Burberry
Frasers Group lifts Burberry stake to 7.42%
Frasers Group disclosed on October 12, 2026 that it holds exposure to 7.42% of Burberry's voting rights, all through sold put options. The filing follows a 6.32% disclosure.
The Style Desk
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Stories by The Style Desk
Paris Fashion Week
Why Paris Designers Chose Spectacle Over Price Cuts as Luxury Sales Fall
Designers responded to declining consumer demand with extravagant spectacle and elevated craftsmanship rather than price cuts as spring-summer 2027 collections debuted.
unions
What costume designers earn under IATSE's budget-tier pay rules
Costume designers earn different rates depending on production budget tier and city under IATSE Local 892 agreements. Learn how the union sets minimums across budget categories.
brand ambassadors
Why Gant Named Theo James, Not a Model, Its Fall 2026 Face
Gant names actor Theo James as ambassador for fall 2026. The appointment reflects a broader industry shift toward casting established film and television performers instead of traditional models.
Cover Stars
Monique Lester's Career in Frames: Playboy, a Magnifiqué Cover and a Brand of Her Own
First shoots at around 12, then Playboy and a 2025 Magnifiqué cover by Richard Lancaster. Monique Lester's career is now moving into lingerie design.
costume design
Why California's SB 253 Is Forcing Costume Departments to Track Emissions
California's emissions reporting law and studio commitments are forcing costume and wardrobe teams to rethink how they source, clean and dispose of garments.
costume design
How a studio slowdown is closing legendary costume rental houses
Costume Rental Corporation's closure after 50 years reflects a crisis for below-the-line wardrobe vendors amid a sustained Los Angeles production slowdown.
product placement
How fashion brands actually get into major films and television
The process requires months of advance planning and careful alignment between production teams and brand executives, with costume designers holding the power to approve which brands appear on screen.
costume design
How costume designers source and authenticate fabrics for period films
Researchers consult museum collections, historical documents and textile experts to ensure that every garment reflects its era's materials and construction techniques.
Red Carpet
How Fashion and Beauty Brands Pick Their Awards-Season Faces
As Hollywood's fall calendar opens, luxury houses and beauty companies are deciding months in advance which stars are worth backing, and what it costs to sign them.
stylists
Why streaming fee cuts are squeezing Hollywood's stylist business
Streaming services are paying stylists less for press tours than movie studios once did, even as fashion houses pour record money into red carpet exposure.
Red Carpet
How Vintage Archives Became Red Carpet Suppliers
At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, decades-old gowns outshone new ones. A small network of dealers and archivists supplied them, and awards season is next.