Today's Fashion Pulse
ASOS taps former Stella McCartney visual lead as Creative Director
The online fashion retailer ASOS has named the ex‑visual lead of Stella McCartney to head its creative direction, signaling a fresh design push.
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Jewellery Restoration Is In – Here’s How I Put The Sparkle Back Into My Ring
Juliet Herd documents her journey restoring a vintage family ring at Robinson Pelham’s Chelsea studio, showcasing how heirloom jewellery can be transformed into a contemporary statement piece. The piece’s redesign reflects a broader market shift: Pinterest reports a 45% rise in heirloom‑related searches, while Tuple Strategy notes bespoke redesigns outsold ready‑made inventory by 340% in 2024, driven largely by Gen Z and Millennials. Robinson Pelham’s sustainable approach reuses original diamonds and gold, reducing material costs and aligning with circular‑economy values. The final ring, set with nearly 60 tiny diamonds, illustrates how modern design can revive and monetize legacy pieces.
‘At the Derby’ Review: Off to the Fashionable Races
Lili Kobielski’s new coffee‑table book “At the Derby,” published by Rizzoli, showcases 272 pages of vivid photographs taken over a decade while she shot for Vogue. Priced at $45, the collection spotlights the extravagant headwear, silk organza, and rhinestone‑laden ensembles that...
Marie Valognes’ Stylish Take On Silver Service
Marie Valognes headlines the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of AnOther Magazine with a striking "silver service" editorial, captured by photographer Akeem Smith. The spread blends futuristic silhouettes with classic metallic motifs, positioning Valognes as a modern style icon. Images showcase sustainable...
Guess Launches Two New Fragrances with Brand Activation on Lake Como
Guess introduced two new fragrances, Iconic Sublime and Iconic Blue, expanding its Iconic line. To showcase them, the brand staged an immersive brand activation aboard the restored Concordia steamship on Lake Como from April 30 to May 6. The experience reimagined the...
AnOther Loves: A Biarritz-Blitz Beach Bag
Chanel’s Coco Beach collection, rooted in the brand’s seaside heritage, introduced a new beach bag during Matthieu Blazy’s Biarritz‑blitz runway show. The bag showcases a towelling‑like texture and fuzzy striped motifs that echo oceanic and deck‑chair imagery. It joins a...
Louis Vuitton Launches Mythica High‑jewelry Collection Starring Ana De Armas
Louis Vuitton introduced its Mythica high‑jewelry collection, a 110‑piece line structured around 11 thematic chapters, with actress Ana de Armas as the house ambassador. The launch showcases a narrative‑driven approach to luxury jewelry, emphasizing transformation and self‑creation.
How To Live Like A 90s It-Girl In 2026
Evie Magazine’s May 2026 post outlines how readers can adopt the iconic 90s‑era "it‑girl" lifestyle in today’s market. It references fashion legends like Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow and Paris Hilton, linking their signature looks to modern streetwear, luxury collaborations and digital self‑branding. The...
Burgundy Brand Collective Acquires Multi-Brand Luxury Fashion House Le Mill
Burgundy Brand Collective (BBCo) has acquired the multi‑brand luxury retailer Le Mill, taking ownership and operational control while its French founders remain strategic advisors. Le Mill, known for introducing global labels such as Saint Laurent, Loewe and Chloé to India, also pioneered WhatsApp...
How Maekaeda Gibbons Built a $20 Million Fragrance Brand Without Outside Investment
Maekaeda Gibbons turned a hobby of crafting oil‑based fragrances into Brown Sugar Babe, a cult‑favorite brand that reached $20 million in sales in 2025 without any outside capital. The company, launched in 2018 while Gibbons worked as a Bank of America...
Adidas Tries Out a Sports–Anime Crossover
Adidas has unveiled its Mundial apparel and footwear collection using anime‑style imagery, featuring Brazilian forward Raphinha and Colombian winger Luis Díaz. The campaign was co‑created with Hong Kong fashion entrepreneur Edison Chen and animated by California‑based digital artist Annie Choi, who boasts over...
Latinos Are Shaping US Culture and Fashion Brands Can’t Afford to Look Away
U.S. Latinos now number 65 million, or 19 % of the population, and wield over $4 trillion in purchasing power that is expanding 2.4 times faster than the broader economy. Their cultural clout was highlighted by Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, which attracted...
