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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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25 of the Best Looks From Fashion Week Fall 2026
The New York Times Styles desk curated 25 favorite runway looks from the Fall 2026 collections showcased across Paris, New York, London and Milan. Staff members, led by fashion director Vanessa Friedman, highlighted standout pieces such as Alaïa’s trapeze coat and a reimagined gray suit from Giorgio Armani. The selections blend editorial taste with consumer appeal, offering a snapshot of the season’s most coveted silhouettes. By spotlighting these looks, the article provides a curated guide that may influence what shoppers and retailers prioritize this autumn.
Ten Thousand Things, the Cult New York Jeweller You Need to Know
Ten Thousand Things, founded by Ron Anderson and David Rees, has spent 35 years in a modest Manhattan atelier turning jewellery into art. Their studio‑first approach treats each piece as an experiment, displayed in hand‑blown glass and custom acrylic boxes. The pair...
Raja Kumari Headlines Lakme Fashion Week with 'Made In India' Khadi Showcase
Grammy‑nominated singer‑rapper Raja Kumari opened designer Shruti Sancheti's Khadi India showcase at Lakme Fashion Week with a live rendition of 'Made In India'. The performance highlighted homegrown fabrics, sustainability and marked Kumari's tenth year in music as she teases a...
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J.Crew and Lee Are Behind Spring's Most Flattering Jeans—I Tried the Denim Styles to Snag ASAP Before They Sell Out
J.Crew and Lee have teamed up for a spring denim collection that combines the retailer’s polished aesthetic with Lee’s heritage fit. The line includes vintage straight jeans, Storm Rider jackets, and a range of budget‑friendly pieces, with prices from $45...
Fugs and Fines From South By Southwest
The piece reflects on South By Southwest’s fashion scene, noting that coverage was eclipsed by an unusually late Oscars ceremony. The author curates a gallery of the event’s most questionable outfits while also highlighting a handful of respectable looks. Photo...
The Best Women’s Loafers, at a Range of Prices
T magazine’s “1 Piece, 10 Budgets” column showcases ten women’s loafers ranging from affordable to high‑end, highlighting how designers are reimagining the classic slip‑on for female consumers. The piece notes the loafers’ origins as a men’s staple and traces their evolution toward slimmer silhouettes...
We’re Going Somewhere Fun And This Is Exactly What We’re Packing
The article outlines a spring‑break packing guide centered on versatile resort‑ready outfits inspired by celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner. It emphasizes multi‑purpose pieces—such as a white maxi skirt—that can shift from daytime shopping to evening dinner, freeing luggage...
New(ish) Dad Robert Pattinson Found the Ideal Pair of Stylish Dad Shoes
Robert Pattinson appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live promoting his upcoming film The Drama, choosing Clarks Desert Trek boots over high‑priced designer sneakers. The British‑made shoes retail for $140 and feature a crepe sole, central seam, and the distinctive “Trek Man” emboss. Pattinson’s...
Embrace 90s Handyman Vibe with Soft Heartthrob Style
Going for the full 90s handyman with a soft side heartthrob aesthetic 90s RRL flannel 90s jeans from Agolde 90s coded desert boots 90s as hell hair Cue iris by goo goo dolls https://t.co/YavMUlko3M
Insufficient Source Material to Report on True Religion's Claimed $500 Million Turnaround
Available source material does not contain any verifiable information about True Religion's alleged $500 million turnaround or Y2K‑style comeback, making it impossible to produce a fact‑based fashion news story.
Johanna Ortiz Fall 2026: A Madrid Debut
Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz presented her Fall 2026 collection at Mercedes‑Benz Fashion Week Madrid, marking her first runway show in the city. The line broadened her portfolio beyond cocktail dresses, adding separates, outerwear and Tolero‑inspired jackets that fuse bohemian glamour with...
From the Archive: Beth Levine’s Groundbreaking Footwear Designs
Beth Levine, co‑founder of Herbert Levine Inc., revolutionized footwear with inventions such as the clear‑plastic heel, zipper‑free stretch boot, and steel‑reinforced stilettos. Her Spring‑o‑Lator elastic transformed mules, while collaborations with designers like Halston and Azzedine Alaïa placed her shoes on runways and...
Milena Smit Gives Safety Pins a Couture Spin in Punk Slip Dress
Milena Smit turned a simple safety pin into a couture statement at the Amarga Navidad photo call in Madrid, wearing a diaphanous slip dress adorned with dangling pins. The piece was created by London designer Dilara Findikoglu, who built a...
