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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Nike To Christen SoHo Location With Air Jordan 11 “Gamma” Restock
Nike announced a restock of the coveted Air Jordan 11 “Gamma” at its newly opened temporary SoHo location on April 16. The drop will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is promoted through the SNKRS Map feature in Nike’s app, marking the biggest in‑store event for the tool so far. Fans can purchase the shoes on a first‑come‑first‑served basis, with no pre‑order option. The release underscores Jordan Brand’s continued cultural pull and Nike’s push to blend physical retail with digital engagement.
Featured in Wallpaper*: Inside My LA Studio Collaboration
Honored to be featured in Wallpaper* Magazine’s latest issue, photographed at my Los Angeles studio, where it all begins. A look into my collaboration with H&M and the ideas shaping the work, it's all here: https://t.co/UfsS0d7req
Max Mara Revamps 8,100‑sq‑ft Paris Flagship on Avenue Montaigne
Max Mara has opened a newly designed 8,100‑square‑foot flagship on Avenue Montaigne in Paris, created by architect Sophie Hicks to celebrate the brand’s 75th anniversary. The renovation underscores the Italian house’s renewed focus on brick‑and‑mortar stores and a product‑led luxury...
Nike’s Classic Black Air Force 1 Is Getting a New Rose Colorway for Spring
Nike has introduced a new "Black Rose" colorway for its classic black Air Force 1, targeting the spring season. The limited‑edition sneaker features rose‑stem graphics on the midsole branding, two‑tone black‑and‑red laces, and is priced at $115. It is released exclusively...
Famous Guys Also Love Light-Jacket Season
Spring’s brief window of 50‑70 °F weather has sparked a surge of lightweight outerwear on the red carpet and in press appearances. At CinemaCon, Timothée Chalamet arrived in an earthy suede bomber, while Jason Momoa stuck to his biker roots with a polished...
Aubrey Plaza Debuts Her Maternity Style In a Chic Mini Dress
Aubrey Plaza made her maternity debut on April 16, 2026 at ABC Studios for The View, wearing an oversized blue Celine sweater vest repurposed as a mini dress. She accessorized the look with a white DeMellier shoulder bag, silver hoop earrings, and...
This Mystery-Shrouded Sandal Collab May Be This Year’s Most Fun 4/20 Release
Bedrock Sandals and High Wizard are launching a limited-edition Mountain Clog capsule on April 20, featuring black and blue suede versions with wizard graphics and a yin‑yang badge. The collaboration adds a mysterious, mailer‑only product that can only be accessed...
Nike’s Historic Moon Shoe Is Getting a Wider Release With New Colors This Spring
Nike is expanding the historic Moon Shoe from a niche Jacquemus collaboration to a broader spring release. The sneaker will debut three colorways—Soft Pearl, Soft Yellow and Midnight Navy—on May 7 at $105 on Nike.com. Originally a 1971 prototype that introduced...
London's Coal Drops Yard Captures Anthropologie, Preps Bigger The Outsiders Store
The King’s Cross Group announced that Anthropologie has opened a 2,852‑sq‑ft anchor store at Coal Drops Yard, while The Outsiders Store is expanding to over 3,000 sq ft and extending its lease for another decade. The additions follow a 20% year‑on‑year sales...
LaMelo Ball’s Puma MB.05 Lo Does More Than Cut Down the Height of His Signature Shoe
Puma is releasing a low‑top version of LaMelo Ball’s MB.05 sneaker, dubbed the MB.05 Lo “Flourish.” The shoe keeps the original sole unit but features a completely re‑engineered mesh upper, wider lower laces, and a raised tongue, plus a new alien logo...
Jennifer Garner Unveiled Her Favorite Brooks Sneakers—They're Also Our Favorite Walking Shoes
Actress Jennifer Garner highlighted her favorite Brooks sneakers in an Instagram closet tour, featuring the Glycerin Max, Glycerin 22, and Ghost 17 models. The post underscores Brooks' reputation for plush cushioning, neutral support, and stylish colorways that blend comfort with everyday fashion....
Rei Ami & Anna Wintour Wear Altuzarra In Two Ways
South Korean‑American singer Rei Ami opened the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in April wearing Altuzarra’s Fall 2026 body‑mapped print dress. Two days later, Vogue editor‑in‑chief Anna Wintour appeared at the Broadway opening of Tessa Thompson’s “The Fear Of 13” in the same design, but...
