How Sali Christeson Launched the Go-To Luxury Workwear Brand for Women in Power
Sali Christeson, a former finance and tech professional, launched Argent in 2016 to address the lack of luxury workwear for women in leadership. The label began with neutral suiting and quickly added vivid hues, gaining high‑profile wearers such as Gloria Steinem, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and Meghan Markle. A 2020 hot‑pink suit generated viral buzz, expanding the customer base to everyday women seeking confidence in their careers. Christeson now outlines plans for the brand’s 10‑year anniversary and a broader product expansion.
Spykar Launches Ikemen Denim Line with Vidyut Jammwal
Spykar unveiled its Ikemen denim line, a loose‑fit collection promoted by action star Vidyut Jammwal, to capture Gen Z’s appetite for comfortable, gender‑neutral clothing. The launch coincides with a broader industry swing back to 90s‑inspired baggy silhouettes. Meanwhile, Lego rolled out...
Chinese New Year: In 2026, Luxury Brands Put Spectacle Centre Stage
Luxury houses dramatically elevated their Chinese New Year 2026 activations, turning festive symbolism into immersive, culturally resonant experiences. Brands such as Céline, Loewe, Valentino and Miu Miu staged multi‑city installations that blended traditional rituals with contemporary storytelling and technology. The campaigns...
Versace Collaborates with Footwear Brand Onitsuka Tiger
Italian luxury house Versace has announced a partnership with Japanese sneaker maker Onitsuka Tiger to create a co‑branded footwear collection. The line merges Versace's iconic motifs with Onitsuka Tiger's classic silhouette, celebrating the diversity of the human form through bold...
JW Anderson Opens Permanent Space on Luxury Womenswear Floor in London's Selfridges
JW Anderson has secured a permanent boutique on Selfridges' luxury women’s floor in London, moving beyond recent pop‑up experiments. The space showcases a curated mix of ready‑to‑wear, accessories, and heritage‑inspired pieces, emphasizing UK craftsmanship and Japanese denim. The launch follows...
NYC's Rùadh Opens at Harvey Nichols
Rùadh, the premium denim label founded by former Calvin Klein director Jac Cameron, opened its first UK boutique inside Harvey Nichols in New York City. The brand, launched online in Britain in spring 2025, leverages Cameron’s Scottish heritage and American denim expertise to offer...
EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy Allen White and LeBron James Spill Bag Contents for New Louis Vuitton Campaign
Louis Vuitton launched its "In My Bag" campaign, showcasing the contents of Speedy P9 bags carried by celebrity ambassadors such as Jeremy Allen White, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Future, Jude Bellingham and Jackson Wang. The still‑life images, photographed by Thomas Lagrange,...
Luxury Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week Draws Global Attention Again as China Bounces Back
Shanghai Fashion Week, held March 25‑April 1, attracted a stronger international turnout than recent seasons. Designers such as Susan Fang presented collections while local brands pursued varied growth tactics amid China’s post‑pandemic rebound. HSBC forecast a 6% compound annual growth...
Fulfilling the Late Jean-Louis Dumas’ Dream, Hermès Unveils First Stand-Alone Store in Beijing
Hermès opened its first stand‑alone store in Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun, fulfilling a promise made by the late Jean‑Louis Dumas. The five‑story flagship, nicknamed the “bird cage,” houses 16 product categories and features a glass façade wrapped in rose‑pink and terracotta tiles....
LIM College’s Student-Produced Fashion Show Unites Designers Under Theme ‘Global Fashion Fusion’
LIM College will host its 81st annual student‑produced fashion show on April 10, featuring the “Global Fashion Fusion” theme that blends cultural influences from New York and France. The runway will showcase Amazon Fashion‑sourced looks, student designs, and collections from recent ESMOD...
Too Tall for Most Wedding Guest Outfits? This Specialty Brand Has You Covered
American Tall, a specialty brand founded in 2016, creates clothing exclusively for tall men and women, offering proportionally designed garments rather than simply larger sizes. Its lineup includes blazers, dresses, tuxedo jackets and pants with inseams up to 40 inches,...
How 3 Sisters From Surabaya Turned Peggy Hartanto Into One of Indonesia’s Most Recognisable Fashion Exports
Peggy Hartanto, founded in 2012 by Surabaya sisters Peggy, Petty and Lydia, has become one of Indonesia’s most recognizable fashion exports. The label’s architectural silhouettes and precision tailoring have earned shelf space across Singapore, the Middle East, Europe and the United...
