Irina Shayk’s Pre-Met Gala Shoe Run Goes From Gold-Capped Pumps to Buckle-Heavy Sandals
Model Irina Shayk showcased two contrasting footwear looks at pre‑Met Gala events, starting with Gianvito Rossi’s gold‑capped, transparent Diana slingback pumps paired with an Issey Miyake dress, then switching to Ann Demeulemeester’s black Nel buckle‑heavy sandals for Teyana Taylor’s party. The shoes highlighted a shift from ethereal, metallic tones to a darker, harness‑like aesthetic, aligning with the 2026 Met Gala’s “Costume Art” exhibition theme. Shayk’s choices continue a pattern of high‑profile celebrity footwear influencing luxury shoe trends, following notable past looks from Aquazzura to Jimmy Choo. The visibility underscores designers’ reliance on red‑carpet exposure to drive consumer interest.
Vans Put Pretty Pleats on Its Flattest Mary Jane Sneaker
Vans has refreshed its Super Lowpro Mary Jane sneaker with crisp leather and decorative pleats, creating the brand’s flattest yet most fashion‑forward Mary Jane. The updated shoe retains the signature strap and ultra‑thin sole while adding a ballet‑inspired silhouette. It launches...
Ashley Graham Gives Date Night Dressing a Metallic Sandal Spin Ahead of the Met Gala
Ashley Graham stepped onto Jeff and Lauren Bezos’ Met Gala pre‑party in New York wearing Gianvito Rossi’s Manhattan metallic gold sandal, a 95 mm stiletto priced at $945. The slim, open‑toe sandal paired with a cream halter dress, offering a subtle shine that contrasts...
Sebago Marks 80th Anniversary With Made in USA Docksides and a Traveling Boat Tour
Sebago marks its 80th anniversary with a Made in USA capsule featuring full‑grain leather Docksides boat shoes and a suite of leather accessories. The limited‑edition collection is sold online and in select mono‑brand stores across Italy, France, Spain, with accessories...
The In the Know Jewelry Brand Beloved By Cool Girls
London‑based jeweler Jessica McCormack, famed for her modern take on diamonds, has become a go‑to for Hollywood stars such as Zendaya, Emma Stone and Zoe Kravitz. After launching her first boutique in London’s Clerkenwell in 2008, she expanded to a Mayfair...
The 2026 Met Gala Dress Code Is ‘Fashion Is Art’. But Is It?
The 2026 Met Gala adopts the theme “Costume Art” with a dress code that declares “Fashion is Art.” Organizers invite celebrities and designers to treat clothing as an expressive medium, echoing past exhibitions that framed haute couture as museum‑worthy. The...
New Balance’s Latest Limited-Edition Pack Will Be Released in Time for Summer
New Balance announced a limited‑edition “Blue Crab” pack of its Made in USA 990v4 sneakers, celebrating Maryland’s coastal culture. The pack includes two colorways—Moonbeam/Tangerine Heat/Dried Orange and Moonbeam/Cloud Blue/Magic Blue—featuring gray suede uppers and contrasting mesh underlays. Designed by Edward...
Is Demna Bringing Nu Metal to Gucci?
Gucci’s new “Generation Gucci” campaign drops Slipknot’s 1999 track “(sic)” in a stark, motel‑set commercial, marking a bold sonic departure for a luxury house. The ad, directed by Jonathan Glazer, reflects creative director Demna Gvasalia’s long‑standing fascination with nu‑metal, echoing...
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The Ultimate Guide to Après-Ski Style and Destinations
Après‑ski is a cornerstone of ski culture, blending casual socializing with post‑run drinks and bites. There is no formal dress code—skiers typically transition straight from the slopes to a bar in jeans, boots and a beanie, keeping equipment off tables....
Meet the Japanese Bob – Sharp, Angular and Suitable for All Hair Types
The Japanese bob, a sleek, angular haircut inspired by Rei Kawakubo’s minimalist aesthetic, is gaining traction after high‑profile appearances by Lily Collins and Leslie Bibb. Styled to sit between the lip and chin, the cut emphasizes clean lines rather than layers, making it...
First Look: Michael Jordan’s Classic Air Jordan 3 Is Getting an Ultra-Premium Upgrade
Nike is releasing an ultra‑premium version of the iconic Air Jordan 3 as part of its revived Bin 23 collection. The sneaker features a new Team Red/Metallic Gold/Burgundy colorway and combines leather, nubuck, suede and gold hardware, with a pre‑yellowed midsole and waxed‑inspired tongue...
