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Nike allegedly embedded tracking devices in Virgil Abloh x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” shipments
Rumors in the sneaker community claim Nike placed tracking devices in the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” to pinpoint boutiques that backdoor the shoes to resellers. The allegation stems from a single Instagram video and remains unverified, with Nike offering no comment.
Look Optic has partnered with journalist and author Elaine Welteroth to launch the Davis eyewear collection, a new frame shape available in five shades. The line draws inspiration from activist Angela Davis and is priced between $68 and $98. Welteroth joins a growing roster of collaborators that includes Eva Mendes, Diane Keaton and Alex Rodriguez. The partnership positions the frames as both a fashion statement and a vehicle for empowerment.
Armedangels has launched a unisex windbreaker made entirely from Lenzing’s Tencel Lyocell ripstop fabric, marking the first performance outerwear without petroleum‑based synthetics or membranes. The garment delivers up to 97 percent wind resistance while remaining breathable, thanks to a dense mono‑material construction...
Nike is reissuing the 1979 women’s track shoe Sprint Sister as a low‑profile lifestyle sneaker for 2026. The flagship Ridgerock colorway features paneled suede, a patterned Swoosh and a distinctive double‑lace system that mirrors the recent Miu Miu × New Balance collaboration. Priced at...
Bella Hadid’s ‘Ôrəbella’ brand unveiled its sixth fragrance, Jasmine Blues Parfum, a limited‑edition spring scent. The perfume features a biphase formula that combines a skin‑loving ‘Ôrelixir’ base with aromatic notes like jasmine, blue lotus, and bergamot. Essential oils of eucalyptus,...
Lovebirds, the Indian label founded by Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh, presented its 2026/27 Resort collection at Geoffrey Bawa’s historic Lunuganga estate in Sri Lanka. The runway showcased geometric silhouettes, rippled folds, batik prints and floral patchwork, echoing Bawa’s tropical modernism and...
The granny sandal, once associated with older generations, has been re‑imagined as a spring 2026 fashion staple. Designers from Xuly.Bet to Margaret Howell showcase flat, vintage‑inspired silhouettes that prioritize comfort while pairing with everything from leggings to silk dresses. Bold...
Denim Première Vision announced its first Tokyo edition, scheduled for September 9‑10, 2026 at Yoyogi National Stadium. The two‑day trade show will feature roughly twenty curated international exhibitors spanning denim manufacturers, fabric producers, finishing technologists and sustainable solution providers. It will run...
ASOS has named Natasha Jeffers, a former Amazon Fashion general manager, as Managing Director of Global Trading. The newly created role gives her oversight of the retailer’s profit and loss across the UK, US, EU and the rest of the...
Simone Rocha will debut her first dedicated menswear runway show at Pitti Uomo in Florence this June, marking a strategic expansion beyond her women’s line. Australian label Zimmermann announced former Moncler executive Roberto Eggs as its new CEO, succeeding long‑time leader Chris Olliver. Meanwhile,...
Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs on ‘Marc by Sofia,’ Anxiety and Influence, and 30 Years of Friendship https://t.co/EY2XyHwrS7 via @IndieWire
Vans is launching a new Pearlized Pack that refreshes its Premium Classic Slip‑On and Premium Old Skool 36 sneakers with five new colorways featuring pearl embellishments, studs, and pre‑distressed midsoles. The collection includes two Old Skool 36 shades—Black/Navy Blue and Vintage...
Crew Clothing returns to the Henley Royal Regatta with its SS26 capsule, featuring a mix of elegant occasionwear and varsity‑inspired casual pieces for men and women. The brand will operate a pop‑up shop inside the Boat Tent and Stewards’ Enclosure,...
French sneaker label VEJA opened its third North American store and first West Coast location on Los Angeles’ iconic Abbot Kinney Boulevard. The 1923 building, known for its historic "Carnation" sign, was renovated by local studio OWIU, preserving original wood...
British indie knitwear label Hades, founded in 2016 by Cassie and Isabel Holland, blends traditional craftsmanship with countercultural aesthetics. The brand sources materials responsibly and handcrafts sweaters in Scotland, cardigans in Spain, and skirts in England, expanding from classic knitwear...
Phoebe Philo has launched Collection E, a minimalist capsule that emphasizes pure clothing over runway spectacle. The line features crisp silhouettes, muted tones, and an alphabet‑coded naming system, reinforcing Philo’s belief that elegance lies in restraint. By presenting the pieces as...
