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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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Glitch Goth Is The Post-AI Anti-Aesthetic Aesthetic of 2026
Glitch Gothic, dubbed the post‑AI anti‑aesthetic, is coalescing into a distinct fashion movement that blends liquid‑metal textures, 3D‑printed accessories, and cyber‑feminist symbolism. High‑profile artists such as Lisa and FKA Twigs have embraced the look, while designers like Davina India merge traditional textiles with molten, laser‑cut forms. The trend reflects a broader cultural shift toward techno‑mysticism, positioning glitches and handcrafted imperfections as intentional design features. Industry observers see it as a reaction against the homogenous, sleek tech aesthetic dominating consumer devices today.
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Everything to Know About the 2026 Met Gala, Including Its Theme, Guest List, Co-Chairs, and Host Committee
The 2026 Met Gala, slated for May 4, will spotlight the "Costume Art" theme, emphasizing the interplay between clothing and the human body. Jeff and Lauren Bezos are the lead sponsors and honorary chairs, while Beyoncé returns as a co‑chair after...
Meryl Streep Wore McQueen To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Press Tour
Meryl Streep stepped onto the Tokyo press tour for *The Devil Wears Prada 2* in a custom cerulean Alexander McQueen suit, swapping her signature red for a cooler blue hue. The look was accessorized with an Olympia Le‑Tan Runway clutch and silver Stuart Weitzman...
Dries Van Noten Launches Permanent Venice Arts Foundation in 15th‑Century Palazzo
Fashion icon Dries Van Noten and partner Patrick Vangheluwe opened Fondazione Dries Van Noten today in the 15th‑century Palazzo Pisani Moretta on Venice’s Grand Canal. The foundation’s debut exhibition, “The Only True Protest Is Beauty,” showcases over 200 objects across...
Tyla Wore Javier Collazo To The 2026 Billboard Women In Music
South African pop star Tyla presented the Billboard Women in Music 2026 Breakthrough Award to Zara Larsson while wearing a dramatic feathered gown by emerging Cuban‑Spanish designer Javier Collazo. The look, a nod to early‑2000s Destiny’s Child styling, combined texture, exposure, and theatrical flair....
This Workwear Is Meant to Be Worked In
Japanese designer Tsukasa Yaehata’s label TATAMIZE revives genuine workwear by hand‑crafting each piece in his Sendai atelier. After 2020 the brand shifted to a stripped‑down, made‑to‑order model, selling functional items like a $60 cap and $90 linen apron directly to...
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Converse Just Remixed the Sneakers Bird and Magic Made Famous
Converse has teamed with Japanese label Engineered Garments to reimagine its iconic Weapon sneaker, honoring Larry Bird and Magic Johnson’s historic colorways. The new low‑top version swaps the classic high ankle for strap‑accented forefoot and heel details, using premium matte...
The Influencer Tasked with Reviving Frasers Group’s Slazenger Brand
Frasers Group has enlisted digital creator Alexei Hamblin to spearhead a revival of its legacy tennis brand, Slazenger. Hamblin will craft a content‑driven strategy aimed at younger, socially‑savvy consumers while leveraging the retailer’s extensive distribution network. The partnership signals Mike...
Tate McRae Has Fans Saying ‘God Damn’ After This Bold Strapless Look
Tate McRae sparked a viral reaction after posting a carousel of a black, shiny, strapless leather dress at the Billboard Women in Music awards, where she was named Hitmaker of the Year. The Instagram post amassed 255,000 likes, over 6,300...
Vivienne Westwood and CLO Launch Competition Straddling Fashion and Virtual Design
Vivienne Westwood has partnered with CLO Virtual Fashion to launch the “Cut, Slash and Corset” global 3D design competition, hosted on Connect and powered by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. Participants must create a digital outfit using CLO or Marvelous Designer,...
Mango Announces New Collection with Eckhaus Latta
Mango is launching a new collection with avant‑garde label Eckhaus Latta on 4 June, available online and in select stores. The partnership, part of Mango Collective, highlights the designers’ experimental fabrics and print development. The launch aligns with Mango’s 2024‑26 plan to...