The Slimmest, Sleekest Adidas Sneaker Mutated Into a Fire-Breathing Beast
Adidas has unveiled the Taekwondo F50, its slimmest, sleekest sneaker yet, featuring aggressive dragon‑scale embossing, metallic stripes, and a scarlet‑red upper. The shoe blends a low‑profile, foot‑hugging silhouette with concealed laces and sharp black shading, drawing on the brand’s martial‑arts and...
It’s Official: These Are the 5 Summer Basics Making Every Outfit Look More Elegant in 2026
Fashion editors have identified six core pieces that will define summer 2026 wardrobes. The lineup centers on a crisp white tee, breathable cotton dresses, leather flip‑flops, linen trousers and shirts, and woven bags, with brands such as COS, Reformation, Zara...
Jeff Bezos to Beyoncé: What to Know Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2026 Met Gala will spotlight the "Costume Art" theme, positioning fashion as a lens for art history. The event introduces the new Condé Nast Galleries and a 1,115‑square‑metre exhibition space, while raising a record $31 million in...
Emily Smith, Creative Director of Lafayette 148, Shares a Glimpse Into Her 9-5
Emily Smith, Creative Director of Lafayette 148, offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at her daily workflow and design philosophy. She highlights the centrality of fabric, visual boards, and a disciplined routine that blends comfort with client‑ready styling. Smith also outlines the brand’s...
Petit Bateau Takes Centre Stage with Paris Opera for Movement-Inspired Capsule Collection
Petit Bateau, the historic French apparel brand, has launched its first collaboration with a cultural institution, partnering with the Paris Opera to create a movement‑inspired capsule collection. The line features ballet‑influenced pieces such as a tulle skirt, wrap cardigan and leggings,...
CLOT Made the Perfect Summer Samba
Edison Chen's streetwear label CLOT has teamed with adidas to launch a summer‑ready version of the classic Samba, dubbed the “Sambadrille.” The new sneaker blends the Samba Millennium’s sporty silhouette with woven raffia espadrille soles, creating a lightweight, beach‑friendly shoe....
The Quiet Return of Nike’s Handsome Handwoven Harris Tweed Dunks
Nike has quietly restocked its coveted Harris Tweed Dunk Low sneakers for 2026, offering the black and “Sesame” colorways. The brown “Sesame” version remains available on Nike’s website at $135, though sizes are limited. No new designs or colorways were...
Nike’s Freakiest Running Sneaker Is a High-Tech Alien
Nike unveiled a radically styled version of its Vomero Premium running shoe through the new SNKRS Verified app, featuring a mesh upper littered with neon‑colored spikes. The sneaker keeps the original’s high‑performance stack of Zoom X and dual Air Zoom...
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14 Easy Breezy Summer Outfits Inspired by Plus-Size Street Style Stars
The article showcases 14 summer outfit ideas tailored for plus‑size women, emphasizing breathable fabrics and versatile styling. It highlights the growing availability of inclusive clothing, from linen sets and shirtdresses to neon jumpsuits and matching sets. Influencers such as Paloma Elsesser...
Ana De Armas Shows Some Skin in Plunging Leather Dress for Louis Vuitton
Ana de Armas fronted Louis Vuitton’s new Mythica high‑jewelry campaign, wearing a sleek black leather dress with a plunging neckline. The look highlighted a cascading necklace set with aquamarine and cat’s‑eye topaz, echoing the brand’s Damier‑inspired motif. Styled with soft waves and...
Nike’s Gorgeously Teched-Out Dad Shoe Epitomizes Summer Freshness
Nike has expanded its dad‑shoe lineup with the Air Max Moto 2K, a 2026‑era reinterpretation of early‑2000s running silhouettes. The shoe blends metallic accents, gradient sunset hues, and layered synthetic leather for a bold summer aesthetic. It retains Max Air...
Anatomy of a Classic: The Chanel 25 Bag
During Paris Fashion Week, Chanel unveiled the new Chanel 25 handbag as part of Matthieu Blazy’s debut Métiers d’Art collection. The oversized black bag, along with sea‑foam‑green slingbacks, sparked frenzied lines from Paris to New York, London and Aspen. Available in three sizes,...
ICYMI: Chanel Tops Lyst Index's Q1 2026 Report, How Emerging Brands Can Scale Sustainably & C.O. Bigelow Partners with Abbode
Chanel topped the Lyst Index for Q1 2026, cementing its position as the world’s hottest luxury brand. The Lyst Index, which tracks real‑time consumer demand across thousands of fashion labels, highlighted Chanel’s surge in online searches and sales. Simultaneously, industry experts...
