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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New Balance’s Grey GORE-TEX Dad Sneaker Is a Trail-Minded Banger
New Balance is launching the 1906 "Grey Days" dad sneaker in a Slate Gray colorway, featuring GORE‑TEX waterproof and breathable construction. The shoe adds quick‑style adjustable laces that echo traditional trail footwear. Priced at $170, it will be available on New Balance Japan’s site on May 8. The release anchors the brand’s month‑long Grey Days celebration, blending a retro dad‑shoe silhouette with outdoor performance cues.
The 11 Rarest and Most Random Kicks From Steph Curry’s Sneaker Auction
Steph Curry ended a landmark sneaker season by auctioning 75 pairs of rare kicks, with proceeds earmarked for his Oakland children’s nonprofit, EAT.LEARN.PLAY. After parting ways with Under Armour, Curry showcased an eclectic mix of shoes—from Nike Kobe 6 “Gigi” to...
Basic Tees Are Better When They Aren't Basic
Hanes, the century‑old American tee maker, is turning its low‑cost basics into premium fashion pieces through high‑profile collaborations. A recent partnership with Saturdays NYC re‑imagines a sub‑$10 Walmart tee as a two‑pack priced at $59, featuring an oversized cut, hidden...
Myha’la Wore Jacquemus To The 2026 Deadline Contenders Television Event
Actress Myha’la attended the Deadline Contenders Television event this weekend to promote her series Industry, arriving in a Jacquemus Fall 2026 feather‑laden ensemble. The look amplified maximalist texture with plumes, leopard‑print accents, and a sculptural silhouette that echoed her earlier...
Celebrating 21 Years: Reef Sandal with the Built-In Bottle Opener Evolves for a New Generation
Reef commemorated the 21st anniversary of its iconic Fanning sandal, a flip‑flop with a built‑in bottle opener, by launching four new models for Spring 2026. The expanded line—Fanning +, Fanning + Slide, Fanning H2O and Fanning Slide H2O—adds updated comfort technologies and fresh designs while retaining the...
Did Pete Hegseth’s Wife Wear Temu to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner?
At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, appeared in a one‑shoulder champagne dress that social‑media users identified as a Temu fast‑fashion item. The dress, now listed as discontinued on Temu, is still...
Michael Jordan’s Most Popular Air Jordan Is Coming Back in Two of Its Rarest Colorways
Nike’s Jordan Brand is set to re‑release two of the Air Jordan 4’s rarest colorways – the 2005 White Laser and Black Laser – as a single $500 pack slated for Feb. 1, 2026. The models feature laser‑etched uppers designed by veteran...
Anne Hathaway Wore Michael Kors Collection On Good Morning America
Actress Anne Hathaway appeared on Good Morning America wearing pieces from the Michael Kors Collection, aligning the luxury label with her high‑profile press tour for the upcoming films "The Devil Wears Prada 2" and "Mother Mary." The outfit combined a black turtleneck,...
Emma Corrin’s City Bag Could Be the Move for Boys, Too
Emma Corrin, the nonbinary actor and Miu Miu ambassador, was spotted in Mayfair carrying Balenciaga’s iconic City bag, a silhouette that originated as the 2001 Biker tote. The appearance follows a growing pattern of male celebrities—Timothée Chalamet, A$AP Rocky, Jacob Elordi—embracing traditionally women’s handbags....
Santini and Polartec Launch Eco Cycling Jersey
Italian cycling apparel maker Santini and U.S. textile innovator Polartec have unveiled the Aero Race jersey, the first commercial product using Polartec Power Dry with Recycled Carbon fabric. The new jersey claims a carbon footprint up to 66% lower than...
Umbro Knows Ball
Umbro, once England’s premier sportswear supplier, has shifted from dormant kit contracts to a series of high‑profile streetwear collaborations. Its latest four‑piece collection with niche screen‑printer Secondhalf.pdf reimagines vintage shirt textures on tees and hats, targeting a small but dedicated...
Nike Is Walking on Air at Milan Design Week
Nike turned Milan’s Salone del Mobile 2026 into a showcase for its Air Lab, an immersive installation that merged footwear technology with cutting‑edge design. The exhibit, open to the 370,000‑plus visitors drawn to the design fair, featured interactive displays that...
