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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Easter Dresses I Have My Eye On
Emily’s latest newsletter spotlights Tuckernuck’s spring‑ready Easter dresses, emphasizing comfort, re‑wearability, and pastel color palettes. She highlights ten specific pieces—from cobalt eyelet midi to green silk midi with patch pockets—each linked to her ShopMy storefront. The collection arrives ahead of Easter on April 5, positioning the brand for a seasonal sales surge. Emily also promotes related accessories and new arrivals, reinforcing Tuckernuck’s reputation for classic yet personality‑driven apparel.

Easter Dresses I Have My Eye On
Emily Leigh spotlights Tuckernuck’s spring collection ahead of Easter, highlighting a curated list of dresses that blend comfort, style, and re‑wearability. She showcases a range of pastel blues, greens, and bold hues across midi, mini, and maxi silhouettes, linking each...

Fugazi Is Opening a Los Angeles Store
Fugazi, the Los Angeles‑born streetwear label founded by Trevor Gorji in 2017, is launching its second brick‑and‑mortar shop in West Hollywood. The brand’s first flagship opened in New York’s Lower East Side in 2024 and includes the le Gaz café, blending retail...

But I Thought Tom Ford For Gucci Is What We All Wanted?
Gucci unveiled its first runway collection under new artistic director Demna in Milan, marking a pivotal moment for the brand after three years of declining sales at parent company Kering. The show was closely watched as a potential catalyst for...

Let’s Check Out the Front Rows From Tom Ford, Stella McCartney, and Balmain
Over the past weekend, the front rows of Tom Ford, Stella McCartney and Balmain runway shows were packed with high‑profile celebrities, turning the shows into cultural moments as much as fashion showcases. Tom Ford’s sleek tailoring attracted a slew of A‑list actors, while...

We Saw the Gucci Collection, Let’s Look at Its Front Row…And a Few Others
Fashion week’s front rows showcased a star‑studded lineup, from Gucci’s polarizing collection to appearances by celebrities at Chloe, Acne Studios, Isabel Marant, Rabanne, and Rick Owens. While Gucci’s designs sparked debate, the event highlighted the power of high‑profile guests in amplifying brand...
Larger Retailers Are Launching Their Own Beauty Brands, While the Luxury Fashion Market Gap Widens
Listrak’s 2026 Beauty and Fashion Benchmarks report, analyzing 130 billion emails and SMS messages from 1,000 e‑commerce clients, forecasts major shifts in retail. Larger retailers such as Gap and Old Navy are launching proprietary beauty brands to capture growth, while AI‑enabled...

Saks Is Having a Legit Sale- Don't Overthink It; These Items Are Fashion Editor Approved
Saks Fifth Avenue is running a spring promotion that gives shoppers 20% off when they spend at least $250, valid through March 9. The discount is paired with a curated selection of seasonal pieces, from lightweight cashmere sweaters to floral chiffon...
Icicle Atelier Fall 2026: Chinamaxxing The Everyday
Icicle Atelier’s Fall 2026 showcase, titled “Chinamaxxing The Everyday,” merged a fleeting internet trend with centuries‑old Chinese craftsmanship. The collection, staged at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, highlighted the brand’s “natural way” philosophy, using untreated fibers and plant‑derived pigments. Signature pieces,...
Nike Teamed Up With IRAK To Drop An Air Force 1 “City Hero”
Nike has teamed with renowned graffiti artist Kunle Martins, known as IRAK, to release an all‑black Air Force 1 "City Hero" featuring a scratch‑away heel emblazoned with his hand‑style lettering. The sneaker is being sold exclusively through a SNKRS Stash...

Editors’ Letter
System magazine’s second "System collections" issue reflects on the hype surrounding the 2026 fashion season, questioning whether a creative‑led renaissance or double‑digit luxury growth will materialise. The 88‑page portfolio reunites photographer Willy Vanderperre, stylist Olivier Rizzo and muse Julia Nobis, delivering stark black‑and‑white...

