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 has since graced British Vogue and i‑D covers. Creative director Matthieu Blazy praised her blend of intelligence and joy, while Mandava highlighted Chanel’s alignment with the modern working woman. The appointment continues Chanel’s legacy of model ambassadors dating back to the 1980s.
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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...
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,...
Von Dutch Plots U.S. Comeback Under WSG Brands
Von Dutch, the early‑2000s celebrity‑driven label, has been relaunched in the United States after its 2024 acquisition by brand‑development firm WSG Brands. WSG has rebuilt the brand’s infrastructure, expanded wholesale and direct‑to‑consumer channels, and secured high‑visibility collaborations with Gen Z influencers....
Chartreuse Is Fashion’s Boldest Color Move This Spring
Chartreuse has emerged as the defining color for Spring 2026, appearing on runways from Prada to Balenciaga. Its high‑voltage yellow‑green tone is presented as both a bold statement and a versatile wardrobe staple. The article offers practical styling advice, showing how...
Air Jordan 14 “University Blue”
Jordan Brand announced the return of the Air Jordan 14 “University Blue” for 2026. The retro sneaker keeps the original’s all‑black upper while adding university‑blue and silver accents, along with the iconic Ferrari‑inspired insignia. It will launch on March 21, 2026 through SNKRS and...
Loewe Fall 2026 Shoes: A Kitten Heel Swim Shoe Takes Over the Runway
Loewe’s creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez unveiled their Fall 2026 shoe collection at Paris Fashion Week, headlined by a swim‑style shoe with a sculpted kitten heel. The silhouette features a wide toe, ankle strap and comes in bright hues...
Olivia Rodrigo Goes Full French School Girl in Knee-High Socks
Olivia Rodrigo stepped out in Paris wearing a black lace mini dress paired with white thigh‑high socks and platform Mary Jane heels, channeling a French schoolgirl vibe. Earlier that day she attended Chloé’s runway in a boho‑inspired pink sundress and...
Consumer Pressures Are Driving Footwear Sales at These Two Channels
Consumers facing tighter budgets are turning to thrift stores and warehouse clubs for footwear, driving notable sales growth in both channels. Middle‑income and younger shoppers seek unique, affordable sneakers, while weight‑loss drugs like GLP‑1 have spurred size changes and increased...
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Blame Bridgerton and Wuthering Heights For the Lace Tights Comeback–Here’s How to Wear Them
Fashion’s latest resurgence sees lace tights stepping back into the spotlight, driven by period‑drama hits like *Bridgerton* and *Wuthering Heights*. Influencers and celebrities such as Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift have amplified the trend, prompting designers to showcase the fabric across...
Turbulent Insight Into Textile Fibre Shedding
Scientists from Chile and the UK have created a laboratory method that captures real‑time movement and deformation of individual textile fibres under washing‑like conditions. The technique reveals how yarn design, fabric structure and wash parameters affect fibre shedding. Tests show...
Tiger Print Is All Grown Up Now
Tiger print has re‑emerged as a 2026 fashion staple, appearing on runway collections from Gucci, Chanel, and Alaïa. Celebrities such as Kendall Jenner, Rihanna and Dua Lipa have amplified the trend by wearing tiger‑striped dresses, coats and accessories on high‑profile events....
Kobe Bryant’s First Post-Retirement Sneaker Is Coming Back This Year With Upgrades
Nike will re‑release the Kobe AD Protro “Ruthless Precision” sneaker this holiday season, bringing back the 2016 metallic‑grey colourway with upgraded materials. The refreshed model is expected to feature modern Cushlon 3.0 foam, replacing the original Lunarlon and Zoom Air construction....
2026 Is the Year of the Costume Designer
Costume design has moved from background detail to a headline driver of fashion, with films like *Wuthering Heights* and *Marty Supreme* sparking street‑style trends and high‑priced merch. Designers such as Jacqueline Durran, Ruth E. Carter and Miyako Bellizzi are gaining...
Timberland 6-Inch Waterproof Boot in Rust: How to Buy
Timberland has launched its iconic 6‑Inch Waterproof Boot in a new rust colorway, now sold through Complex. The boot retains its premium waterproof leather construction, padded collar, and rugged sole that have made it a streetwear staple since the 1990s....
Julia Garner’s Wide-Open Bag Is Practically a Pickpocket Invitation
Julia Garner arrived at the Loewe Fall 2026 runway in Paris wearing a deliberately open mini Amazona bag, turning the accessory into a visual focal point. The bag, reissued by new creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, is designed to hang loosely...