Löffler Unveils SKYS Gravel 2026: Modular Gear for Mixed‑Terrain Adventures
Löffler introduced its SKYS Gravel 2026 collection, a modular apparel line designed for cyclists and hikers facing changing conditions. Prices range from $109 for a T‑shirt to $218 for bib‑shorts, and the gear was co‑developed with Velo Kartell after testing...
Met Gala 2026 Unveils 'Costume Art' Theme, Dress Code and Celebrity Hints
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 will revolve around the 'Costume Art' theme and a 'Fashion Is Art' dress code, urging guests to treat clothing as wearable sculpture. Organizers also noted the...
Why a Former Dior Designer Got Into Pottery
Former Dior Homme chief Kris Van Assche left Berluti in 2021 and has since pivoted from runway design to luxury homeware and art. He launched two high‑end ceramic vase collections, Joséphine and Rosamar, with French brand Serax, and began producing...
Must Read: Maria Grazia Chiuri's Debut Fendi Couture Show Will Be in Rome, Ganni CEO Steps Down
Maria Grazia Chiuri will debut her first Fendi haute couture collection in Rome on July 9, marking the brand's third Roman show. Ganni announced the exit of CEO Laura du Rusquec and installed former Tom Dixon chief Hans Hoegstedt as interim...
Spice up Your Life: Tate Channels 90s Glam at The Groucho Club
Tate Britain announced its autumn blockbuster, "The 90s: Art and Fashion," running from 8 October 2026 to 14 February 2027. The exhibition, curated by Dominique Heyse‑Moore and an all‑women team, showcases seminal figures such as Damien Hirst, Corinne Day, Helen Chadwick and Jenny Saville. Former...
Satoshi Nakamoto X OTW by Vans Era 95 “Gems” Release Date & Info
OTW by Vans teams with the Satoshi Nakamoto brand to launch the Era 95 “Gems” sneaker, a deconstructed take on the classic silhouette. The shoe features a tear‑away canvas, checkerboard underlay, multicolor gemstones, and a crystal outsole that reveals branding in...
Chase Infiniti Wore Schiaparelli To The 2026 Deadline Contenders Television Event
Chase Infiniti promoted her new series *The Testaments* at the Deadline Contenders Television event in Los Angeles, stepping out in a double‑breasted, sheer smoky‑brown suit by Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli ready‑to‑wear line. The look, styled by Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, drew criticism for...
Michael B. Jordan Wore Louis Vuitton To The ‘Swapped’ LA Premiere
Michael B. Jordan attended the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s animated film *Swapped* wearing a beige, collarless Louis Vuitton cardigan paired with a white tee, beige trousers and brown leather loafers. The look, styled by Jason Bolden, marked a departure from...
One Size Doesn't Fit All in Eyewear
Visages, a French fashion‑tech startup, is tackling the chronic fit problem in eyewear by deploying AI‑driven facial analysis and on‑demand manufacturing. The platform creates custom‑sized frames and lenses, reducing costly returns and excess inventory. By personalizing style and fit, Visages...
Myprotein Teams up with Footasylum on High Street Activewear Launch
Myprotein has entered the high‑street arena by placing its MP activewear line in seven Footasylum stores across the UK, including flagship locations such as Oxford Street and Manchester Arndale. The collection, which spans hoodies, leggings, shorts and sports bras, targets...
All the Kardashians' & Jenners' Met Gala Looks Through the Years
The Kardashian‑Jenner family has become a Met Gala staple, with Kim, Kendall, Kylie and Kris delivering headline‑making looks each year from 2013 through 2025. Their outfits range from Kim’s 2022 Marilyn Monroe dress to Kylie’s 2023 Off‑White tribute to Virgil Abloh and...
Demna Gvasalia Opens Restored Palazzo Gucci in Florence, Ushering New Era for Luxury House
Demna Gvasalia, Gucci’s artistic director, opened the restored Palazzo Gucci in Florence, turning the 14th‑century building into a multi‑layered cultural destination that houses a new boutique, a high‑end restaurant and a café. The launch, staged alongside a Kering investors’ cocktail,...
Luxury Titans Lead Milan Design Week 2026 with Heritage‑Driven Installations
Louis Vuitton, Loro Piana, Hermès, Dior and other luxury houses dominated Milan Design Week 2026, presenting heritage‑focused installations that highlighted handcraft and material mastery. Highlights included a reissued 1921 Louis Vuitton dressing table and a 1,850‑hour plaid study by Loro...
