Today's Fashion Pulse
G‑III Apparel Group and WHP Global take 50% stake in Marc Jacobs
G‑III Apparel Group, together with WHP Global, is acquiring a 50% equity stake in the Marc Jacobs brand from LVMH. The deal emphasizes strategic growth over immediate cash flow, while Peloton also announced the purchase of Pilates startup Skōp.
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Vans' Insanely Cool Twisted Slip-On Is Knot Entirely New
Vans has unveiled a new twisted Slip‑On that replaces the classic canvas upper with a richly textured, hairy suede and adds an oversized knot across the vamp. The shoe retains its easy‑on, easy‑off silhouette while featuring elastic side panels, a padded collar, and a higher sidewall with a glossy finish. Comfort is boosted by a plant‑based Sola Foam ADC insole, and traction is enhanced by a custom Vibram outsole with tank‑tread. The design fuses Vans’ skate heritage with luxury cues, positioning the model as a premium street‑wear offering.
I Asked My Chic French Friend for Her Spring/Summer Shopping List—21 Elegant Pieces She Sent Back
Fashion editor solicits her chic French friend’s spring‑summer shopping list, unveiling 30 carefully selected pieces that blend timeless elegance with modern trends. The list spans high‑street labels like Zara and COS to luxury houses such as Bottega Veneta and The...
It’s Only April, but the Chicest Summer Dresses Have Already Landed—27 Styles That Won’t Stay in Stock
Fashion editors have compiled a list of 27 summer dresses slated for 2026, spanning fast‑fashion retailers like Zara and H&M to elevated mid‑range labels such as Reformation and Dôen. The collection highlights a strong preference for lightweight linen, cotton‑blend fabrics...
How Lang’s Pop-Up Taps Into Hong Kong’s Hunger for Fashion with a Story
Kayla Wong, founder of the LA‑based label Lang, opened a month‑long pop‑up in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui, bringing her Asian‑focused fashion concept back to its roots. The Kimpton lobby showcases the Spring‑Summer 2026 collection, exclusive collaborations with local brands,...
6 Flip-Flop Trends That Will Be Everywhere By May 31
The article outlines six flip‑flop styles poised to dominate summer 2026—two‑tone, wedge‑heel, jelly, dressy leather, higher‑heel, and embellished. It cites brand examples such as Reformation, Zara, Prada, Chloé, Gucci and Longchamp. These designs blend casual comfort with luxury details, reflecting...
Sophisticated, Minimal, and Cool: The Dress Trend to Know For 2026
Elevated tank dresses have become the standout silhouette on Fall/Winter 2026 runways, appearing in collections from Alaïa, Calvin Klein, Prada and The Row. Designers favor structured fabrics that give the traditionally casual tank a refined, body‑skimming shape. The trend spans...
Candice Swanepoel’s Victoria’s Secret X Tropic of C Bikini Set Is $240
Model Candice Swanepoel’s label Tropic of C has teamed with Victoria’s Secret for a limited‑edition swimwear capsule. The centerpiece is a sequin‑covered bikini set priced at $240, with the top at $125 and the bottom at $115. The collection blends...
Zara Larsson in $114 Stringy Main Rose Bikini Is Giving Mermaid
Zara Larsson, co‑founder of Main Rose, debuted a hot‑pink string bikini priced at $114 to preview the brand’s upcoming swimwear drop. The minimalist triangle top and matching Low Tide bottoms were paired with ocean‑inspired jewelry and starfish hair clips, captured...
A Fashion-Lover’s Guide to Antwerp, Europe’s Alternative Style Capital
Antwerp has reinvented itself from a 19th‑century “parish of misery” into Europe’s alternative style capital, driven by the legendary Antwerp Six who put the city on the global fashion map. A new MoMu retrospective, running until January 2027, celebrates their 40‑year...
Shield Sunglasses Are the Go-To Shape for Giving Even the Most Feminine Outfits an Edge
Shield‑style sunglasses have surged to the top of fashion accessories, becoming the most visible eyewear at Paris Fashion Week. Designers from Loewe to Gucci and Bottega Veneta are rolling out oversized, single‑lens frames that blur the line between retro and futuristic....
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Micro Miniskirt Elevates String-Held Top
Actress Sydney Sweeney posted an Instagram Reel featuring a white, string‑held halter top paired with an American Eagle light‑wash denim micro miniskirt and a thick brown leather belt. The breezy, beach‑ready ensemble highlights crochet detailing on the top and a...