From the Archive: Betsey Johnson, an Ageless Icon of Fun and Fearless Style
Betsey Johnson, celebrated for her exuberant, youth‑centric designs, has become an ageless icon in fashion. Beginning her career in 1965 at Britain’s Paraphernalia boutique, she later launched her own label and the Betsey, Bunki, Nini boutique, dressing stars like Madonna...
Malibu Rum and Anya Hindmarch Collaborate on a New “Off Duty” Collection
Malibu Rum has teamed with British designer Anya Hindmarch to launch the limited‑edition “Off Duty” capsule collection, featuring hand‑woven raffia accessories inspired by the brand’s iconic coconut‑rum label. The line, including a tote, wallet and bottle charm, is sold at...
Why Stylish Guys Are Swapping Their Sneakers and Boots for Approach Shoes
Approach shoes, originally designed for climbers to transition to a crag, are now crossing over into urban fashion. Their functional details—extended lacing, toe‑up rubber and low‑profile silhouettes—appeal to style‑focused consumers seeking all‑day comfort. Luxury houses such as Prada, Loewe and...
EXCLUSIVE: Kris Van Assche on Gearing Up for His Milan Design Week Debut
Belgian designer Kris Van Assche is debuting his "Nectar Vessels Bronzes" sculpture series at Milan Design Week, hosted by Fondazione Sozzani. The 14‑piece collection, produced in partnership with Laffanour and cast at France’s Fodor Foundry, blends matte lacquer exteriors with luminous...
How Demna’s Casting Drove Gucci to the Top of Fashion Month Rankings
Demna Gvasalia’s debut as Gucci’s creative director catapulted the brand to the second‑most‑viewed runway show worldwide for Fall 2026, according to Tagwalk data. A star‑studded cast of models, influencers, rappers and athletes, collectively boasting 68.9 million followers, drove view spikes of 215‑332 percent...
Cate Blanchett Wore Louis Vuitton To A Night in Berlin Gala
At the Hamburger Bahnhof’s “A Night in Berlin” gala celebrating its 30th anniversary, Cate Blanchett arrived in Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2026 collection. She wore a long, fringed, embroidered dress whose pastel and nature‑inspired palette mirrored the museum’s contemporary art installations....
OLEN Launches Debut Collection of Minimalist Italian Leather Sneakers
Vancouver‑based OLEN has launched its debut collection of minimalist Italian leather sneakers, hand‑crafted in a three‑generation family atelier. Founder Ana Chi positions the shoes as timeless, high‑quality essentials that prioritize longevity over fleeting trends. The line is sold direct‑to‑consumer online...
Bella Freud on Fashion and the Art of Getting People to Open Up | The BoF Podcast
Bella Freud, founder of the eponymous label since 1990, built her business on modest beginnings and a pivotal early market in Japan. After surviving cash‑flow crises, a chance production of 50 "Ginsberg is God" sweaters sparked a revival, eventually leading...
First Look: Toast Expands U.S. Retail Footprint With Los Angeles Opening
British lifestyle brand Toast opened its first West Coast store in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, extending a retail rollout that began in New York. The brand’s digital‑first approach, with 70% of sales online, used e‑commerce data to pinpoint high‑engagement U.S. markets before...
Kate Middleton’s Royal Rewears Through the Years
Princess Kate Middleton has repeatedly worn the same designer pieces over the past decade, from a forest‑green McQueen coat in 2024 and 2026 to a Gucci two‑tone dress revisited at the 2026 BAFTAs. The article catalogs more than twenty outfits,...
K-Beauty on Show in Paris Museum
The Musée Guimet in Paris has opened a K‑beauty exhibition titled “K‑Beauty: Korean Beauty, story of a phenomenon,” running through July 6. Curators trace Korean concepts of beauty from the late‑Joseon era to today, juxtaposing historic artifacts with modern cosmetics and...
Bárbara Sánchez-Kane Is Descending to Hell Through the Mouth of a Volcano
Mexican designer Bárbara Sánchez‑Kane, a Polimoda alum, is blurring the line between fashion and contemporary art with a new Shanghai exhibition. The show, titled “Coro de Soles Menores,” uses volcanic imagery to explore identity, gender fluidity, and cultural myth. Marking...