Loewe AW26 Is Daring You to Come Outside and Play
Loewe unveiled its Autumn‑Winter 2026 collection, titled AW26, on March 6 at Paris Fashion Week. Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez built on their SS26 debut, translating the brand’s early ideas into a more defined, outdoor‑play aesthetic. The runway featured...
Fischersund Stages First Scented Concert in Paris
Fischersund, the Icelandic art‑perfume collective, staged its inaugural scented concert in Paris at Dover Street Market, unveiling the new fragrance Faux Flora No. 1. The immersive event blended live music, projected visuals, and a 5‑ml perfume vial to create a multisensory narrative inspired...
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13 Perfect First-Date Outfits to Feel the Most Like Yourself
The article outlines 13 curated first‑date outfit ideas, guiding readers on how to match attire to venue, season, and personal comfort. It emphasizes versatile staples—athleisure, denim, slip dresses, jumpsuits, and monochromatic sets—that can be dressed up or down with simple...
In Paris, Mugler’s Authoritative Femininity
Mugler’s Fall‑Winter 2026‑27 womenswear collection, titled “The Commander,” was unveiled by creative director Miguel Castro Freitas at Paris’s Palais de la Porte Dorée. The show continued the second chapter of his “Trilogy of Glorified Clichés,” drawing heavily on 1940s military attire with...

Adidas' Mega-Thicc Mary Jane Is Its Techiest Ballet Sneaker Yet
adidas unveiled the Adifom Megajane, its most technologically advanced ballet‑inspired sneaker yet. The shoe combines tunneled bubble midsoles with the brand’s FOM cushioning for a plush, springy feel, and it sports an oversized strap, mesh upper, and monochrome colorways. Originally...
Demna's First Collection for Gucci Is Already Available to Shop
Gucci has made Demna Gvasalia’s inaugural collection, Gucci Primavera, available for purchase online just a week after its Milan runway debut. The "See Now, Buy Now" offering mixes refreshed classics—such as a reimagined Cupertino Loafer—with bold new pieces like a...
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Jennifer Garner Switches Up Her Signature Hair in an Unbuttoned, Bra-Baring Tank Top
Jennifer Garner was photographed on the set of Netflix's upcoming comedy "One Attempt Remaining" sporting a new curly hairstyle with blonde highlights and a bra‑baring coral tank top. The look follows a recent hair color change and coincides with her...
Stop Complaining, Embrace Inclusive Fashion Responsibility
I’m tired of people whinging at me because they see me doing something they’re unwilling to even try at while some cool inclusive brands shutter. Because being fat isn’t some magical card to exploit others. It means it’s...
Schiaparelli’s Quirky Cat-Head Shoes Hit the Fall 2026 Runway
During Paris Fashion Week, Schiaparelli’s creative director Daniel Roseberry unveiled a Fall 2026 collection that turned the brand’s trompe‑l’oeil aesthetic into a literal feline fantasy. The centerpiece is a beige leather pump topped with a hand‑sculpted cat head, complete with whiskers,...
Forum Members Review Antonin Tron’s Debut Balmain Collection for the Fall 2026 Season
Antonin Tron, the newly appointed creative director of Balmain, unveiled his debut Fall 2026 collection at Paris Fashion Week’s third day. The show, staged at the Palais de Tokyo, featured a stripped‑back aesthetic with leather jackets, military‑inspired outerwear, structured shoulders...
Saks Global Sets Second Wave of Luxury Store Closings
Saks Global announced a second wave of store closures, shuttering 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman Marcus stores by the end of May. Combined with earlier cuts, the company has now announced the closure of 20 Saks and four...
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Paris Hilton Wore the Cool-Girl Pants Margot Robbie and Martha Stewart Use to Make an Instant Statement
Paris Hilton sparked renewed interest in high‑waist black leather pants during a Los Angeles outing, pairing them with a fitted turtleneck and pink bomber jacket. The look echoed across generations, with Margot Robbie, Martha Stewart and Julianne Moore also embracing...
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Seeing Red: What 'Baywatch' Hopefuls Wore to the Reboot's Casting Call
Fox is launching a 2026‑27 reboot of the classic series *Baywatch*, and held an open casting call on February 18 at Marina Del Rey. Thousands of aspirants arrived in the show’s signature red swimwear, adding personal twists such as logos, denim skirts, and...

Ten Thousand Shorts Review 2026: The Best Workout Shorts
Ten Thousand’s Interval Short has become the brand’s best‑selling model since its 2018 launch, priced at $68. The short combines a poly‑spandex plain‑weave shell with four‑way stretch, moisture‑wicking properties, and a gusseted cut that resists bunching during heavy lifts. Its...

