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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Cate Blanchett Gives Red Carpet Cutouts The Cold Shoulder
Cate Blanchett attended the 2026 Olivier Awards in a striking Lanvin gown that revived the cold‑shoulder cutout aesthetic. The floor‑length dress featured diamond‑shaped lattice cutouts, crystal detailing, and a sleek silhouette from Lanvin's Fall 2026 collection under creative director Peter Copping. Stylist Elizabeth Stewart complemented the look with crystal‑trimmed mules and Louis Vuitton diamond earrings, creating a geometrically sharp ensemble. While Blanchett did not win the award, her appearance dominated red‑carpet commentary and highlighted Lanvin’s design direction.
Rachel Zegler Wore Tamara Ralph Couture To The Olivier Awards 2026
Rachel Zegler attended the 2026 Olivier Awards in London, where she was nominated for and ultimately won Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Eva Perón in the West End revival of Evita. She arrived on the red...
Chanel Names Pedro Pascal as House Ambassador Under Matthieu Blazy
Chanel has officially appointed Pedro Pascal as its new house ambassador, a partnership first hinted at on the Oscars red carpet and at the Spring 2026 runway. The announcement, made via Chanel’s social channels, underscores the brand’s cultural push under...
140 New Store Openings Planned for Women’secret, Springfield, and Cortefiel
Spanish fashion group Tendam, owner of Women’secret, Springfield and Cortefiel, announced plans to open roughly 140 new stores in 2026—almost three times the pace of 2025. The retailer already runs more than 1,800 locations across 80 markets and will focus...
Tiffany & Co. Debuts 2026 Mother’s Day Campaign With Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Tiffany & Co. launched its 2026 Mother’s Day campaign, “Celebrating Mothers Since 1837,” featuring house ambassador Rosie Huntington‑Whiteley. The short film, set in Huntington‑Whiteley’s New York bedroom, showcases a heartfelt mother‑daughter conversation while highlighting the HardWear by Tiffany pavé‑diamond necklace,...
Kiabi Is Now Launching in Switzerland
French discount fashion retailer Kiabi is entering the Swiss market with two flagship stores opening on April 24, 2024, in Neuchâtel’s Marin Centre and Fribourg Sud. Both locations, operated by Migros and Coop respectively, will offer the full Kiabi range, Click & Collect,...
Rains Opens First Asia Flagship In Shanghai
Rains, the Danish outerwear brand, opened its first Asia flagship in Shanghai’s HKRI Taikoo Hui, a 2,700‑square‑foot store designed by Swedish studio Stamuli with a rain‑storm LED centerpiece. The shop showcases an updated visual identity and a broader lifestyle assortment, now 30%...
Meghan Markle Channels Springtime Tones in Chartreuse Heidi Merrick Dress
Meghan Markle attended Netflix’s “Beef” season‑two tastemaker event in Montecito wearing a chartreuse Gale Gown by California label Heidi Merrick. The dress, reissued for the brand’s 20th anniversary, sold out in that shade and is also offered in black and flame...
All the Best Dressed Stars at Coachella 2026
Dazed Digital released a visual roundup of the best‑dressed stars at Coachella 2026, showcasing more than two dozen runway‑inspired looks from celebrities such as Sabrina Carpenter, FKA twigs and emerging fashion influencers. The festival, now in its 27th year, continues to...
Meghan Markle Highlights Chartreuse as Spring 2026 Trend at Netflix Event
Meghan Markle stepped out in a chartreuse Heidi Merrick gown at Netflix's Montecito Tastemaker event on April 10, 2026, officially endorsing the hue as a top Spring 2026 color. The appearance is expected to drive demand for the shade across...
After Decades on the Job Site, Bobcat Company Gets Into Work Boots With New Shoe License
Bobcat Company has teamed with SCL Footwear Group to launch a Bobcat‑branded line of work boots and shoes. The collection, priced between $79.99 and $109.99, is being sold through Walmart.com and promises durability, comfort, and everyday versatility. The partnership follows...
Nike Is Back In SoHo With A New Flagship Store
Nike is reopening a flagship store in New York’s SoHo district at 611 Broadway, with a grand opening slated for April 16, 2026. The new location replaces the original 529 Broadway store, which closed in January after IKEA purchased the...
