Interview: Joseph Altuzarra

The luxury fashion designer on his process for transforming the greenroom at the Emmys

by Mya Stark Like a modern-day fashion Midas, everything Joseph Altuzarra touches seems to turn to sleekness and sophistication. He launched his eponymous luxury ready-to-wear brand, in 2008 when he was a mere slip of a Chinese-American, French-Basque, Paris-raised lad (he’s now 30 years old) and it quickly skyrocketed to several awards and critical acclaim. Just a few weeks ago, it was announced that Kering, …

Giada Flagship Opening in Milan

The Chinese-owned, Italian-designed brand opens its first European store, designed by Claudio Silvestrin

Giada is a unique case of Chinese-owned, Italian-designed fashion branding—and so far the only existing case in the world of luxury. The Asian side is invested in by RedStone Haute Couture, and the European anchor rests in Italy and was created by founder and designer Rosanna Daolio. After 13 years working at MaxMara, Daolio chose to establish a design consulting firm based in Milan in …

Eight Budding Designers in China

A group of innovators who think and create both traditionally and globally

by Stefano Caggiano China is often considered the “factory” of the world, but as the world’s most populous country is growing at such a rapid rate—in all ways—those beliefs are surely bound to be recognized as old-fashioned soon. One realm in which the country’s continued progression is evident is design—Chinese designers are showing an increasing ability at owning innovation, function and aesthetics. On the one …