The iconic designer Giorgio Armani passed away last year. Considering the impact he had on me, my life, and my career, I wanted to take a moment to share what it was like to work with him and how it shaped my values. In all honesty, he was such a powerful inspiration; his ethos informed …
Read MoreTHE NEW GUARD OF LUXURY: WHO WILL MOVE WITH THE WEALTH?
Recent figures from luxury houses suggest growth rather than contraction. LVMH reported a rise in performance, contributing to a jump in Bernard Arnault’s net worth of around $19 billion. It is a striking contrast to the wider economic mood, where caution is the dominant note and brands across sectors are struggling to maintain connection with …
Read MoreTHE SHIRT COMPANY REBRAND: IN TRUE ALIGNMENT
About The Shirt Company The Shirt Company is a British, London-based brand specialising in premium, exquisitely crafted shirts for women. It was founded by Donna Middleton in 2010 with a commitment to providing customers with a perfectly curated range of shirts. The problem: The need for an evolution The Shirt Company had reached a point …
Read MoreBUILD THE BEST TEAM FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Over the years of working with businesses, large and small, I’ve seen the resounding proof that your business’s success is largely based on your ability to build the best team for your business. Not only does a new hire bring new energy, but they can also significantly impact the business’s bottom line. I have worked …
Read MoreTHE COLOUR GAP BETWEEN FASHION SHOWS AND RETAIL
Why is it that international catwalks are so full of colour, yet it remains so hard to find flattering colours in the stores? Throughout my many years of creative work in the industry, I’ve seen a shift; there’s a colour gap between fashion shows and retail. Fashion shows today are more about brand perception and …
Read MoreCASHMERE, SUSTAINABILITY AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Cashmere is often seen as the most luxurious, long-lasting, and sustainable material or yarn to buy. However, with the high global demand, traceability has become less easy. Companies have to go above and beyond to achieve supply chain transparency, and customers seem willing to pay for ethically produced cashmere. I recently had the pleasure of being …
Read MoreWHY A DISTINCT VISUAL LANGUAGE POSITIONS YOUR BRAND
“Nearly 50% of users surveyed by TikTok said that videos longer than a minute long were ‘stressful.’ The truth is that our attention spans are shrinking – so much so that the effect of short-form media on our cognitive functions has been given a name: TikTok Brain.” (Source: The Oxford Blue) This statistic illustrates that …
Read MoreAUTHENTICITY IN SUSTAINABILITY
As an SME, it is crucial to embrace authenticity when developing a sustainable brand strategy. At Yulan Sustainability, when we work with clients, we utilise our powerful ALIGN framework, which enables SME businesses to identify the steps necessary to achieve sustainability goals in the context of their brand. In this blog post, we will delve …
Read MoreBENCHMARKING SUSTAINABILITY IN LUXURY FASHION
Benchmarking sustainability in the luxury fashion industry is crucial for brands aiming to establish a strong and competitive position in the market. However, our experience shows that many companies remain unaware of their competitors’ sustainability actions. As of 2023, the UK government requires listed companies to publish net-zero transition plans and set company targets to …
Read MoreTHE FUTURE OF FASHION WEEK AND DIGITAL CREATIVITY WITH DANIELA AGNELLI
Fashion Editor Daniela Agnelli has worked with legendary photographers, visionary designers and has been crafting images for brands and magazines for more than 20 years. She has also been attending fashion shows for as long as she can remember, observing as they have been impacted by the advent of social media and Instagram. Yet this pandemic …
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