Coachella 2026 Turns Desert Into Fashion Runway with Celebrity Couture and Sustainable Heritage
Coachella 2026 became a fashion showcase as celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter debuted headline‑making outfits, while K‑pop group BINI highlighted sustainable heritage designs with recycled fabrics and real gold leaf. The festival’s blend of high‑low dressing and cultural...
The Case for the Statement Ring (Bigger Is Always Better)
The post argues that the era of delicate, stackable rings has given way to bold, statement rings that dominate the visual field of a wearer’s hand. It traces the aesthetic lineage from 1930s surrealist pieces to 1970s gold designs and...
Anne Hathaway Wore Vintage Versace On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Anne Hathaway appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on April 16, 2026, promoting her upcoming films "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Mother Mary." She arrived in a vintage Versace Fall 1991 black mini dress originally modeled by Naomi Campbell, paired with quadruple‑stacked Aevitas platform...
Moncler Doesn’t Need Cold Weather to Make Noise
Moncler’s Summer 2026 collection reimagines its iconic arctic‑ready outerwear for warmer weather, featuring ultra‑light, pillowy fabrics that still promise performance. The lookbook, fronted by actor Jamie Dornan, showcases pastel pinks, creamsicle orange, florals for women and grass greens, sky blues...
Brooks Running Gave This ’70s Sneaker an Upgrade for All-Day Comfort and It’s Available Now
Brooks Running has reissued its 1976 Vanguard sneaker for 2026, preserving the original low‑profile silhouette while embedding its proprietary DNA Loft foam for modern comfort. The shoe launches in five colorways ranging from classic black to pastel tones and retails...
Uniqlo Snaps up Former Ted Baker Store
Uniqlo is opening three new UK stores—in Cambridge, Manchester’s Trafford Centre, and Bristol’s Cabot Circus—bringing its UK footprint to 27 locations. Manchester becomes the first city outside London with two Uniqlo outlets, while the Bristol store, a 14,640 sq ft two‑storey space,...
Rainbow Flip-Flops Are Gen Z’s Sandal of the Summer
Rainbow flip‑flops, originally a 1970s surf sandal revived in the early 2000s, have become the definitive summer shoe for Gen Z. Across campuses from Ohio to California, students are swapping Birkenstocks for the colorful “Rainbows,” spurred by TikTok and Instagram videos...
DressX and Amazon Announce Virtual Fashion Partnership | Exclusive
Avatar fashion platform DressX announced a partnership with Amazon on April 16, enabling shoppers to buy virtual garments through Amazon’s online store. The purchased items can be unlocked and worn in DressX’s Meta Horizon experience, Fashion Rivals. This marks the...
Tyrese Maxey’s Debut New Balance Signature Sneaker Brings Elements From Two Lifestyle Hits
Tyrese Maxey debuted his first signature sneaker, the New Balance Maxey v1, after leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a play‑in win that secured a playoff spot. The shoe borrows its silhouette from New Balance’s popular 9060 lifestyle model, featuring a...
This Dutch Designer’s ‘Gay Fantasy’ Is Full of Farmers, Pirates and Sailors
Dutch designer Yorick Westerkamp turned a two‑year illness into a creative catalyst, assembling a new collection from the clothes already in his closet. The "gay fantasy" line fuses farmers, pirates, sailors and other archetypes into patchwork garments that celebrate queer...
Annie Channels The Nanny
Anne Hathaway appeared on The Late Show wearing a Fran Fine‑inspired look, channeling the iconic style of the 1990s sitcom _The Nanny_. The outfit coincided with her dual promotion of the upcoming sequel _The Devil Wears Prada 2_ and the...
US Luxury Duo Set for European Debuts on Mayfair’s Mount Street
Two American luxury labels are launching their first European flagship stores on London’s Mount Street in Mayfair. New York designer Adam Lippes will debut a 2,100‑sq‑ft boutique in June, followed a month later by fine‑jewellery house FoundRae with a 2,300‑sq‑ft...
