How an Independent Designer Gets Ready for the Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala’s $100,000 ticket and $350,000 table prices have long sidelined independent designers, but Google broke the mold by inviting emerging New York talent Grace Ling to showcase her work on the carpet. Ling designed a 3D‑printed, chrome‑plated bodice in just three weeks, relying on rapid international shipping after DHL failed to deliver on time. Her appearance highlights a growing willingness among major sponsors to elevate indie creators at high‑profile events. The move signals a potential shift toward more inclusive, tech‑driven fashion showcases.
The Black Beauty Club Is Turning a Block Party Into a Shopping and Discovery Experience
The Black Beauty Club is debuting Beauty on the Block, a free, city‑block‑wide live shopping experience for Black beauty brands and service providers. The pop‑up will launch in New York City on June 21 and in Chicago on August 8, turning public...
Must Read: A.P.C. Appoints New Artistic Director, Gap Co-Founder Dies at 94
A.P.C. has appointed French stylist Ludivine Poiblanc as its new artistic director, with her first collection slated for a May 20 presentation and a June runway show. Gap co‑founder Doris Fisher, who launched the iconic denim retailer in 1969, died...
Gem: An Australian Body-Care Brand Turning Deodorant Into Self Care
Australian body‑care brand Gem, founded by Georgia Geminder, reimagines antiperspirants as self‑care rituals. The line, priced at $7‑$10 AUD (approximately $5‑$7 USD), combines fragrant, high‑performance formulas with a mindset‑focused brand story. Gem sells directly through its U.S. e‑commerce site and...
In-Person Brand Events Are So Back, According to New Report
Launchmetrics’ new "Event Renaissance" report shows a dramatic rebound in fashion, lifestyle and beauty brand events, with a 54% rise in events and a 65% jump in attendance since 2019. The study argues that in‑person activations are the most effective...
Vestirsi: A Handbag Line Designed in Australia and Made in Italy
Vestirsi, founded in 2019 by former luxury retailer Monica Upton, designs its handbags in Melbourne and manufactures them in Italy. The brand offers Italian‑crafted leather goods at an attainable price point of $240‑$700 AUD (approximately $158‑$462 USD). Its flagship Bella...
Lauren Sánchez Bezos Tried to Reference Sargent's 'Madame X' With Her Met Gala Outfit
Lauren Sánchez Bezos stepped onto the 2026 Met Gala red carpet in a custom navy Schiaparelli gown that directly references John Singer Sargent’s controversial 1884 portrait “Madame X.” The dress reproduces the painting’s infamous fallen strap, a detail that originally sparked scandal...
ICYMI: Chanel Tops Lyst Index's Q1 2026 Report, How Emerging Brands Can Scale Sustainably & C.O. Bigelow Partners with Abbode
Chanel topped the Lyst Index for Q1 2026, cementing its position as the world’s hottest luxury brand. The Lyst Index, which tracks real‑time consumer demand across thousands of fashion labels, highlighted Chanel’s surge in online searches and sales. Simultaneously, industry experts...
How Maekaeda Gibbons Built a $20 Million Fragrance Brand Without Outside Investment
Maekaeda Gibbons turned a hobby of crafting oil‑based fragrances into Brown Sugar Babe, a cult‑favorite brand that reached $20 million in sales in 2025 without any outside capital. The company, launched in 2018 while Gibbons worked as a Bank of America...
Hermès Birkin Bags Now Renting for $800/Month
Vivrelle has introduced Privée, an invite‑only membership that lets subscribers rent ultra‑luxury items such as Hermès Birkin, Kelly and Constance bags for $800 a month. The tier also includes rare jewelry and watches from Van Cleef & Arpels, Bvlgari and Cartier, with the...
Must Read: Mango and Eckhaus Latta to Collab, Prada Group Delivers Slow Q1 Growth
Mango announced a capsule collection with avant‑garde label Eckhaus Latta, launching June 4 under the Mango Collective concept. Prada Group reported modest Q1 2026 growth, with net revenue up 3% to €1.43 billion (≈$1.67 billion) and Versace contributing €143 million. Estée Lauder took a...
Must Read: CNN Releases an Anna Wintour Documentary, Puig Reports Q1 2026 Earnings
CNN’s Flashdoc released "Behind the Bob: Vogue’s Anna Wintour," a deep‑dive into the editor’s decades at the helm of fashion media, highlighting her influence on the Met Gala and the magazine’s cultural clout. Meanwhile, Spanish beauty conglomerate Puig posted Q1...
