Paris Retailers Advised to Capitalize on ‘Celine Dion Effect’
The singer's 16 concerts in Paris this September and October are projected to inject hundreds of millions of euros into the local economy. Celine Dion wearing a Celine T-shirt in New York City in 2024. Gotham/GC Images Retailers — and especially department stores — are poised to benefit from the “Celine Dion” effect this fall when the Canadian superstar holds 16 landmark concerts at Paris La Défense Arena — no doubt dressed to the nines. And they would be wise to consider tac
Silk Scarves Flutter Throughout Celine’s History
Artistic director Michael Rider has made patterned scarves a key leitmotif of the French house. A silk scarf featured in a Celine campaign, circa 1968. Courtesy of Celine Making his debut as artistic director of Celine back in July 2025, Michael Rider made scarves a key element, dispatching squares of ivory silk artfully knotted around the show invitations, and installing a giant, rippling foulard over the courtyard of Celine headquarters for the partly open-air display. Spea
Celine Goes Big on Rodeo Drive
The 5,500-square-foot flagship comes amid “strong traction” in the U.S. market for the French house. Inside the new Celine flagship on Rodeo Drive. Josh Cho/Courtesy of Celine Building on its “strong traction in the U.S. market,” Celine has opened a new flagship at 309 Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The 5,500-square-foot, two-level unit bears the imprint of its new artistic director, Michael Rider, including as a store prop an imposing wood-and-steel speaker by Matéo Garcia Au
Loewe’s Fall Campaign Goes Mountain High
Julia Garner, Lil Yachty and others trekked to Pointe Helbronner, a summit in the Mont Blanc massif. COLD FRONT: Photographer Talia Chetrit — who explored Loewe‘s steamy side in a previous campaign with her close-ups of sweat-dappled skin and plump, torn citrus — demonstrates an equal fascination with icy surfaces and bundled bodies in Loewe’s fall 2026 campaign. For the shoot, brand ambassador Julia Garner, Lil Yachty and others trekked to Pointe Helbronner, a mountain in th
Jimin Brings the Heat to Dior’s Early-morning Show
The show, which started early due to Paris' record temperatures, also saw Alexander Ludwig, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Will Price among the guests. Dior served up looks instead of coffee at its Wednesday show, which had been moved to an earlier slot due to the extreme heat baking Paris. BTS’ Park Jimin managed to handle the weather in a blue velvet coat with an Edwardian air, and kept up the princely vibe by waving to fans from the balcony of the Musée Nissim de Camondo, which was
Kenzo Is Taking Over Place des Victoires in Paris
A florist, retail pop-up, café and convenience store will be open to the public, in tandem with the brand's spring 2027 presentation during Paris Fashion Week. Inside the Kenzo boutique on Place des Victoires in Paris, circa 1976. Getty VICTORY DAYS: Kenzo has deep roots in the Place des Victoires, one of the most picturesque squares in Paris due to its round shape, punctuated by an equestrian monument in honor of King Louis XIV. In tandem with its invitation-only spring 2027
Kenzo Resort 2027: Clothes for Work and Play
In his first pre-collection for the Paris house, Nigo deftly blended workwear, Americana and soft tailoring. Kenzo Resort 2027 Collection Courtesy of Kenzo The fashion gene seems to be closely linked to the ceramics gene, with the likes of Raf Simons, Jonathan Anderson, Matthieu Blazy and Andrew Gn among passionate collectors. Nigo, creative director of Kenzo, is another enthusiast. The Kyoto house of ceramicist Kawai Kanjiro ranks as his favorite museum in the world, and he
Kenzo Spring 2027: A Sense of Place
Creative director Nigo riffed on preppy and workwear while exploring the brand's historic ties to Place des Victoires in Paris. Kenzo Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection at Paris Men's Fashion Week Courtesy of Kenzo Chanel is synonymous with Rue Cambon, Dior with Avenue Montaigne, and Kenzo with Place des Victoires, where founder Kenzo Takada opened his headquarters and a very happening boutique at No. 3 roughly 50 years ago. The round, picturesque square and its environs we
Abercrombie & Fitch Teams With Abbode
Abercrombie & Fitch has tapped the embroidery and lifestyle brand Abbode for its latest New York City-inspired collaboration. Abbode x Abercrombie & Fitch Courtesy of Abbode Since opening the doors to its New York City boutique on Elizabeth Street in 2021, Abbode has become a go-to brand for all things kitschy and fun. After pivoting the business in 2022 to focus on custom embroideries and lifestyle products, founder Abigail Price has partnered with the likes of C.O. Bigelow,
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s New Chapter at Fendi
Ahead of her first runway show for the Italian luxury brand on Wednesday, the chief creative officer looks to the future while fully respecting the past and the legendary five Fendi sisters. Maria Grazia Chiuri Laura Sciacovelli/Courtesy of Fendi ROME — Maria Grazia Chiuri has returned home in more ways than one. After 10 years, she is back in her beloved hometown, the Italian capital, to lead Fendi, which she first joined in 1989 at age 24, helping to boost the brand’s acces