Beauty

Before any clothing can be recycled, it must be taken apart. This process, known as disassembly, is quickly becoming a major sticking point in the race to scale textile-to-textile recycling.“You cannot make a yarn if there’s a button or a zipper in it,” says Ellen Mensink, founder and CEO of Amsterdam-based circular textile producer Brightfiber.Now, more than ever,...

Jed Coleman and Will Coulton pride themselves on being fashion industry outsiders. Coleman made his name as the co-founder of London’s Caravan restaurants and coffee roasters, and Coulton’s roots are in management consultancy. Neither of the London-based New Zealanders knew how a fashion business was “supposed” to operate. Yet they are the brains behind Rise & Fall, one...

Marathon training season, for many, is in full swing—including Harry Styles, who last time, bested the Berlin marathon with an impressive 2:59:13 performance. He’s also approaching a mammoth residency tour with his fourth album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, and a stint on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live.Photographed out on a run across the Williamsburg Bridge yesterday...

This thinking also shapes how the brand uses social media. “In luxury, people love to strive for the billboard or print, but the reality is is mostly experienced through mobile devices and social platforms, and our teams have really embraced that,” says Kiman. Instead of creating content in parallel, the social team now has a standing spot in...

“This is our time — because why not?” declares Roksanda CEO Patricia Sancho, as we finish our interview on the top floor of the brand’s new store and concept space that opens today. Stretching over three floors on London’s Sloane Street, the store will operate until early June. Besides Roksanda’s latest collection, it will also showcase and sell...

The night before hosting her traditional power-hour for the female nominees of the Academy Awards, Diane von Furstenberg had a brain wave: these need-to-know stars needed stars. A quick trip to the craft store saved the day. “Next year, we’ll have something better,” the Belgian designer promised the crowd. In the interim, the sweet little gold stickers visible...

It is difficult to reconcile being a more responsible label with reaching Damson Madder’s current level of scale, but Hill appointed a head of sustainability to help her meet the brand’s responsibility goals. Damson Madder hired a head of sustainability last year, to help it navigate the next phase. They are in “constant contact” with factories, and will...

Today, London-based premium jewelry brand Otiumberg is opening its first standalone pop-up in Marylebone, London, where it will offer ear-styling appointments and host a piercing party with nearby dermatologist clinic Marylebone Skin. The three-week experiment marks a turning point for the 10-year-old brand, which has built a loyal following through accessible prices and high-touch customer initiatives, including client...

“I remember seeing Jack and Lazaro’s first collection and Jonathan’s first collection , and really starting to mentally be able to play with who can wear these pieces,” she says. Rahmani then negotiated the deal confirming Isla Johnston, who will star in Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming Joan of Arc, as the first Loewe ambassador under the new creative directors.Locking...

Bella Hadid is continuing her bangs era—this time with a different throwback twist.After debuting a fresh set of Birkin-esque bangs in Milan for her design collaboration with Miss Sixty, Hadid pulled inspiration from another fashion-forward decade for her latest appearance: the 2000s.At the launch of Revolve Los Angeles on Tuesday night, Hadid opted for sideswept bangs courtesy of...