Instagram TV brings new possibilities for fashion brands

Instagram has launched a new app for watching long-form, vertical video. In addition to a new stand-alone IGTV app users can also watch from within the Instagram app. Videos are full screen and vertical but unlike the Instagram video posts are not limited to one minute but can be up to one hour long. This is a coup for brands who previously had to direct followers to YouTube to see their longer content videos.

Louis Vuitton men’s SS19: Virgil Abloh’s glorious debut

A stellar collection heralds a new era for menswear at Louis Vuitton.

Virgil Abloh’s debut as men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton was a glorious fashion moment, a show with energy and ideas.

Kering in Talks to Sell Christopher Kane Label Back to Designer

Kering took a 51 percent stake in the brand in 2013; Kane created the brand in 2006.

PARIS — Kering is in talks with Christopher Kane to sell the brand back to the British designer, the French luxury company said in a short statement.