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11 May

Balenciaga Is Now Dressing Academicians, Too

Balenciaga Is Now Dressing Academicians, Too
SCHOLARLY CHIC: Couture clients can come from many walks of life, including academia. French literary critic, author and professor Antoine Compagnon commissioned Balenciaga for the “habit vert” he'll wear for his induction to the Académie Française Thursday. The ceremonial garb features a sword and a black or navy suit embroidered with green and gold olive branches. In keeping with Balenciaga, which resumed making couture in 2021 after a 53-year absence, that is the primary time because the house was founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 that it was called upon to supply a bespoke suit for the academy, which was founded in 1635 to safeguard the French language. Created by creative director Demna, the black cloak, tailcoat and pants, white shirt, white...
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1 May

Power Dressing, Activewear Star in Matchesfashion’s Fall 2023 Buying Report

Power Dressing, Activewear Star in Matchesfashion’s Fall 2023 Buying Report
LONDON — Matchesfashion’s flame is burning brilliant for fall 2023. On Wednesday, the brand shared their women’s and menswear fall 2023 predictions and what they will probably be buying into for the approaching season. In January, private equity investor Apax gave Matchesfashion a vote of confidence in the form of 60 million kilos in fresh funding. The investment comes on the heels of an improved performance under the most recent chief executive officer Nick Beighton, who joined the retailer last summer. The 60 million kilos consists of 40 million kilos in fresh equity and 20 million kilos in debt.  It represents Apax’s largest commitment to Matchesfashion because it purchased the corporate in 2017 from founders Tom and Ruth Chapman and other investors. “We’ll find a...
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17 Apr

Gal Gadot Embraces All-Black Dressing for Breakthrough Prize Ceremony

Gal Gadot Embraces All-Black Dressing for Breakthrough Prize Ceremony
Getty Images Gal Gadot selected an all-black search for the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2023 on Saturday in Los Angeles. The actress looked to Saint Laurent, wearing an outfit from the brand’s fall 2023 ready-to-wear collection. She wore a satin shirt, which featured a satin scarf that transitioned right into a dramatic floor-length train, and fitted high-waisted pants. Gal Gadot on the ninth Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony. Getty Images for Breakthrough Pr Saint Laurent‘s fall 2023 collection “was hyper-focused on broad-shouldered jackets and pencil skirts,” as WWD reported. Gadot paired the look with pointed-toe slingback heels, also from the brand. To create her look, Gadot worked with celebrity stylist Karla Welch, who has also outfitted Kristen Wiig, Tracee Ellis Ross and Hailey Bieber. Gal Gadot...
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