Brooks Running Gave This ’70s Sneaker an Upgrade for All-Day Comfort and It’s Available Now
Brooks Running has reissued its 1976 Vanguard sneaker for 2026, preserving the original low‑profile silhouette while embedding its proprietary DNA Loft foam for modern comfort. The shoe launches in five colorways ranging from classic black to pastel tones and retails for $130. The upgrade mirrors a similar foam‑infused refresh of the Adrenaline GTS 10 earlier this year. Brooks also appointed former New Balance executive Claire Wood as VP of footwear product strategy, underscoring its push into lifestyle footwear.
Uniqlo Snaps up Former Ted Baker Store
Uniqlo is opening three new UK stores—in Cambridge, Manchester’s Trafford Centre, and Bristol’s Cabot Circus—bringing its UK footprint to 27 locations. Manchester becomes the first city outside London with two Uniqlo outlets, while the Bristol store, a 14,640 sq ft two‑storey space,...
Rainbow Flip-Flops Are Gen Z’s Sandal of the Summer
Rainbow flip‑flops, originally a 1970s surf sandal revived in the early 2000s, have become the definitive summer shoe for Gen Z. Across campuses from Ohio to California, students are swapping Birkenstocks for the colorful “Rainbows,” spurred by TikTok and Instagram videos...
DressX and Amazon Announce Virtual Fashion Partnership | Exclusive
Avatar fashion platform DressX announced a partnership with Amazon on April 16, enabling shoppers to buy virtual garments through Amazon’s online store. The purchased items can be unlocked and worn in DressX’s Meta Horizon experience, Fashion Rivals. This marks the...
Tyrese Maxey’s Debut New Balance Signature Sneaker Brings Elements From Two Lifestyle Hits
Tyrese Maxey debuted his first signature sneaker, the New Balance Maxey v1, after leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a play‑in win that secured a playoff spot. The shoe borrows its silhouette from New Balance’s popular 9060 lifestyle model, featuring a...
This Dutch Designer’s ‘Gay Fantasy’ Is Full of Farmers, Pirates and Sailors
Dutch designer Yorick Westerkamp turned a two‑year illness into a creative catalyst, assembling a new collection from the clothes already in his closet. The "gay fantasy" line fuses farmers, pirates, sailors and other archetypes into patchwork garments that celebrate queer...
US Luxury Duo Set for European Debuts on Mayfair’s Mount Street
Two American luxury labels are launching their first European flagship stores on London’s Mount Street in Mayfair. New York designer Adam Lippes will debut a 2,100‑sq‑ft boutique in June, followed a month later by fine‑jewellery house FoundRae with a 2,300‑sq‑ft...
Deseri: A Texas-Based Luxury Handbag Brand
Deseri, a Dallas‑based luxury handbag label founded by former educator Deseri Kelley in 2022, creates handcrafted accessories in Spain and sells them online and through Nordstrom. The collection ranges from $125 to $915, with the flagship bag priced at $715....
In Pictures: Asos Takes over Adidas Store for New Collection
Asos is staging a five‑day pop‑up at Adidas' London flagship from April 16‑21, showcasing the third Adidas Originals × Asos collection. The 27‑piece line, already live on the Asos app and website, blends classic tracksuit silhouettes with playful details like polka dots...
Dolce & Gabbana Names Melinda Melrose as Global Makeup Expert
Dolce & Gabbana has appointed Philadelphia‑born makeup artist Melinda Melrose as its Global Makeup Expert. Melrose, who built a career on Instagram tutorials, brings over 1.4 million followers and a contemporary aesthetic to the luxury brand. Her debut featured new D&G beauty...
Inditex Signs Third Lefties Store in UK
Inditex has signed a lease for its third Lefties store in the UK, locating the 50,000‑sq‑ft unit in Town Square’s North East district between Red and Green Mall. The move follows earlier agreements for stores in Liverpool One and Lakeside,...
It’s Been Quite the Year for Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham’s fashion house has emerged from years of losses to post record profits in the past year, erasing its debt and positioning the label as a true luxury contender. A Netflix documentary chronicled the turnaround, highlighting tighter cost controls,...
Benetton Recruits All Ranch Hands for Jean’s West Drop
Benetton has revived Jean’s West as an independent sub‑brand, launching a new denim collection that fuses 1880s Western motifs with a forward‑looking 2026 aesthetic. The line emphasizes comfort, offering pre‑washed bootcut, regular, carpenter, cropped and turn‑up styles that feel lived‑in...
