The House of Valentino under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pierpaolo Piccioli, have just been granted a fashion patent for yet another design. The CEO, Stefano Sassi has overseen one of the luxury label’s most expansive global growth strategies, including a broadening of their design collections to increase sales and attract new customers.

Regardless of whether you follow fashion or not, you know this look—a stark, industrial, sharp-cut, androgynous, predominantly black-and-white mashup of high-fashion and low. And you know it because it’s everywhere. What you may not know is that it reflects the enduring influence of one designer: Helmut Lang.

Looks like Christian Louboutin is intending to make another signature mark on the industry. He has just been issued a design patent for the brands…'Picks & Co Potpourri Spiked Toe & Lace Sole Pump.' Issued to the Parisian Fashion House, by the The US Patent and Trademark Office yesterday, the design patent will last for a term of 14 year

British singer and actress Jane Birkin has requested that her name be dropped from being used in association with the luxury brand Hermès’ most iconic handbags, the “Birkin,” following a report, which unveiled animal mistreatment in the production process of the bag.

John Galliano has recently showcased his second artisanal collection for Maison Margiela, during Paris fashion week. The exhibition of Maison Margiela's Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 15 collection showcased some of the designers masterful craftsmanship. Yet, admist all the applauds of creative genius for the looks strutted down the Parisian runway. We noticed one design that bears a striking similarity to the 'Petale Dress' from Balenciaga's 'Invierno collection 1965.