Milan Fashion Week wraps up Monday after six days of catwalk presentations showcasing the best of Fall/Winter 2022/2023, Italian-style.Though spirits at the high-profile fashion event were dampened by the invasion of Ukraine, those attending got a front row sneak peak at the trends to be seen in months ahead -- hopefully in more peaceful times. Here are a few:Power shouldersBring out the shoulder pads. Expansive, exaggerated, and wide 1980s' shoulders were back on the runway in a big way.Dol

Anthony Vaccarello took Saint Laurent in a new direction for Autumn 2022 after several seasons of youthful haute glamour. Gone were the paillettes and micro minis best for after hours dressing, gone was the overt sexiness and killer heels underscoring killer bodies.Belgian-born Vaccarello signalled in a new era, one where the body is covered in glorious ankle-length dresses and sublimely wrapped in faux fur coats. The silhouette was long and lean, elegant and sparse, in probably his most pared-d

Richard Quinn’s autumn/winter 2022 show celebrates the golden age of haute couture. “Dark couture”, as he calls it, has informed the collection which includes oversized vinyl hats, cocoon-shaped separates and majestic feather dresses. Below, five things to know about his couture-inspired autumn/winter 2022 collection.ISIDORE MONTAG / GORUNWAY.COM1/5He was heavily inspired by old-school haute coutureThe Lewisham-born designer loved the idea of paying homage to haute couture during its golden age.

A quarter of people will spend at least one hour a day in the Metaverse for work, shopping, education, social or entertainment by 2026, according to US-based technology research and consulting company Gartner. “Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in digital worlds,” said Marty Resnick, research vice president at Gartner.“From attending virtual classrooms to buying digital land and constructing virtual homes, these activities are currently being conducted in separ

Queen ofva, va voom dressingAdele was the jewel in the crown at this year’s Brit Awards. Dressed in a custom Armani Privé gown in keeping with the Old Hollywood glamazon aesthetic she and her stylist Jamie Mizrahi have been honing, the powerhouse singer looked every inch the global superstar coming back to celebrate how far she has come on home turf.Adele’s custom Armani was in keeping with the string of spellbindingly good black dresses she has worn on the30promo trail.MATT BARON/SHUTTERSTOCKIt

The shows have concluded – the looks have been presented and now it’s time to round up the top trends in print, pattern and colour that have emerged as key differentiators for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2022 season.From unexpected revivals to updated classics, the next season is all about authentic and playful fashion, based on our hopes for the future.Designers play with colour, with techniques like all-over patterns, head-to-toe monochromes and colour blocking injecting the much needed optimis

Gap has acquired Drapr, an ecommerce startup and online application based on technology that enables customers to create 3D avatars and virtually try on clothing. The company said in a statement that Drapr is designed to help customers find the best clothing size and fit for their personal style and body type, while helping retailers reduce unnecessary returns.“Fit is the number one point of friction for customers and, through their advanced 3D technology, Drapr has shown it can help shoppers ef

The much awaited Sabyasachi x H&M collaboration is finally launching on 12 August 2021 in 48 markets worldwide at 11 AM IST.Themed ‘Wanderlust’, the collection will present rich textiles in modern as well as classic Indian silhouettes that resonate with the modern global nomad mindset.“I am happy to announce the new date for the collaboration with H&M, as it gives us the opportunity to spread the Sabyasachi aesthetic to a wider audience in India and worldwide. Due to the complexities of

Vietnam has always stood out amongst its apparel manufacturing competitors for its quality, productivity, skilled manpower and discipline. Even when the world was battling the pandemic in 2020, Vietnam continued to be one of the most resilient economies in the Asia-Pacific region. There were very few Coronavirus cases in the country and it seemed this country could never go wrong. Strong economic recovery continued in the first half of 2021 too, with GDP in the second quarter of 2021 going up by

Martina Brown is vice president brand at Schiesser AG, responsible for brand and communications at the German lingerie company founded in 1875. Throughout her career, with a brief stint at Villeroy & Boch, she has worked mostly in the lingerie industry, at Falke, Wolford and Aubade. In this interview, she reveals what has changed in the industry over the past decades and what she looks for in job applicants. </p>Ms Brown, what is it like as a woman in a leadership position in your indu