Kylie Jenner Relaunches Khy with New Design Language and LA‑Made Denim
Kylie Jenner relaunched her Khy fashion label on April 28, unveiling a refreshed design language, a permanent business model and a shift of denim production to Los Angeles. The move aims to turn the once‑collaborative, drop‑focused brand into a cohesive,...
Why Black Jewellery Is In: Dior and Chaumet Have Stunning Offerings, and It’s Loved by Jennifer Lawrence
Black jewellery is emerging as a dominant luxury trend, with houses like Dior Joaillerie, Chaumet, and Boucheron unveiling collections that feature onyx, black diamonds, and blackened metals. Designers such as Laura Vann, Anabela Chan, and Jessie Thomas highlight the material’s...
Denim’s Future and Legacy Take Center Stage at Kingpins Amsterdam
The Kingpins Amsterdam denim show attracted 1,033 attendees from 514 companies spanning 40 countries, a modest decline from its October edition as retailers tighten travel budgets. This season introduced an expanded Jeanius Hub for startups and brought back the Made...
Irish Retail Chain Born Clothing Closes After 16 Years
Born Clothing, a once‑popular Irish high‑street fashion retailer, has entered provisional liquidation and announced the closure of its 15 remaining stores. The chain launched a closing‑down sale offering up to 70% off inventory. At its peak the brand operated more...
2026’s Defining Swimwear Trends, According to the Experts—Whether You’re Jetting Off or Just Browsing
The 2026 swimwear season is defined by four core trends: metal‑infused details that replace traditional beach jewelry, bold colourways that encourage confident self‑expression, everyday‑bodysuit silhouettes that transition from poolside to city streets, and minimalist cuts in muted tones for timeless...
Should My Bag Really Match My Shoes?
The long‑standing "matchy‑matchy" rule—pairing a handbag with shoes or outfit—originated in post‑war fashion as a shortcut to elegance. It fell out of favor during the 1970s feminist wave and the 1990s rise of the "It bag," which turned the bag...
7 ‘Body Types’ in the Met’s ‘Costume Art’ Fashion Exhibition
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has opened “Body Types,” a fashion exhibition curated by Andrew Bolton that showcases seven distinct silhouettes spanning centuries. The show weaves together garments—from Dutch‑era lace bibs to 18th‑century Japanese breastplates and a Degas‑inspired...
Moncler, Actor Jamie Dornan Stretch Puffer Into Summer
Moncler has launched a summer‑focused campaign featuring actor Jamie Dornan wearing its signature puffer jackets in warm‑weather settings. The partnership showcases the brand’s push to position its traditionally winter‑centric outerwear as year‑round luxury apparel. The campaign debuted across digital, print...
Artem Launches Its New Stellar Azure Loop-Less HydroFlex FKM Strap
Artem has added a new Stellar Azure light‑blue color to its HydroFlex Loop‑Less strap line, offered in 20 mm and 21 mm widths. The strap combines breathable FKM rubber with a sailcloth‑inspired texture and a subtle taper that narrows from the lugs...
Welcome to the Golden Age of Thrifting
A recent eBay pop‑up in New York forced attendees to list a personal item before they could browse curated resale selections, highlighting the merging of thrifting and resale into a single shopping journey. Savers Value Village reported a 20.6% revenue jump...
EXCLUSIVE: Burberry Shakes Off the Rain, Hits the Beach With New Hunza G Swimwear Collaboration
Burberry has partnered with swimwear label Hunza G to launch a co‑branded swim collection that arrives in stores and online on Monday. The line blends Hunza G’s ultra‑stretch silhouettes with Burberry’s iconic colour palette and check trim, and is packaged in cotton...
Style Edit: Cartier Reshapes Its Most Storied Watch Collections
Cartier unveiled its 2024 watch collection, emphasizing shape as a storytelling tool across five models: the limited‑edition Privé Crash skeleton, the Santos with a 0.3 mm gilded obsidian dial, the Baignoire reimagined with a Clou de Paris texture, the avant‑garde Myst...
Air Jordan 10 “Red Steel” 2027 Release Date Set
Nike's Jordan Brand confirmed the Air Jordan 10 “Red Steel” will drop on March 20, 2027, marking the first reissue of the 2005 colorway after a 22‑year gap. The original retailed for $125 and now commands $200‑$380 on resale platforms....