WeWearAustralian Expands Into Physical Retail With SoHo Store
WeWearAustralian, an Australian fashion incubator, is opening its first permanent U.S. brick‑and‑mortar location in SoHo, Manhattan, a 5,000‑square‑foot space at 69 Mercer Street. The store will rotate up to 35 Australian fashion, art and home‑goods brands on a consignment basis,...
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 5 ‘White Metallic’ Is Coming Back With a New Detail for the First Time Ever
Nike is set to release a refreshed Air Jordan 5 “White Metallic” later this month, replicating the 2000 silhouette but introducing embroidered Nike Air branding on the heel in place of the traditional Jumpman logo. The sneaker retains the original white tumbled‑leather...
Kendall Jenner’s Business Look Includes Blue Jeans & a New-and-Improved It Bag
Kendall Jenner was spotted in Beverly Hills carrying Chanel’s new burgundy flap bag from the spring 2026 collection, a redesign by creative director Matthieu Blazy. The updated piece swaps textured quilting for smooth napa leather and adopts a roomier, slouchier...
Trying to Thrift Vintage Gap? You and Everybody Else
Gap is experiencing a cultural resurgence as vintage pieces become coveted by Gen Z and millennial shoppers. ThredUp ranks Gap as the fifth‑most‑shopped brand on its resale platform, highlighting a shift toward second‑hand buying for both sustainability and value. Strategic...
The Car Coat Is the Transitional Outerwear Trend of the Season
The car coat has re‑emerged as this season’s go‑to transitional outerwear, offering a mid‑thigh length that blends heritage utility with modern style. Originating in the early 1900s as a driver’s garment, its clean A‑line silhouette now competes with the trench...
Meryl Streep Hides a Cerulean Sweater Under Her Leopard Top Coat
Meryl Streep appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert wearing a dramatic Givenchy leopard coat, complete with an oversized pussy‑bow and billowing sleeves. Beneath the animal‑print top she revealed a cerulean cable‑knit sweater from J.Crew, a clear homage to...
Nike Is Resurrecting Its OG Sneaker
Nike is bringing back its iconic Moon Shoe, the brand’s first sneaker, with a new leather‑nylon upper and classic white/black colorway. The shoe, priced at $105, will launch on April 3 via SNKRS and select retailers, with additional colors like butter...
Topman Launches Design Competition to Spotlight Emerging British Artists
Topman has announced a design competition to find three emerging British artists to collaborate on a limited‑edition capsule collection tied to its Gentle Transition menswear line. Artists working in photography, painting, illustration or printmaking can submit interpretations of the collection’s...
Max Mara-Owned Marella to Open London Store
Italian label Marella, owned by Max Mara Fashion Group, opened its first United Kingdom boutique at 8 Marylebone High Street, a 1,410 sq ft flagship featuring the brand’s complete womenswear, footwear and accessories range. The store incorporates digital touchpoints and a minimalist lighting...
Didi Rose Jewelry: A Handmade Jewelry Brand Creating Modern Day Heirlooms
Didi Rose Jewelry, founded by Nigerian‑American designer Benedicta Awere‑Malik in Buford, Georgia, blends personal heritage with modern design to create handcrafted pieces marketed as "modern day heirlooms." The brand evolved from early experiments with wire and palm oil to a...
Almay Taps Miranda Kerr as Face of Brand Relaunch
Almay, a Revlon‑owned makeup brand, has appointed Australian model Miranda Kerr as its global brand ambassador to spearhead a brand relaunch. The new campaign, titled “Clean Makeup That Thinks It’s Skincare,” emphasizes a skin‑first philosophy and will be supported by...
Pharrell and Adidas Originals Launch VIRGINIA Vario FLAT EARTHER
adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams have launched the VIRGINIA Vario FLAT EARTHER, a modern reinterpretation of the 2004 adidas Yoga Vario silhouette. The sneaker features white full‑grain leather with green or black stripe accents, a leather lining, EVA insole and direct‑injected outsole for flexibility and...
Jaded London Founders: ‘Our Stores Are Not Just Retail – They Are a Gen Z Experience’
Jaded London founders Grant Goulden and Jade Camber explain that their stores are built as immersive, community‑focused "Gen Z experiences" rather than conventional retail spaces. They credit culturally resonant collaborations, a digital‑first marketing approach, and a strong community ethos for...
