Fashion

Chopova Lowena wins 2024 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

The British Fashion Council has named London-based womenswear brand Chopova Lowena as the 2024 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner. Founded by Central Saint Martins graduates Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena in 2017, the label has become known for its British and Bulgarian craftsmanship by juxtaposing folklore references and sportswear, as well...

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Business

Nadja Swarovski acquires majority stake in Really Wild Clothing

Nadja Swarovski, who worked at her family firm Swarovski for 26 years, has acquired a majority stake in British label Really Wild Clothing with her husband, Rupert Adams, for an undisclosed amount. As part of the deal, Swarovski has been appointed as chief creative officer, chief marketing officer, and chair of the board at Really Wild Clothing,...

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People

Rowing Blazers appoints new chief executive officer

American menswear brand Rowing Blazers, which was acquired by Burch Creative Capital in February, has appointed former J.Crew executive Laura Willensky as its new chief executive officer. Willensky will bring “extensive experience,” said the preppy American brand, as it continues to push forward with its global brand ambitions by developing its...

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Fashion |Interview

“Modest fashion is one of the boldest fashion trends globally” - Modest Fashion Week CEO

Regardless of one’s reason for covering up - protection from a harsh environment or unwanted attention, personal or cultural reasons - modest fashion has been around since the beginning of fashion and is in every person’s wardrobe - if they call it ‘modest’ or not. “Modesty is a way of living more than a fashion statement. Every single...

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