Anne Hathaway’s Versace Corset Gown Comes With Sheer Cutouts & High Slit
Anne Hathaway stunned the London premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in an archival black‑velvet Versace gown. The strapless dress showcases a structured corset bodice with sheer mesh cutouts, ornate silver buttons, and a dramatically high thigh slit. She paired...
Fashion Briefing: Why Rolex Discontinued One of Its Most Iconic and Coveted Watch Models
At the recent Watches and Wonders trade show in Geneva, luxury watchmakers unveiled new pieces, while Rolex quietly announced the discontinuation of its iconic GMT‑Master II "Pepsi" model. The move ends production of the 16710 reference, a staple since the...
EXCLUSIVE: Off Season Partners With Formula 1 on Capsule Collection
Off Season, the sports‑fashion label founded by Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede, announced a new capsule collection with Formula 1. The line includes five women’s pieces and two unisex items, featuring race‑circuit graphics and premium, breathable fabrics designed for the Miami...
Nahmias Taps Barry Keoghan for Spring 2026 Campaign
Nahmias, the Los Angeles‑based luxury streetwear label, has tapped Irish actor Barry Keoghan to front its Spring/Summer 2026 campaign. The visuals, set in a stripped‑back boxing‑gym, spotlight updated athletic silhouettes, with navy track sets anchoring the collection. Minimal branding puts the focus...
Vuori Launches Spring 2026 Campaign Starring Kaia Gerber
Vuori unveiled its Spring 2026 "For Kaia" campaign, starring model Kaia Gerber, as a follow‑up to the Fall 2025 "Vuori by Kaia" collection. The new line showcases performance‑driven pieces such as the AllTheForm Micro Bra, Sedona Classic Full Zip, and Sunday Track Jacket,...
Balenciaga Launches First Formal Art Series with Eduardo Chillida Exhibition in Milan
Balenciaga has opened its first formal art initiative, presenting an exhibition of Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida at the brand’s Milan flagship. The project, led by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli, marks a strategic shift toward integrating high art into the luxury...
The Devil(s) Wore New Clothes at the Afterparty
At the Devil Wears Everything But Prada after‑party, Anne Hathaway opted for a sleek Louis Vuitton ensemble, swapping her oversized red gown for a more navigable, muted‑shiny dress. Meanwhile, Emily Blunt turned heads in a Balmain look featuring a skirt,...
Nike's Cloudy Air Max 95 Has Fire on the Forecast
Nike has launched a new “Thunder Blue” Air Max 95 in partnership with South Korean streetwear label WORKSOUT. The sneaker showcases a cloud‑inspired blue upper, ripple‑textured navy Swoosh and a sandy outsole, echoing stormy skies and beach tones. Priced at $190 on...
This Year’s Jordan Brand Classic PE Is An Air Jordan 4020 “Stealth”
The 2026 Jordan Brand Classic introduced its Player Edition as the Air Jordan 4020 “Stealth,” a hybrid that blends the 40th‑anniversary silhouette with design cues from the 2005 Air Jordan 20. The shoe features glossy black patent leather, a patterned...
Emily Blunt Dresses in Red Balenciaga Head to Toe for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ European Premiere
Emily Blunt arrived at the European premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in London wearing a custom red Balenciaga ensemble, from a dramatic bustier to the brand’s distinctive Duchesse pumps. The look echoed the film’s iconic red‑pump motif and matched...
When Did Tabi Sneakers Get so Normal?
Tabi sneakers, once a niche avant‑garde item, have entered mainstream fashion as major brands release split‑toe versions. Nike partnered with Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS to revive the 1996 Air Rift as a mass‑market tabi shoe, while ASICS, Vans‑style label FDMTL, and...
Menswear’s Favorite T-Shirt Brand Has Now Perfected the Rest of Your Wardrobe
Lady White Co., the Los Angeles‑based label famed for its premium white T‑shirt, has unveiled its first woven collection, adding button‑ups, jackets and trousers to its lineup. After years of research, the new pieces use Japanese chambray, poplin and cotton...
LeBron James’ Upgraded Nike Air Force 1s Are Getting a New White Colorway for the Summer
Nike is expanding its NBA‑themed Air Force 1 lineup with a new LeBron James‑inspired low‑top slated for a summer launch. The Beijing‑inspired White/Jade Ice/Metallic Gold colorway mimics marble and adds premium details such as rope laces, gold dubraes, and a crown‑shaped...