Fashion brand Kraus Jeans announced a plan to open 20 new exclusive‑brand stores in 2026, adding to its existing network of 27 outlets. The company has already launched 16 stores in the current fiscal year and recently opened a new...
SHEIN is opening a four‑day Festival House pop‑up on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles from March 26‑29, featuring festival‑ready collections and in‑store discounts of up to 30%. The event follows a Vancouver pop‑up and is backed by a new survey of...
The hit series *Peaky Blinders* dramatizes a Birmingham gang, but its signature flat caps with hidden razor blades are fictional. Historian Carl Chinn notes razor blades were expensive and impractical for the working‑class gang, and the real Peaky Blinders were most active in...
Diipa Büller‑Khosla, an Instagram pioneer turned beauty entrepreneur, launched Indē Wild in 2021 to fill a void for Ayurvedic hair and skin care. The brand blends traditional Indian botanicals with modern biotech, a strategy she dubs “Ayurvedistry,” and relies heavily on...
Luxury house Loro Piana has unveiled a curated collection of its signature bags, emphasizing the brand’s historic mastery of raw fibre rather than traditional leather. The line showcases designs such as the extra‑pocket shopper, bale‑loom tote, and ghiera‑styled pieces, each...
WGSN and its colour‑system partner Coloro have announced Radiant Earth (Coloro code 017‑42‑31) as the Colour of the Year for 2028. The shade is a warm, earthy red described as a sophisticated neutral that can appear in matte, glossy or iridescent...
Coach has eclipsed Michael Kors to become the United States' second‑largest luxury handbag brand. The turnaround is driven by a surge of nearly one million new customers, two‑thirds of whom are Gen Z or millennials, and the viral popularity of...
Uniqlo partnered with designers Christophe Lemaire and Sarah‑Linh Tran to launch a gender‑neutral capsule collection priced between $20 and $130. The line includes breezy pants, versatile blousons, a washable vest, and a UV‑protective parka, all praised for loose, comfortable fits...
Marks & Spencer released a new fashion campaign titled “Love that,” produced by the Mother agency, but it quickly drew criticism for missing the mark on relevance and inclusivity. The ad features a fair‑skinned blonde woman pointing angrily at a...
Monse has entered footwear with its first collaboration with Sperry, debuting eight new shoe styles at Nordstrom. The collection reimagines Sperry’s classic boat‑shoe silhouette with platform soles, graffiti‑inspired graphics, and premium materials. Two key models—Jelly Boat and Lug Boat—are offered...
Estonian designer Reet Aus, a Ph.D. candidate in sustainable design, created Upmade—an industrial up‑cycling method and certification that converts pre‑consumer textile waste into new garments. After a pilot at Bangladesh’s Beximco factory, the process cut water use from 1,571 L to...
Actress Ryan Destiny stepped onto the Los Angeles premiere of *The Drama* wearing a Donna Karan Fall 2001 gold gown, a piece first showcased by Demi Moore at the 2001 Met Gala. Styled by veteran celebrity stylist Law Roach, the dress featured fluid draping, a satin‑velvet...
Mango has appointed Sara Donnielli, former senior executive at Estée Lauder, as its new Brand Director and Management Committee member. Donnielli, who spent two decades leading luxury fragrance and cosmetics portfolios, will report to CEO Toni Ruiz. The hire aligns...
German luxury label MCM is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a year‑long campaign that includes a refreshed logo, a digital content series, and refreshed versions of iconic products such as the Ella Boston handbag and Liz tote. The...
Elias Medini, known online as Lyas, headlines Dazed’s Spring 2026 issue, pairing a glossy fashion spread with an in‑depth interview. The magazine launched a live Instagram watch‑party where Lyas discussed his aesthetic, career, and outspoken personality. The feature showcases a blend...
John Lewis and Labrum are releasing a 35‑piece SS26 menswear collection on 19 March, available online and in five UK stores. The line expands beyond clothing into footwear, bags and homeware, showcasing West African heritage through Nomoli and Adinkra motifs. Prices span...
The 2026 awards season delivered headline‑making looks, from Jessie Buckley’s sculptural Chanel gown to Timothée Chalamet’s white Givenchy suit, thrusting legacy houses like Schiaparelli and Valentino into the spotlight. In a Standard podcast episode, host Tamara Kormornick and branding specialist John Arlidge...
