By Louis Vuitton’s trip to Japan to Tommy Hilfiger’s initial Pitti Uomo series, these are the very best international fashion news stories of this week.
Tommy Hilfiger Gifts at Pitti Uomo for Your First-time
This week, Tommy Hilfiger led to Florence, Italy to present for the first time in the city’s Pitti Uomo men’s trade fair. Taking with him a few of the world’s strongest millennials, Hilfiger and his team took over the historical Palazzo Corsini on Tuesday night.
Debuting the Hilfiger Edition Fall 2017 collection, the presentation saw a uniquely youthful aesthetic mixed in with the brand’s usual preppy style. Acting as both models and representatives with this brand new millennial-focused menswear collection were the rising stars, Presley Gerber, Lucky Blue Smith, Rafferty Law, Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis and Julian Ocleppo.
“Since I first launched my brand at 1985, menswear has been a key element of the Tommy Hilfiger brand,” said the designer. “Men’s fashion is really with a moment at the moment, and it’s great to be here in Pitti — one of the greatest platforms in the world for menswear designers — to celebrate the development and achievements of the men’s fashion world.”
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Lacoste Celebrates Iconic Polo Collection with Exclusive Pop Up
Premium French label, Lacoste is celebrating its own iconic polo collection with an exclusive pop-up roadshow. Designed to highlight Lacoste’s authentic sportive roots, the pop-ups will showcase the new signature L.12.12 collection throughout select countries in Asia Pacific.
The L.12.12 was the very first cotton polo shirt made. It was created in 1933 by French tennis champion and brand namesake, René Lacoste. Made from an innovative petit pique jersey, the top revolutionised sportswear, allowing players to feel both relaxed and tasteful on and off the court. Today, the L.12.12 Petit Pique pattern is still a favourite amongst clients and has been adapted to an whole collection of merchandise.
The L.12.12 celebratory pop-up roadshow will kick off at Lacoste in the Melbourne Emporium Centre. Running from January 16-29, customers will have the ability to possess their L.12.12 polo customised using their initials and a limited-edition artwork, complimentary with any polo purchase. The roadshow will then continue throughout the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Your L.12.12 polo is waiting for you.
Ivanka Trump to Step Down from Her Fashion Tag
Soon-to-be first girl, Ivanka Trump has announced her resignation in the newfound style brand. The businesswoman and entrepreneur disclosed that she will resign from all officer and director positions she holds together with the label to concentrate more exclusively on politics. On top of that, she’ll also remove herself from management and operations of the Trump Organization while her husband, Jared Kushner departs his real-estate company and role in The New York Observer. Not only will these departures allow Ivanka to focus her time in Washington, but in addition they comply with ethics laws.
Despite Ivanka’s departure from her eponymous label, the newest seems set to continue without her.
“We are sad to see @ivankatrump depart the team,” stated the brand in on Instagram. “–Washington, D.C., you’re lucky to have her!! Stay tuned to find out exactly what we’ve got in store on IvankaTrump.com for 2017, it’s going to be a fantastic year!”
The Trump household’s participation in the fashion industry also saw another headline this week as President-elect, Donald Trump met with LVMH CEO, Bernard Arnault. According to reports, the group met to talk about production and the possible expansion of LVMH factories and centers at the U.S., amongst other issues.
I’m leaving the @ivankatrumphq team in great hands with the new president, Abigail Klem. It’s hard leaving a company which’s so near to my heart, but I know we’ll see amazing things from them.
American Apparel to Close Stores After Sale to Canadian Business
Following a tumultuous couple of years, American Apparel looks set to finally shut. The fighting retailer was recently bought at auction by Canada’s Gildan Activewear for $88 million and will now apparently close stores. Based on reports, the company plans to shutter all its 110 remaining U.S. retail locations, as well as its distribution center at La Mirada and manufacturing centers in Garden Grove and South Gate, California. On account of the shuttering of those factories along with the new downtown L.A. headquarters, an estimated 3,500 employees will soon be out of job.
“This was always about purchasing assets out of bankruptcy. The fact is that this was not a purchase of a continuing concern,” explained Gildan spokesperson, Garry Bell following the organization’s auction purchase of American Apparel intellectual property and manufacturing centers.
Despite increasing to immense popularity during the mid-2000s, American Apparel has witnessed a steep decline lately. As well as financial trouble and filing for bankruptcy, the brand also faced difficulties due to many sexual harassment allegations from its own founder, Dov Charney.
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