Coach Just Let a T Rex Loose in Selfridges
Coach has turned Selfridges' Corner Shop into a Jurassic-themed pop‑up called The Charm Playground. The installation features a giant T‑rex slide named Rexy and oversized versions of the brand’s new bag charms, including apples, pretzels and New York taxis. The experience...
Mango, The Stealth Retailer That Has Crept Up On Fast Fashion Giants
Mango reported 30% global growth in 2025 and has almost doubled its revenue to €4 billion (about $4.4 billion) by 2026, outpacing most mid‑market apparel peers. CEO Toni Ruiz credited a clear, product‑first strategy and the flexibility of being privately held for...
Chanel Installs Matthieu Blazy, Puts Wearable Luxury at Helm of $34 B House
Chanel has appointed French‑Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy as artistic director and unveiled his first cruise collection in Biarritz on April 28. The show, staged for the $34 billion house, highlighted a shift toward joyful, women‑centric, and wearable luxury. Blazy says his goal...
West Ham and Nivelcrack on How Their Collaboration ‘Encapsulated’ West Ham’s DNA
London’s West Ham United has teamed up with South Korean streetwear label Nivelcrack to launch a limited‑edition capsule collection. The partnership aims to reinterpret the club’s heritage through contemporary design, offering fans a fresh way to showcase loyalty while appealing...
Sunglasses, Italian Style: How Persol Became a Silver-Screen Icon
Persol began in 1917 as Il Protector, crafting rugged eyewear for racers, pilots and the military. The brand catapulted to global fame when Marcello Mastroianni wore the iconic 0649 frames in La Dolce Vita (1960) and Divorzio All’Italiana (1961). Hollywood...
How to Dress Like the Coolest Guy in the Room This Summer
The piece curates a series of high‑end summer looks for men, spotlighting standout items such as a double‑face yellow cardigan by Loro Piana, a buttery suede double‑breasted jacket from Brunello Cucinelli, and a silk‑striped shirt by Zegna. Prices range from a $580...
Go Natural with Freenote Cloth’s Latest Modesto Jean
Freenote Cloth has launched a new Modesto jean crafted from 13 oz natural‑rinse selvedge denim. The fabric is woven in Okayama by Kuroki Mills using an exclusive warp dyed 100% natural indigo paired with a beige‑tinted weft, and left unsigned for...
Claire’s to Return to UK High Street This Summer
Claire’s, the accessories chain that shuttered 154 UK and Ireland stores and cut 1,300 jobs in April, is planning a comeback this summer. French entrepreneur Julien Jarjoura, who runs Claire’s across Europe, has secured permission from US owner Ames Watson to open...
Everyone Wants a Piece of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2′
A wave of brand collaborations is surfacing around the release of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” echoing last year’s blockbuster tie‑ins. Marketers are also shifting toward series‑style content, leveraging humor and long‑form storytelling to keep ad‑weary consumers engaged. New measurement tools...
A Tale of 2 Sandals: Prada’s and Chanel’s Footwear Buzz Reflects the Brands’ Businesses, for Worse and for Better
Prada Group reported weaker earnings as the Kolhapuri sandal controversy continues to dampen consumer sentiment and push retail sales down, prompting the house to revive Prada and Miu Miu with refreshed collections. In contrast, Chanel’s newly launched sandal has generated strong...
EXCLUSIVE: Grenson Leans Into Loafer Mule Trend With NN.07 Collab
Grenson has teamed with Copenhagen‑based label NN.07 to launch a limited‑edition moccasin mule, riding the rising loafer‑mule trend. The shoe combines soft napa leather, a hand‑stitched gathered apron and a flexible leather sole, echoing Grenson’s 1960s moccasin heritage and NN.07’s...
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Kendall Jenner Is My Style Icon, so I'm Buying the Cute Flats She Repeat-Wears Every Spring, From $21
Kendall Jenner’s spring loafers have sparked a wave of affordable look‑alikes on Amazon, ranging from $21 basics to $149 designer‑inspired pairs. The article highlights seven options, each with distinct features such as memory‑foam insoles, machine‑washable fabrics, and premium leather finishes....
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Martha Stewart, 84, Sold Me on Matching Sets for Spring—Shop 9 Effortless Yet Polished Styles From $27
Celebrity endorsements from Martha Stewart and Oprah have propelled matching sets into a spring wardrobe staple. Amazon curates nine affordable two‑piece options ranging from $25 to $50, many discounted 30‑45% off original prices. The sets combine soft fabrics such as...