Barbie Arrives in My Talking Angela 2 with New “Barbie Style Studio” And Customization Content
Outfit7 has launched a Barbie collaboration in My Talking Angela 2, kicking off on April 2, 2026. The event introduces the Barbie Style Studio, where players can design custom outfits with guidance from Barbie “Malibu” and “Brooklyn” Roberts. Premium Barbie‑themed furniture and three...
B2B Merchandising Brand Fully Promoted Enters India, Plans Metro Expansion
Fully Promoted, the international B2B merchandising brand, launched its first Indian flagship store in Chennai, partnering with United Franchise Group. The franchise is headed by Suresh Raghuraj and Deepika Loganathan, who also manage the brand’s Australian operations. AI-driven platforms from...
Archroma and ORTA Use Wool Waste Dyes in Denim
Archroma and Turkish denim maker ORTA are launching a new denim line dyed with colourants derived partially from wool waste. The fabrics will debut at the Kingpins Amsterdam trade show on April 15‑16, featuring Archroma’s FiberColors range. This initiative repurposes...
Kylie Jenner Revives Timeless Bomber Jacket With $2K Phoebe Philo
Kylie Jenner appeared on Kid Cudi’s podcast wearing a khaki bomber jacket designed by Phoebe Philo, priced at roughly $2,000. The minimalist ensemble paired the bomber with a baby tee, stovepipe denim and pointed black heels, highlighting a relaxed yet curated...
I’m Normally Anti-Leggings, But This Divisive Spring Colour Trend Has Just Made Me Rethink
White leggings are emerging as a spring staple after Rosie Huntington‑Whiteley showcased the look, pairing them with a tonal top and white trainers. The bright, clean aesthetic offers a fresh alternative to the season‑long dominance of black leggings. Styling requires...
Cardi B’s Atelier Biser Bodysuit Look Is Dramatic in More Ways Than One
Cardi B turned heads on March 30 in Toronto, pairing an Atelier Biser emerald‑green sequined bodysuit with an oversized faux‑fur black coat for her Little Miss Drama tour. The floor‑length coat created a cloud‑like silhouette, while silver lace‑up boots and...
Gok Wan Fronts New JD Williams Campaign with Charity Partner Macmillan
N Brown Group's JD Williams has launched its spring/summer 2026 WE SEE YOU campaign, fronted by Gok Wan and partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support. The third installment targets mid‑life women, a traditionally underserved segment. Proceeds from Wan’s charity single “Deeper Love,” aired April‑June, will support Macmillan....
Lady Gaga Becomes Zendaya in Fully Sheer Alexander McQueen Dress
Pop icon Lady Gaga posted a TikTok showcasing Alexander McQueen’s sheer floral dress from the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, echoing a look previously worn by Zendaya on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The gown features delicate pastel prints, a halter neckline, and flowing ruffles, while Gaga pairs...
Ice Spice Goes Fully Sheer in Daring Valentino Lace Bodysuit & Tights
Rapper Ice Spice appears in Valentino’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection for the “N*KED” music video, wearing a fully sheer lace bodysuit, matching tights, and a fur‑trimmed jacket. The ensemble includes a chunky diamond necklace and sculptural white heels that echo the...
The Revival of the Fashion-Tech Love Affair
Meta has secured a 10‑year lease for a 15,000‑square‑foot flagship on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, turning a former holiday pop‑up into a permanent retail presence. The bright‑blue store, flanked by luxury houses like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada, features a wall...
EXCLUSIVE: L’Art De L’Automobile and Salomon Unite Running and Cars Through the Lens of Aerodynamics
Salomon and French lifestyle brand L’Art de L’Automobile have launched their third joint capsule, the S/Lab Phantasm 3 and ACS Pro, both inspired by automotive aerodynamics. The S/Lab Phantasm 3 features a shroud that cuts drag by 30% compared with its predecessor, while...
That's It—Kylie Jenner Just Confirmed the Chicest Manicure Trend We've Seen All Spring
Kylie Jenner unveiled a crystal‑encrusted spring manicure on Instagram, featuring pale pink gel bases and flower‑shaped clusters of flat‑backed gems. The look was crafted by celebrity manicurist Zola Ganzorigt and mirrors a similar nail‑jewelry style popularized by Tom Bachik. Jenner’s...
