Must Read: Dries van Noten Takes His Final Bow, Chloé Launches Art Project
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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
Dries van Noten takes his final bow
Dries van Noten's final collection, for Spring 2025 Menswear, walked on Saturday in Paris, as the legendary designer retires. (He will remain a part of his eponymous label's creative process, and a new head is expected to be named soon.) The New York Times' Guy Trebay discusses the end of his tenure and his final show. {The New York Times/paywalled}
Photo: Hasse Nielsen, Courtesy of Chloé
Chloé launches art project
Chloé will present a collection by Danish artist Mie Olise Kjærgaard to inaugurate Chloé Arts, a new initiative empowering female artists across disciplines. Eight large-scale paintings depicting female liberation and adventurism are on display at the brand's Paris flagship store, alongside Chemena Kamali's first collection. {Fashionista inbox}
Photo: Courtesy of Loewe
Loewe designed a thirsty T-shirt for Jonathan Bailey's foundation
Loewe is partnering with Jonathan Bailey for the launch of his foundation, the Shameless Fund, which will benefit the LGBTQ+ community through collaboration with creative people and brands. The brand released a T-shirt that reads "Drink Your Milk," which was conceptualized by the "Bridgerton" actor "for anyone who's ever tasted milk," he said in the press release. It will be available online at loewe.com and in select Loewe stores starting June 27. {Fashionista inbox}
Who will finance a more sustainable fashion industry?
While brands commit to shrinking their carbon output, the burden of shifting practices often falls on third-party manufacturers that can't afford the financial risk. To circumvent the, H&M Group, Bestseller, Gap Inc. and Mango have partnered in The Future Supplier Initiative, which will connect suppliers with low-risk loans to pay for the machinery required to lower carbon emissions. Through this, brands will be responsible for paying back the loans should suppliers be unable to due to bankruptcy or other financial difficulties. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
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