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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Balenciaga and Manolo Blahnik Launch Three New Shoe Styles as Part of Their First Collaboration
Balenciaga and Manolo Blahnik have unveiled their first joint shoe collection, debuting three styles as part of Balenciaga’s Fall 2026 “Body and Being” line. The trio—a low‑heeled mule, a 105 mm crystal‑embellished slingback, and a 50 mm kitten‑heel slingback—are crafted in silk‑satin, feature hand‑embroidered crystal leaf motifs, and are offered in five colorways. The shoes are now available in select Balenciaga boutiques worldwide and through balenciaga.com.
Bruna Wore the Only Shoe Trend That Looks Better With Knee-Length Skirts Than Ballet Flats on a Date
Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine was spotted in New York City swapping her usual ballet flats for structured loafers while wearing a lace‑trimmed knee‑length skirt on a casual date with singer Shawn Mendes. The look, captured by fashion media, highlights a growing preference...
How to Wear Flip-Flops in the City
Fashion editors note a surge in designer flip‑flops, dubbed the “Row effect,” after luxury houses like Louis Vuitton, Prada and The Row showcased runway sandals. The trend has filtered down to mainstream brands, with affordable options from Havaianas, Zara and Old Navy alongside...
Jonathan Anderson Unveils Dior Cruise 2027 in Hollywood‑Inspired LACMA Show
Designer Jonathan Anderson presented Dior's Cruise 2027 collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, marking the brand's first Cruise show and its inaugural joint menswear‑women's runway. The Hollywood‑themed collection draws on cinema history, California flora, and collaborations with...
Daisy Edgar-Jones Masters the Back Necklace Trend at Cannes
Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones turned heads at Cannes by pairing a Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2026 dress with Boucheron’s Quatre Radiant Edition tie necklace, which she wore draped down her back. The back‑necklace look, a revival of a historic “backdrop” jewelry trend, drew immediate...
Cannes 2026 Red‑Carpet Highlights: Prada Sparkle, Velvet Drama, Natural Curls and a Neon Decay Gown
Bella Hadid turned heads in a custom Prada dress with Chopard jewels, Huma Qureshi wowed in a ₹9.26 lakh ($11,000) Oscar de la Renta velvet gown, Taylor Russell showcased natural curls with a Schiaparelli look, and Demi Moore shocked the crowd...
Bad Bunny Teams with Zara for Limited‑Edition "Benito Antonio" Collection
Zara has launched a limited‑edition apparel line with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny, titled "Benito Antonio," at a pop‑up in San Juan on May 16 before an online rollout on May 21. The partnership underscores how celebrity influence fuels...
Issey Miyake Opens Its Largest Chinese Flagship in Shanghai’s Westbund Central
Issey Miyake has opened a 4,100‑square‑foot, two‑story flagship at Shanghai’s newly inaugurated Westbund Central development, the brand’s largest store in China. The space houses all six of the label’s lines under one roof and signals a renewed push by heritage...
Bejewelled Cufflinks – as Seen on Robert Pattinson, Jacob Elordi and Chris Evans
Cufflinks are experiencing a high‑jewellery renaissance as luxury houses like Cartier, Tiffany & Co., De Beers and Dior unveil diamond‑strewn, gemstone‑set pieces. The trend gained visibility on recent red carpets, with stars such as Robert Pattinson, Jacob Elordi and Chris Evans...
My Friends Keep Asking How I Make Zara Look Expensive—5 Chic Summer Capsule-Wardrobe Buys I Swear By
A shopping editor reveals five Zara pieces that form a summer capsule wardrobe, covering dresses, linen separates, romantic blouses, woven bags and sandals. The guide highlights specific cuts, fabrics and silhouettes that make high‑street items appear upscale. Each category includes...
Fragrance Layering Makes Its Way to the Mall
Bath & Body Works is rolling out fragrance‑layering kits, bringing the boutique trend to mass‑market malls. At the same time, skincare brand Paula’s Choice has secured an official sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup, signaling a push into sports‑focused audiences....
Nicol & Ford’s AFW 2026 Runway Honors Queer Heritage at Elizabeth Bay House
Nicol & Ford staged their ‘Feint’ collection at Australian Fashion Week inside the heritage‑listed Elizabeth Bay House, weaving queer history into a theatrical runway. The show honored painter Adrian Feint’s hidden LGBTQ+ life while debuting bold demi‑couture pieces that blend surrealist...
