Fashion
Alberta Ferretti: Haute hosting for today
Published
September 24, 2025
The special art of hosting a soirée, arguably a dying social skill, was the key to a swish and stylish collection by Lorenzo Serafini for the house of Alberta Ferretti this season.
Using whisper-light fabrics – chiffon, floaty silk and crochet – Serafini offered up a fresh vision of evening elegance. Created in a great palette of ecru, foam green, Aegean blue and coral pink, the summer shades were in marked contrast to a Milan Tuesday of heavy clouds and intermittent showers.
Staged with grace inside a neo-classical Milanese palazzo with marble floors and frescoes of peacocks and pheasants, an ideal location for a refined supper. Throughout there was a sense of sensual confidence, imparted by some great combinations. Flared chiffon pants with meter-long scarf tops; flowing tents dresses that billowed out when walking; halter necks held with metallic silver collars. Or splendid deep George gowns, and some super color-blocked Moorish dresses.
Many dresses and skirts trimmed with fabric beads and baubles, on a cast many of whom wore posh hippie fringed moccasins.
“I was imagining the most perfectly dressed host for today. Spending comfortable quality time in an intimate scenario. A private world, not over exposed on social media,” explained a smiling Serafini. Standing before a mood board that included images of Sofia Coppola, Stella Tennant and Tina Chow.
“Tina was one of the highest hostess. Nothing nostalgic. I wanted a homage to these free spirits. I wish we had more of them nowadays,” he stressed.
This week Alberta Ferretti also opened of the new flagship store in Milan, in Via Spiga 26, in the heart of the Quadrilatero Della Moda. Spread over two levels, the new boutique is developed around architectural elements that convey the atmosphere of a wardrobe-living room, where the use of a resin, specially made by a Milanese artisan for the walls and floor, creates an “infinite” effect.
A precious table in Canaletto walnut and brass with curved lines evokes the world of jewelry. Walnut bookcases are designed to showcase bags and accessories, and day-bed seats featuring an ivory bouclé fabric upholstery, define a relaxing and immersive journey into the brand.
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ICE’s most active December 2025 contract settled at 66.22 cents per pound (0.453 kg), down 0.07 cent. The contract hit an intraday low of 66.11 cents, its weakest level since September 8. Other contracts closed between 62 points lower and 4 points higher.
ICE cotton futures slipped after touching a two-week low, with December 2025 settling at 66.22 cents per pound.
Improved US harvest progress, now at 12 per cent, and weak grain markets pressured sentiment, partly offset by a softer US dollar.
Analysts said demand remains steady, but traders stay cautious ahead of peak harvest.
Brazil’s September exports fell 13.61 per cent year-on-year.
A weaker US dollar, which ended a three-day winning streak against the euro and Swiss franc, lent some support to cotton. However, falling crude oil prices exerted downward pressure, as lower polyester production costs weighed on sentiment.
Total trading volume stood at 32,669 contracts, compared with 27,722 on Friday. Average daily volume for the week was 32,928 contracts. CFTC data showed speculators cut net short positions by 9,139 contracts, leaving 65,507 contracts short as of September 16. ICE-certified deliverable cotton stocks were unchanged at 15,474 bales as of September 19.
US harvest progress reached 12 per cent, up from 9 per cent last week and matching the five-year average, though slightly behind 13 per cent last year. USDA’s weekly crop progress report pegged cotton quality at 47 per cent, down from 52 per cent last week but above 37 per cent a year earlier.
Analysts said demand expectations remain decent, but traders are cautious ahead of the main harvest.
Brazil’s Secex reported exports of 104,616.47 tons in the first three weeks of September, averaging 6,974.43 tons per day, down 13.61 per cent from last year’s 8,073.20 tons per day.
US stock markets saw all three major indices hit record highs for the third consecutive day, supported by an interest rate cut and expectations of further easing in 2025. Wheat futures hit a new contract low on uncertainty over Chinese demand, while CBOT soybean futures fell to a six-week low amid a weak US export outlook.
Currently, ICE cotton for December 2025 is trading at 66.16 cents per pound (down 0.06 cent), cash cotton at 64.22 cents (down 0.07 cent), the October 2025 contract at 64.32 cents (down 0.62 cent), the March 2026 contract at 68.08 cents (down 0.10 cent), the May 2026 contract at 69.49 cents (down 0.08 cent) and the July 2026 contract at 70.59 cents (down 0.01 cent). A few contracts remained at their previous closing levels, with no trading recorded today.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
Published
September 23, 2025
Antazero, the sustainable sub-brand of Chinese sportswear giant Anta, has announced its first designer collaboration, joining forces with Belgian creative Kris Van Assche.
