Fish-Shaped Bags Are Summer’s Hottest Catch
The fish-shaped bag has become the standout accessory of summer 2026, evolving from the earlier “Sardine Girl” craze into a versatile trend that spans beach totes, resin bags, and sculptural metal clutches. Designers from Damson Madder to Simon Miller are injecting playful, high‑gloss silhouettes, while luxury label Vin’s $625 “Fishy” clutch has sold out across most styles. Affordable options such as Zara’s $45.90 fish bag broaden the appeal, making the trend both a statement piece and a mainstream staple. The wave signals a broader industry shift toward whimsical, statement‑making accessories that retain polish.
Is the Handbag Over?
Demand for women’s handbags slipped 5.5% in April 2026, while briefcase searches rose 14% and pocket‑friendly clothing searches surged 542%, according to fashion‑search engine Lyst. High‑priced luxury bags such as Chanel’s $8,500 Maxi Flap are seeing slower uptake, prompting shoppers...
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Skirt Season Is Officially Here—And These Are the Summer Shoes Fashion People Are Wearing With Them
InStyle’s summer style guide declares skirt season officially open, highlighting eight trending skirt silhouettes and the shoes that complete each look. From breezy flowy maxis paired with Mary Janes or espadrilles to edgy plaid minis matched with strappy sandals or...
Taylor Swift Puts a Buckled Spin on NBA Courtside Heels in Stella McCartney
Taylor Swift attended the Knicks‑Cavaliers Eastern Conference Finals wearing Stella McCartney’s black Elsa Patent Buckle Heeled Sandals, a $495‑on‑sale pair originally $990. The high‑gloss, three‑strap sandals were paired with a denim‑heavy McCartney outfit, a Dior Cigale bag, and contrasted with Travis Kelce’s Nike...
Not Jelly Sandals, Not Bag Charms—These Are the Highly Specific Accessories It Girls Are Wearing This Summer
Summer 2026 sees six hyper‑specific accessories dominate the It‑girl circuit. Oversized bug‑eyed sunglasses from Miu Miu, Celine and Saint Laurent lead the eyewear game, while silk bandanas eclipse traditional hats as the preferred headwear. Crochet cover‑ups, chunky beaded necklaces, bamboo‑handle bags and...
3 Must-Have Bags for Summer, From Fendi, Métier and Silvia Tcherassi
Luxury fashion houses are unveiling summer‑ready handbags that blend timeless design with artisanal detail. Fendi refreshed its iconic Peekaboo in natural raffia and calfskin, while London‑based Métier introduced the Patchwork maxi bag, crocheted from Tuscan‑made suede diamonds. Miami‑born designer Silvia...
The Heatwave Is Here—27 Expensive-Looking High-Street Dresses You’ll See All Over Europe This Summer
As a European heatwave pushes temperatures toward 30 °C, shoppers are hunting high‑street dresses that look expensive without designer price tags. The guide spotlights 27 options from brands like COS, Zara, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Reformation and others, emphasizing breathable fabrics,...
The Chicest Women I Know Shop at Zara, Mango and COS—15 Warm-Weather Staples They’re Eyeing Up
Marina Avraam highlights 15 warm‑weather staples from Zara, Mango and COS, positioning the trio as a one‑stop shop for a summer wardrobe. The curated list spans linen dresses, cotton tops, tote bags, denim and shoes, with prices ranging from £19...
Les Deux and Kinn Studio Serve up Tennis-Inspired Collaborations with Prince
Les Deux has unveiled a 17‑piece tennis‑inspired apparel collection with Prince, blending glossy technical fabrics, textured cottons, and iconic court graphics into jackets, polos, knits and accessories. The line captures the bold colour and visual confidence of 1990s tennis while...
House Of Magnum At Cannes Was A Celebration Of Craftmanship & Elevated Curation
House of Magnum staged its second Cannes showcase, pivoting from music to high fashion. Stylist Law Roach was named the brand’s first “Taste Architect,” curating a runway of couture pieces inspired by Magnum’s new Signature flavours. Liverpool designer Ethan Leyland...
