“DESIGNING FOR A CHANGE”
Luxury — this word is so simple, but yet so loaded. It has gotten over-used that at times one has to wonder how luxury can be bought in an airport terminal between hurried flights… Shouldn’t luxury be just that: Luxury? KA sees true luxury as not only the best quality products in the world, high prices and all the glamour which surrounds it — True Luxury is one wherethe spirit is involved and originates from a place in which we are all connected. The industry of beauty and fashion is tough on the planet, much is wasted in the process of creating disposable fashion for the masses. However, we are seeing more and more luxury fashion and accessory brands taking part in the planetary change by using ecologically friendly fabrics, reduction in polluting dyes, energy efficient production facilities and donating so much to charitable causes. In this issue, KA features two luxury brands, who are designing with a “change” in mind: Marni and Bvlgari. MARNI – DREAMS OF...