Fall 2023 Fashion World: Creative Director Shifts, New Stores, and Awards
September and October 2023 saw major changes in the fashion industry. Prada parted ways with designer Zambernardi after 40 years, Supreme creative director Tremaine Emory accused the brand of racism, and Sarah Burton left Alexander McQueen after 26 years. Rumors circulated about Alessandro Michele possibly joining LVMH. Diego Dolcini wore his own Gait-Tech shoes on the Venice Film Festival red carpet to demonstrate biomechanical technology. Spanish streetwear brand Nude Project opened its first international store in Milan, founded by under-30 entrepreneurs Bruno Casanovas and Alex Benlloch. Fashion Revolution promoted Oxfam's #SecondHandSeptember campaign. The British Fashion Council announced nominees for the 2023 Fashion Awards, to be held December 4 at Royal Albert Hall. Shein acquired a third of Sparc Group shares, planning to sell products in Forever 21 stores across North America. Pharrell Williams released a book on hip-hop jewelry through Rizzoli. Coloriage hosted a social tailoring pop-up at Fondazione Sozzani in Milan from October 5-9, featuring refugee and migrant artisans.
Key facts
- Prada ended 40-year relationship with Zambernardi in September 2023.
- Supreme creative director Tremaine Emory accused the brand of racism.
- Sarah Burton left Alexander McQueen after 26 years.
- Alessandro Michele rumored to join LVMH.
- Diego Dolcini wore Gait-Tech shoes at Venice Film Festival 80.
- Nude Project opened first international store in Milan, Corso di Porta Ticinese 64.
- Nude Project founded in 2019 by Bruno Casanovas and Alex Benlloch; 2022 sales up 341% to €11 million.
- #SecondHandSeptember campaign launched by Oxfam in 2019.
- Fashion Awards 2023 nominees announced September 5; ceremony December 4 at Royal Albert Hall.
- Shein acquired one-third of Sparc Group shares; products to be sold in Forever 21 stores.
- Pharrell Williams' book on hip-hop jewelry published by Rizzoli on September 26.
- Coloriage pop-up at Fondazione Sozzani, Milan, October 5-9, 2023.
- Coloriage presented Autumn Winter 2024 collection 'Onde' with Italian wool and African wax fabrics.
Entities
Artists
- Zambernardi
- Tremaine Emory
- Sarah Burton
- Alessandro Michele
- Bernard Arnault
- Diego Dolcini
- Bruno Casanovas
- Alex Benlloch
- Pharrell Williams
- NIGO
- Tyler the Creator
- Giulia Bracaloni
Institutions
- Prada
- Supreme
- Alexander McQueen
- LVMH
- Gucci
- Walter Albini
- Bulgari
- Gait-Tech
- NUDE PROJECT
- Oxfam
- Fashion Revolution
- British Fashion Council Foundation
- British Fashion Council
- Royal Albert Hall
- Sparc Group
- Forever 21
- Shein
- Rizzoli
- Louis Vuitton
- Tiffany
- Chanel
- Coloriage
- Fondazione Sozzani
- Artribune
- Università di Roma La Sapienza
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Milan
- Corso di Porta Ticinese 64
- North America
- United States