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Eva Longoria, 51, Flaunts Her Abs in the Divisive 'Dad' Shorts Trend Fashion Lovers Swear By
Eva Longoria turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival by pairing tailored Bermuda "dad" shorts with a cropped ivory turtleneck, black thong heels, and sleek sunglasses. The look highlighted the growing popularity of longer, neutral‑toned shorts that blend casual comfort...
In Defence of the Millennial Dream
Shein, the Chinese fast‑fashion giant, has completed the acquisition of Everlane, the once‑celebrated direct‑to‑consumer brand known for radical transparency. The deal blends Shein’s ultra‑low‑cost, scale‑driven model with Everlane’s millennial‑focused ethos of conscious consumption, raising questions about the future of the...
Nike’s Leather Paisley Air Max Is Laser-Sharp
Nike has unveiled a new leather Air Max 95 dubbed "Leather Paisley" featuring laser‑etched paisley prints on neutral‑toned leather strips. The design shifts from the brand’s recent vibrant colorways to a subdued palette of beige, black and grey. The sneaker...
Bad Bunny Proves Zara Can Look Like Luxury
Bad Bunny teamed with Zara to launch the 150‑piece "Benito Antonio" collection, a blend of streetwear, preppy basics and upscale tailoring. The campaign, shot by his regular videographer STILLZ and styled by high‑end talent, positions Zara as a luxury‑adjacent label....
Travel Totes, Suede Loafers, and All the New Launches Esquire’s Editors Loved This Week
Esquire’s lifestyle editors highlighted a curated set of luxury launches for the week of May 22, 2026, ranging from high‑end fashion to premium tech. Notable picks include Sony’s vegan‑leather WH‑1000XM6 “Collexion” headphones, Dunhill’s revamped Century 45 calf‑skin tote, and Stubble & Co’s 38‑liter Adventure Pack...
Re/Done Launches New Campaign Featuring Investor Kaia Gerber
Re/Done unveiled Short/Cuts, a new campaign built around investor‑model Kaia Gerber, highlighting the brand’s three pillars—Originals, Vintage, and Upcycling. Gerber, who joined as an investor and advisory board member earlier this year, co‑designed The Kaia Edit, a curated selection of...
In Pictures: The Extravagant World of Sukeban Takes New York
On May 19, the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York hosted an extravagant Sukeban‑style fashion showcase that combined a traditional runway with a wrestling ring. The event featured intricately themed outfits inspired by Japanese school‑gang culture, drawing parallels to the spectacle...
Spring 2026 Menswear Is All About Easy Dressing
Spring 2026 menswear pivots toward easy dressing, emphasizing comfort, fluid silhouettes and vibrant colour palettes. Designers favour lightweight layers, pajama‑inspired pieces and relaxed tailoring such as loose blazers and soft suiting. Bright hues—tomato red, pistachio green, butter yellow—are applied to natural...
Torishéju: “It Wasn’t Meant to Become a Brand”
Torishéju Dumi, a Nigerian‑Brazilian designer, discusses the perpetual tension between vulnerability and strength that fuels her work. In a Spring/Summer 2026 interview with AnOther Magazine, she stresses that her label was never intended to become a commercial brand. The conversation also...
The Heatwave Is Here, And Pool-Glazed Nails Are All I Want to Wear This Summer
Summer 2026’s hottest nail trend is the pool‑glazed chrome manicure, a prismatic finish that mimics shimmering water. The look gained momentum after Chanel’s Cruise “mermaid” collection highlighted colorful shimmers, and influencers like Mateja Novakovic showcased it using Manucurist’s Blue Glazed...
Not Trainers, Not Sandals—This Flat Shoe Trend Makes Skirts Look Their Chicest
Ballet flats are emerging as the go‑to flat shoe for pairing with skirts, offering heel‑like polish without sacrificing comfort. The trend gained visual momentum when actress Daisy Edgar‑Jones was photographed in Cannes wearing black ballet flats with a flowing Jil Sander skirt...
Bogotá Fashion Takes Craftsmanship and Sustainability to Madrid in a Bid to Break Into Europe
A cohort of Bogotá‑based designers, including Mónica Fonnegra and Revolución Urbana, presented collections at Madrid’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts as part of the 25th Andalusia International Fashion Week. The showcase, organized by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce’s PUENTE International...