Even the Ultimate Workwear Pant Needs A Vacation From Time to Time
Journal Standard teamed with Dickies Japan to launch the "Resort State Pants 874," a linen, wide‑leg pant in pastel hues aimed at leisure rather than construction sites. The collection replaces Dickies' traditional waxed cotton with soft, airy fabrics and bright...
Primark Updates Circular Fashion Design Standards
Primark has rolled out an updated Circular Product Standard, building on the 2023 framework that saw only 5% of its FY24‑25 clothing units meet the original criteria. The new version adds a two‑tier system—Foundational and a stricter Progressive level—covering material...
Mister Freedom’s Rocketeer Jacket Is a Cropped Patina Machine
American label Mister Freedom has launched the Rocketeer Jacket, a cropped, mid‑century‑inspired piece made in Japan. The jacket uses a lightweight 9‑oz double indigo canvas that develops a distinctive patina with wear. Priced at $390, it is sold through retailer...
Off‑White Launches 10 × 10 Icons Project, Enlisting 10 Emerging Creatives to Honor Virgil Abloh
Off‑White announced the 10 × 10 Icons Project, a collaboration with ten emerging creatives who will reinterpret the brand's most iconic items. CEO Cristiano Fagnani says the initiative celebrates Virgil Abloh’s legacy while pushing the label into new creative territory.
Primark Tightens Criteria in Its Circular Guidelines
Primark reports that 5% of its clothing units sold in the 2024/25 season were classified as “circular by design,” with higher rates in specific fabrics—20% for jersey and 8% for denim. The retailer has finished drafting circular‑design guidelines for nine...
Apple Unveils AI Smart‑Glasses Plan, Targets 2027 Launch to Beat Meta
Apple announced a display‑less AI smart‑glasses line slated for a 2027 market debut, positioning the product to eclipse Meta's Ray‑Ban smart glasses. The devices will blend premium acetate frames with integrated cameras, microphones and Siri‑driven AI, forming part of a...
These Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Ties Are Based on a Legendary Building Demolished a Century Ago
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has teamed with Chicago‑based The Tie Bar to launch a limited‑edition accessories line featuring ties, cufflinks, tie bars and pocket squares. Each piece borrows geometric motifs from Midway Gardens, the short‑lived Chicago pavilion Wright designed in 1914...
‘We Stole Lululemon’s Designs and Made Them Less Terrible for the Environment’
Action Speaks Louder, a climate advocacy group, launched the “Mumumelon” stunt—a fake pop‑up store in London selling exact replicas of Lululemon’s hoodies and yoga pants made with renewable energy. The campaign highlights that Lululemon, which posted $11 billion in sales last...
Airmaxxing with New York Designer Annie Lian
Annie Lian, a 28‑year‑old designer known for sustainable, wearable art, has partnered with Nike for its latest Air Max campaign, produced with Dazed Studio. Lian’s label emphasizes upcycling, textile experimentation, and personal identity, blending fashion with art. The collaboration showcases...
Wyatt Gilmore of Grant Stone
In this episode, host Jeremy Kirkland chats with Wyatt Gilmore, founder of Grant Stone, about his unconventional path into footwear—growing up with a family legacy at Alden, then moving to China and Taiwan at 19 to learn manufacturing from the...
Hong Kong Gifts Fair to Unveil Market Trends in April 2026
From April 27‑30, 2026, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will host seven lifestyle and licensing exhibitions, anchored by the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and Home InStyle at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs will spotlight...
Fidan Novruzova Designs From the Self, For the Self
Azerbaijani‑born designer Fidan Novruzova’s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection is built around her own personal wardrobe needs, with the designer openly ordering large batches of her pieces for herself each season. She frames the line as a dialogue between self‑expression and commercial runway,...
Purple Nails Are Trending for Spring—Here Are the Chicest Ways to Wear Them
Purple nails have surged to the top of spring beauty trends, offering a spectrum from soft lilac chrome to deep berry hues. Nail artist Ashleigh Bamber highlights the color’s balance of boldness and wearability, noting it flatters every skin tone...
How 3 Sisters Turn Indonesian Brand Peggy Hartanto Into Global Fashion Name
Peggy Hartanto, founded in 2012 by sisters Peggy, Petty and Lydia, has grown from a Surabaya workshop into a globally recognized Indonesian fashion label. Backed early by Singapore retailers, the brand now ships to Asia, the Middle East, Europe and...
