Lacoste Taps Formula 1 Star Pierre Gasly as Ambassador
Lacoste has appointed Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly as its new brand ambassador, linking the French Maison with the world of motorsport. Gasly, the 2020 Italian Grand Prix winner and a noted tennis and golf enthusiast, will front the iconic Lacoste polo, a garment originally designed for tennis players. The partnership includes a series of upcoming projects, from pop‑up events to collaborative marketing initiatives, aimed at reinforcing Lacoste's performance‑driven heritage. Lacoste CEO Eric Vallat highlighted Gasly’s embodiment of the brand’s spirit of tenacity and style.
VML Just Created the World’s First T-Rex Leather
Creative agency VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab‑Grown Leather have engineered the world’s first T‑Rex leather from reconstructed dinosaur collagen and turned it into a one‑of‑a‑kind luxury handbag. The piece debuted beside a massive T‑Rex statue at Amsterdam’s Art Zoo...
The Brooch Is Back in Style – Here’s How to Make It Modern
The brooch is experiencing a revival on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, with designers like Christian Dior and Saint Laurent reimagining it as a sculptural accent. Brands such as YSSO emphasize abstraction, weight, and texture, positioning the pin as a small art...
‘V’ for Veronica: Ines Di Santo’s Daughter Launches Bridal Diffusion Line
Veronica Di Santo, daughter of bridal powerhouse Ines Di Santo, has launched V, a new diffusion line aimed at modern brides for the Spring 2027 season. The line will debut alongside Ines Di Santo's main collection at New York Bridal...
Bridal Manufacturers Face Tariffs and Rising Prices Amid Strong Appetite for Wedding Gowns
U.S. bridal manufacturers are grappling with rising fabric costs and 15‑20% tariff‑driven price hikes, yet designers like Sareh Nouri maintain stable pricing by emphasizing American‑made quality. The wedding market remains robust, projected to exceed $100 billion in 2025, with average dress...
Nardos Celebrates 10 Years
Luxury bridal designer Nardos Imam commemorated a decade in business with a high‑profile event at New York’s Rainbow Room, featuring a retrospective of her most iconic gowns and the debut of the spring 2027 collection. The showcase highlighted her signature fluid draping,...
Bridal Brands Katherine Tash, Ofrenda Studio Team Up
Los Angeles‑based bridal designer Katherine Tash is broadening her label with the Spring 2027 “Chrysalis” collection, adding ballgowns, A‑lines and luxe fabrics such as beaded lace, silk organza and jacquard. The debut includes a first‑ever partnership with Mexico City veil house...
Pratt Institute to Honor Designer Korina Emmerich With the 2026 Pratt Fashion Visionary Award
Pratt Institute will honor Indigenous designer Korina Emmerich with the 2026 Pratt Fashion Visionary Award, recognizing her work that fuses cultural heritage with climate‑justice design. Emmerich, founder of Emme Studio, has led initiatives such as Indigenous New York Fashion Week and held leadership...
Tommy Hilfiger Enlists Travis Kelce As Ambassador, Collaborator
Tommy Hilfiger has signed NFL star Travis Kelce as a global ambassador and creative collaborator. Kelce will star in a fall‑2024 ad campaign and co‑design a capsule collection that blends Hilfiger’s classic prep aesthetic with his bold, athletic style. The...
Four MAXXAM X Graduate Fashion Foundation Womenswear Finalists Named
Four emerging designers—Hisham Ramadan, Amy Brown, Jenna Lad and Madeline Foex—have been named finalists in the MAXXAM x Graduate Fashion Foundation womenswear competition. The quartet will each develop a full look from their capsule collections in partnership with MAXXAM’s UK manufacturers. Their...
United Airlines Is Releasing An Adidas Samba For Their 100th Anniversary
United Airlines commemorates its centennial by launching an exclusive adidas Samba sneaker. The blue‑hued shoe features a gum sole, a grey toe box, United’s square logo on the left heel and a gold "100" stamp on the opposite side. Distribution...
Anne Hathaway Takes Miranda Priestly's Valentino Rockstud Cue
Anne Hathaway stepped onto the Tokyo premiere of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* wearing an off‑white Valentino Rockstud pump, a subtle nod to Miranda Priestly’s iconic Roman Stud shoes. The look, styled by Erin Walsh, paired a ruffled Valentino couture...