There's More Than One Way to Pledge Your Allegiance This World Cup
Adidas is expanding World Cup fan apparel beyond traditional jerseys by releasing a curated line of track tops and windbreakers that double as everyday streetwear. The collection includes a revived 2006 Argentina away track top, a denim‑inspired graphic top, Sweden’s...
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Quince’s Quilted Crossbody Bag Is $1,000+ Less Than a YSL Lookalike, and Fans Say It’s ‘Dreamy and Elegant’
Quince introduced an Italian‑leather quilted crossbody bag priced at $92, a design that mirrors a $1,190 YSL purse and delivers more than $1,000 in savings. The bag includes a detachable gold chain, six card slots and a zip pocket, earning...
Vans' Oddly Opulent Skate Sneakers Are Actually Crazy Luxurious
Vans has launched the Antwerp Fade Authentic sneaker, a $80 all‑black skate shoe upgraded with pebbled leather and suede detailing. The shoe’s chocolate‑brown outsole defies traditional color conventions, positioning the model as a premium offering rather than a standard skate...
Adidas' Italian Superstar Can't Decide If It's a Sneaker or a Dress Shoe
adidas has introduced the Superstar Lux, a premium version of its iconic Superstar sneaker crafted entirely in Italy with high‑end leather. The new model replaces the classic rubber shell toe with leather and adds a stacked leather midsole, giving it a...
You've Never Seen Laceless Timbs Before
Timberland teamed with Japanese retailer BEAMS to launch a laceless version of its iconic yellow “Timbs” boot, featuring an adjustable strap, custom‑molded last, and GORE‑TEX waterproofing. The collaboration, timed for BEAMS’ 50th anniversary, also includes a coordinated uniform—suede belt and...
Stella McCartney Launches Sustainable Collection with H&M
Stella McCartney is releasing her second sustainable collection with H&M, hitting stores in May. The line includes a $48 T‑shirt, a $330 wool blazer, $178 trousers and a $241 recycled‑polyamide bag, offering high‑street prices far below her luxury range. Items feature...
EXCLUSIVE: Prada Home Unveils Theaster Gates-Curated Exhibit on the Japanese Art of Ceramics
Prada Home is debuting “Chawan Cabinet,” a Japanese‑ceramics exhibition curated by multidisciplinary artist Theaster Gates, in a new Milan retail space ahead of Milan Design Week. The show juxtaposes traditional chawan tea bowls, yumoni cups, and sake vessels with Gates’...
EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Yang to Open First Flagship in Stockholm
Lisa Yang, the Stockholm‑based cashmere label, will launch its first 137‑square‑meter flagship store on Birger Jarlsgatan 8 in the second half of 2026, marking a shift from wholesale to direct retail. The store’s design is being handled by Studio Anne Holtrop,...
EXCLUSIVE: Moncler Wants You to ‘Have a Puffy Summer’
Moncler unveiled its first dedicated summer‑oriented campaign, “Have a Puffy Summer,” fronted by actor Jamie Dornan and featuring whimsical inflatable animal installations worldwide. The brand is using the spring collection—representing roughly 25% of its €2.72 bn (≈$3.0 bn) 2025 revenue—to extend its...
EXCLUSIVE: Jacques Marie Mage Has Eyes on Loulou De La Falaise
Jacques‑Marie Mage has unveiled a limited‑edition eyewear and accessories line that pays tribute to the late style icon Loulou de la Falaise. The collection, developed with her longtime friend Ariel de Ravenel, reinterprets two signature 1960s frames and adds three sculptural bangles named after women in...
Golden Goose Opens Largest Flagship in Apac
Golden Goose unveiled its largest Asia‑Pacific flagship in Beijing’s upscale Taikoo Li precinct, occupying 475 sqm. The store mirrors the brand’s Venetian Haus, featuring industrial textures, a recreated cobbler workshop, and a library‑style reading area. Upper levels host a bespoke sneaker studio,...
10 Jeans Trends All of the Cool Girls Are Wearing This Year—From Linen Denim to Gray Washes
The 2026 denim landscape is defined by a “anything goes” ethos, with gray washes, vintage tones, and lightweight blends leading the conversation. Stylists highlight a surge in gray denim, from pale ash to deep charcoal, alongside soft, linen‑denim fabrics that...