J.M. Weston Debuts 180 Loafer 80th Anniversary Year with Upcycled Models
French shoemaker J.M. Weston marks the 80th anniversary of its iconic 180 Loafer with a series of limited‑edition, upcycled models. The collection includes a glass‑bead finish, a gold‑sequin holiday version, and hand‑stitched Norwegian needlework, all produced in the brand’s Limoges...
Milena Smit Wore Dilara Fındıkoğlu To The ‘Amarga Navidad’ Madrid Premiere
Milena Smit, the Spanish actress known as the Neo‑Goth queen, appeared at the Amarga Navidad premiere in Madrid wearing a striking white gown by Dilara Fındıkoğlu. The dress, adorned with safety‑pin fringe and a punk‑inflected collar, marks a deliberate shift...
Eva Mendes Wore Stella McCartney To The ‘Project Hail Mary’ New York Premiere
Eva Mendes stepped onto the New York premiere red carpet for Ryan Gosling’s *Project Hail Mary* wearing a striking magenta, asymmetric dress from Stella McCartney’s Fall 2026 collection. The look was completed with Christian Louboutin shoes featuring the brand’s iconic...
What Dua Lipa, True Whitaker, and Nicole Kidman Wore This Week
Spring fashion in New York shifted from heavy puffers to lighter pieces, with celebrities like Dua Lipa and True Whitaker opting for minidresses. Nicole Kidman and her daughters turned heads at the Chanel and Charles Finch Pre‑Oscars dinner, while the brand’s new...
Vogue Sues Dogue Over Trademark, Demands Destruction of All Copies
Condé Nast’s flagship title Vogue has filed a federal lawsuit against the up‑and‑coming magazine Dogue, alleging trademark infringement and seeking the destruction of all Dogue copies and monetary damages. The case pits a legacy fashion publisher against a niche canine‑fashion...
Must Read: 'Radiant Earth' Is 2028's Color of the Year, Coperni and Martine Rose Owner Tomorrow Ltd. Is Sold
WGSN and Coloro have named “Radiant Earth,” a rusty reddish hue, as the 2028 color of the year, reflecting a shift toward grounding, resilient aesthetics. London‑based Tomorrow Ltd., owner of Coperni and Martine Rose, is being sold to Progetto 11 amid...
How Are Weight-Loss Drugs Impacting Fashion Retailers?
GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are driving a measurable shift in consumer body sizes, prompting fashion retailers to reevaluate their sizing strategies. Brands are seeing heightened demand for smaller‑size inventory while larger sizes risk overstock, leading to...
David’s Bridal Expands Into Indian Bridal and Occasion Wear Segment with Kynah
David’s Bridal announced a partnership with Indian label Kynah, launching 25 curated desi bridal and occasion pieces on a dedicated digital gallery. Prices start at $500, offering a mix of embroidered lehengas, gowns, and ready‑to‑ship ensembles. The move aligns with...
In Pictures: Tess Daly’s Naia Beach Launches Men’s Swimwear
Tess Daly’s Naïa Beach has launched a men’s swimwear collection, offering five designs in solid and printed styles. Each pair includes functional details such as a zip‑back pocket, velcro side pockets, a back hook and drawstring closure. Prices are positioned...
AnOther Loves: An Exaggerated Baroque Jewel
Yves Saint‑Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2026 runway, under creative director Anthony Vaccarello, celebrates the house’s 50th anniversary of the opulent Ballets Russes collection with a dramatic revival of baroque jewellery. The collection showcases oversized, fist‑sized earrings, resin‑filled crystal cross necklaces, and industrial‑chain‑suspended breastplate‑scale pieces...
NYDJ Deepens Commitment to Circularity with Re-New Denim
NYDJ introduced Re‑New Denim, a collection of seven fits made from recycled cotton and polyester using Isko’s Reform technology. The fabrics contain roughly 60% recycled cotton, 20% viscose, and 15‑17% recycled polyester, delivering premium stretch and shape retention while reducing...
EXCLUSIVE: UK Streetwear Brand Hoodrich Expands Into Footwear With JD Sports Launch
UK streetwear label Hoodrich is launching its first men’s footwear collection in the United States through a partnership with The Eastman Group, sold exclusively at JD Sports stores and JD.com. The debut line includes the $100 Recon chunky‑sole sneaker in three...
