Today's Fashion Pulse
Nike teams with Palace for bold England football kit redesign
Nike has partnered with British streetwear label Palace to redesign England’s national football kit, unveiling a limited‑edition capsule collection as the World Cup kicks off. The new design blends England’s traditional colors with Palace’s edgy graphics, and the launch is supported by a high‑profile photo shoot and a series of 13 images.
A.P.C.’s New Look & Dior’s Top Hat
French label A.P.C. announced the appointment of a new president and artistic director, signaling a strategic shift after years of steady growth. Meanwhile, Jonathan Anderson, founder of JW Anderson, has been tapped as Dior’s new milliner, expanding the luxury house’s headwear portfolio. The pieces also note Miami’s accelerating retail footprint, with several high‑end brands opening flagship stores in the city, underscoring the market’s rising importance for luxury. These moves reflect broader industry trends toward fresh creative leadership and geographic diversification.
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Marc Jacobs Beauty is set to relaunch next month after a five‑year hiatus, marking the brand’s return to the luxury cosmetics market. The revival arrives as parent company Coty and retail partner Sephora grapple with shifting consumer preferences and slower...
The Met Gala After-Party Looks Were (Mostly) Really Fun
The Met Gala after‑party showcased a range of avant‑garde outfits, many blending high fashion with playful, sculptural elements. Designers such as Saint Laurent and emerging stylists used the event to test daring concepts that could influence upcoming runway collections. Social...
Good Bags Have One Million Pockets
POTR, the military‑styled line from 90‑year‑old Yoshida & Co., unveiled its DISSECTION collection, adding a front panel bristling with cargo pockets to its flagship backpack, tote, and three crossbody models. Constructed from Cordura ballistic nylon, the bags feature mesh sleeves,...
The Best Long Sleeve T-Shirts for In-Between Spring Weather
With sweater season ending and temperatures still cool, long‑sleeve T‑shirts have become the go‑to spring staple. The Cut curates a list of 13 options ranging from affordable basics like J.Crew’s $33 boyfriend tee to luxury pieces such as Citizens of...
German Watchmaker Nomos Will Stealthily Upgrade Your Wrist
Nomos Glashütte, a 36‑year‑old German watchmaker, continues to blend Bauhaus‑inspired minimalism with fully in‑house movements across its collection. The brand offers models ranging from the $1,800 Club Automatic to the $4,720 Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer, all sold through luxury retailer...
How an Independent Designer Gets Ready for the Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala’s $100,000 ticket and $350,000 table prices have long sidelined independent designers, but Google broke the mold by inviting emerging New York talent Grace Ling to showcase her work on the carpet. Ling designed a 3D‑printed, chrome‑plated...
The Best Birkenstock Sandals Are Becoming Real Studs
Birkenstock has introduced the Siena rivet sandal, its fourth metal‑stud model, reworking the classic Arizona silhouette with parallel straps and dense hardware. The shoe is sold exclusively to members who create an account on the brand’s website and is priced...
Deion Sanders’ Newly Updated Nike Air Max Sneaker Is Arriving in Stores Right Now
Nike has launched the updated Air DT Max ’96 Low, the first low‑top iteration of Deion Sanders’ signature sneaker line. The shoe swaps the traditional mid‑foot strap for a lighter profile and adds breathable mesh to the claw‑pattern upper, aiming at...
Kendall & Kylie Jenner Redefine ‘The Body’ at the Met Gala
Kendall and Kylie Jenner attended the Met Gala honoring the theme “The Body,” each wearing a nipple‑accented bodice that underscored the night’s focus on anatomy as design. Kendall teamed with Zac Posen to reinterpret a Gap white T‑shirt into a...
The 15 Best Tote Bags for Men in 2026: Tested and Reviewed by GQ Editors
GQ editors have selected the 15 best men’s tote bags for 2026, highlighting options ranging from classic canvas to luxury leather. The list crowns L.L. Bean’s Boat and Tote as the overall winner, noting its 500‑lb capacity and multiple sizes. Other...
Action Bronson’s New Balance Collaborations Are Getting Even Weirder
Action Bronson is set to launch a third New Balance Abzorb 1890 collaboration titled “Planet Frog,” featuring a daring mix of gold‑brown mesh, gray suede, orange heel, green midsole, blue accents and multicolored details. The release aligns with his upcoming “Planet Frog” album...