Amouage’s Renaud Salmon Launches Independent Design Atelier in Paris
Amouage’s creative director Renaud Salmon has teamed up with French designer Dimitry Hlinka to launch Atelier d’Ingénierie Fades (AIF), an independent design practice that will debut a public space in Paris this summer. The venture aims to translate the fleeting...
Tokyo in Technicolour
Another Man’s Summer/Autumn 2026 issue features a striking editorial titled “Tokyo in Technicolour,” starring Japanese model Momo Okabe and photographer Ellie Grace Cumming. The spread blends neon‑saturated street scenes with high‑fashion silhouettes, positioning Tokyo as a visual muse for Western luxury...
Sarah Pidgeon Wore Givenchy To The ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ Awards Event
Actress Sarah Pidgeon attended FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” awards at New York’s Metrograph wearing a Givenchy by Sarah Burton cutaway jacket from the brand’s Pre‑Fall 2026 collection. Though she is officially a Chanel ambassador, Pidgeon...
Teyana Taylor Wore Ashi Studio Couture To The 2026 Billboard Women In Music
Teyana Taylor took the stage at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music ceremony, performing "Bed of Roses" with Wale and accepting the Visionary Award from Dionne Warwick. She arrived in Ashi Studio’s Spring 2026 couture, a hand‑painted ivory corset paired...
Kylie Jenner Debuts First Full Collection Under Revamped KHY Brand
Kylie Jenner unveiled the debut "Born in LA" collection for her refreshed KHY label, offering pieces from $70 to $490 and sizes from XXS to 4X. The launch signals KHY's transition from a collaboration‑centric line to a full‑fledged fashion house...
Aerie’s $2 Billion Brand Shows New Sales Playbook Amid AI Backlash
Aerie has turned a $225 million sub‑brand into a near‑$2 billion revenue engine by rejecting Victoria’s Secret’s old playbook and launching a high‑profile ad that denounces AI‑generated bodies. The strategy, anchored in authenticity and a “Real” pledge, lifted comparable sales 23% last...
The Biggest Fashion Collaborations You Missed in April
April proved to be a busy month for fashion partnerships, with high‑profile drops that flew under many consumers' radars. Burberry teamed up with outdoor brand Hunza G to launch a limited‑edition outerwear line, while New Balance collaborated with street‑wear collective...
Naomi Watts Wore Valentino To ABC Studios
Naomi Watts was photographed heading to ABC Studios in New York wearing pieces from Valentino’s Pre‑Fall 2026 collection, part of the show’s Emmys push for the series "Love Story." The look combined a pin‑striped jacket, a floral pleated skirt and white...
This Furry, Scaly Samba Is a Beast of Its Own
Adidas has unveiled a limited‑edition take on its iconic OG Samba, reimagined with a pony‑hair bristled base and serpent‑skin indentations. The “furry, scaly” sneaker is offered in three neutral‑toned colorways—gray, black and off‑white—each priced at $110. Released as a pack...
The Size Inclusion Gap: Inside the Brands that Are (and Aren’t) Designing for Real Bodies
UK research by ZAVA reveals a stark size‑inclusion gap in fashion, with only a handful of brands offering truly expansive measurement ranges. Yours Clothing tops the list, providing a 30‑inch spread across bust, waist and hip and scoring 9.43/10, while...
Shirting to Rely On: Iron & Resin’s Chambray Collection
Iron & Resin has launched its annual Chambray Collection, reviving the lightweight, plain‑weave fabric that originated in 15th‑century France and became a staple of American workwear. The line includes three shirts—the Fairmont, Glider and Badwater—each made from 4.5 oz chambray with...
John Smedley Unveils Revamped Website and Receives Second Royal Warrant
John Smedley, the 200‑year‑old British knitwear label, launched a newly redesigned website built on the Centra e‑commerce platform and created with London agency Limesharp. The site showcases interactive fabric shade filters, fit explainers and richer model photography to streamline the...
Charles Tyrwhitt Opens Chicago Flagship
Charles Tyrwhitt opened its second Chicago location on the Magnificent Mile, marking the brand’s 12th store in the United States. The flagship offers the full menswear portfolio, from classic shirts in multiple fits to tailored suiting, knitwear, footwear and accessories. The...
Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala will be held on May 4, the first Monday of May, at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The evening’s theme, “Costume Art,” spotlights the dressed body, from the naked to the aging form, and frames...
