Production Type creates new face of luxury for LVMH
LVMH Air is the new bespoke typeface family for luxury goods conglomerate LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy). Here’s a first look
H&M continues sassy, feminist approach in new ad
H&M’s new ad is the latest in a series of spots from the brand to present women as strong, sassy and powerful, and not needing men to have a good time.
A new approach to ‘premium’
As the things to which we ascribe value begin to change, the notion of premium, of quality, of the sought-after is radically changing, says Hugo Jamson. How should brands and designers react?
Lacoste replaces crocodile logo for limited edition range
In a collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Lacoste has swapped its famous crocodile logo for ten of the world’s most threatened animals on a set of limited edition polo shirts.
Fashion as activism: Amna Elshandaweely
Egyptian designer Amna Elshandaweely creates clothes that break stereotypes, reference history and draw from indigenous cultures. Speaking at the Design Indaba festival 2018 and in an interview with CR, she sheds light on the politics of clothing in Egypt and the role of fashion in revolution.
Benjamin Millepied directs fashion film for rag & bone starring Ansel Elgort
Renowned choreographer Benjamin Millepied and a wealth of talent have come together to create this playful, and slightly nausea-inducing, short film for fashion brand rag & bone.
Exposure: Tyler Mitchell
In our Exposure series, art director Gem Fletcher examines the world of photography, with a focus on new talent, photobooks and exhibitions from around the globe. In the latest instalment she looks at photographer Tyler Mitchell.
Ancient and modern collide with kimono-wearing robot
Tokyo exhibition Kimono Roboto features 13 exquisite kimono, one of which is displayed on an animatronic robot designed by Warren Du Preez & Nick Thornton Jones
Greek myths and retro graphics feature in Gucci’s 2017 gift book
The Gucci gift book combines retro graphics with digital artwork inspired by alchemy, Greek mythology and Renaissance paintings
Christmas arrives at Fortnum & Mason
Luxury London grocer Fortnum & Mason unveiled its Christmas windows this morning, which feature a sumptuous tapestry-style installation of festive highlights.
How Uniqlo + Toray = Style + Science
Uniqlo’s innovative partnership with chemical company Toray drives its mission to ‘make everyday life more comfortable’
SHOWstudio launches a fashion illustration pop-up shop in London
Photographer and Director of fashion website SHOWstudio Nick Knight will be exhibiting work from the SHOWstudio collection of fashion illustration in a space on Floral Street in London until January.
Lucienne Day at Design Manchester
Fans of textile design should not miss the ‘Lucienne Day: Living Design’ exhibition, currently on show at the Manchester School of Art as part of Design Manchester.
Jigsaw releases bold pro-immigration ad campaign
In a new poster campaign titled ‘Heart Immigration’, Jigsaw announces how much it relies on global collaborations to create its ‘Beautifully British’ brand. In doing so, it takes a decidedly political stand.
Food meets art at Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason, London’s luxury grocery store, has turned gallery this month, hosting an exhibition of artworks by the late Scottish artist John Bellany.
Why fashion is winning the digital wars
Malcolm Poynton, Global Chief Creative Officer at Cheil Worldwide, on ASOS’s slick new image recognition tool, and the impressive digital innovation that’s coming out of the fashion industry.