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On June 7, Zara's parent company, the Spanish fast fashion giant Inditex Group, announced key financial data for the first quarter of the 2023 fiscal year ending April 30: the 2023 Spring/Summer collection was widely acclaimed, and both physical stores and online channels performed well, driving sales in the quarter up 13% year-on-year to EUR 7.6 billion, or 15% in constant currency, with growth in all regions. The group stated that in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, thanks to the creativity and execution of the team and the fully integrated business model, Inditex continued to maintain a very strong operating performance. At the end of the first quarter, inventory levels were up 5% from a year earlier as supply chains gradually normalized. Between May 1 and June 4, the Spring/Summer collection continued to be popular with customers, with sales up 16% at constant exchange rates compared to the same period last year. In May, Inditex started its business in Cambodia, opened a Zara flagship store in the Chip Mong Super Shopping Center in Phnom Penh, and launched online sales in the Cambodian market through the official website channel. As of April 30, the main data of the Inditex Group for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 are as follows: Net sales reached 7.6 billion euros, a year-on-year increase of 13%, with a gross profit margin of 60.5%. EBITDA reached 2.2 billion euros, a year-on-year increase of 14%. Profit before tax was 1.5 billion euros, a year-on-year increase of 52%. After the release of the financial report, as of the close on June 7, Inditex Group’s share price rose by 5.7%. Since the beginning of this year, the group’s share price has risen by more than 35%, and its current market value is about 104.6 billion euros. Sustainability is a key part of Inditex's strategy. According to the sustainable development roadmap goals, Inditex is on track to achieve all the goals set from 2023 to 2025. Last year, Inditex participated in the US$30 million Series B financing of Circ, a textile waste recycling company. In April this year, Zara and Circ cooperated to launch the first capsule collection of women's clothing, which uses recycled polyester fibers separated from polyester-cotton textile waste. Meanwhile, Zara Pre-Owned, the resale platform Zara launched last autumn, will move out of the UK and into France, Germany, and Spain in the second half of this year. Through this platform, the group will continue to help customers extend the life cycle of Zara garments by donating, restoring, or reselling them. At present, Inditex operates in 213 markets around the world. Considering that it has a low share in a highly fragmented industry, the group plans to realize more growth opportunities by improving store sales efficiency. In 2023, the growth of Inditex's total store area will reach about 3%, and store optimization is in progress. In order to further optimize the customer experience in stores and online platforms, Inditex Group has formulated the following measures: Zara new store design: As one of the group's recent important projects, Zara's new store will be designed by Inditex's Architectural Studio, which will organically combine complex interiors with digital technology and apply it to the store's fitting rooms, self-checkout areas, pick-up points, storage rooms, etc. At present, the design of the new store has been reflected in Zara stores in many places around the world, such as the Champs Elysees in Paris, Stratford in London, Dadeland in Miami, and Phoenix Avenue in Mumbai. New security technology for stores: In July, Zara stores will launch new hardware around the world that adopts new security technology and will start trial operations in autumn and winter this year.

American brand management company Authentic Brands Group (hereinafter referred to as "ABG") has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property rights of Hunter Boots (hereinafter referred to as "Hunter"), a century-old British rain boot manufacturer. The specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed. There are rumors that the deal values Hunter at $125 million, which is close to the £100 million valuation cited by Sky News. At the same time, ABG announced The Batra Group and Marc Fisher Footwear as the core partners of the Hunter brand in key geographic markets. The Batra Group is a highly diversified global organization based in the UK with expertise in product development, design, sourcing, and distribution. Through this partnership, Batra will become Hunter's core licensor in the UK and continental Europe, responsible for the design and development of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories, as well as operating Hunter's branded retail stores, wholesale distribution, and e-commerce businesses in these geographic markets. According to the agreement signed by ABG and Marc Fisher, a leading all-inclusive fashion shoe company, the latter will become Hunter's core shoe partner in the United States, responsible for the brand's local shoe design, wholesale, and e-commerce operations. Jamie Salter, ABG Founder, Chairman, and CEO, said: "We are delighted to complete the acquisition of Hunter, a pioneer in original footwear and outdoor apparel at the intersection of fashion and the outdoors, and Hunter provides ABG's diverse lifestyle." The way brand portfolio introduces a new premium global brand. We are also excited to expand our relationship with two long-standing ABG partners, Batra Group and Marc Fisher, both of which have unrivaled expertise in product development across a range of categories. "We look forward to working with them and our larger network of partners as we continue to grow the Hunter brand." ABG Group also plans to further utilize the existing global network to accelerate the expansion of the Hunter brand in major global markets, including the United States and Canada, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and the Asia-Pacific region. Hunter was founded in 1856, formerly known as the North British Rubber, initially producing tires, conveyor belts, golf balls, and other rubber products. Since its development, the company has gradually transformed into a rubber boot manufacturer, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, with offices in London, New York, and Düsseldorf. As a traditional British brand, Hunter is the supplier of royal waterproof galoshes and one of ten companies currently