Not Skinny, Not Baggy—This Is the Chic Way to Style Sambas With Jeans in Spring 2026
Adidas’ iconic Samba sneaker has moved from a fleeting trend to a timeless wardrobe staple, suitable for any season. Celebrity Lily Collins was recently photographed in Brentwood wearing suede Sambas with cuffed, straight‑leg jeans, a sporty jacket, and a Chanel 25...
What Was the Deal With Jack Harlow’s Giant Hat?
Melbourne designer Toby Wright’s Monphell label released a $560 wool "Conductor" hat, a foot‑tall, wobbling headpiece that debuted in Jack Harlow’s "Say Hello" music video. The unconventional silhouette—part chef’s toque, part cartoon—prompted a flood of memes and comments across social...
PinkPantheress’ Bikini Top Look With Mini-Self Turns up the Heat After Coachella
British singer‑songwriter PinkPantheress sparked online buzz at Coachella by stepping out in a red‑blue plaid bikini top while holding a miniature doll modeled after herself. Her 50‑minute set in the Mojave tent featured guest appearances by Tyriq Withers and Thundercat....
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Every Fashion Brand at the Forefront of Sustainable Style, From High-End Luxury to Viral Favorites
The article maps the growing landscape of sustainable fashion, showing how high‑end houses and fast‑fashion‑adjacent brands are adopting circular materials, water‑saving processes, and carbon‑reduction targets. It spotlights innovators such as Stella McCartney’s vegan leathers, Levi’s 90% greenhouse‑gas cut goal, and Allbirds’...
Sydney Sweeney's New American Eagle Ad Addresses Last Year's 'Great Jeans' Controversy in the Most Sydney Sweeney Way
Sydney Sweeney returns as the face of American Eagle’s new denim‑shorts campaign, "Syd for Short," a cheeky follow‑up to the 2025 "Great Jeans" controversy. In the short video she delivers a playful line, "What brand am I wearing? Yeah, that...
Ciara Slips Into Sky-High Metallic Silver Mules to Host FIT’s Annual Gala in New York
Ciara hosted the Fashion Institute of Technology’s annual gala in New York, honoring Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson, while wearing Maison Ernest’s metallic silver Lux 85 mm mules. The shoes, crafted from mirror‑finish leather, retail for $625 and are available in...
An Exclusive Look at Tyrese Maxey’s Signature New Balance Sneaker
Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers guard who averaged a career‑high 28.3 points and earned his first All‑Star nod, is launching his first signature sneaker, the New Balance Maxey v1. The shoe, featuring FuelCell cushioning, a sculpted heel and a low‑slung dad‑shoe...
Caylee Cowan’s Bold Floral Dress at LA Fashion Awards Will Make You Look Twice
Actress Caylee Cowan turned heads at the 2026 Daily Front Row Fashion Awards in Beverly Hills with a bold pink slip dress covered in red roses. The spaghetti‑strap gown featured a daring neckline, minimal makeup and open hair, drawing a...
This Original Nike Air Max 95 Is Getting Its First Big Bubble Reissue Ever This Summer
Nike is re‑launching the iconic 1995 Air Max 95 Comet Red in a remastered “Big Bubble” version this summer. The update adds bulkier visible Air units and a less tapered toe box to echo the shoe’s original silhouette. The sneaker will debut on...
Authentic Brands Group Is Bringing Barneys Back
Authentic Brands Group, the owner of Juicy Couture, Brooks Brothers and Forever 21, plans to revive Barneys New York at its former Madison Avenue flagship. The move follows the 2019 $271 million purchase of Barneys’ intellectual property and a failed licensing partnership with...
20 Kentucky Derby Dresses We Have Our Eyes On This Year
The 2026 Kentucky Derby fashion roundup highlights a parade of vivid, eye‑catching dresses, from poppy‑red silhouettes to multi‑way convertible wraps. Designers emphasize bright hues, lace, fringe, and statement bows, catering to the event’s tradition of flamboyant style. Celebrity influence is...
Anthony Edwards Adidas Mules Are Dropping In 2026
Adidas has unveiled a first look at a new Anthony Edwards‑branded mule, featuring a baby‑blue hue and distinctive side ridges. The slip‑on is positioned as a recovery‑focused lifestyle shoe, complementing Edwards’ expanding off‑court sneaker line that includes a Superstar collection...