EXCLUSIVE: Depop Partners With Kasey Musgraves on New Shop
Depop announced a partnership with Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Kacey Musgraves, launching a new Shop Drop that showcases 20 pieces from her personal wardrobe. The items, priced under $100, will be released in weekly capsules beginning Monday at 3 p.m. EDT. All proceeds...
Fratello Talks: A Big Year For Skeletonized And Openworked Watches
Skeletonized and open‑worked dials are dominating 2024 watch releases across price tiers. Brands use cutouts ranging from subtle hints to fully exposed movements to showcase craftsmanship and differentiate products. The trend spans luxury independents to affordable pieces like the Kiwame...
Why Moonstone Rings Fit the New Mood in Fine Jewelry
Fine jewelry is moving away from overt status symbols toward pieces that convey personal meaning and subtle elegance. Consumers now prioritize mindfulness, authenticity, and emotional storytelling, favoring softer aesthetics and organic shapes. Moonstone, with its ethereal adularescence and historic associations...
SK Hynix Vest Beats Luxury Brands as Korea’s Dating Dress
In Korea, the ultimate blind-date outfit is not Louis Vuitton, Prada, or any luxury brand. Please — that is so passé. It is an SK hynix employee vest. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260430/sk-hynix-vest-becomes-koreas-hottest-status-symbol
Coach's Archive-Inspired Frame Bag Drew $321,750 From Gen Z Shoppers Overnight
Coach’s e‑commerce data shows the archive‑inspired Kisslock Frame Bag 27 dominating sales, delivering $321,750 in revenue from 650 units at a $495 price point. The bag alone contributed more than two‑thirds of the $467,260 generated by the brand’s top ten...
A Rainbow of Diamonds and Stones With More Than Meets the Eye Star in Louis Vuitton’s Latest High Jewelry Offering
Louis Vuitton unveiled its Mythica high‑jewelry collection in Marrakech, presenting 110 pieces across 11 narrative chapters. The line showcases 4,700 diamonds in a 38‑hue gradient, a 127.66‑carat cat’s‑eye topaz, and, for the first time, a luxury fountain pen. A centerpiece...
High-Tech Birkenstocks Are a Wake-Up Call to Touch Grass
Birkenstock has introduced the Mogami Terra Tec, a waterproof trek sandal that upgrades the previous Terra model with a backstrap for a more adjustable fit. The shoe uses the brand’s synthetic Birko‑Flor upper and a polyurethane sole, marrying classic three‑strap...
Queen Camilla Keeps Footwear Formal for New York Visit
Queen Camilla accompanied King Charles III on a state visit to New York, making several public appearances. At the New York Public Library she wore a navy‑blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare paired with classic black leather pumps featuring a...
Beaded Bags Are the Trend to Watch for Spring and Summer 2026
The little beaded bag (LBB) has become the marquee accessory for spring‑summer 2026, moving from formal‑only pieces to everyday statements. Early adopters like Staud paved the way, and now Tory Burch, Etro, Ralph Lauren and others are releasing drawstring pouches, bucket bags,...
Burberry Crowns Student Winner of Reimagining Materials Competition
British luxury label Burberry announced that Aamna Yasin, a pattern‑cutting student at London College of Fashion, won the second‑annual Reimagining Materials competition. The contest asked participants to reinterpret Burberry’s iconic trench and car coats using surplus materials and circular‑design principles....
Turns Out, Jacob Elordi Loves His Blundstones as Much as We Do
Jacob Elordi was recently photographed wearing the classic Blundstone 585 Chelsea boots, a pair priced at roughly $200. The Australian actor has been spotted multiple times in the rugged yet stylish footwear, reinforcing his reputation as a fashion influencer beyond...
Give Chanel an Inch, It'll Take a Foot
Chanel’s Cruise 2026 runway featured ultra‑minimal half‑sandals that are essentially one‑third of a shoe, showcasing artistic director Matthieu Blazy’s daring vision. The barely‑there footwear sparked organic buzz across social platforms, reinforcing Chanel’s reputation for spectacle‑driven product innovation. Simultaneously, Blazy’s Charvet shirts...