holding two British royal warrants. Hunter has traditionally focused on Wellington boots but has since diversified to include a wider range of lifestyle products. In 2014, the brand launched a ready-to-wear collection, which attracted many loyal customers. In 2020, Hunter received an investment of 18.5 million pounds led by the Pall Mall Legacy Fund of Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs Group). Other participating parties included private equity investment company Searchlight Capital Partners and British brand management company Pentland Group. Following the investment, Pall Mall Legacy became Hunter's majority shareholder. Under the impact of the epidemic, for example, due to the cancellation of large-scale offline public events such as the Glastonbury Music Festival, sales of the Hunter brand continued to decline. In the fourth quarter of 2021, the brand's sales in the United States fell sharply. It also closed its stores, including its flagship store on Regent Street in London, and only has offline stores in Borough Market and Woodbury, New York's largest outlet, almost completely withdrawing from physical retail. However, after the epidemic, Hunter's sales rebounded, especially with the recovery of the Chinese market. China market revenue accounts for a large part of the brand's recent growth. Hunter's sales in China are doubling every year, with sales elsewhere in Asia showing strong growth, sources said. In January of this year, the British "Sky News" quoted sources from insiders as saying that Hunter was looking for new investors and was working with AlixPartners, a New York consulting agency, to try to reach a deal. Reports in early February suggested that Hunter was seeking around £8 million in working capital to boost the business while advancing the sale process. The following March, existing shareholders provided Hunter with a £5 million capital injection, and lenders provided £2 million in funding. In addition to ABG, two other American brand management companies, WHP Global and Marquee Brands, also participated in the bid for Hunter. Chinese e-commerce solutions provider Baozun E-Commerce, which owns Gap’s China operations, is said to have expressed interest in acquiring the company.

Dr. Martens Brand Overview In 1945, during World War II, German doctor Klaus Maertens, now called Dr. Martens injured his leg while skiing in the Alps, and the standard military boots made his injured foot very uncomfortable and painful when walking. In order to alleviate the pain, he modified the military boots with soft leather and air cushions during his recuperation. It was because of this accidental improvement that the design of Dr. Martens boots was born. After the war, Martens met Dr. Funck, a good friend from college in Munich. Funck admired Martens's new design of military boots very much, so the two went to Schieshaupt, Germany, to start a business together. They developed air-cushioned soles designed with aircraft tires, created the world's first pair of leather shoes equipped with air cushions, and applied for a patent. This is the world's first pair of Martens boots, which were originally invented by doctors for patients to recover their injured parts. Soon, the design of Martens boots was discovered by The Griggs Company, an old England shoemaking family. They were very interested in the creativity of Martens Boots, and they hit it off with Martens. Finally, in 1960, the Dr. Martens brand was founded in the UK. It was the first A classic 8-hole 1460 was born, and the obvious yellow thread on the edge of the sole has also become the classic symbol of Martens boots. Dr. Martens is a famous shoe brand in the UK. In the 1970s and 1980s, Dr. Martens became the favorite of streetwear, punks, skinheads, and the New Wave after young people put on their boots because they were easy to wear and became workers' boots. The Dr. Martens brand is rated as the most comfortable boots in the world by the modern fashion circle and has become a must-have for many boot lovers! Dr. Martens Boots Selection Tips 1. Dr. Martens boots type Martens boots are divided into three types: short boots, mid-tube boots, and long boots. Generally, mid-tube Martens boots are more common. There are many colors and patterns, and black is the most traditional. In addition, bright red and yellow are also very popular, and there are even popular elements such as grids, patterns, and rivets. England soles are thicker and more durable. 2. The number and selection of Dr. Martens boot holes The hole means the number of pairs of eyelets on the upper of the shoelace, and the meaning of 3 holes means that there are three pairs of eyelets on the shoelace. The more holes Dr. Martens boots have, the higher the boot shaft and the higher the requirements for the shape of the legs. Regarding the number of holes, there are 3 holes, 6 holes, 8 holes, 10 holes, 14 holes, and 20 holes. 3 holes: In fact, they are not boots; they are small leather shoes, and suitable for petite girls. 6 holes: They are the most error-free model. Girls under 5'2'' can buy it. The upper is short, and the height and leg length are not selected at all. 8 holes: They are suitable for girls over 5'3'', the boot wraps the ankles and extends upwards naturally, making the legs slender. More than 10 holes: Since the shaft of the boot is relatively high, other people’s eyes will automatically focus on your calf. Tall people can choose it by themselves; if a small person insists on trying, it is recommended to choose a thick sole to support your height. 