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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In Pictures: Susie Cave Launches New Demi-Couture Brand
Susie Cave is launching a new demi‑couture label with a boutique on Kensington Church Walk, slated to open in mid‑to‑late May. The collection features 25 black‑and‑white designs that blend theatrical costume elements with a ceremonial, ritualistic aesthetic. Each piece can be personalized and custom‑fitted, marking a departure from her former brand, The Vampire’s Wife, which ceased trading in May 2024. Cave describes the shop as a subtly subversive, surreal space that prioritises creative freedom over market demands.
Luxury to High Street Jeans: Can You Tell the Difference?
Denim is polarizing the fashion market, with Alaïa launching Japanese selvedge jeans priced at about $1,000 and Uniqlo‑JW Anderson offering a $44 version that routinely sells out. While the luxury pair promises shape retention and long‑term wear, the budget option...
KELLEY WILLIAMSON LAUNCHES KELLEY KOUTURE, A MODERN LUXURY FOOTWEAR BRAND REDEFINING FASHION AND FUNCTION
Kelley Kouture, a modern luxury footwear brand handcrafted in Italy, launched its e‑commerce site kelleykouture.com on April 17, 2026. Founded by Virginia entrepreneur Kelley Powell Williamson, the line blends high‑fashion silhouettes with orthopedic‑grade comfort, featuring an adjustable two‑piece “K Heel”...
Susie Cave Returns to Fashion with New 'by Appointment-Only' Venture
Former model and designer Susie Cave has relaunched in fashion with a new eponymous label. The line presents 25 custom‑tailored silhouettes designed specifically for weddings and funerals, available only in black or white. The collection will be sold through a...
AnOther Loves: A Volucrine Minaudière
Chemena Kamali is redefining Chloé by embracing its deliberately vague heritage and injecting a playful, artisanal edge. Her latest offering, the Tropicus hand‑painted leather minaudière, channels Karl Lagerfeld’s 1970s couture craftsmanship and surrealist flair while echoing wildlife motifs favored by...
The 7 Virtues: An Activist-Founded, B Corp-Certified Fragrance Brand
The 7 Virtues, founded by activist Barb Stegemann, is a B Corp‑certified fragrance brand that transforms orange‑blossom oil sourced from Afghan farmers into clean‑beauty perfumes. Leveraging a Dragons’ Den investment, the company scaled its social‑enterprise model and now sells across...
Moncler Is Coming for Summer with Its Line of Little Puffs
Moncler, the Italian luxury outerwear brand, is debuting a summer‑ready line of lightweight puffer jackets under the "Have a Puffy Summer" campaign. The collection reimagines the brand’s signature down‑filled silhouette for warm‑weather wear, featuring slimmer cuts, breathable fabrics and vibrant...
How to Wear Cowboy Boots: 9 Ways to Saddle Up in the Footwear of the Moment
The article serves as a style guide for the rising cowboy‑core trend, tracing cowboy boots from their 19th‑century Texas roots to today’s fashion runways. It offers nine distinct ways to pair the boots—from classic tan‑leather with denim to bold red‑bottomed...
Aubrey Plaza Wore Stella McCartney To The ‘Kevin’ New York Screening
Aubrey Plaza attended Amazon Prime’s *Kevin* special screening in New York, showcasing a Stella McCartney mini dress. The appearance came days after she announced her first pregnancy, adding personal relevance to the look. Stylist Jessica Paster paired the breezy silhouette with...
Kering Unveils "ReconKering" Strategy at Capital Markets Day, Aiming for Next Luxury
Kering presented its "ReconKering" transformation plan at a Capital Markets Day, pledging a tighter operating model, renewed focus on brand desirability and a push into "Next Luxury". The strategy signals a decisive shift to regain market leadership amid a volatile...
The Luxury Collection Celebrates 120 Years of Italian Heritage
Luxury Collection announced a partnership with designer Margherita Maccapani Missoni to launch Maccapani Edits, an immersive pop‑up and capsule collection at its Casa Brera hotel in Milan. The seven‑day event, running 20‑26 April 2026, coincides with Milan Design Week and...
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Cowboy Boots Don't Have to Be Boring, Here's 10 Ways They Can Add Americana Flare to Your Outfit
The article outlines ten distinct ways to style cowboy boots, positioning them as a year‑round fashion staple that bridges rugged Western roots with contemporary femininity. It emphasizes neutral, metallic, and vibrant color options, and shows how texture mixing and proportion...
