Leonardovalentini FW25: A Poetic Rebellion Woven in Memory and Music

By Elena Sendona on March 1, 2025

At Milan Fashion Week, Roman designer Leonardo Valentini presented his FW25/26 collection Crudelio Fabiola, a raw and emotionally charged tribute to memory, loss, and the redemptive power of creation. Shown as part of the Lineapelle Designers Edition, the collection transcended conventional fashion presentation, becoming a cathartic act of personal storytelling.

Dedicated to Fabiola—a deeply significant figure in the designer’s life—the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/leonardovalentini-fw25-a-poetic-rebellion-woven-in-memory-and-music/

Winter Solstice Reimagined: Pairi Daeza FW25 Melds Persian Heritage and Ethical Craftsmanship

By Elena Sendona on May 6, 2025

In a world where fashion often overlooks the hands behind the stitches, Pairi Daeza’s Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection, Winter Solstice, offers a deeply human alternative—an exquisite blend of Persian legacy, Italian craftsmanship, and social responsibility. Designed for the modern conscious wearer, this season’s garments evoke a poetic fusion of ancestral Iranian techniques and contemporary silhouettes, reinterpreted through sustainable...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/winter-solstice-reimagined-pairi-daeza-fw25-melds-persian-heritage-and-ethical-craftsmanship/

K-Fashion takes center stage in Paris: RE RHEE, MMAM & EENK impress with Artistic FW25 Showcase

By Elena Sendona on May 5, 2025

Among Korea’s most forward-thinking designers—RE RHEE, MMAM, and EENK—brought a vibrant fusion of fashion, performance, and contemporary art to life during Paris Fashion Week with their Fall/Winter 2025 collections under the Concept Korea initiative. Hosted by KOCCA at the iconic Palais de Tokyo on March 7, the multisensory event proved to be a masterclass in boundary-pushing creativity, echoing Korea’s growing global influence in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/k-fashion-takes-center-stage-in-paris-re-rhee-mmam-eenk-impress-with-artistic-fw25-showcase/

Mare Blu ‘90 by Harmont & Blaine: A Mediterranean-Inspired Style Revival for Spring/Summer 2025

By Elena Sendona on April 30, 2025

The capsule takes inspiration from archival images of youthful explorers soaking up the Mediterranean sun in iconic locales like Capri, reinventing that same carefree aesthetic through bold stripes, floral daisy prints, and an unmistakably playful palette. Think retro-cool swimsuits, terrycloth polo shirts with the brand’s signature dachshund embroidery, and an array of airy cotton separates layered over Bermuda shorts and drawstring...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/mare-blu-90-by-harmont-blaine-a-mediterranean-inspired-style-revival-for-spring-summer-2025/

Market Report: Tech helps stock rally grow some legs amid Trump’s reign of confusion

Derren Nathan,
  • FTSE 100 set to follow global stock gains
  • US stocks post third straight day in the green
  • Rachel Reeves to meet US Treasury Secretary Bessent today
  • Earnings season so far – tech and financials shine, consumer stocks lag
  • UK retail sales unexpectedly rise by 0.4%
  • Alphabet smashes first-quarter forecasts, holds firm on capex guidance
  • Brent crude prices flat at $67 per barrel

Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The FTSE should see a spring in its step this...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/25/market-report-tech-helps-stock-rally-grow-some-legs-amid-trumps-reign-of-confusion/

Monaco responds to Myanmar earthquake with urgent aid contribution

Good Morning Monaco

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Monaco responds to Myanmar earthquake with urgent aid contribution The Prince’s Government and the Monaco Red Cross announced plans on April the 17th, to support relief efforts In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar last month…

National Council green lights new housing developments Monaco’s National Council has approved two strategic land decommissioning projects in a bid to bolster housing availability for Monegasque nationals…

S...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/19/monaco-responds-to-myanmar-earthquake-with-urgent-aid-contribution/

Textile Wit Meets Artistic Grit: Laneus x Thomas Lélu Light Up Milan Design Week

By Elena Sendona on April 10, 2025

At this year’s Milan Design Week, the Italian luxury knitwear brand Laneus makes a bold and poetic debut into home interiors through a collaboration with French artist Thomas Lélu. Known for his irreverent wit and handwritten quote art, Lélu brings his signature humor and conceptual depth to a limited-edition home décor capsule presented at the Laneus showroom in the historic Cinque Vie district.

The setup feels more like a curated...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/10/textile-wit-meets-artistic-grit-laneus-x-thomas-lelu-light-up-milan-design-week/

It’s GIWA time!

Sofia Konstantopoulou

As the Founder of the Greek International Women Awards, it is with great excitement that I announce the opening of applications for this year’s edition. The journey of building a stronger, more inclusive shipping industry is a personal mission for me, and these awards stand as a testament to the incredible women whose contributions continue to shape the future of the industry. But more than just recognizing achievements, this year’s awards are about inspiring one another,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/its-giwa-time/

AGL Unveils Limited Edition Ceramic Shoes for Fuori Salone 2025

By Elena Sendona on April 6, 2025

In celebration of Fuori Salone 2025, AGL presents the limited edition Ceramic shoes, a bold fusion of creativity, craftsmanship, and refined Italian elegance. The Ceramic silhouette is an ultra-geometric ballet flat characterized by its strikingly square toe, amplifying volume and making a powerful style statement.

Meticulously crafted using the traditional “sacchetto” technique, these shoes embody comfort and flexibility, enveloping the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/06/agl-unveils-limited-edition-ceramic-shoes-for-fuori-salone-2025/