What Do Schiaparelli and Rick Owens Have in Common?
During Paris Fashion Week, Schiaparelli under Daniel Roseberry and Rick Owens presented runway shows that revealed a surprisingly aligned vision of glamour. Both collections used a raised glossy black runway, flood‑lit staging and a provocative music mix to heighten a...
Givenchy Fall 2026: I’m Every Woman
Givenchy’s Fall 2026 runway, directed by Sarah Burton, showcased a gender‑fluid, women‑centric collection that mixed menswear fabrics, velvet, animal prints, and historic references. The zoetrope‑style set created a cinematic, surprise‑filled runway, highlighting pieces such as a painted‑embellished gown, a blue shearling...

Can Away's New Hybrid Suitcase Solve the Wrinkle Problem for Good?
Away has launched the Softside Garment Roller, a hybrid suitcase that integrates a removable garment bag designed to keep clothing wrinkle‑free during travel. Priced at $495, the 69‑liter case measures 22.5×23.5×11 inches and weighs 14.9 lb, fitting up to 16 pieces...

Maura Higgins Wore Do Long To SiriusXM Studios
Maura Higgins visited SiriusXM Studios in New York to promote her appearance on The Traitors US, wearing a standout ensemble from Do Long’s Spring 2026 collection. The look featured sculpted shoulders, deep brown velvet, sheer lace inserts, and a lingerie‑inspired bra top...
Colman Domingo Wore the Black-Tie Shoes You’re About to See Everywhere
Colman Domingo turned heads at the New York Theatre Workshop Gala by pairing Valentino black‑tie opera pumps with a tuxedo, highlighting a growing resurgence of the historic shoe in men’s formalwear. The opera pump, originally a Regency‑era court shoe, has been re‑issued by...

Sarah Pidgeon Updates Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s ’90s Uniform for Today
Sarah Pidgeon, who portrayed Carolyn Bessette‑Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, showcased a modern reinterpretation of the late publicist’s iconic 1990s style at Paris Fashion Week. She arrived at Loewe’s Fall 2026 show in a leather funnel‑neck coat, crisp white trousers,...
Recovery Footwear Brand Kane Adds Open-Back Shoe to Drive Growth
Kane Footwear introduced the Revive OB, its first open‑back recovery shoe, priced at $78 and offered in four colourways for men and women. The model adds raised foot‑bed nodes, dual‑density EVA cushioning and perforated uppers to boost circulation and support during...

12 Slip Dresses Inspired by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Minimalist Wedding Gown
The latest episode of *Love Story* has revived interest in Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s iconic Narciso Rodriguez slip wedding dress, highlighting its bias‑cut, cowl‑neck silk silhouette. Editors note a surge in minimalist satin slip gowns from designers like Stella McCartney, Norma Kamali, and Nili Lotan...

Tessa Thompson Wore Kallmeyer To The 2026 New York Theatre Workshop Benefit Gala
On March 2, 2026, actress Tessa Thompson attended the New York Theatre Workshop Benefit Gala at Gotham Hall, promoting her upcoming film The Fear of 13. She arrived in Kallmeyer’s Astrid cropped blazer, Omella ivory blouse and Nadja trousers, paired with black pointed pumps and a red cuff bracelet. The...
Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner on How Her Latest Album Led to a Jewelry Collection
Michelle Zauner, frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast, has partnered with New York jewelry brand Catbird to launch a capsule collection of rings, bracelets, and charms made from 100% recycled gold and sterling silver. The pieces draw directly from lyrical and visual...
Issey Miyake Fall 2026: Less Is More
Satoshi Kondo’s Issey Miyake Fall 2026 show reinterpreted a simple stone into a sculptural clothing line, using 3‑D scanning to translate its form into fabric. The collection favors sober greys and blacks with occasional lemon or orchid accents, emphasizing texture, pleats, and...
Aaliyah Chavez’s First Nike Basketball PE Is A Multi-Color Kobe 9 Elite Low
College basketball phenom Aaliyah Chavez has unveiled her first Nike Basketball personal edition, a multicolored Kobe 9 Elite Low inspired by her father’s training facility, The Lab. The freshman guard, who tied the SEC record with eight Freshman of the...

