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08/12/2024

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03/12/2024

02/12/2024

Devil Wears Prada Musical – Opening Night Gala “RUNWAY takeover”. Story by Runway Magazine:
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24/11/2024

René Gruau – Great Fashion Illustrator.
Story by Guillaumette Duplaix, Executive Editor of RUNWAY MAGAZINE. Photo Courtesy: René Gruau Archives / Dior / L’Officiel / Madame Figaro / Flair / Harper’s Bazaar / Vogue: https://runwaymagazines.com/rene-gruau-great-fashion-illustrator/

René Gruau, born Renato Zavagli-Ricciardelli delle Caminate in 1909 in Italy and passed away in 2004, was a Franco-Italian illustrator, poster artist, and painter renowned for his contributions to fashion and advertising.

Between 1935 and 1939, his reputation flourished, with his works appearing in notable publications such as Femina, Marianne, Marie Claire, Silhouettes, L’Officiel, and Le Figaro, as well as in magazines in the United States and England.

René Gruau’s story is closely intertwined with that of the legendary fashion house Dior and its founder, Christian Dior. The two met in 1930 at Le Figaro while both were young illustrators in their twenties.

Their long-standing collaboration and friendship began in 1947, when Christian Dior commissioned Gruau to design the advertisement for the first Dior fragrance, Miss Dior, as well as the iconic “Bar Jacket,” a symbol of Dior’s revolutionary New Look.

From the 1950s until his death in Rome in 2004, René Gruau was celebrated as “the last surviving great fashion illustrator.” His work remains iconic, embodying the elegance and timelessness of 20th-century haute couture.

20/11/2024

Are you ready for Runway holidays?�The joy, the elegance, the magic—it’s all coming your way.Stay tuned for a festive season like no other with Runway Magazine.

26/10/2024

Crises in the Luxury market – overview and solutions. Article of Eleonora de Gray, Editor-in-Chief of RUNWAY MAGAZINE: https://runwaymagazines.com/crises-in-the-luxury-market-overview-and-solutions/

LVMH reported a 10% (according to different reports, including Bloomberg, the percentage is uncertain, it varies from 10-20% in losses) decline in global sales since the beginning of 2024. Market Reactions: Shares of LVMH dropped by as much as 7% following disappointing reactions to China’s recovery plan announcements. The shift towards dupes and more affordable products worldwide is affecting global luxury sales. Luxury brands are facing reduced demand, leading to stock price declines and revenue shortfalls.

Erosion of Excellence
In recent years, luxury brands under LVMH, particularly Louis Vuitton and Dior, have faced significant shifts in their approach to quality standards and craftsmanship—once core pillars of their brand identities.
Narrowing Horizons: Louis Vuitton’s Shift from Global Appeal to Cultural Specificity
Since Pharrell Williams took over as creative director of Louis Vuitton’s men’s line, the brand has shifted its focus to a distinctly race-oriented aesthetic, emphasizing a specific cultural perspective that diverges from the brand’s historically global appeal. This new direction has stirred controversy, as it leans heavily into one cultural identity, which critics argue narrows Louis Vuitton’s once-inclusive image.
Luxury’s Blind Spot: Louis Vuitton’s Risky Romance with Exotic Skins.
The Dark Side of Luxury: Shadow Marketing Tactics at Guerlain.
Legacy Lost: Givenchy’s Stray from Luxury Heritage.
The Fall of True Luxury: LVMH’s Betrayal of Heritage and Craftsmanship.

Solution – A Path to Redemption. Luxury brands have the power to restore their standing by re-committing to their core values and evolving alongside their customers.