Melania Trump’s Unexpected Easter Look
Melania Trump attended the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 6, 2026, wearing a navy safari jacket and white T‑shirt from Ralph Lauren. The look diverged from her usual preference for European luxury houses, highlighting a deliberate embrace of...
Dua Lipa Boosts High-Contrast Prints With A High-Voltage Speedy Bag
Pop star Dua Lipa stepped out in New York wearing a bright yellow Louis Vuitton Speedy satchel, pairing it with a leopard‑print skirt and monochrome layers. The bag is part of Louis Vuitton’s men’s line, recently refreshed under creative director...
J.Law Just Wore the Sneaker Color Trend That Makes Baggy Jeans Look Cool (Not Dated) in 2026
In 2026 the sneaker market favors low‑profile, retro silhouettes with a white base and a bold color splash. Jennifer Lawrence illustrated the look in New York, pairing baggy, low‑rise jeans with white‑and‑red Adidas Tokyo sneakers, a yellow tee, red cardigan,...
The Sunglasses Trend Every Fashion Insider Is Wearing In 2026
Fashion insiders are championing oversize sunglasses as the defining accessory of 2026. The trend features giant frames in rounded, oval, or rectangular shapes, echoing the iconic looks of Jackie O and the Olsen sisters. High‑end houses such as Celine, Tom Ford,...
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Kim Kardashian Celebrates Easter in a $9,500 Vintage Dress First Worn by Cindy Crawford 24 Years Ago
Kim Kardashian marked Easter with a $9,500 vintage Roberto Cavalli gown that debuted on Cindy Crawford in 2002. The cream dress, detailed with jewel embroidery and paired with a fuchsia fur stole, was highlighted in a multi‑photo Instagram carousel that...
Asics Is Releasing a New Sequel to One of Its Most Technical Lifestyle Sneakers
Asics is set to launch the Gel‑Kinetic 2.0, a technical lifestyle sneaker priced at $250, on Friday. The new model repositions the Scutoid Gel pods directly underfoot, pairs them with FF Blast Plus foam, and adds a TPU Trusstic cage for...
Beyond Yoga Workout Top Review: A ‘Women’s Health’ Editor's Honest Thoughts
Beyond Yoga’s Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank has become a go‑to piece for Women’s Health editors, praised for its buttery‑soft Spacedye fabric and light compression. The built‑in bra offers adequate support for low‑impact workouts but may require layering for higher‑intensity...
FP Movement and Merrell Just Launched an Exclusive Hiking Shoe Collaboration
FP Movement has teamed with outdoor veteran Merrell to launch a limited‑edition hiking shoe collection, debuting today. The partnership reimagines Merrell’s Cham Storm and Hut Moc 2 models with FP Movement’s playful prints and softer color palettes. Both shoes retain Merrell’s performance...
Tina Knowles Stars in Kurt Geiger’s Mother’s Day Campaign
British accessories label Kurt Geiger, owned by Steve Madden Ltd., has launched its spring 2026 Mother’s Day collection starring Tina Knowles. The campaign showcases five exclusive pink handbag styles, from a glittering clutch to a floral‑appliqué purse. It coincides with the rerelease of Knowles’ memoir Matriarch,...
Rihanna Steps Out In Paris With an It Bag With Quite the Backstory
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were photographed dining at Paris’s Siena Restaurant, each showcasing distinct yet complementary looks. Rihanna paired maroon‑toned Alaïa cargo pants with a bright yellow Dior "Dracula" Saddle bag, a piece from Jonathan Anderson’s book‑cover‑inspired collection that has...
Nike’s Futuristic Foamposite Is Coming Back in a Familiar Colorway for the First Time After 14 Years
Nike will reissue its 2013 Air Foamposite One “Phoenix Suns” colorway in spring 2027, marking the first return of this iconic Foamposite after 14 years. The shoe blends a glossy Electro Purple shell with Total Orange accents and classic black detailing, priced at $240...
Andie Debuts Target Swimwear Collection
Andie, the direct‑to‑consumer swimwear label, launched a limited‑edition collection with Target featuring 49 exclusive styles in sizes XS to 3X. Priced between $32 and $50, the line undercuts Andie's typical $100‑plus DTC prices. Available both online and in Target’s 2,000...