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I’m an NYC Fashion Girl and Crochet Is My Hack to Summer Dressing—Here’s Why It’s Not Just a Festival Staple
An InStyle editor outlines nine ways to incorporate crochet into summer wardrobes, positioning the handcrafted fabric as a versatile alternative to typical warm‑weather staples. The piece highlights styling options ranging from tops and skull caps to matching sets, maxi skirts,...
PUMA's Well-Spotted Speedcat Is the King of the Jungle
Puma has revived its classic Speedcat sneaker through a collaboration with Super Yaya, featuring a fully polka‑dot canvas upper. The design, created by Central Saint Martins graduate Rym Beydoun, replaces the usual mesh and suede with lightweight canvas, giving the...
Schiaparelli Unveils Art‑Inspired Pop‑Up Takeover at Harrods
Schiaparelli has transformed key areas of Harrods with art‑inspired pop‑up installations that showcase its iconic golden keyhole motif and promote the new book “Anglomaniac.” The takeover coincides with the Victoria and Albert Museum’s “Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art” exhibition, marking the...
From Guangdong to New Mexico, Craft-Focused Brands Are Shaping Fashion’s Future
Heritage craftsmanship is becoming a strategic differentiator for emerging fashion labels worldwide. Brands such as Bode, Diotima, Josh Tafoya, Kinyan Lam, and Suket Dhir are reviving traditional techniques—from up‑cycled antique textiles to Jamaican crochet, Rio Grande weaving, natural Chinese dyes, and Indian Jamdani...
The Nerve Center of This Art Fair Isn’t Painting. It’s Couture.
The Independent art fair will relocate to Pier 36 on May 14, more than doubling its footprint and positioning Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons couture as the event’s centerpiece. The move marks the first solo New York presentation of Kawakubo’s work since her 2017 Met Costume...
Livvy Dunne's SYRN Shoot Triggers Victoria's Secret Stock Plunge
, Victoria Secret $VSCO New guru Livvy Dunne poses for Sydney Sweeney’s lingerie brand SYRN — sending Victoria’s Secret’s stock plunging NY Post https://t.co/kaNjEhsNH8
We Asked Stylists to Share the Hottest Sneaker Trends of 2026—Here Are 6 to Try This Year
Stylists identify six sneaker categories dominating 2026, from soccer‑inspired cleat hybrids to minimalist low‑profile designs. Prices range from $40 for budget options to $180 for premium trail models, with several items like the SOREL sculptural sneaker discounted from $135 to...
He Helped Design the iPhone. Now, He Designed Pharrell's Travel Kit
Pharrell’s vegan skincare brand Humanrace has partnered with former Apple industrial designer Eugene Whang to launch a limited‑edition travel kit. The bag is crafted from a single piece of undyed ultrasuede, a Japanese synthetic‑plant fabric, and comes pre‑filled with four...
Ahluwalia’s Newest Puma Collection Is a ‘Love Letter’ to African Football Ahead of World Cup
Puma has unveiled its second collaboration with London‑based designer Priya Ahluwalia, a collection built around the V‑S1 sneaker released in vibrant pan‑African hues and a muted gray‑black version. The line extends beyond footwear to include a track top, pants, a...
The Trend I’ll Be Wearing All Spring Long
Bianca Nieves highlights the headscarf as this spring’s must‑have accessory, noting its resurgence on celebrity street style and its practicality for everyday wear. She reviews seven options ranging from a $10 Urban Outfitters camo bandana to a $60 Damson Madder...
Anne Hathaway Wore Atelier Versace To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ London Premiere
Anne Hathaway stepped onto the Leicester Square red carpet for the London premiere of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* in an Atelier Versace midnight‑blue velvet gown. The strapless dress, crafted by Versace’s in‑house team before Pieter Mulier’s 2027 debut, showcases a corseted...
The Best Dries Van Noten Summer Fragrances 2026: Refillable, Hand-Painted Bottles
Belgian designer Dries van Noten, who exited the runway in 2024, is expanding his luxury fragrance line launched in 2022. The collection is distinguished by hand‑painted, refillable apothecary bottles and formulas that contain at least 85 % plant‑derived ingredients. Six scents—Santal Greenery, Fleur...
Simone Ashley Wore Thierry Mugler To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ London Premiere
Simone Ashley opened the London premiere of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* in a striking 1984 Thierry Mugler resort dress, sourced from Era London. The hot‑pink satin gown, with its sculpted neckline and draped skirt, highlighted Mugler’s iconic silhouette while feeling...
