This week, fashion took significant steps. Among many headlines, Louis Vuitton announced that his upcoming Fall/Winter 2023 collection was crafted in collaboration with KidSuper’s Colm Dillane, making him the first designer to helm a Vuitton men’s collection since the passing of Virgil Abloh. In another corner of the industry (specifically, a courtroom), Thom Browne won the three stripes trademark infringement case against adidas, marking the conclusion of the latest legal battle for the German sportswear brand. Looking ahead, Heron Preston announced that he will make his New York Fashion Week debut next month; Daniel Arsham shared that she is doing her first show at Paris Fashion Week; and Mugler is gearing up to host his first runway show since 2020 in Paris this month.
Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top fashion stories of the week so you can stay up to date on industry trends.
Louis Vuitton selected KidSuper to co-create its FW23 menswear collection
Just a week before her Fall/Winter 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week, Louis Vuitton announced that KidSuper’s Colm Dillane has been selected to co-create the upcoming line.
This season kicks off Louis Vuitton’s new collaborative identity and it looks like Dillane is the first designer to do the brand’s menswear collection, following the passing of Virgil Abloh. It’s important to clarify that Dillane is only co-creating the collection; he is not the new creative director of Louis Vuitton Men. In a statement, the brand clarified that the collection was designed by the Louis Vuitton men’s team “with the participation of” Dillane. “In other words, Colm is embedded in the study of men,” the house added.
The Louis Vuitton FW23 menswear show will be presented on January 19 in Paris.
Thom Browne won Stripes’ trademark infringement case against adidas
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Thom Browne won the three stripes trademark infringement case Thursday against adidas
Less than three hours after both sides delivered their closing remarks on Thursday afternoon, the eight-person jury returned with a verdict finding that the American luxury designer did not infringe on adidas’ trademark and therefore did not was liable for damages or profits from the sale of products with four stripes or his trademark grosgrain ribbon.
“We are pleased that the jury found that at no time did Thom Browne Inc. infringe any of Adidas’ trademarks. For more than 20 years, Thom Browne has been a pioneering force in luxury fashion, bringing a wholly unique and distinctive design aesthetic that blends classic tailoring with an American sportswear sensibility. We look forward to continuing to design and provide the creative products that have become the hallmark of the Thom Browne label,” a Thom Browne spokesperson said in a statement via WWD.
Browne initially used three stripes on varsity-inspired apparel, and Henn stated that when adidas noticed its use in 2007, the brand approached Browne’s then-CEO about changing the logo to four stripes. The verdict showed that Thom Browne hasn’t impacted adidas’ business for more than a decade, ever since the luxury brand began using four stripes in its designs. Review the brands opening remarks here.
LVMH named new CEOs of Louis Vuitton and Dior
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Starting 2023 strong, LVMH has decided to shift executive leadership among its fastest growing flagships. The company announced that Pietro Beccari, the former boss of Dior, will become the chairman and chief executive of Louis Vuitton. Delphine Arnault, the eldest daughter of Bernard Arnault and executive vice president of LV, will take over as chief executive officer at Dior.
Michael Burke, who has remained a key figure at LV for many years, will officially step down as Vuitton’s chief executive officer after a decade in the role. According to the parent company, Burke will “assume new responsibilities, reporting directly to Bernard Arnault,” who is LVMH’s Chairman and CEO.
Stella McCartney reported losses of £32.7m
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Stella McCartney reported a loss of £32.7 million (approximately $40 million) for the 2021 calendar year.
The brand’s financial decline comes after its split from its former parent company Kering in 2018, as well as business challenges stemming from the COVID pandemic. The brand received a minority investment from LVMH in 2019 and has since embarked on a strategic shift that has included adopting an internal e-commerce management model and licensing children’s clothing to Simonetta Spa.
According to UK registrar Companies House, Stella McCartney’s after-tax loss rose 7 per cent compared to last year. The company has not commented on the news.
Off-White™ and the Chicago Bulls announce a collaborative collection
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Off-White™’ announced an upcoming collaboration with the Chicago Bulls, Virgil Abloh’s home team.
The collaboration was born out of a conversation between Don C, Off-White™ CEO Andrea Grilli, and the Abloh family, who decided it was necessary to highlight the high-end streetwear brand’s affinity with the Windy City team. In homage to the NBA franchise, the brand created a double logo depicting a bull playing basketball in a uniform that reads “OFF.” The motif will land on several garments, including two varsity jackets, a hoodie, and a T-shirt.
The images of the collection have not yet been revealed. The capsule collection will arrive on February 2 in select Off-White™ stores, online via the Off-White™ site and at FARFETCH BEAT.
Heron Preston will make his New York Fashion Week debut this February
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Heron Preston will make his New York Fashion Week debut with a Fall/Winter 2023 runway presentation this February.
The designer, who graduated from New York’s Parsons School of Design in 2007 and has lived in the city for nearly 20 years, has never hosted a fashion show on the official calendar of the American fashion capital. He presented his collection in collaboration with the New York City Department of Sanitation in 2016, but like other American designers, he ultimately decided to exhibit in Paris beginning in 2017.
Preston revealed that the upcoming collection will include pieces that “feel very New York” as well as the brand’s iconography that “reflects the city,” according to the outlet. In addition, the designer confirmed that he will unveil a new iteration of his 3D-printed sneaker collaboration with Zellerfeld, along with “found object-inspired” designs containing references to Americana, including varsity jackets and denim. “I really want to push the idea of a uniform and the new youth expression,” he said.
Mugler will present his first catwalk since 2020 in Paris this month
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After releasing a series of high-caliber fashion films during the pandemic era, Mugler’s creative director Casey Cadwallader has big plans to bring the French fashion house back to the Paris runway on January 26. On that day, the brand will take over the cultural complex in Paris. La Villette at 8pm CET, with a Fall 2022/2023 See Now, Buy Now collection.
The runway will take place at the close of Paris Haute Couture week, which is scheduled for January 23-26. Although the week is mostly reserved for high fashion, there are usually a few ready-to-wear reveals at the beginning and end of the calendar.
Mugler has not revealed details about the show, though the brand has confirmed that it will be a “new concept” and will provide an “immersive experience across all channels,” according to the outlet. The event will mark the first time Mugler has shown a collection in January. Notably, the brand hasn’t hosted a live show since fall 2020.
Daniel Arsham announced a show at Paris Fashion Week
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Fashion’s go-to artist, Daniel Arsham, has become a full-fledged designer himself, helming his recently launched label, Objects IV Life. Now, the multi-screenwriter is taking his new title to new heights, with the announcement of his first show during Paris Fashion Week. The presentation, which will take place on January 19, will offer a first look at the brand’s Chapter 003 collection.
Details about the occasion are scarce, but if the line is anything like Object IV Life’s Chapter 001 collection, which launched in June of last year, it’s likely to include a full range of ready-to-wear unisex footwear. and accessories.
“Objects IV Life comprises foundational pieces that are meant to build a wardrobe of uniforms for a creative way of life,” Arsham previously said of the brand identity. “Designed between New York City and London, all garments are made in Portugal and Los Angeles with custom hardware sourced from Italy.”
Revisit the brand’s workwear-focused Chapter 001 collection here, and keep an eye out for Daniel Arsham’s debut show, Objects IV Life, during Paris Fashion Week on January 19.
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