Yours Clothing Dives Into 'Body Confidence' For Summer Swimwear Campaign
Yours Clothing launched a summer swimwear campaign centered on body confidence, featuring six diverse models and a range of sizes from UK 12 to 40. The brand cites a recent survey showing 90% of women feel under‑represented and that brands...
Saucony’s Shadow Sneaker Gets a Velcro Update in Latest Engineered Garments Collab
Engineered Garments and Saucony are releasing a new version of the classic Shadow sneaker featuring double Velcro straps instead of traditional laces. The collaboration, led by Daiki Suzuki, adds mixed‑mesh and premium leather overlays and will debut on April 10 in...
18 Hair Trends To Try in Spring and Summer 2026: Halo Hair, Butterfly Cut, & More
Spring and summer 2026 bring a wave of hair trends that blend nostalgia with bold experimentation, from the versatile long bob to the eye‑catching halo hair popularized at the Winter Olympics. Celebrities such as Rosé, Hailey Bieber and Billie Eilish...
40 Years on, the Antwerp Six Designers Are Still Making Noise
The Museum of Modern Art Antwerp (MoMu) opened a three‑hour exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the Antwerp Six, the radical Belgian designers who reshaped fashion in the 1980s. The show weaves archival photographs, sketches, and immersive installations that trace...
New: Vanguart Orb Ceramic Titanium and Ceramic Rose Gold
Vanguart unveiled two new Orb models – Pink Ceramic Titanium and Blue Ceramic Rose Gold – priced at roughly $185,000 and $218,000 respectively. The watches retain the 41 mm, 10.5 mm‑thick case with a flying tourbillon and a unique manual/automatic winding selector,...
Jockey Celebrates 150 Years In Fashion—What’s Next For The American Heritage Brand?
Jockey International celebrates its 150th anniversary by launching the limited‑edition 1876 Collection and a year‑long series of events and partnerships. The brand, still family‑owned, emphasizes refined comfort, fit and modernized fabrics while drawing on archival silhouettes. Vice president of design...
I Tried on All of REI’s Hiking Pants
The author tested four REI Co‑op women’s hiking pants ranging from $35 to $99, comparing them to pricier $200‑plus alternatives. The $35 Trailmade Pull‑On offers a skinny, elastic‑waist design with six open pockets but limited durability. The $99 Flash Pants...
Baja Blast Shoes Are Selling Out After Walmart’s Mountain Dew Collab
Walmart has partnered with Mountain Dew to release a limited‑edition Baja Blast merchandise line, including clogs, sandals, and a wearable blanket. The sandals sold out quickly, while the clogs ($23.99) and blanket ($34.99) remain in stock online. The drop follows...
Abbott Lyon X Carys Whittaker Launch
Abbott Lyon has teamed with lifestyle influencer Carys Whittaker to launch the “Happy Hues” collection, a pastel‑focused line of jewelry and watches that celebrates spring’s longer days. The centerpiece is the Multi Pastel Mini Hearts Necklace, crafted in 18‑k gold...
A Spring Guide to Shopping in New York City
Spring 2024 sees a wave of new retail concepts across New York City, from the enlarged New Museum store showcasing artist‑made goods to Uniqlo’s three new locations partnered with the NY Public Library. Independent boutiques such as Wild Sorrel Cookbooks...
11.11/eleven Eleven Launches Flagship Store in New Delhi
11.11/eleven eleven opened its first flagship store in New Delhi, showcasing a three‑zone layout linked by a striking 30‑foot bamboo arch. The interior uses innovative boards made from mustard seed husks and sugarcane bagasse, replacing traditional plywood and highlighting the...
Mango Opens First Cheltenham Store as UK Remains a Top Market for the Brand
Mango inaugurated its first Cheltenham location in Regent Arcade, marking a key milestone in the Spanish retailer’s aggressive global rollout. The 4,500‑square‑foot store showcases the brand’s New Med concept, emphasizing natural textures and sustainable materials. The UK remains a top‑ten market...
Carhartt Scion Launches New Wylie Welling Circular Fashion Brand
Carhartt scion Gretchen Valade has launched Wylie Welling, a circular fashion brand that upcycles vintage Carhartt workwear into unisex pieces. The Spring 2026 collection reworks garments from the 1970s‑2000s, customized in Los Angeles and Detroit. The brand debuts online on April 7 and...