Deseri: A Texas-Based Luxury Handbag Brand
Deseri, a Dallas‑based luxury handbag label founded by former educator Deseri Kelley in 2022, creates handcrafted accessories in Spain and sells them online and through Nordstrom. The collection ranges from $125 to $915, with the flagship bag priced at $715....
In Pictures: Asos Takes over Adidas Store for New Collection
Asos is staging a five‑day pop‑up at Adidas' London flagship from April 16‑21, showcasing the third Adidas Originals × Asos collection. The 27‑piece line, already live on the Asos app and website, blends classic tracksuit silhouettes with playful details like polka dots...
Hailey Bieber Turns Heads in Sheer Dior Lace Gown
Hailey Bieber stepped into a sheer, lace Dior gown for a new Interview Magazine editorial, instantly igniting online conversation. The dress, noted for its delicate construction and plunging neckline, underscores a growing appetite for transparent luxury on the red carpet...
Omni Hotels Teams with Peter Millar to Launch Luxury Lifestyle Suites
Omni Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership with luxury apparel maker Peter Millar to create branded Peter Millar suites at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in California and Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Texas. The suites, set...
Luxury‑goods Stocks Plunge as Middle‑East War Dents Demand, Kering Down 10% and Hermès 9%
Shares of luxury conglomerates Kering and Hermès slumped more than 10% and 9% respectively after first‑quarter earnings missed forecasts and the ongoing Middle‑East war weighed on discretionary spending. The drop came even as most Asian equity indices closed higher, highlighting...
Dolce & Gabbana Names Melinda Melrose as Global Makeup Expert
Dolce & Gabbana has appointed Philadelphia‑born makeup artist Melinda Melrose as its Global Makeup Expert. Melrose, who built a career on Instagram tutorials, brings over 1.4 million followers and a contemporary aesthetic to the luxury brand. Her debut featured new D&G beauty...
Inditex Signs Third Lefties Store in UK
Inditex has signed a lease for its third Lefties store in the UK, locating the 50,000‑sq‑ft unit in Town Square’s North East district between Red and Green Mall. The move follows earlier agreements for stores in Liverpool One and Lakeside,...
It’s Been Quite the Year for Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham’s fashion house has emerged from years of losses to post record profits in the past year, erasing its debt and positioning the label as a true luxury contender. A Netflix documentary chronicled the turnaround, highlighting tighter cost controls,...
Stella McCartney Teams Up with H&M for Sustainable Capsule Launching May 7
Stella McCartney announced a new sustainable collaboration with H&M that drops on May 7, reviving signature pieces like low‑rise rhinestone jeans and a 1999 Met Gala tank. The partnership, announced with H&M creative advisor Ann‑Sofie Johansson, aims to drive change through mass‑market economic...
Benetton Recruits All Ranch Hands for Jean’s West Drop
Benetton has revived Jean’s West as an independent sub‑brand, launching a new denim collection that fuses 1880s Western motifs with a forward‑looking 2026 aesthetic. The line emphasizes comfort, offering pre‑washed bootcut, regular, carpenter, cropped and turn‑up styles that feel lived‑in...
There's More Than One Way to Pledge Your Allegiance This World Cup
Adidas is expanding World Cup fan apparel beyond traditional jerseys by releasing a curated line of track tops and windbreakers that double as everyday streetwear. The collection includes a revived 2006 Argentina away track top, a denim‑inspired graphic top, Sweden’s...
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Quince’s Quilted Crossbody Bag Is $1,000+ Less Than a YSL Lookalike, and Fans Say It’s ‘Dreamy and Elegant’
Quince introduced an Italian‑leather quilted crossbody bag priced at $92, a design that mirrors a $1,190 YSL purse and delivers more than $1,000 in savings. The bag includes a detachable gold chain, six card slots and a zip pocket, earning...
Vans' Oddly Opulent Skate Sneakers Are Actually Crazy Luxurious
Vans has launched the Antwerp Fade Authentic sneaker, a $80 all‑black skate shoe upgraded with pebbled leather and suede detailing. The shoe’s chocolate‑brown outsole defies traditional color conventions, positioning the model as a premium offering rather than a standard skate...
Adidas' Italian Superstar Can't Decide If It's a Sneaker or a Dress Shoe
adidas has introduced the Superstar Lux, a premium version of its iconic Superstar sneaker crafted entirely in Italy with high‑end leather. The new model replaces the classic rubber shell toe with leather and adds a stacked leather midsole, giving it a...