3. Dr. Martens boots material: Patent Lamper: The smooth surface is very cool, strong, and waterproof, but it wears your feet. It’s okay for holes below 6, but the patent leather with a large area is exaggerated for ordinary people, and it’s not very versatile. Smooth: It is full of punk feeling, stylish, and easy to take care of. It is still a little bit abrasive, but after a period of wearing and running in, it will become soft and fit your foot shape. It is recommended. Nappa: Matte soft leather; the comfort of the leather is just right; it is more stylish than Pascal; and it will become more textured as you wear it. It is recommended. Pascal: It is also soft leather, the thickest leather, with natural texture, perfect comfort, no hemming on the boot shaft, and soft at the ankle. But because the cortex is too soft, it may become out of shape. Greasy: This is the least common type of leather. There was no such material in 1460 of leather. Greasy is the least glossy PU-coated leather, which is matte. The advantage is that it is the least wrinkle-resistant cortex, and it is neither soft nor hard; the hardness is in between. It's just rarely used in classic models and is suitable for low-key and calm people. Crazy Horse: Crazy Horse is a general term for a domestic processing method. The raw material of the leather embryo used can be top-layer cowhide, second-layer cowhide, or artificial leather, which has nothing to do with horses. In full-grain matte leather, there is a very fine anti-fluff layer on the surface of the leather. When you rub the surface of the leather with your fingers, you can see that the plush has a positive and negative direction. It has weight but is not very hard; some of it is distressed and worn. 4. Dr. Martens's origin Dr. Martens boots before 2004 were all produced locally in the UK. After 2004, Dr. Martens began to place more production in China and Thailand for OEM, and later Vietnam also had an OEM. At present, China, Thailand, and Vietnam produce the most Dr. Martens boots. There is a small amount of production in the UK, but the price of England products is more than twice as expensive. The current England-made Dr. Martens horse boots are divided into Made in England (M.I.E. Collection, a common classic series made in the UK) and Vintage (a re-enactment of early Martens shoes). The shoe shape is thinner and longer than ordinary models, and the leather is thicker than ordinary models. The leather of the England version is much better than that of other countries, with a thickness of about 3 mm, which is more durable, and the toe cap is also sharper. In addition, each pair of shoes in the England series comes with a Union Jack tag and a booklet telling the history of Martens. Vintage England handmade, the best leather, and more retro England style! However, it is limited to the same external size as the shoes, so fairies who buy England-made Dr. Martens boots should buy a larger size appropriately. 5. Soles Dr. Martens's boots have several kinds of soles. The most common ones are DMC for men, DML for women, and DMS for unisex. The width of different soles is slightly different. The widest for men is the narrowest for women, and the vintage is for women. DMC wide men's sole: the middle part of the sole is a square grid, the toe is slightly warped and wider, the sole is translucent or fully transparent yellow, the forefoot shock pad is milky white, mostly used for men's soles. DML narrow women's sole: the middle part of the sole is a square grid, which is characterized by light weight; the toe is very warped; the sole is translucent or fully transparent; the forefoot shock pad is white; used for Martens women's soles. DMS narrow unisex sole: diagonal grid in the middle of the sole; the toe is not warped; the sole is translucent turquoise; black is also available. The forefoot shock pad is basically the same color as the midsole, which is a universal sole for men and women. In general, there is no movable insole and only a heel patch, which is also called a half pad. Same size, width, and length: DMC> DMS> DML 6. Size selection Generally speaking, when you choose shoes, you are not sure about the size. We always say to wear bigger or smaller ones, but Martens is different. Dr. Martens can neither wear big nor small, because no matter whether it is too big or too small, it will wear your feet. How to choose the size of Dr. Martens boots: let me tell you a little trick. Measure the length of your feet first, and add 4–8 mm to the inner length of your shoes. This number in mm is the amount of space your feet need to move in the shoes. Also worth noting: inches measure the length of the insole, not the length of a foot that fits that size. When you put on your boots, you usually wear socks. Measure the distance from heel to toe on your heel and match this length with the length of the insole. For example, for a tighter fit, a 9.5" foot might technically fit a US WOM 6, and for a wider fit, a US WOM 7 with more wiggle room might be more comfortable. 7. How do I maintain Dr. Martens boots? Before wearing Don't rush to wear it; first apply a layer of shoe polish to it, and then after drying, gently wipe the leather surface of Martens boots with a soft cloth until the leather is shiny, and then spray a layer of waterproof mist to prevent water damage. And not easy to get stains on. If there are suede Martens boots that are easy to get dusty, it is best to apply a layer of anti-slip agent on the upper before wearing and then lightly brush it several times with a soft brush. Maintenance method of Martens boots in wearing It is recommended not to wear the same pair of Martens boots for more than three consecutive days. The leather material used to make Martens boots also needs to be "rested" in time. When not wearing Martens boots, shoe lasts or crumpled newspapers can be stuffed into Martens boots. In the boots, they can prevent Martens boots from being deformed due to various factors. When wearing Martens boots, you must avoid bumps. If the leather surface of Martens boots is worn, it will definitely affect the wearing effect. Do not wear Martens boots to go out in rainy and snowy days because the fine particles mixed in the rain and snow will cause varying degrees of damage to the leather of Martens boots. If you are accidentally soaked in water, stuff newspapers into the shoes to absorb the water, and put the boots in a well-ventilated place to wait for them to dry naturally. Never use a hair dryer or place your shoes next to a heater, as this will warp and crack the leather. When cleaning sheepskin and cowhide Martens boots, do not apply the cleaning oil directly to the surface of the boots. You should wipe the cleaning oil on a clean and soft cloth so as to avoid leaving any spots on the leather surface! Maintenance method for collection After cleaning the stains on the surface of Martens boots before storage, apply a layer of shoe polish. After the shoe polish gradually penetrates into the leather, wipe the leather surface with a soft cloth until the leather becomes bright! Finally, put it in a ventilated and dry place. After 1-2 days, put it in a shoe box for collection. It should be taken out occasionally for ventilation to avoid mildew. Dr. Martens boots should be placed separately. Putting two shoes of different materials and sizes together will definitely cause the shoes to squeeze each other and deform, affecting the effect of wearing them again.