This Special-Edition New Balance Pack Pays Homage to Brand’s Legacy and It’s Available Now
New Balance has launched a limited‑edition “Baltimore vs. D.C.” pack featuring two Made‑in‑USA 993 models, each styled after one of the East Coast cities. The Baltimore version uses a red‑black‑cement palette inspired by the Maryland flag, while the D.C. version...
Adriano Goldschmied, ‘Godfather of Denim,’ Dies at 82
Adriano Goldschmied, the Italian designer dubbed the “godfather of denim,” died at 82 after a battle with cancer. Over a five‑decade career he created premium denim labels like Daily Blue and co‑founded iconic brands such as Diesel and Replay through his...
Nike May Have Set A Trap For Stores Backdooring The Jordan 1 “Alaska”
Rumors circulating in the sneaker community claim Nike embedded tracking devices in shipments of the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” to pinpoint boutiques that backdoor the shoes to resellers. The allegation stems from a single Instagram video...
Jacqui Hooper Finally Makes Her Long-Overdue Vogue Debut on the Cover of Vogue Korea
British model Jacqui Hooper makes her debut on the cover of Vogue Korea's April 2026 issue, photographed by the Sean + Seng duo and styled by Kim Da‑Hye. The cover showcases Hooper in a floral Celine dress against a vibrant...
Michigan Football Just Got The Jordan 11 Low “University Blue” For Easter
Jordan Brand surprised Michigan football players with unreleased Air Jordan 11 Low “University Blue” sneakers, delivered inside a golden Easter‑egg container during spring practice. The colorway, traditionally linked to UNC, sparked conversation but was welcomed by the team. The shoes...
V&A Dundee Celebrates the History of the Catwalk, From Discreet Salons to Today’s Extravaganzas
The V&A Dundee has opened “Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show,” a sweeping exhibition that chronicles more than a century of runway history, from 19th‑century living mannequins to today’s immersive, livestreamed spectacles. It showcases over 100 artifacts, including Manolo Blahnik’s...
Caitlin Clark Reveals New Details About Her Signature Nike Shoe
Caitlin Clark’s signature Nike sneaker is slated for a holiday 2026 launch after she detailed the project on the New Heights podcast. Clark emphasized that Nike will embed revolutionary performance technology, signaling a performance‑first rather than lifestyle‑first shoe. She also...
Run Don't Walk! These £8.99 Lidl Straight Leg Jeans Are Turning Heads, and They’re Perfect for Everyday Wear
British discount grocer Lidl has launched the Esmara Ladies’ Light Blue Straight Fit Jeans at an effective price of $11.24, reduced from $15.00. The jeans feature a classic straight‑leg silhouette, high‑rise waist, and a cotton‑rich fabric blended with elastane for...
According to Pinterest, Every It Girl Is Sporting This Chic, Versatile Manicure This Spring
The article highlights the surge of striped manicures as the defining nail trend for spring and summer 2026, showcased across Pinterest and Instagram. It details 13 variations—from classic French‑tip stripes in cerulean and espresso to vertical boardwalk‑inspired colors and mismatched...
Getting Married? These Exclusive Bridal Designers Should Be on Your Radar
Elite Traveler has compiled a curated guide of the world’s most exclusive bridal couture houses, from Vivienne Westwood to Christian Dior. These ateliers specialize in made‑to‑order gowns that can take months or even a year to complete, with price tags...
Queen at 100 Is Honoured in Fashion Exhibition as Andrew Scandal Bites
The Royal Collection Trust opened the most extensive fashion exhibition ever mounted on Queen Elizabeth II, displaying roughly 200 garments, sketches and personal notes that trace her style across ten decades. Curator Caroline de Guitaut emphasizes the rarity of seeing original designs...
Halle Berry Puts a Sophisticated Spin on Chunky Leather Clogs in Paris
Actress Halle Berry was spotted in Paris wearing black studded leather clogs from Ancient Greek Sandals, pairing them with a burnt‑orange coat and casual denim. The chunky, 70 mm block‑heel clogs feature gold studs and a sling‑back strap, highlighting the resurgence...
Asics’ Latest Low-Profile Sneaker Is Designed to Promote Mindfulness and It’s Available Right Now
Asics has introduced the Hypersync, a low‑profile sneaker priced at $110, now available in White/Pure Silver and Oyster White/Ivory. The shoe merges the synthetic upper of the Hyperpower track model with the circular‑pod sole of the Snapdown wrestling shoe, and...