Motoyuki Daifu Captures the Season’s Best Looks
Motoyuki Daifu’s latest editorial for Another Man’s Summer/Autumn 2026 issue captures the season’s most striking looks, merging avant‑garde tailoring with streetwear sensibility. The spread features a muted earth‑tone palette punctuated by neon accents and showcases sustainable fabrics sourced from Japanese mills....
Emily Blunt Wore Ferragamo To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ New York Screening
Emily Blunt stepped onto the New York screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 wearing Ferragamo’s Pre‑Fall 2026 collection. The look paired a chunky red sailor‑stitch knit jacket with a high‑shine black patent skirt, balanced by Ferragamo’s black S‑shaped mules and minimal jewelry. Stylist Jessica Paster crafted...
Amomento Wants to Become the World’s First Korean Heritage House
Amomento unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection at Shanghai Fashion Week, announcing a bold ambition to become the world’s first Korean heritage house. The brand argues that Korean fashion lacks the historic narrative enjoyed by Italian, French or British houses, and...
Amomento Opens Hidden Garden Pop-Up in Shanghai
Amomento opened a hidden‑garden pop‑up in Shanghai on April 29, running through May 10, to showcase its spring 2026 collection, a limited incense set, and a curated reading room. The venue, tucked behind three small buildings, partners with local retailer Septieme and aligns...
Inside Valentino’s L.A. Party With Alessandro Michele, Teyana Taylor and More
Valentino staged an immersive L.A. party at the Marciano Art Foundation, showcasing a recreation of Alessandro Michele’s “Specula Mundi” couture show through a continuous photographic sequence by Mark Borthwick. The centerpiece was a limited‑edition 260‑page book, 422 images, priced at $350 and limited...
Melania’s State Dinner Dress Looks Familiar
Melania Trump attended a state dinner with King Charles III and Queen Camilla wearing a pale‑delphinium pink strapless Dior haute couture gown, paired with matching silk shoes and off‑white suede gloves. The color referenced the king’s favorite flower and marked a...
Our Favorite ‘Springweight’ Button-Down Is Only $20
Old Navy’s all‑cotton button‑down shirt is on sale for $20, half its regular $40 price. Fashion editor Ambar Pardilla calls it the best lightweight option for spring, praising its breathability. The shirt comes in nine colors and sizes from XS...
Must Read: CNN Releases an Anna Wintour Documentary, Puig Reports Q1 2026 Earnings
CNN’s Flashdoc released "Behind the Bob: Vogue’s Anna Wintour," a deep‑dive into the editor’s decades at the helm of fashion media, highlighting her influence on the Met Gala and the magazine’s cultural clout. Meanwhile, Spanish beauty conglomerate Puig posted Q1...
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7 Western Trends I Spotted at Stagecoach That City Girls Will Love This Summer
Stagecoach 2026 showcased a fresh take on western fashion, with festival‑goers swapping dusty neutrals for bold color pops, double‑denim ensembles, and punchy paisley prints. Influencers and performers highlighted seven key looks—from flirty lace corsets to knee‑high boots and gothic prairie...
Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Pumps Are the Hottest Shoes of the Year So Far, Lyst Says
Lyst’s Q1 2026 Index named Chanel the hottest brand and its new pump silhouette the top‑selling shoe of the period. The pumps surged after a March launch, propelled by a digital groundswell among tastemakers. Celine and Village PM also ranked high, with...
Queen Letizia Steps Out in Hot Pink Hugo Boss Pantsuit for a Prestigious Art Award Ceremony
Spain’s Queen Letizia attended the Princess of Girona Foundation’s “Art 2026” award ceremony in Granada wearing a bright pink Hugo Boss pantsuit and a Carolina Herrera satchel. The ceremony honored young creator Gemma Blasco and highlighted the foundation’s outreach to more than 30,000...
Melania Trump, Queen Camilla and the Look of the Special Relationship
During the April 2026 state visit, Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump used their wardrobes to underscore the United States‑UK "special relationship." Camilla arrived in a light‑pink Dior coatdress, a label frequently worn by Melania, while Trump’s outfits highlighted...
Crocs' "Running Shoe" Clog Is Exactly What It Sounds Like
Crocs has introduced the Crocband Runner, a shoe that merges its iconic clog silhouette with running‑shoe cues. Made from ultra‑light Croslite, the model features sporty stripes, a gum outsole and an optional heel strap, positioning it as a summer‑ready, water‑friendly...