Ilaria Nistri A/W10

Founded in Milan in 2006 by Ilaria Nistri and partner Simone Rafanelli, Ilaria Nistri was launched with the intention of conveying Nistri’s love for precious fabrics and unconventional shapes. While Ilaria has full creative control, Simone handles the business management of the company, whose designs are now sold in boutiques the world over. read more

Scuola di Moda Vitali

2nd June, Ferrara-

Established in 1957, Scuola di Moda Vitali is a private fashion school and the only of its kind in Ferrara. Offering everything from traditional courses in Fashion Design and Pattern Making to more specialized programs such as CAD and Industrial Pattern Making, the school prides itself on giving its students access to the practical tools and professional knowledge to preempt a successful career in the world of fashion.

This Wednesday, the 2nd of June, Scuola di Moda Vitali’s Fashion Stylist students will showcase their designs at the school’s annual fashion show.

See full event details on the TribaSpace Fashion Calendar.

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Forever 21 enters UK fashion fray
“US fashion retailer has signed a deal to open its first store in the UK in an agreement that could shake up the highly competitive youth fashion market.” (Telegraph)

Fashion Fringe talks to Galliano
“On 4th June, fashion designer John Galliano will come to London to discuss London’s creativity and fashion future with special guests.” (FashionUnited)

Web in ‘Fashion’ for Fall
After shedding nearly 24 percent of their ad pages last year, fashion magazines are starting to make a comeback. But the telling month will be September, usually their fattest issue of the year.” (MediaWeek)

Show of contrasts
“They say a good model can sell sack cloth, and in some cases during Philippine Fashion Week, one could well believe it. The franchise, produced by the brothers Joey Espino, Jr. and Audie Espino, is known for opening its doors without discrimination to established — and entry-level — designers.” (Business World)

Fashion-conscious discover a hot new destination: the humble jumble sale
“They are the stuff of childhood nostalgia, dimly remembered but not necessarily missed. The traditional British jumble sale was a quaint affair.” (Independent)

Mauro Grifoni S/S10

Established in 1992 with a series of handmade shirts, Mauro Grifoni’s obsessive quest for perfection, love for traditional craftsmanship, and contemporary sensibility allowed him to rapidly expand his business. Today, the Italian label produces a menswear, womenswear, jeans and accessories line every season. read more

Photo credit: Samantha Garfield

It’s a question that everyone in the industry has an opinion on. Does a second, third or in some cases even fourth fashion week in a country strengthen or divide the fashion industry? Some argue that by providing additional platforms for provincial, up-and-coming and graduate designers multiple fashion weeks cause sales to swell and media coverage to surge. Fashion shows bring creative communities together, and do great things for local businesses, non-profits and charities. One could even say that the existence of more than one fashion week democratizes the industry, providing designers, the media and buyers with a choice. But isn’t there something to be said for banding together and showing a unified front? Does it in fact add extra cost to media companies, forcing them to travel to not one but numerous locations, is it really good to be in competition with another city in your country? read more

Claret Showroom Ltd

31st May-2nd July, London-

From this Sunday, Claret Showroom invite journalist and buyers to join them in their Chelsea Showroom where they will be presenting several of their pre collections including Winter Kate by Nicole Richie, Zimmermann, Mara Hoffman, Shakuhachi, Quay Eyewear and La Made, among others.

Founded by Claire Troughton and Alex Lyles in the summer of 2005, Claret Showroom pride themselves on offering their clients access to personnel with a wide range of experience, knowledge and understanding of the business of fashion. Together the PR duo have amassed a wealth of experience working for industry heavyweights such as Paul Smith, Ferragamo, Mango, and Future Classics, to name just a few.

With a reputation for excellence, the agency create custom PR and sales strategies for their clients, “developing an unrivalled network of personal contacts across the industry from editors to stylists, photographers, bloggers, make-up artists and celebrity agents.”

See full event details on the TribaSpace Fashion Calendar.

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Sarah Burton named as Alexander McQueen’s successor
“Fashion group Gucci appoints late designer’s longtime colleague to take over where he left off and expand offering.” (Guardian)

A Quiet Canadian Fashion Revolution in London
“On recent trips home to Canada, much to my dismay, I have struggled to find local fashion stories to share on BoF.” (BOF)

Olivier Theyskens Teams Up with Theory
“Ever since he left his post as creative director for Nina Ricci, things have been a bit quiet from Olivier Theyskens. And we’ve missed him.” (ElleUK)

U.K. Bans Two Vuitton Ads
“The U.K.’s Advertising Standards Authority Wednesday banned two Louis Vuitton print ads that it says could have misled consumers into thinking its products are handmade, when in fact the luxury brand also uses machines.” (WSJ)

No more modelling for Tyra Banks
“Tyra Banks has denied she is returning to modelling. The former supermodel sparked speculation she was coming out of her self-imposed retirement when she signed a contract with IMG Models earlier this month.” (stuff.co.nz)