Attention: These Are the 2026 Shoe and Bag Trends Mary-Kate and Ashley Are Wearing With Jeans
Mary‑Kate and Ashley Olsen were spotted in Manhattan wearing matching straight‑leg jeans, lightweight coats and oversized scarves. Both sisters accessorized with The Row’s signature bowling‑style Lady Bag—Mary‑Kate in a croc‑textured version—and minimalist flat mules, one suede and one leather. The...
Founders Shift Fashion Success to Sustainable Growth, Boosting Kering Shares
A Business of Fashion analysis reveals that emerging fashion founders are abandoning the chase for global prestige in favor of slower, sustainable growth models. The shift is already reflected in Saint Laurent’s $3 billion sales outlook and a 24% rebound in...
WillowAce: Rethinking Value in Premium Comfort
WillowAce entered the premium sock market with alpaca‑wool blends priced at $14.99, far below the typical $30‑plus price point. The brand pairs the low price with a “Buy 2, Get 2 Free” promotion and a 200‑day guarantee to emphasize durability....
Inside Dries Van Noten’s Venice Manifesto
In this episode, Tim Blanks interviews Dries Van Noten about his transition from leading his eponymous fashion house to becoming a custodian of craftsmanship at the Palazzo Pisani Moretta in Venice. Van Noten explains how the slower, self‑directed rhythm of life in...
We’ve Got a Hit and a Miss From Simone Ashley
Simone Ashley was photographed in a Balenciaga‑inspired outfit that channels the brand’s 2003 aesthetic, featuring sleek leather pants paired with a simple shirt. The look was initially mistaken for a full leather jumpsuit, highlighting how visual cues can mislead even...
The Tory–Anna Connection & Prada Group’s Q1 Results
The luxury sector showed strong momentum in Q1 2026 as Prada Group reported €1.2 billion (≈$1.30 billion) in revenue, a 12% year‑over‑year increase, while Zegna posted a 15% jump to €1.1 billion (≈$1.19 billion). Eyewear, now a fast‑growing sub‑category, surged 20% on digital‑first distribution....
Nike Ja 3 “Uncle Phil” May Release Date & Info
Nike is set to launch the Ja 3 “Uncle Phil” basketball sneaker on May 4, 2026, priced at $125. The shoe draws inspiration from point guard Ja Morant’s long‑standing relationship with his uncle, a personal story woven into the design. It will be available through...
We’ve Got a Hit and a Miss From Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts sparked a viral reaction after appearing in a garish 1980s‑style outfit that featured a pair of Valentino Rock Stud shoes. The commentator likened the look to a time‑traveling businesswoman who claims to have invented the shoes, creating a...
I Wager That This New Adidas Collab Will Sell Out By the Start of the World Cup
Adidas and street‑wear label Miaou have unveiled a World Cup‑themed capsule collection, marking their second joint effort after a previous campaign featuring Gabbriette and Devon Lee Carlson. The line reinterprets classic soccer apparel with a feminine, early‑2000s flair, spotlighting an...
Why Doesn't Anyone Notice When Japan's Biggest Brands Collab?
COMME des GARÇONS and A Bathing Ape (BAPE) have intermittently teamed up since 2012, merging avant‑garde tailoring with logo‑driven streetwear. Their latest collection drops on April 29, featuring dark‑wash jorts, distressed graphic tees, and a camo hoodie that blend each label’s...
Bedazzled Nails Are *So* Back—These 3 Celebs Just Cosigned the Maximalist Manicure Trend
Maximalist manicures are back, highlighted by three high‑profile celebrity looks. Sabrina Carpenter sported bedazzled nails on her South America tour, Kylie Jenner showcased flower‑shaped nail gems at Coachella, and K‑pop group Katseye displayed mismatched, glitter‑laden manicures in a festival video....
Cool Girls Know That Styling This Pant Trend With a Raffia Bag Is the New It Spring Outfit
The article spotlights the “wrong‑bag theory,” a styling rule that pairs a contrasting raffia bag with tailored trousers, exemplified by Zoë Kravitz’s recent Row outfit ahead of the 2026 Met Gala. Kravitz’s look—suede shirt‑jacket, navy pants, loafers, and a $3,450 Amber...
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I Used to Think Skinny Jeans Were Outdated—Until I Paired Them With This Always Chic Shoe
Skinny jeans are enjoying a comeback, driven by looser, more comfortable cuts that appeal to a broader audience. As temperatures rise, fashion editors recommend swapping ankle boots for breathable options such as ballet flats, mules, loafers, and sneakers. The article...