Must Read: Edward Enninful to Curate a Fashion Exhibit, A Look at Phoebe Philo's Booming Business
Edward Enninful will curate Tate Britain’s new exhibition “The 90s: Art and Fashion,” opening this fall and featuring works by Alexander McQueen, Juergen Teller and Hussein Chalayan. Phoebe Philo’s label, now generating over $30 million in annual revenue, is expanding through MyTheresa and a...
Poppy & Peonies: A Go-To Handbag Brand for Moms and Working Women
Poppy & Peonies, a Canadian handbag label founded in 2015 by designer‑mom Natalie Dusome, has evolved from a basement operation into a nine‑figure business. The brand targets busy mothers and professional women with functional, stylish bags priced between $30 and $150,...
Must Read: Maria Grazia Chiuri's Debut Fendi Couture Show Will Be in Rome, Ganni CEO Steps Down
Maria Grazia Chiuri will debut her first Fendi haute couture collection in Rome on July 9, marking the brand's third Roman show. Ganni announced the exit of CEO Laura du Rusquec and installed former Tom Dixon chief Hans Hoegstedt as interim...
ICYMI: Ulta Beauty World's Impact on Emerging Brands, SCAD's New Dior Exhibit & Gap and Victoria Beckham Announce Multi-Season Collaboration
Fashionista’s weekly roundup spotlights three major stories: Ulta Beauty World’s platform is giving emerging beauty brands a scalable retail foothold; the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) opened a new Dior exhibit chronicling nearly eight decades of couture; and...
Must Read: Nike Cuts 1,400 Jobs, Jacob Elordi Is the New Face of Bleu De Chanel
Nike announced a reduction of roughly 1,400 operations roles, representing less than 2% of its global headcount, as part of its "Win Now" turnaround plan. Chanel named Australian actor Jacob Elordi the new face of its Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif...
Deau: A Skin-Care Brand Influenced by Japanese Culture
Deau, a Florida‑based skin‑care label founded by Hina Mian, draws its ethos from Japanese culture’s emphasis on mastery and restraint. The brand’s flagship Onsen Water Cream, priced at $55, combines high‑strength clinical actives with restorative onsen water and botanicals. Deau’s...
Must Read: Rachel Sennott Stars in Marc Jacobs Pre-Fall 2026 Campaign, Lululemon Names New CEO
Marc Jacobs unveiled its Pre‑Fall 2026 campaign, a scripted micro‑drama called “The Scene” starring actress Rachel Sennott. Lululemon announced former Nike executive Heidi O'Neill will assume the CEO role on September 8, signaling a strategic leadership shift. EssilorLuxottica completed the acquisition...
Noserider Surf Club: A Swimwear Brand for the Fashionable Surfer
Noserider Surf Club, founded by Emma Bukowski, creates upscale women’s swimwear in Bali using recycled fabrics and eco‑luxury Italian lining. Launched in March 2022, the brand now sells $88‑$208 pieces through its own e‑commerce site, a U.S. warehouse, and retail partner...
The Fashion Brands Most Vulnerable to Counterfeiting in 2026
Entrupy’s State of the Fake 2026 report reveals that luxury brands face both high counterfeit volume and varying fake rates. Louis Vuitton leads in submission volume and also records a 54.1% fake rate for sneakers, while Goyard tops the riskiest...
Must Read: Timothée Chalamet Invests in Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen, Moncler Group Reports 12% Revenue Boost in Q1 2026
Actor Timothée Chalamet has become a minority partner and creative advisor at Danish‑Swiss watchmaker Urban Jürgensen, marking his first corporate stake. Meanwhile, Moncler Group posted a 12% rise in Q1 2026 revenue to €880.6 million ($1.03 billion), driven by a 14% jump...
Ikkho: An Elevated Workwear Brand for 'Women in Their Prime'
Ikkho, a London‑based apparel label founded by Ankita Khoje and Shubham Naik, launches an elevated workwear line for women in their prime. The brand blends modern essentials with research‑driven fits, thoughtful proportions and refined silhouettes. Prices range from $81 to $216, with...