You've Never Seen Laceless Timbs Before
Timberland teamed with Japanese retailer BEAMS to launch a laceless version of its iconic yellow “Timbs” boot, featuring an adjustable strap, custom‑molded last, and GORE‑TEX waterproofing. The collaboration, timed for BEAMS’ 50th anniversary, also includes a coordinated uniform—suede belt and...
Stella McCartney Launches Sustainable Collection with H&M
Stella McCartney is releasing her second sustainable collection with H&M, hitting stores in May. The line includes a $48 T‑shirt, a $330 wool blazer, $178 trousers and a $241 recycled‑polyamide bag, offering high‑street prices far below her luxury range. Items feature...
The History of Sneakers: How Athletic Shoes Took Over the World
The sneaker evolved from a simple vulcanized‑rubber shoe in the 1830s into a global cultural and economic powerhouse. Key milestones include Converse’s All‑Star dominance, the Adidas‑Puma rivalry that birthed athlete endorsements, Nike’s waffle‑sole breakthrough, and Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan line...
EXCLUSIVE: Prada Home Unveils Theaster Gates-Curated Exhibit on the Japanese Art of Ceramics
Prada Home is debuting “Chawan Cabinet,” a Japanese‑ceramics exhibition curated by multidisciplinary artist Theaster Gates, in a new Milan retail space ahead of Milan Design Week. The show juxtaposes traditional chawan tea bowls, yumoni cups, and sake vessels with Gates’...
EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Yang to Open First Flagship in Stockholm
Lisa Yang, the Stockholm‑based cashmere label, will launch its first 137‑square‑meter flagship store on Birger Jarlsgatan 8 in the second half of 2026, marking a shift from wholesale to direct retail. The store’s design is being handled by Studio Anne Holtrop,...
EXCLUSIVE: Moncler Wants You to ‘Have a Puffy Summer’
Moncler unveiled its first dedicated summer‑oriented campaign, “Have a Puffy Summer,” fronted by actor Jamie Dornan and featuring whimsical inflatable animal installations worldwide. The brand is using the spring collection—representing roughly 25% of its €2.72 bn (≈$3.0 bn) 2025 revenue—to extend its...
EXCLUSIVE: Jacques Marie Mage Has Eyes on Loulou De La Falaise
Jacques‑Marie Mage has unveiled a limited‑edition eyewear and accessories line that pays tribute to the late style icon Loulou de la Falaise. The collection, developed with her longtime friend Ariel de Ravenel, reinterprets two signature 1960s frames and adds three sculptural bangles named after women in...
Golden Goose Opens Largest Flagship in Apac
Golden Goose unveiled its largest Asia‑Pacific flagship in Beijing’s upscale Taikoo Li precinct, occupying 475 sqm. The store mirrors the brand’s Venetian Haus, featuring industrial textures, a recreated cobbler workshop, and a library‑style reading area. Upper levels host a bespoke sneaker studio,...
Katseyeworld × Gap Collaboration Stands Out as Cute
ICYMI: The new @katseyeworld x @gap collab for @complex is really cool and cute https://t.co/QPVs5iqb7D
Make Aldean Great Again
Brittany Aldean introduced Vada, a fragrance line explicitly marketed to MAGA‑aligned consumers, and recorded a robust debut week. The brand taps into the sizable purchasing power of conservative shoppers, a segment that traditionally dominates a large share of U.S. beauty...
10 Jeans Trends All of the Cool Girls Are Wearing This Year—From Linen Denim to Gray Washes
The 2026 denim landscape is defined by a “anything goes” ethos, with gray washes, vintage tones, and lightweight blends leading the conversation. Stylists highlight a surge in gray denim, from pale ash to deep charcoal, alongside soft, linen‑denim fabrics that...
Not Skinny, Not Baggy—This Is the Chic Way to Style Sambas With Jeans in Spring 2026
Adidas’ iconic Samba sneaker has moved from a fleeting trend to a timeless wardrobe staple, suitable for any season. Celebrity Lily Collins was recently photographed in Brentwood wearing suede Sambas with cuffed, straight‑leg jeans, a sporty jacket, and a Chanel 25...