Canali Launches Hand‑Tailored Nuvola Sneaker in SS26 Collection
Italian luxury menswear house Canali has introduced the Nuvola sneaker, a hand‑tailored shoe priced from $695 that uses stitched construction and hand‑painted details. The launch extends Canali’s SS26 “Nuvola Project” from apparel to footwear, signaling a strategic move into the...
Detailed Look Surfaces Of Air Jordan 14 “SDSU” PE For San Diego State
Jordan Brand has unveiled a new Air Jordan 14 "SDSU" player exclusive (PE) for San Diego State University. The sneaker features a black suede upper, red Jumpman accents, and a lateral badge that swaps the classic AJ logo for the...
Chase Infiniti Trades Louis Vuitton for Sheer Schiaparelli Tailoring at Deadline Contenders Television
Actress Chase Infiniti swapped her recent Louis Vuitton looks for a sheer brown Schiaparelli ensemble at the Deadline Contenders Television event in Los Angeles. She wore Look 40 from Daniel Roseberry’s spring 2026 ready‑to‑wear collection, featuring a tailored jacket with a...
ASICS Put a Gorgeously Flat Tennis Sneaker on Ice
ASICS has launched the iced‑mocha Sportstyle Gel‑Resolution 5, a flat‑sole sneaker that reimagines its classic tennis shoe for everyday wear. The shoe retains the original mesh overlay and TPU heel cage while adding an upgraded foam midsole for extra comfort. Priced...
Kate Mara Gives White Lace a ’60s Edge in David Koma at ‘Imperfect Women’ FYC Event
Kate Mara stepped onto Apple TV’s “Imperfect Women” FYC event in a white lace minidress from David Koma’s 2026 resort collection. The look featured a molded‑cup bodice, floral lace detailing, side cut‑outs and a structured flare that gave the garment a ’60s‑inspired...
Nike’s Techy Mary Jane Sneaker Is Cool With Being the Weird Ballerina
Nike is transitioning its Shox Z Calistra, a high‑tech ballerina‑style sneaker, from limited collaborations to a broader market release. After debuting with Copenhagen label Naked and later a Bred‑styled version by Chinese label Labelhood, the shoe will launch globally in...
Vans’ Realest Sneaker Nails Checkerboard with Elegant Ease
Vans has introduced the Authentic Ease “Checkerboard” sneaker, a premium spin on its classic low‑top skate shoe. The model features ultra‑smooth suede, upgraded cushioning, and a simplified two‑loop lacing system, all wrapped in a tonal off‑white checkerboard pattern. Priced at...
This Chonky Adidas Dad Sandal Spends Its Summers on the Trails
adidas unveiled the Sneaker‑Sandal, a hybrid that blends a chunky dad sneaker silhouette with sandal functionality. The shoe features quick‑lace closures, a treaded outsole, a back strap and ventilated upper, targeting outdoor‑ready summer wear. It ships in four colorways—black, cream‑white,...
A Simple Trail Trick Made Nike's Dad Shoes Perfectly Outdoorsy
Nike has refreshed its P-6000 dad sneaker with quicklace toggles, giving it a trail‑ready edge. The shoe retains its signature mesh and suede upper, reinforced with Cordura for durability. Available in Sail and Burgundy Crush, the model blends street‑wear aesthetics...
Rihanna Headlines Fenty Beauty Launch in Mumbai with Two Distinct Looks
Rihanna headlined the Fenty Beauty launch in Mumbai on April 24, showcasing two dramatically different outfits—a sleek black Alaïa dress at the after‑party and a gothic‑inspired look earlier in the day. Her appearance, alongside Indian business magnate Isha Ambani, highlighted...
Dries Van Noten Opens Fondazione Dries Van Noten Creative Hub in Venetian Palazzo
Belgian fashion icon Dries Van Noten opened the non‑profit Fondazione Dries Van Noten on April 25 in the 15th‑century Palazzo Pisani Moretta on Venice’s Grand Canal. The foundation’s inaugural exhibition, “The Only True Protest Is Beauty,” showcases over 200 works that...
Sydney Sweeney Gives Syrn’s Stagecoach Push a Powder Blue Cowboy Boot Finish
Actress Sydney Sweeney debuted powder‑blue croc‑embossed cowboy boots while promoting her lingerie label Syrn at Stagecoach 2026 in Indio. The $1,320 City Boots Soho Boot featured a 16‑inch shaft and 2‑inch heel, pairing with a pastel western jacket and Syrn’s Date...