Nigo and Jun Takahashi Reform Their Streetwear Super Team for Nike Air Force 1 Collab
Nigo and Jun Takahashi have teamed up with Nike for the Air Force 1 Low “LO2,” a sneaker that nods to their 1991 “Last Orgy 2” column. The shoe features navy‑white color‑blocking, patent‑leather overlays, and “Nigo Air” branding on the tongue and heel....
Inside the Massimo Dutti Pop-Up Opening Party
Massimo Dutti has launched a limited‑edition Spring/Summer 2026 studio collection at an exclusive ten‑day pop‑up in Paris. The line features fluid tailoring, softened silhouettes and a neutral colour palette across premium materials such as leather, suede, silk and linen. Highlights include...
Is Quiet Western the New Way to Wear the Cowboy Boot?
The fashion industry is witnessing a shift toward "quiet Western" boots, a minimalist reinterpretation of traditional cowboy footwear. Celebrities like Laufey, Taylor Swift, and Kendall Jenner have been spotted in subdued, block‑heel designs that blend Western cues with urban elegance. Brands such...
Meryl Streep Wore Gucci Promoting ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Meryl Streep stepped onto a New York street in Gucci’s La Famiglia shear‑lining coat, using the high‑profile look to promote the upcoming *The Devil Wears Prada 2* premiere. The coat’s bold tiger‑patterned shearling, double‑G chain belt and square‑frame sunglasses echo Miranda...
Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz Have Excellent Taste in Niche Caps
British pop star Harry Styles and actress Zoë Kravitz were spotted in London wearing highly specific baseball caps. Styles chose a navy cap bearing a flipped Court of Master Sommeliers logo linked to a Manhattan wine shop, while Kravitz sported...
Rihanna’s W Magazine Pop Issue Unveils Prada, Valentino and Chanel Sheer Looks
Rihanna headlined W Magazine's Pop Issue with three high‑profile ensembles – green Prada briefs under a black sheer lace skirt, a fully see‑through Valentino dress with matching tights, and a Chanel haute couture feathered jacket styled as a micro minidress....
Nike’s New Futuristic Foamposite-Inspired Sneaker Will Be Released Soon
Nike is set to launch the First Sight Shadow, a futuristic slip‑on sneaker inspired by its iconic Foamposite line. Part of the First Sight women’s collection, the shoe blends 2000s basketball aesthetics with modern, iridescent detailing and a bespoke traction...
Kate Hudson Wore Armani To SiriusXM
Kate Hudson appeared on a SiriusXM broadcast on April 22, 2026 to promote her new series Running Point. She wore a Giorgio Armani jacket over a Spring 2026 beaded top, paired with wide‑leg jeans and Jessica McCormack earrings. The look was styled by Rob Zangardi and...
Charli XCX Is British Vogue’s May 2026 Cover Star
British Vogue selected pop‑star Charli XCX as its May 2026 cover star, captured by photographer Rafael Pavarotti and styled by senior fashion director Kate Phelan. The feature frames fashion as an extension of art, highlighting Charli’s habit of wearing the same...
Vans’ Blinged Out Ballet Sneaker Is Not Playing Coy
Vans has launched a premium version of its Authentic Prima "Blinged Out" sneaker, adding diamond‑rhinestone accents to a brown‑canvas, black‑leather silhouette. The low‑profile, square‑toe shoe retains the brand’s classic waffle outsole and cushioned insole for skate‑ready comfort. Two lace options—round...
12 Milan Brands We Love
Italian fashion’s spotlight is shifting from legacy houses to a new wave of indie designers operating out of modest studios across Milan, Bologna, Biella and other provinces. These creators prioritize limited runs, dead‑stock and reclaimed fabrics, and often blend cultural...
Adidas Originals & CLOT Present the Mundial Collection: Football Heritage Reimagined by Edison Chen
adidas Originals and streetwear label CLOT, led by Edison Chen, have unveiled the Mundial Collection, a reinterpretation of adidas’ classic football shoes and apparel. The lineup updates the iconic Mundial and Samba silhouettes with premium leather, raffia detailing and espadrille...
Leighton Meester Wore Markarian To Elizabeth Arden’s Eternal Aura Fragrance Launch
Leighton Meester served as the global face for Elizabeth Arden's new Eternal Aura fragrance at a launch event in Madrid. The scent, the brand's first fragrance in eight years, pairs airy florals with warm amber tones for a soft, feminine...