Would You Buy a Mushroom Handbag?

Kourtney Kardashian's Dolce & Gabbana Wedding, Balenciaga's New York Show

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022 For the first time, Stella McCartney, Balenciaga and others are bringing mushroom-based products to market. Dolce & Gabbana "hosted" Kourtney Kardashian's wedding, a co-branded event that appeared to be a marketing first. In New York, Balenciaga designer Demna showed off his skill for bringing provocation to commercial product. Farfetch will report results later this week amid growing skepticism about the trajectory of fashion e-commerce.

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SUSTAINABILITY Would You Buy a Mushroom Handbag? By Sarah Kent

For the first time, brands including Stella McCartney, Balenciaga and Hermès are bringing products made of mushroom-based materials to market, an early test for whether the next-generarion fabrics could one day hit the mainstream. READ MORE

LUXURY Dolce & Gabbana 'Hosted' Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Wedding By Robert Williams The Kardashian clan posted a steady drip of total-look ensembles by the Italian label during a highly-publicised, co-branded celebration in Portofino. READ MORE

LUXURY Balenciaga's Demna Twists a Temple of Capitalism By Lauren Sherman

Money is 'the biggest fetish in the world,' said the designer as he exhibited his skill for bringing provocation to commercial product with a show at the New York Stock Exchange. READ MORE

TECHNOLOGY Can Farfetch Change the Narrative Around Fashion Tech? By Brian Baskin This week, everyone will be talking about earnings from Farfetch and Gap Inc., plus the amfAR Gala. READ MORE

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