Isaac Mizrahi Seen Returning to Target: Sources
Target’s new CEO Michael Fiddelke is courting designer Isaac Mizrahi for a major return partnership, aiming to revitalize the retailer’s fashion credibility. Mizrahi previously ran a five‑year line with Target from 2002‑2007 that mixed runway concepts with low‑price basics. The move...
“I Enjoy Disruption”: Inside Salehe Bembury’s Expansion Into Uber-Colorful Football Kits
Industrial designer Salehe Bembury has broadened his partnership with PUMA beyond sneakers, unveiling a vibrant goalkeeper kit collection for 11 national teams ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The line, released on June 4, also includes the TRVL WEAR lifestyle range...
Vivica A. Fox Brings Back Her Triangular Pedicure in Gold Aquazzura Platforms
Vivica A. Fox returned to the red carpet with a striking white triangular pedicure paired with gold Aquazzura Aimée platform sandals at the 18th annual A Pink Pump Affair in Beverly Hills. The 130 mm platform features metallic straps and an open toe, allowing the...
Inside Louis Vuitton’s Hidden Museum: A Century of Heritage Preserved
Louis Vuitton maintains a discreet museum on the outskirts of Paris where more than a century of trunks, sketches and artifacts are stored. Creative director Nicolas Ghesquière and family descendant Pierre‑Louis Vuitton oversee the archive, using its history to inspire...
Nigerian Celebs and Designers Drive Afrofashion Onto Global Runways
Nigerian musicians and fashion houses are exporting Afrofashion to international stages, making fabrics like Adire and Aso‑Oke staple luxury items. Their high‑profile appearances are redefining global style norms and positioning Nigeria as a cultural trendsetter.
Gucci Got Tom Brady and Cindy Crawford to Strut Their Stuff in Times Square
Gucci staged an unprecedented takeover of a Times Square block, converting the pedestrian triangle between Broadway and Seventh Avenue into a live runway for its new cruise collection. The event featured a star‑studded audience including Tom Brady, Cindy Crawford, Kim...
Shein Reportedly (and Confusingly) Acquires Everlane
Shein is set to acquire sustainable apparel brand Everlane for roughly $100 million, a deal approved by Everlane’s board. The acquisition comes as Everlane seeks to clear about $90 million in debt that has hampered growth. Private‑equity firm L Catterton, which took a...
Shein to Acquire Sustainable Brand Everlane for $100 Million
Shein has agreed to buy Everlane for roughly $100 million, a deal approved by Everlane’s board on May 16. The acquisition pits the fast‑fashion giant against a brand built on sustainability, raising questions about the future of ethical clothing.
EXCLUSIVE: Calvin Klein Partners With Jung Kook on Limited-Edition Capsule, Blending Iconic Designs and Rebellious Style
Calvin Klein, part of PVH Corp., announced a limited‑edition Jung Kook capsule featuring 20 men’s and women’s styles that blend the label’s 1990s denim heritage with the K‑pop star’s biker‑inspired aesthetic. The collection, priced between $29 and $699, will debut online...
Shein Buys Everlane in US$100m Deal, Reports Claim
Chinese fast‑fashion giant Shein is reported to be acquiring US apparel brand Everlane for roughly $100 million, according to Puck News and subsequent coverage. The deal, valued at about $100 million, would bring Everlane’s sustainability‑focused lineup under Shein’s expansive e‑commerce platform. Neither...
Gucci Turns Times Square Into a Night‑time Runway for Cruise 2027
Gucci closed the central pedestrian plaza at 48th & 7th Avenue in Times Square to stage its Cruise 2027 runway, commandeering the iconic LED billboards for a night of AI‑generated ads and high‑profile guests. The spectacle blends luxury fashion with urban advertising, signaling...
Cannes 2026 Red‑Carpet Highlights: Jade Saree, McQueen Gown, and Bella Hadid’s High‑Slit Dress
At Cannes 2026, Aditi Rao Hydari stunned in a sheer organza saree by Jade, Simone Ashley revived a 2005 Alexander McQueen red gown, and Bella Hadid showcased a daring high‑slit one‑shoulder dress. The trio illustrates the festival’s role as a runway...
Reebok Teams with Destroy Lonely for “Born Classic, Worn Forever” Campaign
Reebok unveiled its “Born Classic, Worn Forever” campaign featuring rapper Destroy Lonely, promoting a new line of low‑profile sneakers built to outlast trends. The partnership blends the brand’s heritage design with the artist’s fluid aesthetic, signaling a cultural push beyond...
