PARIS — Coperni will cease operations, founders Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer said Wednesday in a personal statement emailed to press and retailers. The brand had entered receivership in June as the…
Fashion Scholarship Fund Expands Board with Five Industry Leaders
ON BOARD: The Fashion Scholarship Fund is bolstering its board. The nonprofit organization, which awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in design, merchandising, marketing and business, has appointed five women to its…
Canadian Outerwear Brand Revives Heritage Appeal
Kanuk’s Snowy Owl logo has become part of the fabric of Canada over the past half century. And now, the company, best known for its outerwear, is hoping to expand its presence…
How Satirical Cartoons Reflected Fashion and Politics
Satire has a powerful way of illuminating the times. Historically, the art form was pivotal in shaping the public debate on social and political issues, including anti-war sentiment, tariffs and labor. From…
Catherine Deneuve Is Ami Paris’ Latest Retail Recruit In Holiday Campaign
EXCUSE ME, MADEMOISELLE: Catherine Deneuve is taking up a new role for the holidays: boutique manager at Ami Paris. The French actress is the star of the French brand’s Ami d’Hiver holiday…
Bonhams to Sell a Hermès Birkin With a Personal Note From Jane Birkin
High-end accessories are having a moment at Bonhams Paris with the upcoming sale of a one-off Birkin bag, and a recent jewelry auction with Cartier pieces that outstripped estimates by more than…