Matalan Releases ‘Style for Every Moment’ Spring Ad Campaign
Matalan launched its spring‑summer 2026 "Style for Every Moment" campaign on 20 March, rolling out across TV, video‑on‑demand, social, digital and in‑store channels. Created by Ocurens and directed by Benjamin Lennox, the ads follow a series of real‑life moments that reflect...
Studio Nicholson Opens Third Store in Japan, First in Kyoto
Studio Nicholson opened its third Japanese boutique, marking its first location in Kyoto’s historic Kansai region. The 829‑square‑foot store occupies a renovated kyomachiya townhouse, preserving exposed beams, a tsuboniwa garden and traditional lanterns while integrating stainless‑steel fixtures and concrete finishes....
China International Fashion Fair Flourishes in Shanghai in Spite of Geopolitical Strife
The China International Fashion Fair (CHIC) Spring 2026 in Shanghai drew more than 1,091 exhibitors and 160,000 visitors, underscoring the sector’s resilience amid U.S.–China trade tensions and rising tariffs. The event highlighted a 20% surge in menswear exhibitors, a 60‑brand...
Can a Tourist Fit Go Hard? Tom Holland Thinks So
Tom Holland’s recent visit to the Empire State Building turned into a fashion showcase, as the actor paired Axel Arigato Dice Los sneakers with a $1,150 Acne Studios Opado workwear jacket while promoting the upcoming Marvel sequel *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day*....
Oscars Red Carpet Embraces Minimalism as Vanity Fair Party Photos Spark Backlash
Minimalist silhouettes ruled the 2026 Oscars red carpet, with stars like Emma Stone and Renate Reinsve opting for streamlined gowns. At the same time, blinding lighting at Vanity Fair’s after‑party and Gwyneth Paltrow’s skin‑tight Armani dress triggered a wave of...
Chloé’s Jelly Mules Are the Most Sought-After Sandals Right Now—And They're Dividing Opinion
Chloé’s latest jelly mule, a peep‑toe sandal styled like a glass slipper, has become the season’s most coveted luxury sandal. The whimsical design, made from a translucent jelly material, is selling out across all three colourways on Net‑a‑Porter. Fashion editors...
Depth Over Diversification: Inside 9shines’ Focused Category Strategy
9shines Label, founded in 2017, has built a D2C nightwear and comfort‑wear business around a single, well‑defined category. By prioritising breathable fabrics, inclusive sizing up to 7XL and functional details, the brand enjoys a near‑50% repeat purchase rate. Its hybrid...
Play It as It Lays
Spring 26’s latest issue of The Face presents a fashion editorial titled “Play it as it lays,” featuring twelve meticulously styled looks across luxury houses such as Courrèges, Saint Laurent, Acne Studios, Sacai, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Celine, Prada, Guess, Loro Piana, Alaïa, and Valentino. The...
Camila Morrone Wore Gucci To The ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen’ LA Premiere
Camila Morrone stepped onto the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s *Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen* in a sheer black Gucci look from the brand’s Primavera‑Fall 2026 collection. The outfit combined lace, micro‑sequins and a bold, body‑revealing silhouette that highlighted the...
Bet on Blue Skies with GUSTIN’s 139 Big Sky Workshirt
GUSTIN has launched the 139 Big Sky Workshirt, a sky‑blue, 13.5 oz cotton shirt that blends 1970s-inspired styling with rugged workwear details. The garment features triple‑stitched construction, side gussets, chain‑stitch run‑off, and custom Corozo buttons, all in a slim‑fit cut. Priced at $126,...
Connor Wood On Getting Dressed to (Maybe) Get Recognized
Connor Wood, known as @fibula on TikTok, has turned his viral humor into a fashion platform, debuting in Men’s Style Madness. He markets a wardrobe built on accessible mall staples from brands like Abercrombie, Uniqlo, Corridor and TOD’S, emphasizing unbranded,...
Sandra Hüller Wore Prada To The ‘Project Hail Mary’ New York Premiere
Sandra Hüller attended the Project Hail Mary New York premiere in a pastel pink embellished Prada peplum gown, styled by Jordan Johnson Chung. The outfit drew mixed reactions, with critics noting the apron‑like ribbon ties and an unnecessary extra layer...
Goldsmiths' 2026 Awards Spotlight Titanium Feather Brooch
The Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council Awards 2026 did not disappoint. Meet this year's top GC&DC winners, including the titanium feather brooch everyone is talking about and the recipients of a new award from Stephen Webster Ltd https://t.co/y8Te6cCcPU