Iris Van Herpen's Glass‑Bubble Met Gala Gown Turns Eileen Gu Into a Dissolving Figure
Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, with studio AA Murakami, created the Airo dress for Olympian Eileen Gu at the Met Gala. The garment features 15,000 glass spheres that release micro‑bubbles, making the dress appear to dissolve, and highlights a new...
Polished Capri Pants Take Over Spring 2026 Runways
Capri pants have resurfaced on spring 2026 runways and street style, now styled with higher rises, clean waistbands and refined fabrics. Designers from Ralph Lauren to Proenza Schouler present the silhouette as a polished, directional piece, turning a once‑polarizing Y2K...
Must Read: A.P.C. Appoints New Artistic Director, Gap Co-Founder Dies at 94
A.P.C. has appointed French stylist Ludivine Poiblanc as its new artistic director, with her first collection slated for a May 20 presentation and a June runway show. Gap co‑founder Doris Fisher, who launched the iconic denim retailer in 1969, died...
Jimmy Butler’s Alo Yoga Hoodie-Tuxedo at the Met Gala Was a Wild Swing
NBA star Jimmy Butler turned heads at the May 2026 Met Gala by pairing an Alo Yoga hoodie with a cropped tuxedo jacket and black satin trousers. The look, highlighted by patent‑leather “Sunset” sneakers, blended athleisure with traditional red‑carpet formalwear. Alo Yoga...
Chinos Should Be Relaxed: 16 Top Picks
In a world dominated by slim stretch chino slop, I’m here to tell you that this is actually how they should fit. Chinos are chill, and deserve to look like it. That plus my 16 favorite chinos to buy right...
How to Eye-Dentify Great Sunnies
Highsnobiety’s May 5 shopping newsletter spotlights practical sunglasses, arguing that cheap, well‑chosen shades often outshine expensive designer pairs. Editor Max Migowski shares personal anecdotes, including a $7 rest‑stop pair that earned more compliments than high‑priced options. He recommends timeless models from...
Sugar Cane Rounds Up Western Shirts in Washed Herringbone
Sugar Cane has launched a Washed Herringbone Check Western Shirt in green and red, blending classic Western styling with a lightweight flannel pattern. The garment features mother‑of‑pearl snap buttons, double‑stitched construction, and a broken‑in feel straight out of the box....
Ted Baker Returns to Physical Retail with Launch at Manchester's Selfridges
Ted Baker has re‑entered physical retail with a shop‑in‑shop boutique inside Selfridges Manchester Trafford Centre. The space showcases a summer‑focused collection that blends hand‑painted florals, park‑toile prints and ’90s‑inspired silhouettes. The launch is part of Authentic Brands Group’s plan to...
Shoreditch Independent UJNG Celebrates a Decade Championing Avant-Garde Design
East London luxury boutique UJNG is marking its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of avant‑garde design curation in Shoreditch. The independent retailer has announced a growth trajectory that includes opening two new London locations by 2027 and launching a digital...
Kim K Stunt Misread: Funding, Not Met Gala Critique
This is an interesting reaction to me b/c rather than the takeaway from the Kim K stunt being that funding the Costume Institute means they have more money to make acquisitions and save future significant garments from this fate, people...
Colourful Spring Outerwear to Inject Sunshine Into the Season
Prada’s S/S 2026 menswear show unveiled a flood of natural light and a vivid red technical gabardine coat, signaling a season‑wide shift toward bright outerwear. Brands from Polo Ralph Lauren to Saint Laurent and Stone Island followed suit, launching colourful jackets, windbreakers and bombers in...
Haider Ackermann Made the World's Fanciest Sunglasses Even Fancier (EXCLUSIVE)
Colombian‑French designer Haider Ackermann, now creative director at Tom Ford, has partnered with artisanal eyewear house Jacques Marie Mage to launch a limited‑edition sunglasses collection. The three models—MELCHIOR, BALTHAZAR and GASPARD—debut on May 6 and feature leather‑wrapped frames, a nod to...
Louvre Abu Dhabi Unveils $2,725 Luxury Handbag with Dellaluna
Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched a limited‑edition luxury shoulder bag created with Venetian atelier Dellaluna. Priced at €2,500 (about $2,725) and crafted from togo leather with 18‑karat gold hardware, the piece mirrors the museum’s signature dome and signals a growing...