Tom Ford, a luxury brand recently acquired by Estée Lauder Companies, an American high-end beauty giant, announced the departure of Chief Marketing Officer Charlotte Blechman, effective May 31. Charlotte Blechman is designer Tom Ford's long-term partner, and the two sides have worked closely since 1995, when Tom Ford was still working at luxury brand Gucci. In 2017, Charlotte Blechman officially joined Tom Ford International, where she is responsible for supervising multiple departments, including marketing, brand image, digital, etc., and for the global promotion and visual display of the brand, including beauty, glasses, watches, and other authorized businesses, CRM, events, marketing, communications, and events. She also oversees all of the brand's philanthropic efforts, including the creation of the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize, brand partnerships, and helping with Tom Ford's presidency of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Charlotte Blechman first joined Gucci in 1995 and was promoted to Director of Global Celebrity Relations in 1998. She joined Yves Saint Laurent in 2001 as Vice President of Public Relations under Tom Ford. From 2004 to 2010, she joined Gucci again. From 2011 to 2017, she also worked at the luxury department store Barney's New York. The Tom Ford brand will announce Charlotte Blechman's successor at a later date. Charlotte Blechman said that she will spend the summer with her family first and is open to the longer-term future.

On May 25th, the French luxury goods giant Kering held the inauguration ceremony of its new headquarters in Milan, Italy. François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering Group, said at the opening ceremony: "Kering Group entered the Italian market 20 years ago, and its Pomellato, Gucci, etc. represent the highest level of Italian handmade products. At the same time, we have also opened industrial centers for non-Italian brands such as Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, because Italy is the only country that provides us with professional knowledge and technology, so we will continue to invest here." François-Henri Pinault also mentioned that the leaders of the major brands under the Kering Group are all from Italy, such as Marco Bizzarri, chairman and CEO of Gucci, Sabina Belli, CEO of Pomellato, Francesca Bellettini, CEO of Saint Laurent, etc. Carlo Capasa, President of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), Matteo Lunelli, President of Altagamma, and Beppe Sala, Mayor of Milan, all attended the opening ceremony. The new Italian headquarters of the Kering Group are located in Milan, in the more than 300-year-old Pertusati Gropallo building in the Quadrilatero della moda, a district of the most important fashion brands. The building was designed by the 18th-century architect Simone Cantoni and is considered a fine example of the neoclassical style. Jean-François Palus, Managing Director of the Kering Group, commented: "We are very pleased to be able to relocate our Italian headquarters to this magnificent location in the heart of Milan's luxury and business district." The interior space of the Pertusati Gropallo building was completely renovated in the style of Italian design, using soft colors, natural light, and environmentally friendly building materials to create a green and comfortable office environment. At the same time, the new headquarters has been designed for maximum mobility and versatility: the building has six floors; the first five floors are used as office areas, equipped with canteens and cafes; and the top floor houses a panoramic meeting room and a panoramic terrace of over 1,500 square meters overlooking Milan Cathedral. The building includes more than 300 workstations, as well as telephone booths, meeting rooms, and interactive spaces for personal use. According to Kering's official website, the interior design will soon receive LEED Platinum certification and Well Gold certification. LEED Platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is issued by the US Green Building Council, marking that the building has reached the highest standards in terms of energy conservation, environmental protection, and sustainability. WELL Gold certification is issued by the International WELL Building Institute, focusing on the impact of buildings on people's health and well-being. The gold level indicates that the building has reached a high standard in this regard. During the past 20 years, Kering Group has made many investments in Italy, such as: In 2016, the Gucci Hub, with an area of 35,000 square meters, was opened in the Mecenate district of Milan as the headquarters of the group and a venue for fashion shows. In 2021, a logistics center with a central area of more than 162,000 square meters was built in Trecate, Novara, Italy. The new headquarters completed in Milan this time is the latest investment project implemented by the group. Jean-François Palus commented: "This new headquarters represents an important milestone for Kering in Italy, and I believe it will further strengthen the sense of belonging of the group's more than 13,000 Italian employees." The mayor of Milan, Beppe Sala, gave Kering a warm welcome at the opening ceremony: "I am delighted that these people who have faith in our city are here. It is also a university city, and its international characteristics connect these fields together. If we can continue to carry forward the historical tradition of Milan, we will create a unique and diverse city."

