The Niche Designer Dressing the A-List in Scraps
Brooklyn designer Giovanna Flores is gaining high‑profile attention after A‑list ambassadors Ayo Edebiri and Greta Lee wore dresses constructed from discarded fabric scraps. Edebiri’s polka‑dot gingham dress at the Drama League Awards and Lee’s mustard‑gold velvet gown on a London press tour were both assembled from mismatched materials Flores rescued from thrift stores and mis‑cut inventory. The looks, praised for their low‑fi, handcrafted aesthetic, have sparked buzz around upcycled fashion and highlighted the growing appeal of sustainable luxury. Flores has expanded her brand with a limited‑run stationery line, Flores Paper.
Hermès Brings Parisian Flair to Bel Air
Hermès staged its first women’s fashion show in Los Angeles by constructing a bespoke horizontal runway on a Bel Air hilltop. The event, titled “Silhouettes on the Horizon,” is the third installment of the brand’s off‑calendar “Chapter Two” series, following New York in 2024...
How Ukraine’s Street Style Is Shaped by the War
Ukraine’s capital has seen civilian fashion adopt military aesthetics as the four‑year war reshapes daily life. Young professionals and students wear olive‑colored vests, camouflage bags, and functional gear, signaling solidarity rather than trendiness. Local streetwear labels such as Riot Division,...
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...
Gucci Got Tom Brady and Cindy Crawford to Strut Their Stuff in Times Square
Gucci staged an unprecedented takeover of a Times Square block, converting the pedestrian triangle between Broadway and Seventh Avenue into a live runway for its new cruise collection. The event featured a star‑studded audience including Tom Brady, Cindy Crawford, Kim...
The Audemars Piguet and Swatch Collab That Broke the Internet
Audemars Piguet teamed with Swatch to launch the Royal Pop, a lanyard‑style timepiece that fuses the iconic Royal Oak aesthetic with Swatch’s affordable price point. The partnership generated massive online buzz, with fans camping outside stores and AI‑generated mockups flooding social media...
What Can I Do About See-Through White Pants?
White pants are a summer staple, but lightweight fabrics often become see‑through, exposing pockets and underwear. Vogue’s sustainability editor Tonne Goodman advises choosing heavier materials such as denim or opting for nude‑tone pocket linings, while designer Daniella Kallmeyer recommends viscose...
Barcelona’s Love Affair With Borosilicate Glass Jewelry
Barcelona’s jewelry scene is being reshaped by borosilicate glass creations, led by Argentine‑born artist Agustina Ros. After training with fourth‑generation glassblower Ferrán Collado, Ros turned molten glass tubes into rings, necklaces and earrings, earning her the moniker “glass queen.” Local boutique Muy Frágile...
A Designer Who Tells Stories Through Her Jewelry
Ana‑Katarina Vinkler‑Petrovic, the self‑taught founder of AnaKatarina Design, creates fine‑jewelry that doubles as personal storytelling, blending historic motifs with modern aesthetics. Over the past decade she has launched 13 collections ranging from simple charms to a diamond‑sapphire‑opal flip ring priced...
Why Everyone Was So Mad About the Met Gala
The Met Gala provoked a wave of negative reader comments as its extravagance clashed with a strained American economy. Critics pointed to soaring gas prices, high grocery costs, and the perception of inequality. With table tickets costing hundreds of thousands...
This Spring, Layer With Ease
The May 8, 2026 editorial “This Spring, Layer With Ease” showcases five curated spring‑season looks that demonstrate effortless layering using luxury pieces. Styled by Delphine Danhier and photographed by Kwabena Sekyi Appiah‑nti, the spread features Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Jacob Cohën, Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana and other high‑end labels....
Sabrina Carpenter Wears ‘Sabrina’ Film Dress to the Met Gala
Sabrina Carpenter turned heads at the May 4, 2026 Met Gala by wearing a dress literally made from the celluloid film of the classic movie “Sabrina.” The look directly referenced the event’s “Fashion Is Art” theme, blurring the line between cinema and...
Mark Zuckerberg Quietly Attends His First Met Gala
Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg made his first appearance at the Met Gala on May 4, 2026, arriving in a Prada tuxedo while wife Priscilla Chan wore a red Alaïa gown. The couple skipped the traditional photo ops on the museum steps and...
Why Are So Many Men Wearing Tank Tops?
Men’s tank tops have evolved from a practical 1860s French dockworker garment to a ubiquitous fashion staple. The style entered the U.S. wardrobe during World War I, was adopted by the Navy, and later spread across military, athletic, and street cultures....
When Does a Shoe Stop Being a Shoe?
Chanel’s spring cruise show in Biarritz featured a radical footwear concept: tiny leather heel caps held by ultra‑thin straps, leaving most of the foot exposed. Designer Matthieu Blazy framed the piece as a beach‑inspired, jewelry‑like accessory rather than a conventional shoe....