Charlotte Casiraghi, a Chanel ambassador, in her pre-fall campaign.
Smith/Courtesy of Chanel
NEW RECRUITMENT: Virginie Viard, creative director at Chanel, has added a notable talent to her design team, WWD has learned.
Alexandre Morgado, a nine-year veteran of Givenchy, has joined the French house to work with Viard on special projects, including VIP wear.
A Chanel spokeswoman confirmed the meeting to WWD, but did not provide additional details.
To be sure, Chanel is very actively dressing its lineup of celebrity brand ambassadors — which include Kristen Stewart, Penélope Cruz, Charlotte Casiraghi and Blackpink’s Jenny — as well as other celebrities for red carpet events. , as Giveon at the 2022 Grammys.
According to Morgado’s LinkedIn account, he was most recently head of design for high fashion, celebrity and special projects at Givenchy. He had joined the fashion brand LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton in 2013 as the chief haute couture and VIP designer in 2013.
It is learned that he worked at the Italian label Borbonese earlier in his career.
Many top European fashion houses have dedicated design staff for VIP clothing, which continue to attract consumer attention and engagement, especially on social media.
Givenchy reshuffled its teams after Morgado’s departure and hired Suzanna Venegas, who has experience working in high fashion and ready-to-wear with John Galliano at Maison Margiela and Dior. She now works under Givenchy creative director Matthew Williams in the women’s categories and oversees all fashion and VIP requests, according to a spokeswoman for the house. – Miles Socha
CRYSTAL mushrooms: Katy Perry has a thing for mushrooms.
The singer, whose Las Vegas residency show, “Play,” finds her surrounded by dancing mushrooms in a sketch, has now collaborated with Judith Leiber Couture on a limited-edition mushroom minaudière—or an embellished handbag for those who did not take French. in high school.
The wearable artwork was created in collaboration with Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, who co-owns the brand, along with Authentic Brands Group and Jana Matheson, creative director of Judith Leiber.
Katy Perry Mushroom Bag by Judith Leiber.
Minaudière is created from more than 10,000 mobile crystals in shades of Siamese crimson mixed with crimson and Bordeaux. The stem is shaded in a gradient palette of light gold crystals with opal accents. The cap features flat back pearls in multiple sizes designed to create texture and dimension. The interior is lined with metallic leather.
Each piece is hand-painted with a polished brass frame and a removable shoulder chain that includes the Katy Perry Play medallion.
The Judith Leiber Couture x Katy Perry minaudière will retail for $6,195 and will be sold on the brand’s website and at its Resorts World Las Vegas store, which is hosting her show. It will also be available in select luxury specialty stores starting in the fall.
“I’m delighted to unveil this collaboration with Judith Leiber Couture for my show ‘Play,'” said Perry. “I’ve had an affinity for these dazzling minaudieras since I could afford one. This exclusive piece is the most memorable good for ‘Play'”.
Perry, who is known for her playful fashion choices, has dressed Judith Leiber in the past, including a hamburger clutch that complemented the giant hamburger dress she wore to the Met Gala in 2019, and a crystal-encrusted football clutch that ear in the NFL. Honors last year.
“Like Judith Leiber, Katy is known for creating wearable art with her iconic look,” said Ocleppo Hilfiger. “Her unique personality and creative vision were essential to the design of this special piece. We are excited to introduce this new minaudière, which is as unique and vibrant as Katy.”
“This adorable mushroom was directly inspired by Katy’s ‘Play’ residence,” added Matheson. “Her confidence and impeccable sense of style make her the perfect collaborator for the Judith Leiber brand. She is the ultimate representation of the fun and fearless collectors who love the Judith Leiber Couture brand.”
Judith Leiber is available in 105 outlets across North America, Europe and the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Perry has sold more than 57 million albums and amassed 65 billion streams. She is one of only five artists to reach 100 million certified units with their digital singles. Her residency in Vegas began in late 2021 and runs through October of this year. – Jean E. Palmieri
Workers at a factory in Ashulia.
Emdad Islam Bitu
NEW INNOVATIONS: Bangladesh fashion showcase “Made in Bangladesh Week” returns this November.
Apparel reigns as the dominant economic force in the country, accounting for about 80 percent of exports. Its flagship event is organized in partnership with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, or BGMEA, and Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, or BAE, to highlight the importance of apparel exports and sustainability in the sector.
Organizers are drumming up excitement for the event on the official website MadeinBangladeshWeek.com, which was just launched.
The week-long event running from November 13 to 18 includes designer showcases, denim spotlights and other sustainability-leaning focuses. Among the exhibitions that coincide are a Fashion Innovation runway show promoting responsible manufacturers, the Denim Expo – which in past sessions has seen more than 50,000 attendees – and the Dhaka Apparel Summit highlighting safety steps and leadership of the sector.
As the inaugural speaker and opener of the event, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will also be present, as will a number of brand participants.
For eco-enthusiasts, events like the Green Factory Tour (a one-day tour of multiple factory sites that use energy-efficient and environmentally friendly practices), or one of the many award ceremonies, are sure to impress, according to organizers of the event. Meanwhile, the Sustainable Design and Innovation Awards and Sustainability Leadership Awards on 16 and 17 November will further recognize emerging and established leaders in “social excellence”, “environmental excellence” and “innovation excellence”.
Wrapping up the week on November 18, the last day, is a technical seminar on sustainability and innovation at the BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology and the global launch of the BGMEA Innovation Center. Billed as a hub to advance sustainability and trendy technological ideation, the center houses a library, research lab, training center and museum exhibition space. – Kaley Roshitsh