Celebrities at the ‘Hope’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
The Cannes Film Festival’s "Hope" premiere turned the red carpet into a fashion showcase, featuring Dior Haute Couture on Taylor Russell and multiple Louis Vuitton looks on Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender. Taylor’s streamlined white bustier highlighted Dior’s new...
Saira Shakira Unveils BLOOM Lawn ’26, a Nostalgic Ode to Timeless Femininity
Saira Faisal and Shakira Usman of Saira Shakira introduced their BLOOM Lawn ’26 collection, a soft‑pastel line rooted in nostalgia and designed for comfort. The duo highlighted how friendship, strategic balance and a focus on timeless design set the collection...
Bottega Veneta Throws Floating House Party at 61st Venice Biennale
Bottega Veneta celebrated its 60th anniversary with a floating house party that ran alongside the opening week of the 61st Venice Biennale. The event wove together fashion, contemporary art and Venetian nightlife, drawing artists, curators and collectors onto the lagoon’s...
Cate Blanchett Wore Givenchy To The ‘Garance’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
Cate Blanchett stepped onto the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in a Givenchy Fall 2026 ensemble for the premiere of “Garance.” The look featured a floral‑embroidered halter dress paired with leather gloves trimmed in coloured horsehair and dramatic sleeves. Fashion commentator...
Mariam Seddiq Says AI Won’t Stifle Her Handcrafted Fashion Vision
Australian designer Mariam Seddiq unveiled her tenth collection, Echoes, at Australian Fashion Week and told reporters she isn’t worried that artificial intelligence will erode fashion creativity. Her hand‑crafted pieces, built from dead‑stock fabrics and hand‑painted details, underscore a belief that...
Gucci Stages $100‑million Times Square Runway, Celebrity‑filled "GucciCore" Show
Gucci turned Times Square into a runway on May 16, unveiling its "GucciCore" collection. Creative director Demna Gvasalia staged the show with celebrity walkers like Tom Brady, Paris Hilton and Cindy Crawford, while front‑row guests included Mariah Carey and Kim...
Miley Cyrus Dazzles at Dior Resort Show, Signals Luxury Denim Shift for 2026
Miley Cyrus stepped onto the front row of Dior's Los Angeles Resort show, drawing attention for a denim‑focused look that aligns with emerging 2026 luxury denim trends. Observers say her styling marks a deliberate shift from her early‑career pop image...
Harry Styles’ Longtime Stylist on What He’s Eyeing and Buying for Hollywood’s Biggest Names (and Himself)
Celebrity stylist Harry Lambert taps eBay’s Spring/Summer 2026 Watchlist to source vintage designer pieces for Harry Styles and other A‑list clients. The report highlights five trends—Color Interruption, Slightly Unsettled, Weightless Drama, Drenched in Disruption, and Quiet Confidence—of which Lambert favors the...
Nicol & Ford’s ‘Feint’ Takes Over Elizabeth Bay House on AFW Day Four
Nicol & Ford’s ‘Feint’ show commandeered Elizabeth Bay House on the fourth day of Australian Fashion Week, marking the label’s fifth consecutive runway at the event. Inspired by Australian painter Adrian Feint, the collection blended hand‑crafted garments, historic art references and...
Nicole Wallace Poses at Sunrise as Vogue Spain’s May 2026 Cover Girl
Spanish actress Nicole Wallace makes her Vogue Spain debut on the May 2026 cover, photographed by David Gomez Maestre at sunrise in the coastal city of Alicante. The image, styled by Helena Contreras, showcases Wallace in a Louis Vuitton ensemble. Inés Lorenzo, Vogue Spain’s editorial...
Crocs Dominate Street‑Style at Australian Fashion Week 2026
Crocs emerged as the most ubiquitous shoe on Sydney’s streets during Australian Fashion Week 2026, appearing on dozens of off‑duty looks and partnering with models and creators. The brand’s bold, platform‑sole Bae Glitzy Glam Clog highlighted a new appetite for...
This Small Label Is Behind Dickies’ Biggest (and Best) Pants
Japanese label SHINYAKOZUKA, founded by designer Shinya Kozuka, has amplified its long‑standing partnership with Dickies by releasing an ultra‑baggy version of the iconic 874 work pant. The new "Baggy" trousers feature JNCO‑level proportions, deep double pleats, and optional upcycled fabrics,...
Iris Van Herpen's 'Sculpting the Senses' Opens at Brooklyn Museum with 140+ Couture Pieces
The Brooklyn Museum unveiled Iris van Herpen's 'Sculpting the Senses' exhibit, a mid‑career retrospective featuring more than 140 haute couture creations, scientific artifacts and natural history specimens. Curated by senior fashion curator Matthew Yokobosky, the show explores 11 thematic sections...