On May 22, the British luxury fashion brand LK Bennett announced its 2022 annual results as of January this year: net sales increased by 30% to £49 million, and gross profit increased by 40% to £30 million, both great progress. At the same time, profitability also improved significantly: margins increased by 420 basis points to 61.9%, and EBITDA tripled to £4 million. The LK Bennett brand pointed out that the gratifying performance growth has benefited to a certain extent from the relaxation of the epidemic, and the return of various activities, including weddings, has promoted the growth in demand for brand dresses. According to data, the brand's profit from the activewear category alone has reached £1 million. It is worth mentioning that after a period of friendly cooperation with Royal Ascot, the LK Bennett brand has deepened its cooperative relationship and has now become its official sponsor. LK Bennett currently has more than 100 outlets around the world, including online and offline flagship stores, department store counters, etc. The most recent store opened last week in Cheltenham, a city in southwestern England. LK Bennett is committed to strengthening its brand's basic business capabilities by continuously upgrading existing stores, continuing to expand global stores, and planning to return to the US market in a wholesale business model this fall. Darren Topp, CEO of LK Bennett, expressed his delight at the brand's strong performance in a statement: "This has been our most successful year in over a decade, and we would like to thank our hardworking colleagues, customers, and suppliers for their continued support." About LK Bennett LK Bennett was founded by Linda K. Bennett in London in 1990. Since then, it has developed into a famous fashion brand in the UK, focusing on high-end women's shoes, bags, clothing, and accessories. LK Bennett was famous for its women's shoes, favored by the royal family and fashionable women at the beginning of its establishment, and it quickly became the ideal paradise for finding graceful and beautiful shoes. The company also released a womenswear line in 1998. Ten years later, Robert Bensoussan, one of the founders of Sirius Equity, and Phoenix Equity Partners jointly invested in the brand and became the controlling shareholders to support the company's continued development. LK Bennett thus took the first step in its expansion strategy. This move has promoted the company's business expansion on a global scale, and LK Bennett's beautiful fashion can now be bought in major shopping malls in more than 150 places in the UK, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Since the main stores were opened in the most fashionable communities in London, such as Mayfair, Knightsbridge, and Chelsea, they have been loved by many fashionable people. Shoes and boots have been featured in the world's most renowned and stylish magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Tatler, Grazia, Elle, and InStyle. They are regularly featured and loved by fashion editors, style pioneers, and fashion-forward bloggers. Kate Middleton has worn the LK Bennett brand several times during her public appearances.

