Following the success of their previous collaboration, COMME des GARÇONS has once again teamed up with MIKIMOTO for its second fine jewelry collection. Featuring a selection of seven new styles designed by Rei Kawakubo, each piece is crafted from White Akoya Mikimoto pearls and sterling silver accents like safety pins, fangs and studs."The value of traditional beauty held by Mikimoto Pearls combined with the completely opposite strength of chains was the design point of the first collection," e...

French luxury conglomerate Kering has taken a 5 percent stake in fashion resale platform Vestiaire Collective. The deal will bring in $216 million USD in new funding for the secondhand retailer. American firm Tiger Global Management also invested in the platform, while existing backers Condé Nast and the Eurazeo Group increased their contributions.According to Reuters, Kering's purchase valued Vestiaire Collective at more than $1 billion USD. The deal points to consumers' interest in sustainabi...

Having teamed up with Troye Sivan and Musée du Louvre for its recent collections, UNIQLO has now tapped renowned author Haruki Murakami to create a series of T-shirts and pins for its UT line. The range celebrates the Japanese writer's bestselling books ranging from 1Q84 to Norwegian Wood.The eight different styles of short-sleeved tees arrive in a muted color palette in addition to versatile black and white options. The author's famous quotes such as "Don't let appearances fool you" and "Und...

Following her TikTok collaboration last year, model-turned-entrepreneur Irene Kim has now returned with a new Fall/Winter 2021 collection for IRENEISGOOD LABEL. The campaign features some of South Korea's most exciting Gen-Z talents ranging from musicians to influencers.The "Class of IRENEISGOOD 2021" kicks off with the founder herself alongside model and TikToker Stephany Haery Kim and YouTuber Heizle. The roster follows with rappers Lil Cherry and Queen Wa$abii, as well as K-pop artist Holland...