John Galliano Appeals Court Decision John Galliano’s lawyer has appealed a verdict by a Paris labor court. They rejected the designer’s claims of wrongful dismissal after he was fired from Christian Dior and his namesake house for making racist and anti-Semitic comments in 2011. The drama continued as Chantal Giraud-van Gaver of Coblence & Associés announced the …
The Met Previews ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’ Yesterday was the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s press preview for “China: Through the Looking Glass.” The exhibit is housed in the Anna Wintour Costume Center and will run from May 7th through August 16th. Over 130 couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear pieces are on display alongside Chinese costumes, …
Farfetch’s Debut Ad Campaign Online boutique Farfetch is launching its first ad campaign. It consists of print, digital and outdoor ads with images shot only from the back, with no faces or labels. Titled “Unfollow,” the campaign features the slogan “300 boutiques, 1 address” and will debut in the March issues of magazines. Farfetch is …
Athleta Collaborating with Derek Lam The Gap-owned athletic wear company Athleta has scored its first designer collaboration with Derek Lam 10 Crosby. Lam is partnering with the brand for three seasons, starting with a collection debuting in September. The line will be available in Athleta stores and Lam’s 10 Crosby store in New York. “It’s …
Sasha Pivovarova For Balenciaga Alexander Wang cast the spring 2015 Balenciaga campaign in a softer light than in past seasons. The images, which were shot by photographer Steven Klein, feature Sasha Pivovarova wearing looks in shades of pink and lavender. It’s the first time the model is the face of Balenciaga. Wang also brought on …
