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Moldovan Brands Runway: Emerging talent, local narrative, and political design looking towards Europe

With temperatures hovering around 10 degrees Celsius, the start of autumn was palpable in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, which hosted the sixth edition of Moldovan Brands Runway from October 1 to 4. Held just days after elections that reinforced the country's pro-European orientation, the event reflected Moldova's drive towards European...

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A sublime Pierpaolo Piccioli makes Balenciaga 'chic' again

Madrid – Just over 15 minutes. That was the duration of the presentation for Balenciaga's new collection. It was all the time Pierpaolo Piccioli needed to usher in a new chapter as the new creative director of the emblematic French fashion house of Spanish origin. This new era is marked by a return to the 'chic' refinement that made the master...

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Duran Lantink provokes at Jean Paul Gaultier, just as he should

After months of waiting, the moment finally arrived: Duran Lantink's debut at Jean Paul Gaultier. Those unfamiliar with Lantink's work might have been taken aback, left with a strange aftertaste. However, those who do know his work will see the perfect combination of Lantink's style and Jean Paul Gaultier's (JPG) heritage. Lantink's debut...

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Laurèl plots expansion in Europe following PFW showcase

German-born womenswear brand Laurèl, which is part of the Shenzhen, China-based Ellassay Group, debuted a high-end atelier collection during Paris Fashion Week, as the brand looks to re-enter the European market following impressive growth in China. Wang Dusen, general manager of Laurèl, told FashionUnited that the German brand’s official debut...