October sales flash report for five department stores shows mixed results. Mitsukoshi Isetan and H20 Retailing posted year-on-year increases.

Nicolas Ghesquière becomes artistic director of Louis Vuitton

November 5th is model Alexa Chung's birthday.

Diesel's new accessory is erotica. Showing it off at a bondage night

Kangol celebrates its 75th anniversary with a runway show and performance

Undercover, Kazuyuki Yamamuro, Bao Bao Issey Miyake and others at the Mainichi Fashion Awards

Ayano Fukuoji's Trianon "Oui, Ayano Ruban" opens in Harajuku

Azzedine Alaïa's major retrospective exhibition is currently underway in Paris. 70 masterpieces on display.

November 3rd is Anna Wintour's birthday.

November 2nd is Nicole designer Itsuko Nakajima's birthday.

David Bowie appears in Louis Vuitton's new campaign, previewed on the new app

Kansai Yamamoto to hold comprehensive fashion show at V&A London. Live streaming available today.