Maria Nilsdotter has become one of the most exciting names in jewelry, and the Swedish designer is only continuing to grow. Kicking off her career at London's Central Saint Martins, Nilsdotter has since grown her brand to over 40K followers on Instagram and continues to craft each piece by hand in the label's atelier.Her collections take inspiration from fairytales and stories, drawing from Swedish tales like Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking and The Brothers Lionheart, as well as other mythi...

Following their team-up last year, Pangaia and Takashi Murakami have joined forces once again to raise awareness of bee conservation. This time around, the capsule range is created in partnership with MoMA Design Store.Arriving in the form of a hoodie and T-shirt, the collaboration features Murakami's signature "Flower Bomb" and "Smiling Flower" motifs. The illustrations are accompanied by a newly-created bee character. A continuation of Pangaia's ongoing commitment to sustainability, the hoodie...

Just two years after joining Kenzo, Felipe Oliveira Baptista will step down from his role as artistic director of the French fashion house. The Portuguese designer, who lives and works in Paris, released a statement announcing his departure: "I have been honored to serve this amazing house and the legacy of its founder Kenzo Takada. I would like to thank my teams for their talent and dedication," he told WWD.Oliveira Baptista will officially leave Kenzo on June 30, when his contract is up. The...

Alber Elbaz, the designer behind Richemont-backed label AZ Factory, has died at the age of 59. The news was confirmed by Compagnie Financière Richemont, as reported by WWD. While the cause of death has yet to be announced, sources are stating that the creative was diagnosed with COVID-19 before his passing at a Paris hospital on Saturday night.Elbaz was best known for his tenure at Lanvin from 2001 to 2015, having brought the fashion house to its peak with his elegant style. Most recently, the...