The Lyst Index Is Out—And This Year’s Top 10 Reveals More Than You Think
The Lyst Index’s Q1 2026 report shows Y2K and 90s styles still dominate global fashion searches, with Stone Island at 17th and luxury houses like Versace, Burberry and Ralph Lauren in the top 20. The hottest‑product list pairs a $2,930 Saint Laurent jacket with...
Emily Ratajkowski’s Plunging Gimaguas Micro Minidress Is Fully See-Through
Emily Ratajkowski posted an Instagram Story wearing a sheer Gimaguas micro minidress with a plunging neckline, instantly sparking viral attention. The dress, defined by its sheer fabric, low cutout and a single front‑tying string, relies on minimalist design rather than...
Heidi Klum Gets Cheeky in Not 1 but 3 Plunging Calzedonia Bikini Sets
Heidi Klum fronts Calzedonia’s new summer campaign, appearing in three plunging bikini sets filmed by pool and ocean. The video showcases an off‑white halter, a gold sequined triangle, and an olive‑green textured design, each highlighting the brand’s mix of elegance...
6 Scandi Outfit Ideas to Wear This Spring If You Want to Look Polished and Put-Together
A fashion writer outlines six polished Scandi‑inspired spring outfits, highlighting key pieces such as pink poplin shirts, funnel‑neck jackets, trench coats, and lace‑trim slips. The looks emphasize clean lines, tailored trousers, capri pants, and bold accents like animal‑print mules and...
Rihanna’s Fully Sheer Savage X Fenty Bra Has Strategically Placed Cherries
Rihanna unveiled Savage x Fenty’s Cherry Nouveau collection, featuring a fully sheer pink mesh triangle bra with embroidered red cherries on each cup. The bra, priced at $59.95 for non‑members, is paired with matching gingham micro shorts, a loose shirt, and red stiletto...
Kylie Jenner Models Kim Kardashian’s $34 Plunging Skims Nude Bralette
Kylie Jenner posted a bathroom‑mirror selfie wearing Kim Kardashian’s Skims nude bralette, priced at $34. The piece, from the Everyday Cotton “Clay Heather” line, features a deep plunge and ultra‑thin straps. Jenner paired it with a light gray hoodie and...
Alix Earle Stuns in Plunging Fiery Red Givenchy Leather Micro Minidress
Social media star Alix Earle turned heads at Sports Illustrated’s Race Weekend Kickoff in Surfside by wearing a fiery red Givenchy leather micro‑minidress with a plunging neckline and strapless cut. The garment’s bold color, knot detail and micro‑mini silhouette underscored...
Olivia Rodrigo’s Lacy Betsey Johnson Micro Minidress Is Tiered Perfection
Olivia Rodrigo appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 30 wearing a white, lacy micro minidress by Betsey Johnson. The strapless, tiered‑ruffle design combined delicate lace with a bold, Barbie‑inspired silhouette that fell well above the knees....
Sorry, Jeans—Fashion Insiders in London Are Switching Stovepipes For This Trending Trouser Style
Cobalt‑blue trousers have become the season’s must‑have alternative to denim in London’s fashion circles. The electric hue, long‑running on runways, is now surfacing in fluid tailoring from poplin to linen, championed by influencers and brands alike. Labels such as With...
This Is What Happens When ASICS' Most Trusted Dad Shoe Gets Weird
ASICS teamed with designer Kiko Kostadinov to launch the UB13‑S GEL‑SD LYTE, a $190 sneaker that blends the brand’s running heritage with avant‑garde aesthetics. The shoe features sculptural, egg‑inspired upper layers, a midnight‑black coffee palette and deep‑sea gradient accents. While...
Nina Dobrev Puts on a Leggy Display in a Risqué Plunging Dress
Nina Dobrev attended The King’s Trust 5th Annual Gala at Christie’s in New York on April 29, 2026, wearing a deep emerald‑teal Zuhair Murad couture gown with a plunging neckline and high front slit. The glossy satin dress, accented by...
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The 14 Best Beach Sandals, According to a Travel Pro, a Podiatrist, and Stylists
The piece rounds up 14 top beach sandals, naming the EVA‑built Birkenstock Arizona slide as the overall winner for its water‑resistant comfort, adjustable straps, and celebrity cachet. It weaves input from a travel writer, several stylists and a board‑certified podiatrist...