Fashion Editors’ Favorite Items for a Far-Flung Adventure Vibe
WSJ Magazine editors spotlight travel‑inspired fashion items that evoke a far‑flung adventure vibe, with a particular focus on Bottega Veneta’s new fragrance, Good Morning Midnight. The perfume blends wild strawberry and Thai oud and is presented in a striking Black Marquina...
Accessories Brand Helen Kaminski Gets Into the Apparel Business
Australian luxury accessories label Helen Kaminski has launched its first ready‑to‑wear collection, offering 26 coordinated pieces that blend travel‑ready functionality with seasonal prints. The line, priced between AU$165 and AU$600 (approximately US$110‑US$400), debuted exclusively on helenkaminski.com. Designed by head of design...
I Want to Take a Swim in Burberry
Burberry’s latest High Summer campaign swaps its iconic trench coats and scarves for a line of swimwear, featuring tiny bikinis, trunks and bucket hats in the brand’s signature check. The collection is fronted by actors Simone Ashley and Tom Blyth alongside models...
Vivienne Westwood Brings Back the Classic George Cox Brothel Creeper
Vivienne Westwood has partnered with British shoemaker George Cox to launch a limited‑edition, unisex footwear line celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic “brothel” creeper. The collection offers three updated silhouettes—derby, monk, and pointy‑monk—featuring thick crepe soles, snakeskin or two‑tone leather...
What Hailey Bieber, Becky G, and Katseye Wore This Week
Coachella’s desert stage turned into a runway as brands like Dior, Revolve and Caravana staged high‑profile activations. Hailey Bieber arrived in a vintage 1998 Dior slip dress for the Rhode pop‑up, while Becky G highlighted Caravana’s 15‑year anniversary with a relaxed...
Even Carhartt WIP Is Making Vintage Carhartt (EXCLUSIVE)
Carhartt’s workwear brand Carhartt WIP unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection featuring garments intentionally distressed to mimic vintage Carhartt patina. The line includes a washed‑out black hoodie with faux label wear, paint splatters, and similarly aged denim, tote bags, and bucket...
How to Wear Long Shorts (Without Looking Frumpy)
The Wall Street Journal’s fashion team highlights long shorts as a newly polished, versatile wardrobe staple, especially when crafted from quality fabrics, pleated, and tailored to a precise knee length. By pairing them with cropped jackets, the article shows how...
The North Face’s New 2000s-Inspired Sneaker Is Getting Lots of Love on Social Media
The North Face introduced the Clyffe Ultra, a 2000s‑inspired sneaker that blends rugged outdoor performance with casual style. Built on the brand’s Clyffe line, it features premium suede, reflective mesh, and a Vibram XS Trek EVO outsole. The Desert Stone/TNF...
Christopher John Rogers’s Old Navy Collab Is All You Need This Spring
Old Navy has launched its second designer partnership, teaming with LVMH‑prize finalist Christopher John Rogers to reimagine classic American staples. The collection leans heavily on cotton fabrics, bold color‑blocking, and versatile silhouettes aimed at a wide range of body types. CEO Zac Posen...
First Look At The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Lakers”
Nike’s Kobe 4 Protro "Lakers" edition joins the brand’s "Draft Day" pack, a tribute to every NBA team that passed on Kobe Bryant in the 1996 draft. Unlike the other colorways, which feature a white upper with a single accent,...
Trend Forecaster Mandy Lee's 2026 Met Gala Predictions
Trend forecaster Mandy Lee, now a TikTok star with 600,000 followers and IMG representation, outlines her 2026 Met Gala predictions on the Who What Wear podcast. She says the “Costume Art” theme will inspire diverse interpretations, with a spotlight on...
The Cartier Roadster Revival Is Keeping Our Y2K Fixation Alive
Cartier has revived its 2002 Roadster watch, re‑launching it for 2026 amid a broader Y2K resurgence. The new lineup offers steel, two‑tone, and 18K yellow gold versions with a slimmer bezel, ergonomic case, and a blue‑dial rubber‑strap option. By updating...
Founder’s Diary: Batch Ldn’s Julian Osborne
Julian Osborne and Sam Matanle launched Batch Ldn in 2021 as a men’s casual‑suiting label. Within three years the brand generated roughly £3 million (about $3.8 million) in revenue and secured a 2,000‑sq‑ft flagship on Covent Garden. Osborne’s diary entry details the...