The 2023 spring exhibition "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is officially open to the public, and the Met Gala, a fashion event with the same theme, has also been held on May 1. The exhibition commemorates the late German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (1933–2019), who led the creative work of Chanel, Fendi, Chloé, and other luxury brands, and will continue until July 16. Previously, from May 1st to May 4th, the exhibition was previewed and only open to members. The exhibition was designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, who first met Karl Lagerfeld in 1996. Andrew Bolton organizes, Mellissa Huber is an assistant curator, and Amanda Harlech is a creative consultant for the exhibition. The exhibition focuses on Lagerfeld's design language, which recurs throughout his last collections from the 1950s to 2019. In the museum's 899 gallery, about 150 works by Lagerfeld from this time period are exhibited, most of which are accompanied by the designer's design sketches, which show his complex creative process and his cooperation with the tailor. The exhibition is launched with the theme "A Line of Beauty", rather than the traditional retrospective format. The exhibition opens with an introduction to Lagerfeld's early career, including winning the International Woolmark Prize in 1954 and his time as a design assistant at Balmain and art director at Patou, during which time he continued to perfect his unique sketching style. Design drafts are Lagerfeld's main way of expressing creativity and communication, and tailors are regarded as Lagerfeld's "architects", responsible for transforming his two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional garments. The exhibition opened up another space to present a series of interview videos about the cooperation between the two parties, including Nicole Lefort, former textile artist at Chloé; Anita Briey, former chief tailor of the Karl Lagerfeld brand; Stefania D'Alfonso, head of the Fendi fur studio; etc. The video was shot by French filmmaker Loïc Prigent, who followed and documented Lagerfeld's production series from 1997 to 2019, including the shows of Chanel, Chloé, Fendi, and Lagerfeld. The exhibition serves as a way to demonstrate the importance of design drafts to Lagerfeld's creative practice. Andrew Bolton said in a statement: "The exhibition explores Lagerfeld's complex working methods and traces his fashion evolution through the transformation from two-dimensional design drafts to three-dimensional clothing pieces. He recurred in fashion, linked his designs at Chanel, Chloé, Fendi, Patou, and his namesake label Karl Lagerfeld to create a diverse and rich collection unparalleled in the history of fashion." The rest of the exhibition unfolds with "lines" as clues. The title of the exhibition "A Line of Beauty" is inspired by the 18th century artist and writer William Hogarth's book "The Analysis of Beauty", in which the author described his understanding of the beauty of lines. That is, curves represent movement and vitality, and straight lines represents stillness and rest. This coincides with Lagerfeld's understanding of straight and curved lines, and he also draws inspiration from these two lines. In Lagerfeld's design, straight lines and curves represent opposing and complementary forces. Straight lines represent the tendencies of modernism, classicism, and minimalism in his designs, while curves represent his historicism, romanticism. Beneath the straight lines and curves, the curator divided the design into nine sub-lines to present the duality in Lagerfeld's design: softness and masculinity; romance and cruelty; rococo style and classicism; history and the future; decorative style and structure; artistic, classic and rebellious; handmade and mechanical; floral and geometric, and figurative and abstract style. In the "explosions" section, clothing works that fuse these binary and opposing aesthetics are presented. These dual aesthetics reveal the complexity of Lagerfeld's designs as well as the breadth of his influences, including art, film, music, design, fashion, literature, and philosophy. The exhibition ends with Lagerfeld's "satire", which consists of two parts: one is the use of irony, playfulness, and unconstrained embroidery, which shows Lagerfeld's sharp intelligence, and the other is Lagerfeld's famous black and white "uniform", represented by different forms. The work reveals the late designer's self-image. In the final room is an 81-iPhone video device by filmmaker Baillee Walsh that plays Prigent’s never-before-seen images of Lagerfeld, paying homage to the designer’s key ways of creating and communicating. The exhibition is supported by Chanel and Fendi, with additional funding from Condé Nast, the parent company of Karl Lagerfeld's eponymous label, and magazines such as Vogue and GQ. Fendi also selected a series of Lagerfeld's design works from the brand collection, including several original sketches, and placed them in the window display of Fendi's 57th Street boutique in New York, paying tribute to Lagerfeld's design views and his unique working methods. Max Hollein, Director of the Museum Marina Kellen French, said: "Karl Lagerfeld, known for his outstanding design, boundless creativity, and legendary personality, is one of the most fascinating, prolific, and recognizable forces in fashion and culture. This time the immersive exhibition dismantles his artistic practice, inviting the public to experience the most important aspects of Lagerfeld's boundless imagination and passion for creativity."

The designer brand Nanushka announced that it has received a 10 million euros investment from the Swiss investment company SIG-i Capital AG for the brand's new expansion. SIG-i Capital AG, founded by former executives of the Credit Suisse banking group, is a specialist provider of alternative credit for European SMEs. It offers an alternative to traditional financial instruments, such as Nanushka's choice of mezzanine financing, which combines features of both loan and equity financing. In a press release issued by the brand, it reads, "On May 4, Nanushka signed a financing agreement with SIG-i Capital AG through the SIG-i EURO MEZZ fund. The transaction includes funds in the form of mezzanine financing worth 10 million euros, and Nanushka has an implied valuation of approximately EUR 100 million." The funds will be used to "refinance the brand's existing debt and provide additional liquidity to accelerate the company's next phase of growth, including expansion in Asia and the US." Peter Baldaszti, CEO of Nanushka's parent company, Vanguards Group, said, "This is an important milestone for Nanushka and will effectively address our recent supply chain challenges." Founded in 2006 by Hungarian designer Sandra Sandor, Nanushka has amassed a lot of popularity for its unique design and sustainable philosophy that combines Bauhaus and bohemian spirit. At first, Nanushka operated only with funds from the founder's family and friends. In 2016, Nanushka's sales reached $1.34 million. In same year, Sandra Sandor's husband, Peter Baldaszti, now the brand's CEO, brought in outside investment with the help of Agoston Gubicza of GB & Partners, Hungary's largest independent private equity and venture capital firm, with funding from the Hungarian government-backed Export-Import Bank. In 2020, Peter Baldaszti and Agoston Gubicza jointly established the emerging fashion group Vanguards. In addition to the flagship brand Nanushka, it also absorbed two other brands, Aeron from Budapest and Sunnei from Milan. At present, 70% of Nanushka's sales revenue comes from wholesale channels. It has more than 140 sales outlets around the world. It cooperates with high-end department stores such as offline Le Bon Marché and La Rinascente and through online Farfetch, MyTheresa, Net-a-Porter, and other luxury goods platforms. In addition, the brand is also sold through the official website and offline stores in Budapest, New York, London, Shanghai, and Chengdu. The brand plans to adjust the proportion of direct sales and wholesale to 50% each in the next 3 to 4 years.

