CULTURE

Ann Demeulemeester, who dispatched a hand-written letter last November to reveal her exit from fashion, is now working on a book. The hardcover Rizzoli tome, written by the Belgian designer and with an introduction by musician Patti Smith, is due out... READ MORE

Giorgio Armani renews his bond with cinema through a project involving six prestigious international film schools. Each team created a short film capturing the distinct beauty of their metropolis using the Frames of Life eyewear collection as a ‘filt... READ MORE

The Gucci Museo in Florence is aiming to reach a global online audience. A new website, GucciMuseo.com, has now launchd and is translated into eight languages. It is divided into three sections: The Archive, Gucci and the Arts, and The Museo. Social ... READ MORE

Karl Lagerfeld has signed a deal to help design a 270-room hotel in Macau, southern China. The Chanel helmer said that the hotel would be "kind of 19th-century style, but I want it modern at the same time". The 20-storey tower is set to open in 2017... READ MORE

Hermès has partnered with the United States Equestrian Federation Inc., the sport’s national governing body. Hermès is now the title sponsor of the U.S. Show Jumping Team, which will compete with Hermès products for the first time on March 28th at th... READ MORE

Raf Simons has followed in the footsteps of Karl Lagerfeld, Carine Roitfeld and Valentino by inviting a film crew into the Christian Dior atelier to follow to creation of his debut couture collection for the storied French fashion house. Entitled Di... READ MORE

Dries Van Noten has laid bare his inspirations in an exhibition at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The showcase, which opens Saturday for a six-month run, groups blue-chip artworks, fashion treasures from the Paris museum’s archive, and other objects f... READ MORE

Celebrate the world of Oscar de la Renta with this exquisite art book, an updated edition to the original 2002 volume. The collector's tome is dedicated to the style, inspiration, and life of the iconic American designer, who established his fashion ... READ MORE

Celebrating his career to date and exploring future developments, the exhibition entitled Hello My Name is Paul Smith at the Museum of Design in London references Paul Smith’s influences and fashion designs, charting the rise of this quintessentially... READ MORE

Next month, landmark Paris specialty store Le Bon Marché is to unveil an exhibition on its main floor devoted to Proenza Schouler, the New York-based brand that launched 11 years ago by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough. Spanning about 2,500 squa... READ MORE

The luxurious board game, unveiled on January 23rd in Paris, comprises 32 chessmen cut by hand from midnight blue and clear crystal, mimicking the iconic Baccarat Harcourt glasses. The cutting process alone took 200 hours. “Baccarat has a very long ... READ MORE

Lanvin is marking its 125th anniversary by using new technologies to showcase its rich past: The French fashion house plans to unveil rare archive images and exclusive content on its website and Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram pages. From early Fe... READ MORE