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Jennifer Lopez, 56, Cosigned The Cool-Girl Spring Jeans That Are Flattering at Any Age—Lookalikes Start at $40
Jennifer Lopez, 56, teamed up with Amazon‑listed brands to promote the cuffed‑jeans trend that’s sweeping Hollywood. The actress showcased the style on The Howard Stern Show, prompting a wave of lookalike options from Joe’s Jeans, Levi’s and other retailers priced...
New Balance’s Nuttiest Dad Shoe Is Too Delicious for Its Own Good
New Balance is launching the 991v1 “Chipmunk,” a Made‑in‑UK dad sneaker priced at $270 and slated for release on May 7. The shoe features a tannish‑brown “chipmunk” hue, creamy nubuck leather uppers, and the brand’s signature chunky sole. It follows a...
Adidas’ Slickest Slipper Sneaker Strikes Gold
Adidas has launched a new gold‑finished Taekwondo F50 sneaker, blending the wavy 2006 cleat silhouette with the brand’s flat, laceless Taekwondo shoe. The hybrid design looks seamless despite its mixed heritage, and it is priced at $120. It is currently...
Nike’s Butter Yellow Forces Are Undercover Cuties
Nike has launched a new "Soft Yellow" Air Force 1 Low, featuring silk‑like ribbon laces that echo the brand’s recent wedding‑ready Jordan 11 design. The buttery yellow hue is part of a "Ribbon Lace" pack that also includes pink and...
No One Noticed Miu Miu's Surprise New Balance Collab. Except Us
Miu Miu quietly restocked its coveted New Balance 530 SL sneaker, adding original brown suede and fresh sage‑green and periwinkle‑blue colorways while keeping the $1,270 price tag. The drop arrived without fanfare, relying on a silent website update that only...
Alexandra Leclerc Isn’t Giving You Everything
Alexandra Leclerc, the wife of F1 driver Charles Leclerc, has launched a Monaco‑inspired capsule collection with denim and luxury label Frame. The line, featuring low‑slung jeans, leather pants, Capri sets and sculpted dresses, debuted at a high‑profile Miami dinner attended...
Innovation in Fashion –AI Adoption Vs. Brand Integrity
The fashion industry is grappling with AI adoption across three fronts: intellectual‑property disputes over training data, sustainability trade‑offs between AI‑driven waste reduction and data‑center emissions, and a split among designers between AI‑enhanced creation and preservation of handcrafted artistry. The Fabricant...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Reflects a Vastly Changed Fashion Landscape
The sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" brings back Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly to explore a fashion world where print magazines have lost their grip to digital platforms. The film is packed with real‑life fashion icons—Donatella Versace, the Cuccinelli sisters,...
Say Hello to the Sneaker News AI Agent
Sneaker News has launched an AI‑powered chatbot, the Sneaker News Agent, on WhatsApp through a partnership with Stardust. The bot pulls answers directly from SneakerNews.com, delivering release dates, images, restock alerts, and historical sneaker data in a conversational format. It...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Inspires New Edit From Vestiaire Collective
Vestiaire Collective has launched a curated edit of over 500 pre‑loved luxury items inspired by the upcoming *The Devil Wears Prada 2*. The collection pairs vintage finds with red‑carpet pieces from Dior, Valentino, Mugler, Gabriela Hearst, Schiaparelli and others, including iconic looks like a Chanel...
Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi, and Austin Butler Can’t Get Enough of This Iconic Jacket
Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi, Austin Butler and other stars have been spotted off‑duty wearing blue chore coats, sparking a renewed interest in the vintage workwear piece. Originating as indigo moleskin uniforms for French laborers, the jacket has transitioned from flea‑market...
Supreme’s New Shoe Has an Actual Job History
Supreme and Dr. Martens have launched the Postal Supreme, a four‑eyelet shoe built from the ground up for the streetwear label. The design blends Dr. Martens’ rugged leather upper and grippy rubber sole with Supreme’s snakeskin‑debossed pattern, delivering a work‑wear aesthetic for...
What Goes Into Making Custom Shoes for the Met Gala?
The 2026 Met Gala’s “Costume Art” theme has sparked a surge in ultra‑custom footwear, from Debbie Allen’s hand‑bedazzled Clergerie platforms to Amina Muaddi’s multi‑option designs for Rihanna and Kim Kardashian. Designers use Preciosa crystals in varying sizes to create gradient effects, while...
Karen Elson Shopped Her Closet For This 28-Year-Old Velvet Dress
Supermodel Karen Elson attended the King’s Trust Gala wearing a deep‑red crushed‑velvet dress from Yves Saint Laurent’s 1998 ready‑to‑wear collection. She sourced the piece from her own closet, having originally purchased it from Shrimpton Couture years earlier. The look was...