Jenni Kayne Is Going Global
Jenni Kayne, the California‑born lifestyle label known for cashmere sweaters and minimalist home goods, announced the launch of international shipping on its e‑commerce site. The rollout initially covers 18 markets across Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with additional regions slated...
Must Read: GDA Luma Invests in Pat McGrath Labs, Primark to Open NYC Flagship
GDA Luma has injected more than $65 million into Pat McGrath Labs, taking a controlling equity stake as the cosmetics brand emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and upgrades its supply chain and inventory management. At the same time, fast‑fashion retailer Primark is set...
Autumn PR Is Seeking A PR Assistant In New York
Autumn PR, a boutique agency known for its modern approach to beauty communications, announced a full‑time Beauty PR Assistant opening in New York. The role supports brand‑building activities such as press clipping, awards submissions, and product send‑outs for both emerging...
Victoria Beckham and Gap Reveal First Drop of Multi-Season Collaboration
Victoria Beckham and Gap have launched the first drop of a multi‑season collaboration, a 38‑piece Spring 2026 capsule that goes live on April 24. The collection blends Beckham’s refined silhouettes with Gap’s classic basics, covering denim, jackets, tees and more,...
ICYMI: Samantha Barry Exits 'Glamour,' Inside Diptyque's Candle Redesign & Coachella's 2026 Fashion and Beauty Activations
Editor-in-chief Samantha Barry has left Glamour as Condé Nast announces the closure of its international editions and Self magazine, signaling a major shift in the publishing landscape. Luxury fragrance house Diptyque unveiled a redesign of its flagship candle, updating the...
Must Read: QVC Group Files for Bankruptcy, Allbirds Stock Sinks After AI Pivot
QVC Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to slash its debt from roughly $6.6 billion to about $1.3 billion, promising full payment to unsecured creditors. Meanwhile, Allbirds Inc. saw its shares tumble 36% after a dramatic AI‑centric product pivot that followed a 582%...
The 7 Virtues: An Activist-Founded, B Corp-Certified Fragrance Brand
The 7 Virtues, founded by activist Barb Stegemann, is a B Corp‑certified fragrance brand that transforms orange‑blossom oil sourced from Afghan farmers into clean‑beauty perfumes. Leveraging a Dragons’ Den investment, the company scaled its social‑enterprise model and now sells across...
Samantha Barry Steps Down as Editor in Chief of 'Glamour'
Samantha Barry announced her departure as Glamour editor-in-chief after eight years, citing the magazine’s evolving business model. Her exit follows Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch’s memo to shut down Glamour’s international editions in Germany, Spain and Mexico and to fold...
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....
Why Diptyque Gave Its Iconic Candle a Makeover
Diptyque unveiled a redesign of its flagship candle, the first visual update since the product’s 1963 launch. The new oval, embossed glass vessel was created with designer Julie Richoz and incorporates a proprietary pressed‑glass technique that cuts the candle’s carbon...
Must Read: Kering Shares Drop After Disappointing Q1 Results, Hermès Shares Decline 14% Amid War in the Middle East
Kering reported a 6.2% drop in total Q1 revenue, driven by a 14.3% plunge in Gucci sales, sending its shares down 10.2%. Hermès disclosed a 5.9% decline in Middle East sales, causing its stock to tumble 14% amid ongoing regional...
ShopMy’s New Personal Shopping Service Is Powered by Actual Humans
ShopMy launched Noir, a human‑curated personal shopping service, on Wednesday. The free perk is currently limited to gold and black tier members, who can text prompts and receive hand‑picked selections within about 30 minutes. Noir taps ShopMy’s network of over...
Uno De 50's Spring 2026 Collection Celebrates Spanish Architecture
Uno de 50 unveiled its Spring 2026 limited‑edition jewelry collection, inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s Modernisme architecture, at a private event inside Barcelona’s La Pedrera. Each of the ten designs—priced between $795 and $2,275—will be hand‑crafted in only 50 units, with a lock...
Aora Mexico: A Plastic-Free Makeup Brand From Mexico City
Aora Mexico, founded by former L’Oréal executive Nour Tayara and Rodrigo Penafiel, launched in 2022 as a 100 % plastic‑free colour cosmetics brand. The company uses aluminium and tin containers to create fully recyclable packaging while delivering vibrant, mid‑range makeup priced between $22...