The One Summer 2025 Trend That Still Has Legs in 2026
Last summer’s harem‑style pants, popularized by Alaïa’s spring 2026 collection, have endured into 2026. Celebrities like Charlize Theron have been spotted in oversized trousers from Givenchy and other houses, reinforcing the silhouette’s street‑wear appeal. Boutique owners report strong demand for fluid,...
Harry Winston Unveils $1 Billion‑Level 718 Marble Marquetry Collection in New York
Harry Winston introduced its 718 Marble Marquetry high‑jewellery collection at the brand’s historic Fifth Avenue salon, translating the space’s black‑and‑white marble interiors into a suite of necklaces, earrings and rings. The line showcases ten‑stone architectural motifs in ruby, sapphire, spessartite...
Gaurav Gupta Dresses Lady Gaga and Doechii in 3,000‑Crystal Couture for Music Video
Indian designer Gaurav Gupta created two single‑piece, crystal‑encrusted bodysuits—one pearl‑toned for Lady Gaga and one black, spiked version for Doechii—using 3,000 crystals and 800 hours of handwork. The outfits, unveiled in a new music video, blur the line between high fashion...
The 13 Most Coveted Under-$500 Designer Bags for Spring 2026
The Hollywood Reporter spotlights 13 designer handbags priced between $150 and $500 that define spring 2026 style. The selection highlights airy materials such as raffia, canvas and woven leather, alongside sun‑washed neutrals, pastels and bright hues. Mini and oversized silhouettes...
This Quiet Luxury Football Kit Is for Everyone
Japanese label EVERYONE has launched its second collaboration with adidas, unveiling a relaxed‑fit football kit inspired by the 2006 World Cup’s “team spirit.” The capsule features an oversized jersey, track pants, a utility waist bag, and a refreshed Adizero Adios...
Hermès Birkin Bags Now Renting for $800/Month
Vivrelle has introduced Privée, an invite‑only membership that lets subscribers rent ultra‑luxury items such as Hermès Birkin, Kelly and Constance bags for $800 a month. The tier also includes rare jewelry and watches from Van Cleef & Arpels, Bvlgari and Cartier, with the...
Unlocking the Style Secrets of Luxury Hospitality: How Fashion Designer Mia Liu Helps Teams Dress for Success - By Ivana...
Fashion designer Mia Liu’s Drape & Stitch is partnering with luxury hotels, resorts and high‑end restaurant groups to redesign staff uniforms as a core brand expression. By using custom fabrics, precise tailoring and brand‑aligned details, the company turns clothing into a...
Adwoa Aboah & Cou Cou Made A Tee That Says Everything You’ve Been Feeling
Model activist Adwoa Aboah has teamed with intimate‑wear brand Cou Cou to launch a limited‑edition “Out of Order” tee for Mental Health Awareness Month. All proceeds will be donated to Aboah’s nonprofit Gurls Talk, which provides mental‑well‑being resources for young women....
Expiration: Never—In 2026, This Cool-Girl It Bag Went From Trendy to Timeless
The Alaïa Le Teckel bag, once an indie darling, has evolved into a timeless luxury staple. Its east‑west silhouette and elongated straps reshaped industry design standards and remain ubiquitous across high‑end collections. Celebrity visibility, such as Olivia Rodrigo’s recent appearance, continues to reinforce...
Simone Ashley Ditches the Top Under a Blazer for a Bold Style Move
Actress Simone Ashley sparked buzz with a daring Elle Australia cover where she wore a baby‑pink blazer without a top. The Instagram post, featuring the midriff‑exposed look paired with black micro shorts, amassed over 103,000 likes. The styling combined sharp...
Who’s the Brand Behind The $1,000 Jordan Jacket?
Japanese streetwear label Saint Michael has teamed with Jordan Brand to release a limited‑edition varsity jacket priced at $1,000. The piece blends Jordan’s iconic University Red color with Saint Michael’s distressed aesthetic, featuring "Saint Jordan" lettering, Michael Jordan’s 23/45 numbers,...
Top Loafer Picks: Alden, Gucci, Row, More
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Grace Gummer Wore Colleen Allen To ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ Awards Event
Grace Gummer attended the FX series "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" awards at New York's Metrograph wearing a cerulean‑blue Colleen Allen Fall 2025 coat and trousers. The look featured a Victorian‑shaped silhouette, white pumps, and was...