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Massimo Cantini Parrini, mentor for Polimoda's master's in costume design, on the role of the costume designer today

Polimoda's new master's in Costume design will launch in February. The course frames costume design as a narrative art form. It adopts a research-based methodological approach, aimed at providing students with a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the essential elements of costume design. Students will develop skills in historical...

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Who is Matthieu Blazy, the new man at Chanel?

The most-coveted show at Paris Fashion Week this season: Matthieu Blazy's debut at Chanel. But who is the 41-year-old designer? The Franco-Belgian is relatively low-key - certainly not one of the big celebrity names he beat for the job - and was picked for Chanel after a highly successful three-year stint at Bottega Veneta. The new job is a...

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Temily partners with Tomorrow London to accelerate global growth

New York-based Temily, described as a “next-generation luxury fashion house," has signed a strategic partnership with fashion incubator and accelerator Tomorrow London, designed to accelerate the brand’s global growth. In a statement, the two companies said the move would allow luxury womenswear label Temily to expand its global presence,...

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Brand Beckham announces record sales and profits

DRJB Holdings, the umbrella company for David Beckham’s business activities, which includes fashion and commercial partnerships with Hugo Boss, Adidas, and Safilo Eyewear, and beauty company Coty, reported a double-digit profit rise in 2024. In a statement, Beckham’s company reported consolidated net profit was up 24 percent to 35.1 million...

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