For the inaugural collaboration, Van Assche—known for his stints at Dior Homme, Berluti, and his eponymous label—applies his couture sensibility to a full wardrobe spanning outerwear, tailoring, knitwear, and footwear, designed to move fluidly “from the running track to the city street.”
Set to launch in November, the lineup highlights recycled nylon quilted puffers reimagined as belted coats and pea coats, double-faced jersey overcoats, and vegan leather parkas cut from mycelium-based alternatives. Knitwear and woven separates use recycled polyester, while Aerovent Zero, China’s first PFAS-free waterproof-breathable membrane, is employed in windbreakers and dresses. Coordinating hoodies and pants in EcoCosy fibers, along with lightweight skirts and boleros, expand the women’s offering—marking Van Assche’s return to womenswear.
Completing the collection are accessories including reinterpretations of Anta sneakers, alongside all-purpose backpacks and hats with alpine cord detailing. A controlled palette of black and limestone is offset with pops of orchid, teal, and frost tones, as well as a seasonal statement print.
“At this point in my career, I aim for projects with a clear positioning, where ambitions are aligned. I was intrigued by the challenge of working with Antazero,” said Van Assche.
“It meant learning new techniques, pushing quality within new constraints, and exploring sustainability at scale. The idea was always to merge my Parisian background with Anta’s sports DNA—to create something fresh, democratic, and beautiful.”
The collection launches with a campaign, shot by Julien Martinez Leclerc and styled by Mauricio Nardi, that contrasts Parisian refinement with Shanghai’s modern energy, Meanwhile, the lookbook by Alessio Bolzoni emphasizes the collection’s chromatic range through overhead shots.
Founded in 1991, Anta has grown into China’s leading sportswear company. Antazero, launched in 2024 as a sustainability platform, represents the brand’s most ambitious commitment yet to lowering its environmental impact.
“This is not merely a collection of products, but an answer to the question: Why does the world need Anta? We will fulfill our commitment to sustainable development through action and respond with greater confidence to the needs of the global market,” added Tsui Yeung, CEO of Anta Brand.
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For decades, award-winning costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie has defined what it means to shine in the spotlight, dressing icons of stage and today’s biggest pop stars, most recently bringing his quintessential sparkle to one of the year’s most anticipated albums and just this week, shimmering on an award show red carpet. Bob Mackie’s style mantra has always been ‘when you wear a Mackie you dare to be noticed.’
JCPenney has launched Mackie: Bob Mackie, an exclusive fall collection celebrating Hollywood glamour at accessible prices.
Available in sizes 2–24 and under $300, the line features sequined gowns, velvet dresses, jewel-toned cocktail styles, and modern silhouettes, inviting every woman to embrace self-expression, confidence, and her own iconic moment.
“At JCPenney, we’re redefining what it means to be iconic,” said Michelle Wlazlo, Chief Executive Officer, JCPenney. “Partnering with the Bob Mackie brand allows us to merge the extraordinary with the everyday, offering customers runway-worthy fashion at unbeatable value. This collection is an invitation to say ‘yes’ to self-expression, glamour, and confidence, no matter who you are.”
Since launching its bold brand reinvention, “Yes, JCPenney!”, the retailer has been rewriting the rules of fashion by inviting shoppers to rediscover how iconic style can be at unbeatable value. For more than a century, JCPenney has delivered high quality, on-trend fashion that turns heads and drops jaws — it’s from where? Now, the brand is doubling down on its promise to make every woman feel like an icon, proving that amazing fashion isn’t reserved for the few, but accessible to everyone.
This collection features an array of standout styles, including mini and long dresses crafted from luxe velvets and shimmering ombré sequins, bold jewel-toned cocktail dresses with intricate beading and marabou feather accents and modern takes on classic silhouettes, like a sleeveless printed taffeta A-line, a halter jumpsuit with keyhole cutouts, and a sequin gown with ruched detailing. Each piece is thoughtfully designed with signature details, from sculpted shoulders and dramatic front slits to vibrant color palettes and exquisite embellishments, delivering glamour, movement and sophistication for every special occasion.
With every piece in the Mackie: Bob Mackie collection priced under $300 and available in sizes 2-24, JCPenney continues its mission to democratize fashion, inviting every woman to step into the spotlight—and say yes to her iconic moment.
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