"Cashmere" News Archive

Synonymous with textile manufacturing, Turkey's fashion design scene went high-end at Istanbul fashion week last week. Texturally opulent fabrics and retro shapes drove the Middle Eastern nation home, making its show schedule one to watch in future seasons.

Tse has enlisted the creative eye of former supermodel, Claudia Schiffer, revealing the one-time designer will collaborate on the design of its upcoming knitwear collection for fall 2015. Since its strategic recruitment of current creative director, Tina Lutz back in 2012, Tse is one fashion brand pulling out all the style (and celebrity) stops to secure itself at the forefront of luxury cashmere houses.

An overview of the innovative process that recycles and reengineers old wool & cashmere into new, high quality fabric.

With the poise and physique of an Italian stallion, Milan Fashion Week for men drew to a boisterous close last week, with critics left so impressed to the level of exclaiming, "Bravo, bravo!" from the front row. Following a competitive display of menswear talent, we handpicked five standout lines from the official MFW schedule with a focus on those who showcased an exquisite and innovative use of fabric and prints for the upcoming AW15 season.

Pringle of Scotland is celebrating 200 years of operation this month. A museum exhibition in London's Serpentine marked the occasion last week, charting Pringle's journey from a small hosiery maker to international cashmere fashion house.

As the Resort 2016 schedule continues to play on, several fashion names have presented directional Pre-Summer women's wear ranges. While each offered a uniqueness in overall theme, several fabrics and their use in contemporary fashion were reoccurring. Here are the collections worth knowing.

American fashion icon Donna Karan, is stepping down as chief designer of Donna Karan International. From stretch jersey bodysuits to black devore gowns, Donna Karan built a legacy of style for the modern, New York woman; one who is active, sleek and sexy.

When ethical luxury label Maiyet launched in 2011, it aimed to partner with and source skill sets from artisans around the world for handcrafted details to incorporate into its collections.

Europe boasts some of the world's leading wool and cashmere manufacturers. From the green meadows of Yorkshire to the foothills of Italy's Biella, we've uncovered three mills crafting the finest, soft touch fabrics for luxury coats.

London Collections: Men (LCM) is renowned for experimental runway shows, designs and fabrics. From forward-thinking suits to eclectic streetwear, the Brits know how to mix up the best of their Savile Row tailors with the city's east London's grunge vibe. A look at the top materials featured from the menswear shows of LCM AW15.