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Bella Hadid, 29, and Meryl Streep, 76, Agree: These Comfy-Cool Clogs Will Be Summer 2026's It Style
Celebrity endorsements have turned clogs into the defining footwear of summer 2026. Bella Hadid debuted Chemena Kamali’s studded Jeanette clogs alongside Meryl Streep, joining a roster that includes Halle Berry and Zendaya. Prices range from $90 budget models to $1,050 designer pairs,...
LVMH to Divest Marc Jacobs to WHP Global in Landmark Deal
LVMH has agreed to sell its Marc Jacobs label to investment firm WHP Global, marking the French conglomerate's biggest brand divestiture in years. The transaction, announced on May 15, 2026, signals a strategic shift for both parties as LVMH trims...
'Jeans Are Out': Zara's £35.99 Cargo Trousers Are the Perfect Everyday Throw-and-Go Option
Zara has launched its Z1975 Mid‑waist Barrel Cargo Jeans at £35.99 (about $46), positioning the piece as a refined, everyday alternative to oversized denim. The trousers feature a relaxed barrel‑leg silhouette, a cotton‑lyocell blend for lighter feel, and utility pockets...
Jonathan Anderson’s First Dior Cruise Show Was In, and Of, Hollywood
Jonathan Anderson debuted his first Dior Cruise collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, positioning the show within the city’s perpetual Hollywood aura. The runway featured film‑inspired motifs, such as Hitchcock‑style striped blinds, that fused modern vintage aesthetics with...
Met’s Human‑Hair Dress Triggers Ethics Debate Over Artistic Credit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute is showcasing a white frock woven with synthetic hair strands, sparking a dispute between London artist Anouska Samms and Israeli designer Yoav Hadari. Samms alleges the piece copies a 2023 collaboration and demands...
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Katie Holmes Cosigned the Luxe-Looking Flats Every It Girl Is Wearing Into Summer, From $25
Hollywood actress Katie Holmes sparked a summer shoe trend by showcasing woven ballet flats, prompting fashion writers to highlight affordable look‑alikes. The article lists seven comparable options, ranging from Amazon’s $25 Micifa flats to high‑end Nordstrom picks over $300. While...
What Troye Sivan, Lux Pascal, and Paloma Elsesser Wore This Week
Coach teamed with Los Angeles collective Brain Dead for a theme‑park‑styled launch, debuting the collection on May 29 with Troye Sivan as a front‑row guest. New York‑based 3.1 Phillip Lim partnered with Food Mahjong Club to host a mahjong tournament celebrating AAPI Heritage Month,...
Kartik Research Teams with Dover Street Market for 15‑Piece Chintz Jacket Drop
Kartik Research, the data‑driven apparel brand, announced a limited‑edition 15‑piece chintz jacket collaboration with London’s concept store Dover Street Market. The partnership blends the brand’s tech‑centric aesthetic with the retailer’s avant‑garde curation, signaling a new direction for data‑informed fashion releases.
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Riley Keough Defies Cannes Dress Code in Totally Sheer Naked Look That Bares Her Bra
Riley Keough stepped onto the Cannes red carpet on May 14 in a sheer Chanel ensemble that directly contravened the festival’s 2025 dress‑code ban on naked looks. The 36‑year‑old actress paired a blush‑pink couture skirt and blazer with black‑and‑nude pumps, diamond jewelry,...
Isabelle Huppert Wore Balenciaga To The ‘Karma’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
Isabelle Huppert stepped onto the Cannes Film Festival premiere of "Karma" in a black leather Balenciaga gown from the brand’s Pre‑Fall 2026 line. The look, styled by Jonathan Huguet, featured broad shoulders, cocoon sleeves, and sculpted tailoring that projected a...
Simone Ashley Brings the Glamour to the Cannes Red Carpet in Vintage Alexander McQueen
Simone Ashley turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival wearing a scarlet, tiered gown from Alexander McQueen’s 2005 archive, complemented by a diamond necklace and earrings. The British actress attended the screening of the French thriller *Karma* while also promoting her...
H&M Teams with Laura Ashley for Heritage‑Inspired Kidswear Launch on May 21
H&M has announced a partnership with Laura Ashley to launch a spring/summer 2026 kidswear collection on May 21. The line revives Laura Ashley’s iconic florals in lightweight fabrics, aiming to attract nostalgic parents and modern shoppers. The collaboration signals a...