Hat Summer! Meet the Young Milliners Taking over London Fashion
London Fashion Week’s Autumn/Winter 2026 shows highlighted a new wave of Gen‑Z milliners reshaping headwear. Designers such as Tolu Coker and Niall White presented bold, sustainable hats that blend vintage craft with digital storytelling. The resurgence coincides with a projected...
The Reformation Shoes All Our Editors Have on Their Spring Wish Lists
Reformation’s Inez Pumps have become a spring must‑have among the publication’s editors. The square‑toe, high‑vamp shoe retails for just under $300, offering roughly $692 savings versus the $990 Phoebe Philo Club Slippers. Editors praise the pumps for their polished look, comfort,...
Gallinée Appoints Romain Carrega to Lead Its European Expansion
Gallinée has appointed HEC Paris graduate Romain Carrega to spearhead its European expansion, giving him oversight of communications, product development, digital, operations, and trade marketing. The move follows a post‑acquisition restructuring that has already seen the brand’s pharmacy footprint grow from roughly...
Fashion Experts and Celebrities Rate Reformation's Jeans, So I Tried Every Pair On—These 5 Were My Top Picks
Reformation’s denim line, long‑time favorite of celebrities, is emerging as a sustainable alternative in a crowded premium market. The author tested five of the brand’s best‑selling styles—from wide‑leg Bex to 90s‑inspired Val—highlighting fit nuances, stretch technology, and price points around...
First Look: Peachy Den Opens Second London Store in Soho
Peachy Den has opened its second London boutique at 10 Brewer Street in Soho, occupying an 805 sq ft former Marc Jacobs youth space. Designed by architect Kat Milne, the store will showcase core collections, new releases, and host events to drive foot...
Designer Mark Thomas Is Leaving Carven
Paris‑based fashion house Carven announced that design director Mark Thomas will leave after roughly a year to pursue other opportunities. Thomas, who joined in 2023 and helped revive the brand’s identity, oversaw a period of strong sales growth following his...
Marimekko Targets Southeast Asia with Indonesia and Philippines Debut
Finnish design label Marimekko is set to enter Indonesia and the Philippines this summer, using a franchise model for both markets. The first Indonesian store will open at Jakarta’s Plaza Senayan in partnership with PT Panen Lestari Indonesia, while the...
Ignore the Weather App. My L.L.Bean Overshirt Outsmarts Every Forecast
L.L.Bean’s new Maine Guide Shirt with PrimaLoft insulation retails for $190 and targets the growing demand for versatile transitional outerwear. The piece combines an 85% wool exterior with a warm Primaloft lining, offering a boxy, roomy fit that accommodates layered...
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Quince’s Crossbody Bag Looks ‘So Similar’ to a $395 Version, and Shoppers Say the Luxe Style ‘Fits Everything’
Quince’s Italian Leather Handwoven Crossbody retails for $102, closely resembling a designer version priced around $395. The bag’s hand‑woven Italian leather, internal pocket, and adjustable strap deliver a luxe feel while remaining compact at 5×7×2 inches. Available in six neutral...
Cameron Diaz Adds a Pop of Red With Jude Pumps on ‘The Tonight Show’
Cameron Diaz appeared on The Tonight Show wearing a striking pair of red Jude Haze pumps, paired with an all‑cream tailored suit. The three‑inch almond‑toe heels retail for $590 and are crafted in Portugal. The appearance underscores Jude’s growing cachet...
EXCLUSIVE: Japanese Textile Hosoo House Launches First Menswear Capsule
Japanese luxury textile house Hosoo, a 12th‑generation Nishijin weaving firm, unveiled a limited‑edition menswear capsule made from a newly developed hemp fabric. The 22‑piece collection, featuring pants, shirts and modern kimonos, debuted in Kyoto and may be shown again at...
15 Best Barn Jackets to Carry You Through the Transitional Weather
The article curates fifteen top barn jackets poised to dominate spring 2026 wardrobes, ranging from Alex Mill’s brick‑red waxed cotton to Damson Madder’s reversible organic‑cotton designs. It highlights heritage labels such as Barbour and L.L. Bean alongside contemporary players like Totême...
Green Shoots: How Conscious Kidswear Brands Are Growing Up
Conscious kidswear brands such as Little Green Radicals and Zig + Star are gaining traction despite broader apparel industry headwinds. These start‑ups emphasize organic fabrics, low‑impact dyes, and transparent supply chains to meet rising parental demand for ethical clothing. The...