Charli XCX Dons Dior Haute Couture Coat as Micro Minidress for Vogue
Charli XCX headlines the British Vogue cover wearing a Dior Haute Couture coat reimagined as a micro‑minidress, signaling a bold fashion pivot. The shoot also features a Valentino embroidered tulle gown, an oversized Gucci shearling coat, and a structured Saint Laurent...
Candice Swanepoel Wraps Micro Miniskirt Around Stringy Tropic of C Bikini
South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel posted on Instagram wearing Tropic of C’s smoky‑blue string bikini paired with a matching micro wrap miniskirt. The skirt is crafted from deadstock fabric, underscoring the brand’s sustainability narrative. Her look features loose waves, natural...
EXEC: Talking Socks with Darn Tough’s Parent President, Angelica Taylor
Angelica Taylor, the first non‑family president of Cabot Hosiery Mills, discussed Darn Tough Vermont’s evolution from a struggling Vermont mill to a premium, U.S.-made sock brand with a lifetime guarantee. The company now employs over 450 people, runs hundreds of...
Indie Sleaze-Era Military Jackets Are Back
The military jacket is back on the fashion radar for Fall/Winter 2026‑27, appearing in a variety of silhouettes from cropped leather capes to sleek bodysuits. Designers such as Cinq à Sept, Sinead Gorey, Ann Demeulemeester, Keburia, and Khaite are reimagining...
In Pictures: Louise Trotter’s Gentle Debut at Bottega Veneta
Luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta introduced its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, marking the debut of creative director Louise Trotter. The collection, photographed by Alessandro Raimondo for AnOther Magazine, showcases a gentle, understated aesthetic with soft silhouettes and muted tones. Trotter’s first...
Priscilla Delgado Wore Loewe To The ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Press Junket
Priscilla Delgado attended the Madrid press junket for Euphoria Season 3 wearing Loewe’s Pre‑Fall 2026 logo knit top paired with black trousers. The look, styled by Alba Melendo, balanced a fitted graphic knit with relaxed bottoms, showcasing the brand’s new direction under Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez....
Yuqi’s Strapless Sequined Gown Radiates Elegance at Tiffany & Co. Event
Chinese singer Song Yuqi, Tiffany & Co.'s brand ambassador, attended the launch of the Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden event in a strapless sequined gown. The Tiffany‑blue dress featured a feathered, voluminous skirt and a short train, creating a fairytale...
Ciara’s Custom Gap Dress Comes With Dangerously High Slit & Low Neckline
Ciara stepped onto the FIT Gala carpet in a custom Gap satin gown, featuring a thigh‑high slit and plunging neckline. The dress was tailored by designer Zac Posen, merging Gap’s accessible brand with high‑fashion detailing. The look generated immediate buzz...
Menswear Brand Estilocus Plans South and West India Expansion, with 8 Stores in Pipeline
Bengaluru‑based menswear label Estilocus is set to roll out eight new stores in South India during the next quarter, adding three outlets each in Kerala and Telangana and two in Tamil Nadu. The brand is also scouting locations in Karnataka, Andhra...
We're Lifting the Veil on Bridal Beauty: Every Elegant Hair, Nail, and Makeup Trend to Know for 2027
New York Bridal Fashion Week unveiled 2027 bridal beauty trends that blend vintage romance with modern texture. Hair will feature dimensional short crops, textured buns, and sleek wet‑look strands, while makeup shifts to soft‑matte, pastel‑infused looks with bold brows and...
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Kendall Jenner’s Practical Kate Spade Coachella Bag Is on Sale at Amazon—Plus, Similar Styles Starting at $16
Kendall Jenner’s Kate Spade Mini Duo shoulder bag, a Coachella‑season favorite, is now on sale at Amazon for $158, down from $198. The retailer also showcases seven comparable crossbody options ranging from $16 to $29, many featuring spill‑proof, vegan‑leather, and multi‑pouch...
Louis Vuitton Unveils 'Flight Mode' 2026 Collection, Elevating Luxury Travel Wear
Louis Vuitton introduced its Flight Mode 2026 collection, a travel‑centric line that pairs handcrafted leather outerwear with cashmere, denim and new accessories. The range signals the brand’s deepening focus on high‑end mobility and experiential luxury.
