The vote casted by Britons to leave the European Union has become just the last straw for a weaker than ever Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The number of companies trading within the market for smaller capitalisation firms has retreated substantially in the past year. In fact, AIM has lost 60 companies over the last twelve months, suffering a steady ‘détente’ of new joiners ahead of the Brexit referendum, according to a report released Monday. AIM’s newcomers numbers down to 5year

After being announced as the face of Bulgari in February, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s campaign for the luxury brand’s Serpenti collection has been released. The British model was photographed by Michael Avedon for the fall 2016 advertisements in daytime and evening wear looks. In addition to modeling the Serpenti Viper and Serpenti Forever bag, Rosie can also be seen wearing Bulgari sunglasses and jewelry. The accessories include gold hardware details as well as fur treatment and snakeskin embos

After being stuck by the immediate aftermath of the EU referendum last month, luxury fashion retailers were among the worst hit sectors. Now, ten days after news of the Brexit broke, it looks as if luxury brands may have to brace themselves for further impact, as they get a taste of what things may feel like post-Brexit. Louis Vuitton: One of the worst hit luxury fashion houses following Brexit Last week, the global luxury market witnessed 48 percent less full-price sell out online year-

Natasha Poly has been revealed as the new face of Twin-Set’s fall-winter 2016 campaign. Photographed by Inez & Vinoodh, the Russian model poses on location at Silver Point Atlantic Beach in a suburban neighborhood. The blonde model layers up in chunky sweaters, fur coats and sweeping skirts in the Italian brand’s advertisements. In one image, Natasha wears a lace-adorned lingerie look while another features her in a white slip dress. Twin-Set tapped Malcolm Edwards on hair and Dick Page on m

Rebel brand Vetements sent fashion into a spin Sunday with an haute couture show that broke all the rules, appropriating clothes and shoes from 17 other brands and recutting them in its own irreverent neo-Soviet street style. The most talked about brand in fashion had been invited to show as a guest in the elite, uniquely Parisian events, seen as the pinnacle of exclusive made-to-measure clothing. But instead of bowing to couture's near century-long tradition of handmade artistry, Vetements

With Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to take the reins at Christian Dior within days, the French fashion house went back to its eminently wearable roots in its Paris haute couture show Monday. Swiss pair Lucie Meier and Serge Ruffieux, who have been holding the fort since the shock departure of Belgian designer Raf Simon last October, did not try to reinvent the wheel before handing over to Valentino's Chiuri. Instead they returned to one of founder Christian Dior's favourite vi

After last season’s Berlin location, Gucci heads to Tokyo, Japan for its fall-winter 2016 campaign. Glen Luchford captured rising stars of the modeling world including Petra Collins, Lia Pavolova, Mae Lapres, Sofia Friesen and Yan Kumra in the colorful advertisements. From a traditional tea house to the busy city streets, the whimsical looks such as pastel color fur coats and rich brocades stand out. The images are cinematic with styling by Joe McKenna, embracing creative director Alessandro Mic

Miu Miu’s fall-winter 2016 campaign captures a weekend at the Houghton Hall estate in Norfolk, England. Led by American actress Amanda Seyfried, the images captured by Alasdair McLellan feature archetypes of high society. In addition to Amanda, the advertisements also star Anna Ewers, Dasha Dogusheva, Dilia Martins, Jeny Howorth, Mayowa Nicholas and Taylor Hill. The campaign images make a collage including stoic portraits and more candid shots. From off-the-shoulder dresses to argyle knits and r

Global men's fashion weeks have come to an end, and those following the sartorial trajectory of London, Florence, Milan and Paris will have an overwhelming sense of relief. It was an impactful season filled with anticipation, new debuts, and a hunger for meaning of what fashion means in an industry often dislodged from its surroundings. From Balenciaga to Brexit, it was a stormy season From Balenciaga to Brexit, the highs and lows of the men's shows were at best like a boat manoeu

Ralph Lauren has always been associated with luxury and privilege and it's polo player logo has been synonymous with dressing elites around the world. Since the American-based fashion giant announced earlier this month it was to close a significant amount of stores and let go of 1,000 employees there have been plenty of questions as to the brand's new strategy and direction. Bottom line sales, specifically a drop in profits, have led Ralph Lauren to restructure its portfolio of labels an