which shut down global travel and temporarily closed stores. The end of COVID-19 lockdowns across much of Europe is reviving demand in the region after a strong Chinese rebound. LVMH, the world's biggest luxury goods group, has benefited more than most, using its heft…
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Star Black designer Virgil Abloh gets bigger role at LVMH

Star Black designer Virgil Abloh gets bigger role at LVMH

MIMOSA SPENCER VIRGIL Abloh, fashion's highest-profile Black designer, is getting a bigger role within French luxury group LVMH, which is taking a majority stake in his Off-White streetwear label. Abloh, 40, a U.S. national who also works as a DJ and visual artist, was hired by LVMH in March 2018 to create menswear collections for Louis Vuitton, the luxury giant's biggest revenue driver. He will continue in that role while also working with the group to launch new brands and partner with existing ones in a variety of sectors beyond fashion, the company said on Tuesday. His arrival at LVMH…
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Louis Vuitton’s show goes film noir for men’s fashion week

Louis Vuitton’s show goes film noir for men’s fashion week

MPHO RANTAO MEN’S fashion week has begun across Paris, New York, London and Milan; in a format that is odd to the fashion industry but has quickly become a casual sight due to the covid pandemic.  The now-mostly virtual shows by fashion week organisations have allowed creative directors free reign on how they wish to display their upcoming collections for the autumn/winter campaign.  Virgil Abloh’s anticipated collection for Louis Vuitton’s (LV) autumn/winter ready-to-wear collection took artistic inspiration from the vintage age of noir films, creating heavily-tailored looks with exaggerated fedora hats, oxford shoes and tailored suits in subdued earth tones…
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In Paris, a fashion eco-system on edge as shows disappear

In Paris, a fashion eco-system on edge as shows disappear

SARAH WHITE and MICHAELA CABRERA WHEN Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios last hosted a catwalk show in Paris in January, it ordered dozens of vegan-friendly rice bowls from cafe owner and caterer Pearlyn Lee for models and crew to pick on backstage. Those types of orders have all but dried up since the pandemic forced most luxury labels to cancel parties and presentations. Even as some of the world's biggest brands return to Paris on Monday, few are planning physical shows, a blow for make-up artists, lighting specialists, caterers and hundreds of other businesses in fashion's eco-system. "Basically catering is…
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