Photo: Courtesy of British Vogue
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.
Florence Pugh covers British Vogue
Florence Pugh is British Vogue‘s October cover star. She wears Dolce & Gabbana in the cover shot, photographed and styled by Venetia Scott. In the accompanying feature interview with Raven Smith, the actor discussed her upcoming film “We Live in Time,” one-handed egg cracking, singing at her teachers’ weddings and being unapologetically herself. Read the cover story here. {Fashionista inbox}
Influencers take on bigger roles at fashion week
Influencers are no stranger to the front row, but this season, brands are relying on them to do more than just post. From backstage interviews to “first looks,” advertising campaigns and sponsored posts, influencers connect brands to wider audiences and drive sales. Alexandra Hildreth explores the shift for Vogue Business. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
Photo: Courtesy of Strathberry
Strathberry and Shrimps release limited-edition accessories collection
Strathberry and Shrimps have collaborated on a limited-edition accessories collection, which ties the whimsical eccentricity of Shrimps with architectural Strathberry silhouettes, featuring Strathberry’s best-selling Mosaic Nano and Lana Osette bags. Shrimps founder and designer Hannah Weiland reimagined both designs to include her vibrant color palette and delicate motifs. The handbags and accessories including a pouch, card holders and silk scarves, are available on both Strathberry and Shrimps websites and in all Strathberry stores. Prices range from $105 to $775. See (and shop) the collection below. {Fashionista inbox}
Strathberry x Shrimps Mosaic Nano, $775, available here
A wave of creative changes is shaking up the fashion industry
Industry uncertainty will likely continue into early next year with speculations about Hedi Slimane, John Galliano, Jonathan Anderson circulating. Seven major fashion houses will unveil their Spring 2025 collections without a creative director at their helms before the month is out, and the luxury market slowdown remains, fueling the fire of confusion. Miles Socha and Luisa Zargani investigate the future of heritage brands and their creative directors as they adapt to a turbulent landscape and customer base for WWD. {WWD/paywalled}
Brands embrace India’s booming wedding market
The $130 billion Indian wedding industry is almost twice the size of the American market. The average luxury wedding in the country spans multiple days and costs $240,000 to $360,000, half of which is typically dedicated to jewelry. India’s peak wedding season is on the horizon, and luxury brands are curating their lineups for couples and wedding guests as they hope that their ready-to-wear collections will be included in wedding wardrobes and their jewelry chosen as “future heirlooms.” Praachi Raniwala explained the desire to corner India’s flourishing wedding market for Business of Fashion. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
“The Future Shopper” 2024 is here
The eighth edition of “The Future Shopper,” a market report compiling data from 20 countries, revealed that consumers have spent less online in 2024 than in previous years, but expectations continued to rise, as customers demand faster delivery, an entertaining online shopping experience, and high-quality items at low costs. The report also revealed that 47% of global consumers liked the idea of “spending from beyond the grave,” a concept involving AI that would continue paying expenses such as family members’ tuition on their behalf after death. {Forbes}
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Source: Fashionista.com