Pete Nordstrom on the Enduring Power of Retail’s ‘Best Mousetrap’ | The BoF Podcast
Nordstrom celebrated its 125th anniversary while navigating a turbulent U.S. department‑store landscape. The family partnered with Mexico’s Liverpool to take the retailer private, preserving a 51% stake and freeing the business from quarterly market pressures. Pete Nordstrom highlighted the company’s...
Understanding Hermès Resale: Scarcity, Strategy, and the Birkin Market
Hermès deliberately limits Birkin supply, turning scarcity into a brand advantage and driving strong resale premiums. The company’s boutique‑level allocation relies on client relationships rather than sheer spend, reinforcing exclusivity. A vibrant secondary market, exemplified by platforms like Rome Station,...
Chanel Names Bhavitha Mandava as House Ambassador
Chanel announced that 26‑year‑old Bhavitha Mandava will serve as its new house ambassador, cementing her rapid ascent from NYU student to runway muse. Mandava made history as the first Indian model to open a Chanel Métiers d’Art show in New York and...
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Jennifer Lopez's Airport Look Includes a Plunging Button-Up and an Ultra Rare Birkin Bag
Jennifer Lopez arrived in Las Vegas for her Caesars Palace residency wearing a crisp white button‑up shirt, a khaki midi skirt, and a black croc‑skin Hermès Birkin bag. The Birkin, one of the rarest styles in her extensive collection, commands...
Forum Members Review the ‘Repetitive’ Fall 2026 Saint Laurent Collection From Anthony Vaccarello
The Fall 2026 Saint Laurent runway, staged at Paris’s Trocadéro Fountain beneath an illuminated Eiffel Tower, was helmed by creative director Anthony Vaccarello. The show leaned heavily on the house’s heritage, re‑interpreting the 1966 “Le Smoking” jacket and pairing it...

Pete Nordstrom on the Enduring Power of Retail’s ‘Best Mousetrap’
Nordstrom celebrated its 125th anniversary as a $16 billion retailer, having evolved from a Seattle shoe store into a full‑line department chain. In 2023 the Nordstrom family partnered with Mexico’s Liverpool to take the company private, giving it greater speed and...
LVMH Métiers D’Art Has a New CEO
LVMH Métiers d’Art announced Yves Cauchon as its new chief executive, effective immediately. Cauchon, a longtime LVMH veteran and former chief operating officer at Chloé, replaces Matteo De Rosa after a four‑year tenure. He will oversee the preservation of artisanal...

Adidas Anthony Edwards 2 “Black/Lucid Lemon”
Adidas will launch the Anthony Edwards 2 “Black/Lucid Lemon” sneaker during the NBA All‑Star weekend on February 13, 2026, exclusively at Foot Locker’s Take Over pop‑up. A worldwide release follows on March 7, 2026 via adidas.com and select retailers, priced at $130. The shoe features...
Farewell to Christian Astuguevieille, a Genius of the Olfactory Arts
Christian Astuguevieille, the Paris‑born “genius of the olfactory arts,” blended sculpture, design, and fragrance to create sensory experiences that defied conventional utility. His rope‑wrapped furniture, rope‑bound porcelain figures, and concept perfumes for Comme des Garçons reshaped how objects and scents...

German Sustainability Code Expands Digital Tool
The German Sustainability Code (DKN) has broadened its free digital platform, originally launched in 2011, to better support corporate sustainability reporting across multiple industries, including textiles. The upgraded tool now offers expanded functionalities such as sector‑specific templates and real‑time data...
Tory Burch and the Explorers Club Introduce ‘Women in Exploration’ Patch With New Capsule
Fashion label Tory Burch has launched a limited‑edition capsule in collaboration with The Explorers Club, featuring a newly designed “Women in Exploration” patch. The collection includes recycled‑nylon belt bags, baseball caps and a tech‑canvas jacket, priced between $90 and $595, and...
Greenpeace Says Shein Is Still Selling Contaminated Clothing Despite Warnings
Greenpeace alleges that Shein continues to sell clothing contaminated with hazardous chemicals despite a November 2025 warning. An analysis by the Bremen Environmental Institute in January 2026 found 25 of 31 tested garments exceeded European chemical limits, some by large...

A Look at Disney’s Best Streetwear Collabs
Disney’s iconic characters have become a mainstay in streetwear, with collaborations spanning from 1990s Iceberg sweaters to the 2026 Blackpink capsule. The brand’s partnership strategy intensified after Bobby Kim became Global Creative Director in 2025, producing high‑profile drops with Supreme,...