Cultural Intelligence for Fashion, Luxury & Technology
JACQUEMUS: STAYING INDEPENDENT IN A CORPORATE MEGA-BRAND LUXURY MARKET
Simon Porte Jacquemus has redefined modern luxury with his vibrant creativity and steadfast independence. This fall, the French designer celebrated a milestone with the opening of “The New York Boutique” in Manhattan’s SoHo—his first U.S. flagship store. As Jacquemus continues its ambitious global expansion with upcoming locations in London and Los Angeles, the brand stays true to its ethos: balancing artistic freedom and entrepreneurial spirit. We look into the extraordinary journey of a label that defies industry norms while reshaping the future of fashion.
MICHAEL RIDER APPOINTED AT THE HELM OF CELINE: A RETURN TO HERITAGE IN THE MAKING?
French house Celine appointed Ralph Lauren alum Michael Rider at the helm as its new Creative / Artistic Director following the exit of Heidi Slimane. The American designer was creative director at Polo Ralph Lauren from 2018 and up until May.
HIGH (STREET) EXPECTATIONS – HOW ZARA IS REFASHIONING ITS BUSINESS MODEL, TURNING THE TIDES FOR INNOVATION.
In an ever evolving fashion ecosystem fast-fashion giant Zara owned by Inditex refuses to stick to the known, creating, most actively in recent years, game-changing strategies via buzzy brand marketing campaigns that seem to not only reshape fashion but also tackle the macroeconomic problem of the industry.