Plus, Adidas’ new CEO said… a lot in an earnings call.
Photo: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
Louis Vuitton will present Cruise 2024 in Italy
Louis Vuitton announced its next Cruise show will be presented on Isola Bella, a small island on Lake Maggiore in Italy owned by the Borromeo family. Nicolas Ghesquière is known for choosing grand destinations for the cruise shows. Past locations include the Salk Institute in La Jolla, the MAC Niterói in Brazil, the Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul de Vence, France and the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport in New York, to name a few. The upcoming cruise show is scheduled to take place on May 24. {Fashionista inbox}
Michelle Obama’s tailor is launching her own line
Christy Rilling, dressmaker and longtime personal tailor for Michelle Obama, is launching a ready-to-wear line called Guild of Hands. As reported by Ruth La Ferla for The New York Times, most of the pieces in the collection are “variations on the custom designs” Rilling has made for celebrity clients. In 2019, Rilling debuted her first custom collection of day and evening looks. Her new ready-to-wear line is intended to reach a wider clientele, with each garment made with luxury fabrics and designed for timeless use. “The idea is that you can wear them time after time and not look back on your photo 10 years down the line, moaning, ‘Ugh, I looked so trendy,'” Rilling said. {The New York Times}
Adidas’ new CEO said… a lot during earnings call
Adidas’ new CEO Bjørn Gulden hosted his first earnings call and covered an array of subject matters. From the press conference, Gulden spoke about shifting away from the DTC model and his excitement for Adidas’s deal with Jerry Lorenzo, founder of Fear of God; confirmed the end of the Yeezy era and strongly stated his goal is to regain Adidas’s standing as the best sports brand in the industry. Additionally, Gulden made a jab at Nike after replying to the criticism Adidas receives on its lack of innovation. “The criticism that Adidas hasn’t brought innovation in performance is not true. Again, I always ask, so what was the last innovation that Nike brought because you’re always comparing it to that,” Gulden said. {Business Insider}
Burberry announces new Assouline book
English luxury brand Burberry has launched a new self-titled book in celebration of its heritage. The book chronicles in-depth stories about the brand, covering its core values, humble beginnings and the craftsmanship behind its signature pieces. It also contains 200 illustrations from Burberry’s archives. Written by fashion journalist Alexander Fury with a foreword by Burberry’s Brand Curator Carly Eck, “Burberry” retails for $195. It’s now available for pre-order here and can be officially bought at Burberry stores, online and at Assouline beginning March 28. {Fashionista inbox}
“Burberry” by Burberry.
Photo: Courtesy of Burberry
Disney+ has found its Karl Lagerfeld
Disney+ has taken on Daniel Bruhl to play Karl Lagerfeld in the upcoming series “Kaiser Karl,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The “All Quiet on the Western Front” actor will play young Lagerfeld in the French series, which follows the rise of Lagerfeld in the fashion world during the ’70s. “Kaiser Karl” is a TV adaptation based on a biography about the designer written by Raphaëlle Bacqué. The series is still in its filming stages and has yet to announce a release date. {The Hollywood Reporter}
Remake Fellowship launches with 24 women in fashion
Remake, a global advocacy organization for fair pay and climate justice in the fashion industry, has launched Remake Fellowship, a program designed to equip fashion creatives to educate and advocate for a more sustainable industry. The founding cohort for this yearlong program consists of 24 powerhouse women including models (Cameron Russell, Edie Campbell), stylists (Rachael Wang, Clare Richardson), influencers (Maya Penn, Aditi Mayer) and much more. {Fashionista inbox}
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