The Babydoll Is Back – and so Is the Moral Panic
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s new "Drop Dead" video features a pastel babydoll dress that ignited a swift online moral panic. Critics accused the look of infantilising the singer and promoting a "Lolita" aesthetic, while supporters argue it’s a playful, historic...
Parsons School of Design Unveils BFA Fashion Design Class of 2026
Parsons School of Design introduced its 2026 BFA Fashion Design cohort, dubbed “Ensemble,” featuring 31 emerging designers from 12 nationalities across four continents. The showcase presented collections in womenswear, menswear, gender‑neutral, size‑inclusive, and adaptive fashion, drawing inspiration from diverse cultural...
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Petite Shoppers’ Secret to Making Their 'Legs Look So Much Longer' Are These Pants That Need ‘No Hemming’
Real Simple highlights Quince’s new line of petite‑friendly jeans that require no hemming, featuring a range of inseam lengths down to 24 inches. The collection spans wide‑leg, straight, skinny, and flare silhouettes, all priced between $50 and $60, far below...
Katie Holmes Shows How to Wear Thong Sandals on the Red Carpet at the American Ballet Theatre’s Spring Gala
Katie Holmes attended the American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Spring Gala in New York, showcasing Herbert Levine’s “Kiss and Tell” suede thong sandals with 4‑inch heels. The shoes, part of the brand’s Spring 2026 collection, are offered in multiple colors including...
Stone Island Brings a Military Look to One of New Balance’s Newest Lifestyle Sneakers
Stone Island and New Balance have unveiled a capsule centered on the 1890 sneaker, featuring two military‑inspired colorways—army green and black—set to drop in early June. The shoe incorporates micro ripstop mesh, no‑sew overlays, a reflective toe panel and a...
Blundstone Aerocork Sandals Review 2026: A Rugged Alternative to Birkenstocks
Blundstone has entered the cork‑sandals segment with its new Aerocork model, priced at $145 and made in Vietnam. The sandal blends a suede upper, a three‑strap design, and a memory‑moulded footbed that offers immediate cushioning, differentiating it from Birkenstock’s cork‑latex...
WTF Is Pop Luxury? Let Louis Vuitton Explain
Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2027 show, staged at New York’s Frick Collection, coined the term “pop luxury” to blend high‑end fashion with pop‑art aesthetics and everyday culture. The collection featured a Keith Haring collaboration, reviving the 1984 Haring‑doodled trunk that sold...
Nike’s Sold-Out, Mind-Altering Shoe Is Getting a New Build
Nike is releasing a refreshed Mind 001 “Hyper Royal” sneaker featuring a slimmer, more flexible Flyknit tongue. The shoe retains its signature neuroscience‑backed nodule system that promotes calm and focus, and adds a gradient black‑to‑blue foam with volt‑green accents. After multiple...
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Cindy Crawford, 60, and Daughter Kaia Gerber, 24, Look Like Twins in Coordinated Denim Looks
Cindy Crawford, 60, and her daughter Kaia Gerber, 24, fronted the launch of Gerber’s Re/Done denim collaboration at a screening party, showcasing coordinated denim looks. The pair appeared in a short film titled “SHORT/CUTS,” which was teased on Instagram with...
This Fire Breathing Nike Air Max Is Bubble Trouble
Nike is launching a new "Bright Crimson and Fire Red" colorway of its Air Liquid Max sneaker on May 29. The redesign swaps the original swamp‑green palette for a black‑red scheme with gold‑toned Swoosh accents, but retains the distinctive air‑bubble...
With GucciCore, Demna Looks Beyond the Wardrobe
Gucci staged its "GucciCore" runway in Times Square on May 17, marking the fourth show under creative director Demna Gvasalia. The event introduced the Gucci NY capsule, headlined by a new tote bag released in two distinct styles. By placing...
Megan Thee Stallion Returning to Miami Swim Week With Hot Girl Summer Runway Show
Megan Thee Stallion will headline PARAISO Miami Swim Week on May 28 with a second‑edition Hot Girl Summer runway show. The event showcases 20 new swimwear pieces for women, a nine‑item Hot Boy Summer men’s line, and a pet apparel...