Banana Republic and The Explorers Club on a Journey Together
Banana Republic has teamed with The Explorers Club to debut a 20‑piece “Archive Reissue” capsule that reinterprets the brand’s iconic styles from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The collection rolls out on Tuesday in 29 Banana Republic stores across the...
At 30, J.Lindeberg Leans Into Heritage as Fashionable Sports Brand
J.Lindeberg marks its 30th anniversary by refocusing on the sporty heritage that defined its launch as a modern golf‑wear brand. CEO Hans‑Christian Meyer has trimmed high‑fashion experiments and centered the collection around performance‑driven pieces, now accounting for about 60 % of...
Urwerk Unveils UR-101 Diamond Sky Edition, 25‑Piece, $93K Luxury Watch
Swiss watchmaker Urwerk introduced the UR-101 Diamond Sky Edition, a limited run of 25 pieces priced at CHF 85,000 (about $93,000). The model adds 214 responsibly sourced diamonds to the iconic wandering‑hours UR‑101, signaling a bold fusion of technical horology and...
Jade Holland Cooper Calls for Modern Reset of Race‑Day Dress Code
Jade Holland Cooper, the official luxury fashion partner of the Jockey Club, told the Daily Express that race‑day dress codes need a modern reset, emphasizing a move toward lasting, tailored looks. Her comments highlight a broader shift from fleeting outfits...
Guess, Marc Jacobs and Gap Double Down at Coachella
At Coachella 2026, Gap launched its first festival activation, the “Hoodie House,” offering limited‑edition Gap × Coachella hoodies that attendees can customize on‑site. Guess held its fifth Desert Experience, redesigned by creative studio Verdy and featuring partnerships with Patron Tequila and Hennessy....
Pacsun Rolls Out PS Vintage Resale Shops in 16 Stores, Targeting Gen Z Circular Fashion
Pacsun has introduced its PS Vintage resale concept in 16 brick‑and‑mortar stores, moving the online‑first program onto the shop floor. Partnering with second‑hand specialist Springy, the retailer aims to capture Gen Z’s demand for unique, sustainable fashion while revitalizing physical...
West Ham and South Korean Streetwear Brand Nivelcrack Launch ‘Cultural’ Range
West Ham United has unveiled a capsule collection with Seoul‑based streetwear label Nivelcrack, marking the club’s first licensed fashion partnership with a South Korean brand. The range blends West Ham’s iconic crossed‑hammer motif with Nivelcrack’s monogram across tees, a sweatshirt,...
1910 Georges Doeuillet Gown to Debut at Fabyan Villa Museum in Geneva
The Fabyan Villa Museum in Geneva will host an exclusive preview on April 18 of a 1910 rose‑pink Georges Doeuillet gown, the first known cocktail dress, before opening it for permanent public display on May 2. The dress, acquired by Nelle...
Google Backs Immersive Eyewear Brand Gentle Monster's Retail Revolution
Big fan of Google’s $100m investment in Gentle Monster to do smart glsses. Been to a few of its stores and layouts are slick. The South Korean lux eyewear brand does ~$600m a year. Retail setups have dope sculptures and 3D...
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Jodie Foster’s Versatile Black Crossbody Is $345, But I Found $7 Lookalikes From Nordstrom, Coach Outlet, and Uniqlo
Actress Jodie Foster was photographed with the Clare V Grande Fanny, a perforated black‑leather crossbody priced at $345. The article showcases a spectrum of look‑alikes, from a $7 Amazon fanny pack to designer‑inspired pieces at Nordstrom and Coach Outlet. These alternatives deliver comparable...
March LA.B Is a Watch Brand With a Decidedly French Swagger
March LA.B, the French watch label founded in 2009 to bridge the gap between high‑end and entry‑level timepieces, made its debut at the Watches & Wonders Geneva show. The brand offers designs inspired by 1960s‑70s aesthetics, with dimensions that stay...
COMME Des GARÇONS Tossed Out the Rulebook for a Stealth Nike Collab
Black COMME des GARÇONS has released a new fluorescent‑pink twist on Nike’s 1977 LD‑1000, departing from its usual all‑black aesthetic. The collaboration follows recent high‑profile Nike re‑imaginations by Sacai and Stüssy that revived the LD‑1000’s cultural relevance. Priced at about...