Demi Moore Wore Carolina Herrera To The ‘Landman’ FYC Screening
Demi Moore attended the official Emmy FYC screening for the series “Landman” in California, wearing a Carolina Herrera Fall 2026 turtleneck paired with a bold black‑and‑white leopard‑print skirt. The look was styled by Brad Goreski and completed with Aquazzura pumps, a...
Stella McCartney Teams with H&M for Sustainable 2026 Collection Launching May 7
Stella McCartney and H&M announced a second collaboration, releasing a sustainable ready‑to‑wear line on May 7, 2026. The collection mixes iconic archive designs with recycled metal, organic cotton and certified wool, aiming to make luxury‑level sustainability accessible to a broader...
Nike’s ‘Wild Card’ Team Kits Are Already in Action
Nike unveiled its new “wild card” team kits during the US Men’s National Team’s friendly against Portugal at Atlanta’s Mercedes‑Benz Stadium on March 31, 2026. The debut showcased bold colorways and interchangeable design elements meant to reflect tactical flexibility. The...
Amazon Teams with DressX to Debut Virtual Clothing on Its Marketplace
Amazon has announced a partnership with virtual‑fashion startup DressX to sell digital clothing on its platform, the first time virtual apparel is available on the e‑commerce giant. The move extends Amazon’s direct‑to‑consumer strategy into a new category and leverages DressX’s...
Designing for Mother Mary, a Fictional Pop Star Who Happens to Be Anne Hathaway
The upcoming film “Mother Mary,” starring Anne Hathaway as a fictional pop star, showcases elaborate costumes created by Bina Daigeler and Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen. The designers fused volcano‑inspired darkness with sequins, crowns, and a signature halo headpiece that nods to...
I Spotted So Many Trending Sandals At Zara This Week—These 5 Are Sure To Sell Out
Zara’s spring‑summer 2026 sandal lineup spotlights five key trends—suede, caged, wedges, metal embellishments, and velvet—offering both faux and genuine leather options at price points often under $50 (≈£40). The collection spans flip‑flops, mules, heeled and flat styles, with metal details...
Anthropologie to Open Store in London’s Coal Drops Yard
Anthropologie, the Urbn‑owned lifestyle retailer, is set to open its 21st UK store in London’s Coal Drops Yard. The 2,300 sq ft shop will replace the former Beyond Retro space and will feature the brand’s own lines alongside third‑party labels such as...
Not T-Shirts, Not Tanks: The Top Trend Fashion People Will Wear All Summer 2026
The bra‑top has emerged as the defining summer‑2026 fashion statement, moving from bedroom lingerie to street‑level outerwear. Influenced by high‑profile figures such as Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, the trend is being refined through strategic layering with blazers, shawls, or tailored jackets....
The Noughties Mini Skirt Is Back: 5 of Spring’s Biggest Denim Trends
Denim is making a pronounced Y2K comeback this spring, with designers re‑introducing early‑2000s silhouettes in a more refined way. The top five trends include the mini denim skirt, bootcut jeans, double denim ensembles, light‑wash denim, and low‑rise jeans, each styled...
‘The Antidote to Brat’ – Why Pointelle Is Having a Moment
Pointelle knitwear is experiencing a rapid comeback, driven by high‑profile celebrity wear and runway showcases. Retailers such as John Lewis report a 60% week‑over‑week surge in online searches, while niche brands like Cou Cou Intimates see pointelle sales jump 150% year‑over‑year. The...
Tamu McPherson on Dressing for Joy and Traveling With Intention
Tamu McPherson, a Jamaican‑born style consultant based in Milan, blends her Caribbean roots, New York upbringing, and Italian immersion into a distinctive wardrobe that mixes timeless staples with whimsical statement pieces. She has turned her personal aesthetic into a professional...
Pretty, Playful, Polished: New-Season Day Dresses Starting From $100
Australian fashion labels have unveiled a new‑season collection of daytime dresses priced between $100 and $650, targeting casual‑polish occasions such as lunches, baby showers and birthdays. The line features fluid silhouettes in cotton‑linen blends, silk, and prints ranging from delicate...
Luxury Briefing: Kering’s Brand-by-Brand Reset, From Gucci to McQueen
Kering’s CEO Luca de Meo used the Capital Markets Day to unveil a brand‑by‑brand reset aimed at streamlining the group’s luxury portfolio. The plan calls for fewer SKUs, reduced store footprints and a tighter definition of each house’s core identity, starting...