DKNY Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Space in China
DKNY opened its first flagship store in China, a 245 sqm boutique on Huaihai Middle Road in Shanghai’s Lady Huaihai mall. The shop displays the brand’s latest ready‑to‑wear, footwear, handbags and accessories, styled with polished aluminium, wood detailing and yellow‑cab upholstery to...
Roberto Cavalli Has a New Owner
Roberto Cavalli has been acquired by Marquee Brands, which secured a majority stake in partnership with Dubai real‑estate developer DAMAC Group. The undisclosed transaction, slated to close in Q2 2026, makes Cavalli the 22nd brand in Marquee's portfolio and its sole...
Jennifer Chamandi Breaks Into the Sneaker Category With a Style for Women on the Go
British luxury shoe label Jennifer Chamandi has launched its first sneaker, the London style, exclusively through Net‑a‑porter. The dressy sneaker blends sporty and chic elements, featuring the brand’s signature strap, Eye of the Needle emblem, and is offered in two...
The Nike Air Force 1’s Most Infamous Colorway Is Getting a Denim Remix
Nike is reviving its iconic Air Force 1 Low Triple Black with a denim‑and‑suede makeover slated for July. The redesign applies faded denim to all overlays while suede covers the vamp and quarter panels, keeping the classic silver‑tone lace dubrae. Priced at...
Elias Faizi Is Rejecting Fashion School for DIY Success
Oakland‑based designer Elias Faizi is forgoing formal fashion school to build a DIY label that reimagines luxury items with cultural motifs. His recent Instagram reel, which transformed a Chrome Hearts bag by overlaying Islamic calligraphy, went viral and is now...
Mango Aims To Raise Quality And Fashion Quotient On Multiple Fronts
Mango is launching a June 4 capsule collection with avant‑garde label Eckhaus Latta under its Mango Collective platform. The partnership is a key pillar of the company’s 4E Strategic Plan, aimed at elevating design, product quality and customer engagement. Mango’s 2025 turnover...
Creative Momentum Drives Chanel’s Growth
Chanel posted a modest 2% revenue increase in 2025, bringing total sales to $19.3 billion after a 4.3% dip and a 28% profit decline in 2024. The rebound is largely credited to Creative Director Matthieu Blazy, whose refreshed takes on classic handbags...
This Nike Is A Crisply Clean Blend of Jordans With Bloke-Core
Nike has launched the Jordan Tiempo Streetgato SE, a low‑profile indoor football sneaker that doubles as a street‑ready lifestyle shoe. The model blends classic football cues—fold‑over Tiempo tongue, gum sole, quilted leather—with a clean "Phantom/Infrared 23" palette. Its slim, flat silhouette...
Modest Fashion Label Leem Marks Key Milestone in UK Expansion
Modest fashion label Leem is debuting its spring/summer 2026 collection on JohnLewis.com, marking a pivotal step in its UK expansion. The brand already sells digitally through NEXT and Selfridges and operates a flagship store at Westfield London. Leem’s new line...
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We Found the 10 Best Petite-Friendly Summer Dresses at Quince—Including 'Expensive'-Looking Linen and Cotton Styles
Quince has curated a list of ten petite‑friendly summer dresses, ranging from $50 to $80, that blend affordable pricing with a high‑end aesthetic. The collection features linen, organic cotton, Tencel and crepe fabrics, offering versatile styles for work, travel and...
New Balance’s Olive Green Dad Sneaker Is Truly Down to Earth
New Balance introduced the Dark Olivine 9060 dad sneaker, priced at $160, expanding its olive‑green palette. The earthy "Dark Olivine" hue now appears on the 9060, 740, and 204L models, signaling a coordinated color strategy. The 9060 line, already known...
Michael Jordan’s Classic Air Jordan 3 Is Getting a New Utility Upgrade
Nike’s Jordan Brand announced a new Air Jordan 3 Retro OG UT, slated for an early 2027 launch. The "UT" stands for Utility, introducing a black‑leather upper, red laces, metallic elephant‑print overlays, a translucent outsole and a lace‑lock accessory. The design...
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...
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...
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...