Maybe You’ve Seen This Hat
Two‑tone green‑and‑cream baseball caps have surged from obscurity to a ubiquitous fashion staple across golf, basketball, surf and lifestyle brands. Prices hover between $38 and $48, and many styles sell out within days, prompting owners like Unionwear to note a...
Adidas' Gray Scale Samba Proves Snake Print Doesn't Have to Be OTT
adidas has launched the Gray Scale Samba Pro, a new take on its classic Samba silhouette featuring a glossy grey snake‑print upper. The shoe embraces the broader animal‑print sneaker wave while stripping away bright colors for a muted, luxury feel....
Japan’s Wego Launches Harajuku‑Style Store in Taipei, Aims for 20 Outlets by 2030
Japanese label Wego is set to open its first Taiwan store in May at Eslite Spectrum Wuchang in Taipei’s Ximending district, marking the brand’s entry into the Taiwanese market. The company plans a flagship in central Taipei and a network...
Kobe Bryant’s Upgraded Nike Kobe 5 Protro Is Getting a New Los Angeles Dodgers Colorway
Nike announced a fall 2026 release of a new Kobe 5 Protro sneaker styled in Los Angeles Dodgers colors. The Rush Blue, Wolf Gray and Comet Red palette mirrors the earlier Kobe 6 Protro Dodgers edition and adds subtle branding tweaks, such as a white‑bordered gray Swoosh and...
Coachella 2026 Style: Teyana Taylor in Metallic Fishnet, Karrueche in Bec & Bridge, Olandria in Custom Baby Phat, and Paris...
Coachella 2026 reinforced its reputation as a fashion showcase, with celebrities delivering a mix of high‑glamour and street‑ready looks. Teyana Taylor turned heads in a metallic fishnet gown paired with Schiaparelli sunglasses and House of Malakai jewelry. Karrueche highlighted affordable...
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7 Polished Bodysuit Outfits That Go Beyond the Basics
Bodysuits have surged to the top of spring fashion, praised for their figure‑hugging silhouette and hassle‑free wear. The article showcases seven curated outfits—from cut‑out pairings to tailored suits—demonstrating how the single‑piece can transition from casual to polished. Designers highlight the...
Central Cee Wore Custom GAP Hoodie That Read “CAP” At Coachella
Central Cee turned heads at Coachella 2026 by debuting a custom red GAP hoodie that replaced the brand’s iconic logo with his nickname “CAP.” The British rapper paired the piece with baggy denim shorts, a Louis Vuitton belt, and red‑white...
Louis Vuitton Unveils "In My Bag" Campaign, Shifting Luxury Storytelling
Louis Vuitton launched its global "In My Bag" campaign, a candid, playful take on luxury storytelling that opens the brand’s iconic bags to everyday life. The move signals a strategic pivot toward authenticity and younger audiences while preserving the house’s...
Coachella 2026 Fashion Roundup: Sabrina Carpenter’s Bold Looks, DIY Glam and Designer Drops
Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella 2026 in a see‑through black lace bodysuit, while Kit Keenan debuted a hand‑made sparkly dress and North West turned heads in goth‑inspired attire. The festival’s 25th anniversary sparked a mix of high‑fashion statements and “Chillchella” comfort looks, underscoring...
New Balance's Earthiest Dad Shoes Have A Wasabi Kick
New Balance teamed with Japanese boutique atmos to launch the 2010 Wasabi, a limited‑edition sneaker that reimagines the classic 990 silhouette. The shoe mixes layered suede, nubuck and mesh in a muted green palette, echoing the brand’s “less is more”...
This Smiley Nike Icon Is a ‘70s Hippie at Heart
Nike has launched the 2026 Air Force 1 Have A Nike Day, a fresh take on the iconic sneaker that channels the free‑spirited aesthetic of the 1970s hippie movement. The shoe features full‑grain leather, a white base, dusty crimson and blue Swooshes, and a multicolored...
Suddenly, Everyone Is Wearing Blouses—But Only the Chicest People Are Wearing Them in This Colour
Spring wardrobes are being refreshed as yellow blouses surge across the fashion spectrum, from pastel primrose to bold sunshine hues. The color, popularized last year’s butter‑yellow craze, now appears in a wider range of shades and is embraced by both...