Sanrio has teamed with Converse to release a new Chuck Taylor collection that blends the Japanese brand’s kawaii characters with the iconic sneaker’s street‑wear heritage. The line features Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody and Cinnamoroll across shoes, apparel and accessories,...
Simone Rocha, founder of the eponymous label, will stage her inaugural solo menswear runway at Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence from June 16 to 19, 2026. The invitation marks the first time her brand presents a dedicated menswear show, highlighting...
Anya Taylor‑Joy stepped onto New York streets to promote the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie, showcasing a look from Antonin Tron’s debut Balmain Fall 2026 collection. The outfit featured a micro‑material animal‑print skirt with fringe, paired with a sleek black halter...
Harry Styles was spotted strolling across Brooklyn’s Williamsburg Bridge wearing a navy Prada windbreaker and black Adidas Sambas, reinforcing his reputation for mixing high‑end luxury with streetwear. The appearance coincided with his St. Patrick’s Day visit to New York, where he also...
The Veneta is an icon of the house of Bottega, and now it’s getting an update in the image of louise_trotter_ #bottegaveneta #fashion #style
High‑end labels such as Prada and Todd Snyder are championing a new styling rule—matching men’s ties to the shirt they accompany. The approach calls for ties that blend in, using near‑identical hues and complementary fabrics like silk with smooth cotton....
Researchers at Northwestern and Princeton examined more than 37,000 images of women’s clothing spanning 150 years and found that major styles rise, fall, and return on a roughly 20‑year rhythm. The study also shows that since the 1980s trend cycles...
Marks & Spencer has launched David Gandy Wellwear on its Brands at M&S platform, becoming the brand’s exclusive digital wholesale partner. The partnership adds the designer’s best‑selling T‑shirts, loungewear, underwear and robes to M&S’s expanding third‑party menswear portfolio. Gandy, who...
Nike is launching a new LeBron James apparel and sneaker line called “The Masked Menace,” slated for release on March 24, 2026. The collection draws directly from MF DOOM’s 2004 Madvillainy album, mirroring its iconic cover on a charcoal tee and...
Robert Pattinson, Dior Homme ambassador, wore Jonathan Anderson’s snakeskin shoes at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Drama.” The footwear, which debuted on Dior’s Fall 2026 runway, features a distinctive D‑shaped toe and a black sole, and is offered in multiple...
Merrell’s 1TRL division unveiled the Moab Slide Woven, a slip‑on shoe that blends the rugged performance of its Moab hiking line with a casual, woven aesthetic. The product debuted at a pop‑up event in Shoreditch, London, showcasing premium leather and...
Chanel’s fall 2026 runway, staged beneath the historic Grand Palais, was orchestrated by creative director Matthieu Blazy, whose vision turned the catwalk into a stylized solar system. The show marked the debut appearances of astronaut Claudie Haigneré and former Olympic...
Kai Cenat, one of the platform’s biggest personalities, unveiled his debut fashion label Vivet, a streetwear collection with a dark, graphic‑heavy aesthetic. The first look featured a white long‑sleeve shirt covered in tribal‑style prints and a hand‑painted hat, emphasizing a...
Primary colours such as red, blue and yellow have surged back onto fashion week runways after a decade of muted tones. Designers at Celine, Prada, Loewe and Alaïa showcased bold monochromes and colour‑blocking ensembles, signalling a shift toward unapologetic brightness....
Rubi, a carbon‑to‑materials startup, closed a $7.5 million financing round led by AP Ventures and FH One Investments and disclosed more than $60 million in multi‑year off‑take agreements with fashion giants such as H&M. The capital will fund an industrial‑demonstration plant and accelerate...
The Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris featured designers pairing runway looks with carefully curated soundtracks, turning the catwalk into a live mixtape. Trends such as werewolf motifs and ice‑skating aesthetics were amplified by music...
Singapore startup Xinterra has launched COzTERRA, an AI‑designed textile treatment that enables fabrics to capture and sequester carbon dioxide. The technology is being commercialised through a partnership with sustainable fashion brand Kemunna, which released a limited‑edition line of 200 T‑shirts...
Ireland‑born designer Simone Rocha has been named the guest designer for Pitti Uomo’s S/S 2027 edition, marking her first independent menswear presentation. The Florence fair, known for historic venues, will host her show in June 2026, though the exact location remains undisclosed. Rocha, a...