Little Silk Scarves Dominate Spring 2026 Runways, Driving a New Accessory Boom
Maria McManus, Maison Magdalena, Toteme and Dries Van Noten placed the narrow silk scarf at the heart of their spring 2026 collections, prompting a swift uptick in demand. The trend’s versatility is resonating across age groups, gender lines and occasions, from wedding guest attire...
Jess Cartner-Morley on Fashion: Missed Love Story? It’s Not Too Late to Embrace 90s Minimalism
Jess Cartner‑Morley argues that the 1990s minimalist wardrobe championed by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, as showcased in Ryan Murphy’s series *Love Story*, is still relevant. She stresses that the look’s power comes from flawless fit and restrained editing rather than flashy...
Black Designers Shift From Visibility to Ownership, Securing Equity in Fashion
Black designers are turning runway presence into equity stakes, confronting an industry where just 1% of venture capital reaches Black founders. With 64% of New York fashion students identifying as BIPOC, the gap between influence and ownership is narrowing as...
Are British Boarding Schools the Revolution American Students Need?
British boarding schools are courting American families through the Independent Schools Show, a traveling fair organized by Bonus MacFarlane Education. The recent New York event featured more than twenty schools and saw its audience double year‑on‑year, prompting plans to add a...
Explainer: What Is the Olsen Tuck – and How Did It Become a Beauty Statement?
The "Olsen tuck"—tucking hair into a coat or sweater collar to create a faux bob—originated with Mary‑Kate and Ashley Olsen in the early 2000s and has since been adopted by designers and celebrities. Phoebe Philo employed the technique on Celine runways...
Papa Don’t Preach’s Pop Paisley Collection Reframes Craft For A New Age Consumer
Papa Don’t Preach’s new POP PAISLEY collection reimagines Indian craft for a global, younger audience. The line features over 150 third‑generation karigars translating hand illustrations into engineered fabrics across drapes, fusion wear, and separates. Priced between $480 and $1,800, the...
New Balance’s American Dad Shoe Looks Blue-Tiful Under the Moonlight
New Balance is dropping a new “Moonbeam” pack of its iconic 990v4 dad shoe, featuring two fresh colorways: a pastel “Cloud Blue” and a vibrant “Tangerine Heat.” Both sneakers are made in the United States, retain the classic chunky sole, and will...
All the It-Girls Have One Red Carpet Thing in Common Right Now — And It’s Ashi Studio
Ashi Studio, the Saudi‑born couture label founded by Mohammed Ashi in 2007, has become a red‑carpet staple in 2026. High‑profile celebrities—including Kylie Jenner, Teyana Taylor, Margot Robbie, Zendaya, FKA Twigs and Anok Yai—have been spotted in multiple pieces from the brand’s Spring 2026...
Adidas Put Its Seriously Slim Gazelle Sneaker on a Stricter Diet
Adidas has launched the Gazelle Lo Pro, a slimmer iteration of its classic Gazelle sneaker, targeting the booming skinny‑sneaker market. The new model features a narrower outsole and retains the iconic soft suede upper and rounded toe box. Developed in partnership...
Nike’s Iced-Out Air Forces Are Invisible (Again)
Nike has restocked its Air Force 1 Low "Invisible Woman 2.0" for 2026, a sneaker originally launched in 2025 alongside the *Fantastic Four: First Steps* film. The shoe blends classic white leather with see‑through panels, icy blue accents and lace...
Nike's Retired Football Sneaker Sneaker Finds Its Whimsy
Nike has revived its retired Field General football sneaker with the whimsical “Lace Doily” edition, priced at $125. The new design features a diamond‑patterned underlay, suede overlays, a leather Swoosh, and lacy branding on the tongue and heel. It launches...
Nike's Most Elegant Air Jordans Might Be Even Finer Than Wine
Nike’s Jordan Brand is set to release the Air Jordan 3 “Bin23,” a luxury‑focused reinterpretation featuring creamy leather, velvety suede, gilded eyelets and a wax‑seal stamp. The sneaker is expected to retail around $355 and will be limited to 2,300 pairs...
How Ngali Built a Fairer Fashion Model for First Nations Artists
Ngali, the Indigenous‑focused label founded by Wiradjuri designer Denni Francisco, returned to Australian Fashion Week for its third runway show, eight years after its debut. The brand translates First Nations artwork into contemporary garments using a permission‑based model that pays...
