Rumor has it the number one luxury group might be interested in US “it” brand Rodarte…

Who is Rodarte?
Rodarte is the name of a brand created in 2005 by two sisters, Kate and Laura Mulleavy. The California-based sisters named their label after their mother’s maiden name as a tribute to the person who inspired them to draw, sew and create their own business.
Rodarte has quickly caught the eyes of professionals and experienced a fast growth thanks to the support of Anna Wintour from US Vogue and other fashion editors as well as retailers.
Why Rodarte?
Rodarte is different. First because the Mulleavy sisters …

The Austrian brand is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

For the special occasion, Wolford has created a special piece, an ensemble of a body panty with coordinated tights. These precious pieces are made of delicate black lace embroidered with flowers and Swarovski crystals.
Wolford became famous for its high-quality luxury leg-wear and lingerie.
The strength of the brand resides in its capacity of being innovative.
In the eighties, Wolford collaborates with renowned French designers to offer them original tights and stockings for the catwalks. In the 90’s it expands to swimwear and in the 2000’s it introduces its ready-to-wear collection with pieces like …

Who’s in, who’s out?
May 2010 marks the end of an era; Indeed Jean-Paul Gaultier is leaving the creative direction of French Fashion House Hermès. Known as the outsider “l’Enfant terrible” of French Haute Couture, he was working at Hermès since 2003.
So this fruitful collaboration between two different personalities, Hermès the very well-established brand known for being classical and JPG the eccentric, is coming to an end after 7 years. Though they broke up, the Hermes family stills owns a 45% share of JPG brand. Now, Jean-Paul Gaultier wants to concentrate more on his own brand.
The traditional French house is …

After three years at the helm of Menswear, Franck Boclet is leaving Ungaro.

It couldn’t come at a worst time because Ungaro has just lost its chief designer (see ELB past article here).
Boclet was recruited in 2007 at the same time as Esteban Cortazar after working at Smalto for more than 15 years! He is considered as Francesco Smalto’s spiritual son.
Franck Boclet begun his career at renowned fashion houses: Kenzo, Arrow and Courrège. In 1991 he joins Smalto and works alongside Francesco Smalto himself, then 5 years later he flies solo and becomes Smalto only Artistic Director.
Franck Boclet has his own …

The fashion house was founded in 1945 by Madame Carven in Paris on a very high-end location, le Rond point des Champs-Elysées. The Parisian designer at first dedicated her craft to petite women, being petite herself, and then became famous among royalties and most American post war movie stars that she used to dress.

Only two seasons ago, Guillaume Henry – who used to work for the likes of Givenchy and Paul ka – was named Creative director of the Couture House. He transformed it into a ready-to wear House and has since, experienced a striking success. Even Net-A-Porter founder, Natalie …