Drapers Conscious Fashion Manifesto – Make Your Voice Heard
Drapers has published a Conscious Fashion Manifesto urging the UK government to provide clearer sustainability regulations, financial incentives and stronger recycling infrastructure for the fashion retail sector. The manifesto highlights the industry’s £62 bn annual contribution to the economy, 1.3 million jobs...
Gap Is an Editor Favorite for Spring Staples—Here's Every Under-$75 Item in My Cart From Its 40%-Off Sale
Gap is running a 40% off spring staple sale through March 10, featuring a curated selection of tops, denim and underwear all priced under $75. The promotion highlights affordable essentials such as oversized sweaters for $60, modern T‑shirts for $17, and...
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Emily Ratajkowski Goes Topless With a Cardigan Strategically Tied Around Her Shoulders
Emily Ratajkowski arrived at Loewe's Fall/Winter 2026‑27 Paris Fashion Week show wearing only a navy sweater knotted around her shoulders, leaving her torso exposed. The daring look built on the sweater‑tied‑around‑shoulders trend but pushed it to an extreme, generating immediate...
Nike Could Be One Step Closer to Converse Sale as Swoosh Reveals $300 Million in Restructuring Costs
Nike disclosed roughly $300 million in pre‑tax restructuring charges for the nine months ending Feb. 28, driven largely by severance costs and the consolidation of U.S. distribution centers that eliminated nearly 800 jobs. The filing references "exit or disposal activities," fueling analyst...
Ranking All of Supreme's Nike Collaborations, From Worst to Best
Supreme’s partnership with Nike, launched in 2002 with the SB Dunk Low, has produced a sprawling catalogue of sneakers that range from cult classics to forgettable releases. Early drops like the 2004 Air Foamposite One ignited massive resale hype, while...
Non-Sun Sunglasses: Sport-Fashion Fusion Accessory Goes Mainstream
Despite record rain in the UK, sales of “non‑sun sunglasses” are booming. These shield‑style frames with barely‑tinted, often photochromic lenses were originally designed for runners and cyclists but are now featured on catwalks and mass retailers, with prices from £20...
Big Brands to Boost Lakeside as It Builds on Strong 2025 Footfall and Sales
Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex is capitalising on a £100 million three‑year investment to attract major fashion tenants, including White Company, Bershka, Hollister Co and Urban Outfitters. Footfall rose 3.2 % to over 17 million visits and sales increased 4.4 %, with average spend...
Brooke Shields Went Backstage at Chloé and Saw Her Own Face on the Mood Board
Actress‑model Brooke Shields made her first official Paris Fashion Week appearance at Chloé’s Spring 2026 show, wearing a funnel‑neck trench and an asymmetrically draped skirt. Behind the scenes, creative director Chemena Kamali placed stills of Shields from films like *Pretty Baby* and Studio 54...
Flannels Goes 'Local' For a Spring Campaign that 'Anchors British Community Life'
Flannels has launched its spring 2026 campaign, “The Local,” celebrating British community hubs such as bakeries and cafés. The campaign pairs structured tailoring and statement accessories with everyday settings, featuring luxury houses including Prada, Gucci, Burberry and Vivienne Westwood. It runs across Flannels’...
From Teacher to Fashion Brand Founder
Nasrin Jafari left a middle‑school teaching career in 2019 to launch Mixed, a direct‑to‑consumer fashion label that grew from hand‑sewn Covid masks posted on Instagram. She built the brand using a pre‑order model, low‑minimum‑order factories in India, and in‑house Meta...
Nobody's Child Launches Louise Thompson Petite Edit
British fashion label Nobody's Child has launched a petite edit co‑designed with TV personality Louise Thompson, targeting women 5 ft 3 in and under. The collection features dresses, coordinated sets, blazers and trousers with vintage‑inspired details, sized 4‑18 and priced between £59 and...
The Best Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Campaigns
Spring/Summer 2026 sees luxury and sportswear brands unveiling high‑profile campaigns, pairing iconic fashion houses with celebrities ranging from models and actors to musicians. Moncler, Burberry, Adidas, Cos, Coach and others each rolled out multiple ads featuring stars such as Kate...
Comexposium Puts Serres in Charge of Paris Tradeshows Siec and NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe
Comexposium has named Annabelle Serres to head its flagship Paris tradeshows Siec and NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe. Serres arrives with nearly two decades of experience running large‑scale events such as Viscom Paris and IFTM Top Resa, plus a recent...