On Opens First Boston Store
On, the Swiss performance‑footwear brand, opened its first Boston store on Newbury Street ahead of the Boston Marathon. The 2,800‑square‑foot shop showcases the full range of On’s running, tennis, training and lifestyle products, plus limited‑edition collaborations. A standout feature is...
Ciao Lucia Opens First Store on Abbot Kinney in Venice Amid Growth
Ciao Lucia, the Los Angeles‑based luxury apparel label, opened its first temporary 600‑square‑foot store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, marking a shift from pure online sales to brick‑and‑mortar. The pop‑up, slated for a six‑month run, follows a series of...
Ralph Lauren to Open First Home Store in Milan, Unveils Fall Collection
Ralph Lauren will debut its first standalone Home store in Milan’s Via della Spiga this fall, coinciding with the unveiling of its Fall 2026 Home Collection at Milan Design Week. The 6,500‑square‑foot palazzo will showcase the new Saddlebrook and Sterling Square lines, blending...
Decjuba Debuts Sleepwear Line in New Market Push
Decjuba, the Australian fashion retailer with over 170 stores, has launched Decjuba Sleep, a new line of 32 exclusive sleepwear styles sold exclusively on its website and bundled with a free gift. The launch targets Australia’s fast‑growing sleepwear market, projected...
Bridal Week: Elie Saab, Spring/Summer 2027
Elie Saab unveiled its Spring/Summer 2027 bridal collection at Bridal Week, delivering a couture‑driven line that blends ethereal silhouettes with intricate beadwork. The show highlighted a soft pastel palette and an emphasis on sustainable fabrics without compromising luxury craftsmanship. Positioned...
Well Played, Morena Baccarin in Naeem Khan
Naeem Khan unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, spotlighting a flowing dress worn by actress Morena Baccarin. The garment blends the designer’s signature opulence with a nostalgic nod to past archives, sparking talk of possible reissues. Khan’s red‑carpet appearances have been limited,...
Old Navy Teams with Christopher John Rogers for 46‑Piece Collection
Old Navy launched a 46‑item collaboration with celebrated designer Christopher John Rogers, releasing the line on April 15 at prices from $55 to $70. The partnership seeks to blend Rogers’ maximalist aesthetic with the retailer’s democratic pricing, expanding the brand’s...
Lisa Rinna Borrowed Hudson Williams’ Suit
Lisa Rinna made a splash at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “Running Point” season two by wearing the exact polka‑dotted Tanner Fletcher suit Hudson Williams sported in Laufey’s “Madwoman” music video. She highlighted the borrowed outfit on Entertainment Tonight and...
Sydney Sweeney Swaps 'Great Jeans' For Jean Shorts in New AE Campaign
American Eagle has rolled out a new summer campaign titled “Syd for Short,” featuring Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney promoting the brand’s jean shorts. The ad replaces the previous year’s viral “Great Jeans” spot, which sparked controversy over eugenics‑related wordplay. The...
Skylrk’s Coachella Record & Nike’s Our Legacy Collab
Justin Bieber’s fashion label Skylrk set a new Coachella merchandise record, moving roughly 1.2 million items and eclipsing the previous benchmark. The surge underscores how artist‑driven apparel can dominate festival revenue streams. Meanwhile, Nike is reportedly in talks with minimalist label...
This Brunello Cucinelli Documentary Got a Great Celeb Turnout, Actually
The upcoming documentary “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary” is being financed by luxury label founder Brunello Cucinelli and is drawing an A‑list crowd at its premiere. The film promises a flattering look at Cucinelli’s philosophy and business model, given his direct...
CLOT Stamps The Adidas Mundial With Etched Monograms
Adidas has unveiled a teaser for a new adidas Mundial sneaker created in partnership with streetwear label CLOT, founded by Edison Chen. The design swaps the classic radial stitching for etched CLOT monograms on the leather upper, while retaining cork...
Wales Bonner’s Hand-Woven Sandal Is the Wildest Adidas Yet
Adidas and designer Wales Bonner have unveiled the Spring/Summer 2026 Karintha, a radical departure from the brand’s typical sneaker silhouette. The new Karintha is a sandal that pairs adidas’s wavy, sporty sole with a hand‑woven leather upper crafted by artisans in Brazil....