High-heeled shoes are a powerful tool to make a woman slim. Good-looking and comfortable to wear are our primary criteria for buying. Classic styles never outdate. I find that it is difficult for me to stop investing in beautiful items, like high heels, because every pair is so gorgeous. Minimalist pumps are very suitable for spring street photography. I browsed through more than a thousand items and found the following pumps that I wanted to buy. High heels Brands MARC FISHER Women's Viviene Slip-On Block Heel Dress Pumps $62.30 with code: VIP, Original $89.00 CALVIN KLEIN Women's Gayle Pointy Toe Classic Pumps $76.30 with code: VIP, Original $109.00 NINE WEST Women's Tatiana Stiletto Pointy Toe Dress Pumps $69.30 with code: VIP, Original $99.00 DSW Jessica Simpson Haneh Pump Now $59.99, Original $89.00 DSW Jessica Simpson Parisah Platform Pump Now $49.99, Original $90.00 Sam Edelman HAZEL POINTED TOE HEEL Now $69.99, Original $140.00 Dream Pair Shoes Pointed Toe Low Heel Pumps $42.99, Buy 2 get 10% off, Buy 3 get 15% off Shoe Carnival Women's Y-Not Scheme Pumps Now $24.98, Original $49.99 I want to buy many styles of high heels, but only if my wallet and shoe cabinet capacity allow it. I really love these pumps.

Wearing dresses in spring may be quite confusing. Facing the transition to summer, the climate is not always warm, and sometimes it may suddenly rain, wind, and cold air return. But all this can't stop girls who love beauty from wearing dresses, going to parties, going to the beach, and going shopping. Dresses are indispensable in all seasons, but the fabric changes. The climate changes from cold to hot, and the fabric varies from knitted and leather to chiffon and yarn. Dresses represent women's vitality, elegance, and beauty all the time. The maxi dress is very suitable for wearing due to the length of the dresses in spring; When the weather suddenly becomes cold, we only need to add a coat. As the weather warms up, a maxi dress will do the trick. In order to add more colors to your wardrobe, we have carefully selected some cost-effective maxi dresses for you. You can see if there is one that suits you. This dress from ANRABESS features a large floral print and oversized elbow-protecting sleeves for a bohemian feel; an elasticated waist with belt; and a loose fit at the dress to mid-thigh without worrying about exposure. MEROKEETY's openwork floral dress is made of lace and has a deep V-neck. Not only suitable for wedding parties but also suitable for taking pictures on the beach. Both high heels and flats are very romantic. GO COUTURE The all-black drop-shoulder dress is cut from stretch jersey with charming twist details at the side and looks stylish with a gold necklace and shoes. 90% are modal fabrics, which are very skin-friendly to wear. Donna Morgan's color-blocking dress, orange and rose red, must be a very beautiful scene in spring. This kind of color scheme is very bold for many people, but why is it not synonymous with spring? 98% cotton fabric, and side pockets can also hold things. Now it's just $55.97. Antonio Melani's white gown in a stretch linen blend has puffed sleeves to hide the bare flesh. The whole dress reveals the beauty of old fashion. Order now with free shipping!

