Fashion

Mulberry puts surplus leather to good use with sustainable dog collection Two trends — the growing popularity of luxury pet products and the move to more sustainable production — have come together in Mulberry’s latest collection. Mulberry This May, it releases a new capsule collection, designed for dogs and inspired by the lifestyle brand’s British roots – “whether the rolling hills of Somerset or the city parks of London”.Priced from £150, the company said the eight-piece collection “reflects Mulberry’s ongoing commitment towards sustainability”, with the capsule composed of surplus leather and made in The Rookery, one of its two carbon-neutral...

Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren launch Patchwork Americana collection Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren have teamed up to launch an exclusive collection that reinterprets the classic patchwork motif with elevated craftsmanship and contemporary appeal.  Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren launch Patchwork Americana collection. - Neiman Marcus x Ralph Lauren Dubbed "Patchwork Americana", the 52-piece assortment, spanning men's, women's, and children's fashion, marks Ralph Lauren’s first-ever exclusive collection for the luxury retailer, reinforcing a shared vision of American luxury and style.Standout pieces from the women's collection includes a sequined flag sweater featuring an exclusive Neiman Marcus emblem, pearl-beaded floral-etched denim, and...

Skims opens first West Coast flagship store in Los Angeles Skims has opened the doors to its first-ever West Coast flagship store, in Los Angeles. Skims opens first West Coast flagship store in Los Angeles. - Skims Designed by the design studio Rafael de Cárdenas, Ltd., the 4,546-square-foot space is characterized by the intimate, body-focused aesthetic that defines Skims. Notable features include the brand’s signature rounded-edge fixtures, custom tonal mannequins, and a seamless shopping layout. A 12-foot sculpture by Vanessa Beecroft welcomes visitors, while a sophisticated mix of Corian, ultrasuede, and carefully curated lighting complete the space.  The new flagship houses...

The Future of Luxury Is African Luxury is changing. Fast.     Today’s tastemakers are asking deeper questions — about origin, meaning, impact. And in South Africa, designer Hlumelo Nyaluza is answering with a debut handbag collection that redefines what luxury can be.   Each piece is: Crafted by fewer than 50 African artisans — fine artists, woodworkers, and leather masters Embedded with original African art, preserved under Perspex Built on a made-to-order, zero-waste model rooted in ethics and cultural pride Inspired by his Xhosa heritage — the same tradition that shaped Black Panther’s Wakanda — Hlumelo’s designs are wearable...

Nike Dunk, once the world’s hottest sneaker, is fading away For the last few years, Nike Inc. prioritized a multi-billion-dollar sneaker franchise that helped the world’s largest sportswear company reach its lofty revenue goals. Now that franchise is sputtering. Nike Sales of Nike Dunk, a 1980s basketball shoe worn more on the streets these days than on the court, are expected to plummet 70% over two years as new leadership dials back the company’s dependence on its classic sneakers and makes way for other fresh sneaker designs, according to new estimates from analysts at Piper Sandler.That drastic drop signals a...