IFJAG Sees Growth at New Location
IFJAG, the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group, reported strong growth at its recent trade show held Feb 15‑18 in Las Vegas at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center. Attendance rose at the new venue, and the organization announced it is...
Growing Out of Uncertainty - How the Sewn Products Industry Adapts and Grows in the Face of Uncertainty
The SPESA 2026 State of the Industry report shows the sewn‑products sector steering through persistent tariff volatility, fragmented trade and geopolitical turbulence. Companies are swapping aggressive growth targets for stability‑focused strategies and building contingency plans. Investment in automation, AI‑driven analytics...
OffPrice Moves to Las Vegas Convention Center
OffPrice, the newest addition to Informa’s portfolio, held its 2026 edition at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Feb 17‑19. The three‑day trade show showcased value‑priced, excess‑inventory apparel, accessories, footwear and cash‑and‑carry items to a diverse audience of big‑box, discount‑chain, outlet,...
Growth at ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel
ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) trade show recorded its largest floor plan ever, drawing 37% new customers and a surge of international and crossover buyers from the Atlanta edition. Exhibitors, many from Los Angeles, secured larger spaces to accommodate heightened...
Win-Win for WWIN
Women’s Wear In Nevada (WWIN) expanded its exhibition space by 2,000 square feet at the Las Vegas Apparel Expo, marking its largest footprint since the August edition. The show introduced a diagonal Trend Discovery aisle featuring Autumn/Winter 2026 vignettes such as City...
Sourcing Builds on Global Strength and Technology
From Feb. 17‑19, the Sourcing trade show in Las Vegas gathered manufacturers, suppliers and fashion brands from across Asia, Africa and Latin America, highlighting Colombia’s growing apparel capabilities. Attendees explored “friendshoring,” a concept that blends nearshoring cost advantages with long‑standing...
Project Where Denim Was King
The Project trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center showcased a denim‑centric men’s fashion lineup, introducing the streetwear‑focused Project Now and the tailored Project Classic Community. Brands such as Ed Hardy, G‑Star, MAVI and California‑designed Serenede highlighted innovative denim,...
MAGIC Rocks Denim
The MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas highlighted a surge of innovative denim offerings, with designers showcasing cuffed, studded, coated and bejeweled styles alongside a comeback of slimmer fits. Los Angeles‑based brands such as Flying Monkey, Bayeas Denim and Velvet...
Weekly Drop Watch: Rixo's Spring Collection, Thom Browne X Asics, Amika Gets Into Body Care and More
British label Rixo unveiled its Spring 2026 “We Are One” collection, featuring bold prints and vintage charm with price points from $205 to $995. The week also saw high‑profile collaborations, including Thom Browne × Asics’ $450 Gel‑Kayano 14 sneakers and Birkenstock’s refreshed Arizona Big Buckle...
Fresh Call for UK Fashion Watchdog Amid Damning Survey
A new survey of UK clothing producers, analyzed by academics from the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and the trade‑justice charity Transform Trade, reveals that unfair purchasing practices remain pervasive across the sector. The study found that brands and...
Call for India Textile Inventory Partner
UNEP has launched a call for proposals to create a national Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database for India’s textile sector. The initiative, part of the UNEP InTex Programme, seeks implementing partners to compile comprehensive data on material and energy flows...
Artist, Impresario, Couturier: V&A to Stage Schiaparelli Retrospective
The Victoria and Albert Museum is opening its first UK retrospective dedicated to Elsa Schiaparelli, showcasing 400 objects that span fashion, sculpture, and furniture. Curator Sonnet Stanfill emphasizes Schiaparelli’s role as an image‑maker who used artist collaborations to amplify her...
Ethnicwear Brand Kiaasa Retail Targets 250 Stores by FY ’29 as It Accelerates Expansion
Kiaasa Retail Limited, an Indian women’s ethnicwear brand, plans to grow its footprint to roughly 250 stores by fiscal year 2029, up from more than 120 outlets today. The company will deploy Rs 69.7 crore raised in its IPO to finance new...
Italian Luxury Menswear Brand Vercelli Enters India with Flagship Retail Presence in Mumbai
Italian luxury menswear house Vercelli has opened its first flagship store in Mumbai, marking the brand’s direct entry into India’s organized retail market. The 4,500 sq ft, two‑level boutique, launched with longtime textile partner Rishab World, showcases the full ready‑to‑wear line and...