Get ready because Jil Sander's second collection for Uniqlo is almost ready to drop. After the successful launch of her début range, Sander is backing it up with a spring/summer 2010 collection due to hit London stores and online on 7th January. The basic minimalist range features tailored jackets, shirts, dresses in white, ivory, pastels, and "chalked out acids". It also includes knitwear made from "sumptuous wools." Sounds divine!
It has been on the cards for some time, but now we have official confirmation that Martin Margiela has exited the label he founded 20 years ago, Maison Martin Margiela.
Giovanni Pungetti, chief executive of MMM, said Margiela has quietly left the label and will not be replaced. Pungetti also rejected claims that Margiela left due to a falling out with the new management, Renzo Rosso of Diesel. It seems he simply wished to retire without being put under the spotlight.
"It would have been very simple to hire someone else, and we evaluated that option, but in the end, what is important is the taste of designer," he said.
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Hot on the heels of Target's announcement that they are collaborating with Zac Posen comes the news that they're also adding a bit of British flavour to their products.
Our own Liberty of London are also teaming up with the American retailer on a line of clothing and homeware. Liberty's iconic floral prints will be sampled in clothing for women, men and children, and in a range of home and garden products.
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Sadly Christian Lacroix has been hit with yet another blow after failing to find a buyer. The Paris Court of Commerce approved a plan to reduce the troubled label to a licensing operation, thereby cutting its workforce from 100 to around a dozen employees.
The decision will also put an end to the designer's ready-to-wear and haute couture lines, as well as its retail operators (sob!) Following the hearing Nicolas Topiol, Lacroix's CEO, said he would continue to negotiate a sale with prospective buyers and find a way to restart the RTW and couture businesses under license.
"I am working on finding a solution for the company. Everything is still possible," he maintained. While chairman of Bernard Krief, Louis Petiet, added: "Christian Lacroix is a fantastic brand. It's frightening to think the haute couture and ready-to-wear could be shut down." Agreed!
As the anticipation builds for the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M fashion show (taking place later today in Paris) some behind-the-scenes images from the ad campaign, starring Lara Stone and Caroline Trentini, have been revealed. Rykiel's new lingerie collection for the retailer goes on sale this week. Boasting 70 pieces from chiffon kimonos to delicate briefs, it will be available on Saturday 5th December in 1,500 H&M stores worldwide and will go on sale at the same time at Rykiel boutiques.
"I wanted to show that I am very proud of this collection," Sonia Rykiel's daughter, Nathalie, who is president and artistic director of the fashion house, told WWD. "I also wanted to entice women who love our brand, but who may be hesitant to visit our boutiques."
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Joining a growing list of fashion's big names is Zac Posen, who has been revealed as Target's next guest designer. Posen will create a range for Target's Go International division (not to be confused with its Designer Collaborations brand). His range will hit stores in the US and online from 25th April.
Of course, Zac is no stranger to working with the retailer. He collaborated with Target Australia on a range of party dresses, which he unveiled at the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival in March last year.
Leading the European pack, Jean Paul Gaultier was also recently announced as Target's latest Designer Collaborations talent. He will launch his collection on 7th March. Two more reasons to move to America.
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Can you believe we are up to the sixth collection from Emma Cook for Topshop? And it's a real name dropper too! Including a range of knitted jumpers and cardigans, the designer has featured some of her classic '80s names of her friends. Emma took inspiration from a 1950s photograph of a teenager wearing a jumper with a boys names on it. Can you find your name?
Click here to shop the collection online.
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