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Loungewear Sets Are My Cheat Code to Chic and Easy Dressing—Shop These Comfy, Best-Selling Styles Under-$70
InStyle shopping editor Kyra Surgent highlights six Amazon best‑selling loungewear sets priced at $30‑$69, each offering coordinated tops and bottoms for effortless style. The curated picks—Viottiset, Zesica, Pink Queen, Prettygarden, and Lillusory—feature soft knit‑nylon blends, wide color palettes, and modern...
The Costume Designer Behind The Devil Wears Prada 2
In this 15‑minute mini‑episode, costume designer Molly Rogers talks about her journey from a downtown New York boutique to shaping the wardrobes of iconic fashion‑centric shows like Sex and the City, Ugly Betty, and both Devil Wears Prada films. She shares how the...
A.P.C. Names New Artistic Director Amid Flux
The luxury and fashion sector saw a flurry of high‑profile moves this week, from Jeff and Lauren Bezos serving as honorary chairs of the Met Gala to Chanel reclaiming the top spot on the Lyst Index after Matthieu Blazy’s Biarritz cruise. Edgewell...
(Not) Just For Kicks
India’s sneaker market is shifting from cheap, utilitarian shoes to a mass‑premium segment centered around $60 (INR 5,000) pairs. Homegrown brands such as Comet, Gully Labs, One8 and TenXYou are leveraging direct‑to‑consumer models to capture Gen Z and millennial demand, while global...
Met Gala 2026: The Reds and Yellows Brought Bare Feet, a Gold Medalist, and an Homage
The Met Gala 2026 showcased ten looks, with a dominant red‑and‑yellow palette. Critics described roughly 70% of the outfits as underwhelming, coining a lukewarm reaction. Notable moments included barefoot styling, a tribute to an Olympic gold‑medalist, and a nostalgic homage....
Met Gala 2026: The Folks Wearing White Included the Swan Dress to End All Swan Dresses
The 2026 Met Gala embraced an all‑white dress code, with the standout piece being a dramatic swan‑inspired gown that dominated the red‑carpet coverage. Photographers captured a parade of angelic silhouettes, but the swan dress stole headlines for its theatrical flair...
And Then Stevie Nicks Wore Zara-by-Galliano to Her First Met Gala
Stevie Nicks stepped onto the 2024 Met Gala carpet wearing a piece from Zara by John Galliano, marking the first public appearance of the new collaboration since its March launch. The outfit, a striking blue ensemble, highlighted the high‑profile partnership...
These Are Two Dismal Jenners at the 2026 Met Gala
Zac Posen designed a GapStudio dress for Kendall Jenner at the 2026 Met Gala, citing the ancient Winged Victory of Samothrace as inspiration. The final look, however, resembled a simple white T‑shirt, prompting critics to question the creative execution. The...
Who Dressed the Most Celebrities at The Met Gala? Thom Browne and Prada Crowned Unexpected 2026 Winners
RetailBoss data shows Thom Browne leading the Met Gala 2026 with 12 celebrity dressings, followed closely by Prada with 10. The middle tier featured Chanel, Valentino, Prabal Gurung and Saint Laurent each styling nine stars, while brands like Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton...
Alix Earle Literally Bares It All for Cheetos & Doritos’ Simply NKD Line
Alix Earle partnered with Cheetos and Doritos to launch the Simply NKD line, starring in a provocative Instagram video that features her in a nude pose censored with black bars. The ad leans into a "nothing extra" concept, using minimal...
Kourtney Kardashian Sizzles in Bold Mini Dress That Leaves Little to the Imagination
Kourtney Kardashian posted a striking black strapless mini dress on Instagram, featuring corset‑inspired detailing and a glossy, body‑con silhouette. The look, paired with pointed heels and a sleek updo, blends classic elegance with a provocative edge, echoing recent runway trends....
Filmmaker Karan Johar’s Met Gala Debut Anchors India’s Most Craft-Driven Representation Yet
Filmmaker Karan Johar made his Met Gala debut in a Manish Malhotra cape that highlighted Indian artisanship, marking the most craft‑driven Indian presence at the event. The contingent included Jaipur royalty, Ambani and Birla family members, and business leaders, each wearing...