Looking at each generation, the fashion trend among the younger generation is deeply influenced by the culture, music, film, and television at that time. Hippies were popular in the 1960s. Punk and rock were popular in the 1970s. These cultures strongly accumulated in the 1980s, and they exploded in the 1990s. These trends are deeply integrated into local film and television, music, and fashion. In the 1990s, there was an important epitome of street style, and the representative place was New York. Young people at that time advocated skateboarding and hip-hop. In terms of dressing, oversize, graffiti sweaters, crop tops, camouflage, bandanas, low waists, and cargo pants are all synonymous with the 90s. Sports and leisure styles set off a fashion trend. There is a representative movie "KIDS", which tells the story of young people on the streets of New York in the 1990s about drugs, alcohol, and AIDS. And this movie also promoted the exchange of skateboard culture between the east and west coasts and the popularity of this culture. Founded in 1980, Supreme, which has laid a solid foundation among skateboard teenagers, has gradually become famous. Related graffiti and street dance are gradually sweeping young people. At the same time, rap culture was also set off by a movie. The film is produced by Dr. Dre and has an original soundtrack. The late legendary rapper Tupac Shakur also played a role. It shows hip-hop culture, street basketball, and the embarrassing lives of black people. Rap initially originated from black musicians living at the bottom of New York, and the groups that emerged later enriched New York's rap culture and attracted young people to come here to realize their dreams. In terms of female groups, Princess Diana, pop queen Britney Spears, and female rapper Aaliyah Dana Haughton were all fashion icons at the time. The style is like Princess Diana's large pattern sweater, leggings, suit jacket, puff sleeve top, baseball uniform, and sneakers. Britney prefers navel-baring outfits, which can be paired with slim or loose cargo pants, and sports shoes are fine. And Aaliyah Dana Haughton likes to wear oversize, which is popular in the hip-hop circle. A large coat, large pants, and a large sweater are perfect with a gold chain. After years of baptism, how can we achieve this style of matching in 2023? Please see the introduction below. 90s Outfit Tip 1: Baseball jacket + printed sweater + biker shorts + sneakers. You can wear the baseball jacket or tie it around your waist, which is very good. Look 1 Look 2 Look 3 90s Outfit Tip 2: Crop top + cargo pants + sneakers Look 1 Look 2 Look 3 90s Outfit Tip 3: Oversize hip pop girl Look 1 Look 2 Look 3 The 90s style is very fashionable now. If you have the above-mentioned similar elements in your wardrobe, you can match them, and you will definitely find the 90s outfit style that suits you best. Welcome to leave a message to discuss with me, and I will reply to you in time.

For myself, it can be said that I am very fond of chips because of crisp and delicious taste. But at the same time it is a good euphoria inspiration to provide suggestions for our stylish clothing. I carefully selected three Kettle Cooked flavors. I think you would like to take a look. LAY'S® Kettle Cooked Original Potato Chips Mira Body-Con Party Dress from DRESS THE POPULATION Rectangle Sunglasses for Women Men Trendy Retro Fashion Sun Glasses 90’s Vintage UV 400 Protection Square Frame K1200 from Kimorn Simulated Pearl Stud Earrings - A New Day™ Gold from Target Women's Pink Jet Set Coated-canvas Shoulder Bag from MICHAEL KORS Love That's Forever Ivory and Gold Pearl Headband from Lulus SEXY WHITE STRING BEAD HIGH HEELS from Marbella's LAY'S® Kettle Cooked Jalapeño Flavored Potato Chips Look Women Cut Out Waist Split Side Square Neck Midi Bodycon Tank Dress Green M from Qazqa Gold Filigree Earrings for Women | Barzel 18K Gold Plated Link Mesh Braided Filigree Hoop Earrings (Gold) from Barzel LV Confidential bracelet Signature Jet Set Double-Zip Wristlet from MICHAEL KORS Danyella Gold Nappa Leather Strappy Sandals from Lulus LAY'S® Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Flavored Potato Chips Freshwater Pearl Floral Drop Earrings from PANACEA 12497 ADA Matte Brown Sunglasses, Brown from Bolle Marilyn Small Crossbody from Michael Kors Camo Asymmetric Satin Cocktail Dress from ELLIATT Cowgirl Confessions Booties - Chocolate from FASHIONNOVA Related Outfit Advice COUCH M14044-508 White Horn-Rimmed Hipster Rectangle Mirrored Sunglasses GUCCI Dionysus Small Shoulder Bag in Orange and White JW Anderson Bumper 15 Leather Shoulder Bag Guess Women's Red Katey Croc Mini Top Zip Shoulder Bag BURBERRY BE 4291 3007/H White Plastic Rectangle Sunglasses Silver Logo Lens Bershka wrap around detail heeled sandal in chocolate Naturalizer Womens Banks Slingback Low Heel Pointed Toe Pumps YUZEFI Mini Fortune Cookie Bag in Beige Leather POLENE EDITION - MONOCHROME BEIGE WIT & WISDOM 'Ab'Solution High Waist Ankle Skinny Pants ZELLA Live In High Waist Leggings MERCARI Gold Heels TORY BURCH Miller Leather Bracelet TORY BURCH Rope Logo Leather Wrap Bracelet VALENTINO GARAVANI Signature VLOGO Leather Bracelet REVOLVE Haydon Dress Mewmews Neriah Long Sleeve Crystal Midi Dress In Green Lulus Wrap Party Hunter Green Satin Wrap Crop Top SHOWPO KHARI MIDI DRESS - STRAPPY BACK RUCHED SLIP DRESS IN LIME Petal & Imitation Pearl Drop Earrings BAUBLEBAR Pavé Crystal Enamel Hoop Earrings Which flavor do you like best? Original, Jalapeño Flavored or Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Flavored clothing style? You can choose any you like. And feel free to comment below and give me your fashion ideas. Thanks!