Must Read: Hugo Boss to Sponsor the Australian Open, Stefano Cantino Joins Dolce & Gabbana as Co-CEO
Hugo Boss has taken over as the Australian Open’s title sponsor, replacing Ralph Lauren and will outfit the tournament’s 4,000 staff while showcasing its brand across the venue and in exclusive merchandise. At the same time, Dolce & Gabbana announced Stefano Cantino as co‑CEO,...
ICYMI: The Fashion Trust U.S. 2026 Winners, Samyra Miller's Fashion Favorites & Why Beauty Brands Are Cutting SKUs
This week’s roundup highlights the Fashion Trust U.S. 2026 award winners, influencer Samyra Miller’s spring fashion picks, and a growing trend of beauty brands trimming SKU counts. It also explores how Gen Alpha‑focused beauty companies can age with their consumers, details fashion‑beauty...
Must Read: Stefano Gabbana Isn't Exiting Dolce & Gabbana, Jo Malone Responds to Estée Lauder Companies Lawsuit
Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his management roles at Dolce & Gabbana but will continue his creative work through 2026. Jo Malone posted an Instagram video defending herself against Estée Lauder’s lawsuit, emphasizing the distinction between her personal name and the...
Statement Paris: A French Luxury Jewelry Brand
Statement Paris, founded in 2018 by former Place Vendôme artisan Amélie Huynh, is a Paris‑based luxury jewelry maison that blends fine art with personal affirmation. The brand employs traditional lost‑wax casting, dedicating up to 70 hours to each piece, and...
KADYLUXE Is Hiring A Production & Technical Design Manager In Denver, CO (Remote)
KADYLUXe, a women’s licensed sports apparel brand, is hiring a Production & Technical Design Manager on a contract‑to‑hire basis. The role blends advanced Adobe Illustrator work with end‑to‑end production coordination, including tech‑pack creation, vendor PO management, and QC for overseas...
VMG Partners Invests in The Doux, Uniqlo Owner Fast Retailing Raises Full-Year Forecast
VMG Partners has taken a minority stake in hair‑care brand The Doux to accelerate its U.S. distribution across Target, Walmart and other mass retailers. Fast Retailing, the parent of Uniqlo, lifted its FY2026 operating‑profit outlook to ¥700 billion ($4.4 billion) after a...
Jade Ruzzo: A Fine Jewelry Brand That's 'Timeless Yet Full of Attitude'
Jade Ruzzo, a New York‑based fine jewelry label founded by former FIT student and stylist Jade Ruzzo, debuted its inaugural collection in April 2026. The line features 18‑karat gold pieces with chunky colored gemstones, hand‑chosen diamonds and pearls, priced at...
This Is the Fragrance the Fashion Set Doesn't Want You to Know About
Beguile has introduced Golden Kiss, a new Eau de Parfum that emphasizes a skin‑melt, intimate scent profile rather than a loud projection. The fragrance opens with bergamot, blackcurrant, apple and pink pepper before unfolding rose, jasmine, violet and raspberry, anchored...
Must Read: 'The Hollywood Reporter' Unveils 2026 Power Stylists Issue, Altuzarra Names New CEO
Fashion headlines this week span celebrity styling, executive shifts, and supply‑chain pressures. The Hollywood Reporter released its 2026 Power Stylists issue, highlighting 25 influential stylists behind stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny. Altuzarra promoted president Marta Lastra to CEO, pledging...
Sanori Is Hiring A Brand & Creative Associate In New York, NY
Sanori, a swimwear‑focused lifestyle brand, is hiring a full‑time Brand & Creative Associate in New York to work directly with its founder. The role will shape visual identity across collections, campaigns, digital channels, and e‑commerce, while also exploring AI tools...
Understanding The Role Of AI Detectors In Content Creation
AI detectors are emerging tools that evaluate whether written content resembles human or machine‑generated text. By analyzing sentence flow, lexical patterns, and tonal cues, they provide writers with actionable feedback to improve readability, consistency, and SEO friendliness. The technology is...
CONFIDENTIAL FASHION STARTUP (LAUNCHING FALL 2026) - Design Internship (May–September) - Los Angeles
A design‑driven fashion startup based in Los Angeles is gearing up to launch its first collection in Fall 2026 and is hiring Summer Design Interns for May through September. The unpaid role targets current fashion or apparel design students with...
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,...