From the Archive: The Evolution of the Met Gala, From Society Supper to Global Spectacle
The Met Gala originated in 1944 as a modest fundraiser for the Costume Institute, hosted at venues like the Rainbow Room and Waldorf‑Astoria. In the 1970s, Diana Vreeland and socialite Pat Buckley transformed it into a high‑society fashion event, introducing round‑table seating and a strict black‑tie dress code. Their guest‑list blended aristocracy, artists, and designers, cementing the gala’s reputation as New York’s premier social gathering. Since Anna Wintour assumed chairmanship in 1995, the gala has evolved into a global spectacle that raises millions for the museum’s exhibitions.
Why Amanda Lear Is the Muse Who Never Goes Out of Fashion
Amanda Lear, once Salvador Dalí’s confidante and 60s pop‑culture nexus, has evolved into a perpetual style icon. From modeling for Paco Rabanne and starring on Roxy Music’s album cover to runway appearances for Thierry Mugler and Jean‑Paul Gaultier, she has...
Marcel Wanders Gives Rare Look Inside His Futuristic Milan Home
Award‑winning Dutch designer Marcel Wanders opened his rarely seen two‑bedroom Milan apartment to WWD, revealing a white‑dominant space punctuated by vivid pink accents and filled with his own Moooi creations. The home doubles as a living showroom, featuring signature pieces...
Is Nike’s Next Focus an Expanded Presence in Team Sports?
Nike is shifting its growth engine from running to team sports, entering exclusive talks with UEFA to supply match balls for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, ending Adidas' 25‑year reign. The brand also secured a multi‑year apparel...
Claire’s Relocating Its Headquarters
Claire’s, the youth‑focused accessory chain, will relocate its headquarters to Columbia Centre III in Rosemont, Illinois, occupying 43,200 sq ft of the nine‑story, 238,696‑sq‑ft Class A office tower. The move, slated for early 2027, follows the $140 million acquisition of the bankrupt retailer by Ames Watson, a...
The Outside View: Fashion Can’t Afford to Wait on Digital Product Passports
Fashion brands are being warned that the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) will become mandatory for textile goods sold in the European market starting in 2027. The passport requires a QR‑code or NFC tag containing standardized data on materials, origin,...
Nigel Sylvester Is Giving Away His New Air Jordan 4 ‘Brick After Brick’ Collaboration
Nike’s Jordan Brand is rolling out a new Air Jordan 4 collaboration with BMX star Nigel Sylvester, dubbed “Brick After Brick.” The launch is anchored by a 500‑pound brick sculpture art installation and a Tetris‑style mobile game that will award the...
Simon Kim Unveils Three Dining Concepts at 550 Madison in Midtown
Simon Kim’s Gracious Hospitality Management is debuting three distinct dining concepts—Bar Chimera, a multi‑bar lounge; a new Midtown outpost of his Michelin‑starred Korean steakhouse Cote; and the upcoming Sushi Yoshitake sushi bar—within the iconic 550 Madison building. Bar Chimera features a martini, whiskey, and wine...
Venus Williams’ Met Gala Journey: From Custom Lacoste to Prabal Gurung and More
Venus Williams, a seven‑time Grand Slam champion, will serve as a co‑chair for the 2026 Met Gala alongside Nicole Kidman and Beyoncé, marking her rise from a 2008 debutante to a central curator of the event. Over the years she...
Haus Labs Taps Kai Schreiber to Welcome Back Its Atomic Shake Lip Lacquer in New Campaign
Haus Labs is reviving its viral Atomic Shake Lip Lacquer with a new “Lips That Shine Non‑Stop” campaign starring 17‑year‑old model Kai Schreiber. The long‑wear, transfer‑proof lipstick, launched in 2023, now comes in eight shades and features marine algae extract, shine‑boosting spheres,...
Beyond Basics: How Mills Are Reinventing Denim for F/W 2027–2028
Denim mills showcased at Kingpins Amsterdam are redefining Fall/Winter 2027‑28 collections with a blend of sustainability and bold aesthetics. Innovations span sulphur‑based and washable dyes, recycled‑cotton blends that incorporate pineapple fibre and cashmere, and novel constructions such as waffle, jacquard and...
Roc Nation and FIT Reveal Winner of Inaugural Student Design Competition
Roc Nation teamed with the Fashion Institute of Technology to host its first student design competition, drawing five FIT finalists who presented street‑wear collections at Roc Nation’s headquarters. Beatrice (Xuan) Mak earned the top prize, a $20,000 grant, and one...
Fondation Maeght to Stage Courrèges Fashion and Art Exhibition Curated by Peter Knapp
The Fondation Maeght will host its inaugural fashion‑focused exhibition, "The Era of Courrèges," from May 14 to November 1. Curated by photographer Peter Knapp, the show centers on André Courrèges' groundbreaking 1965 haute‑couture collection, featuring his signature geometric silhouettes and stark white...
EXCLUSIVE: Dior’s New Osaka Flagship Will Feature a Couture-Inspired Facade by Sou Fujimoto
Dior is set to open its new Osaka flagship on May 21, featuring an undulating façade designed by architect Sou Fujimoto that mimics the flow of haute‑couture fabrics. The four‑floor interior, crafted by Peter Marino, includes a monumental staircase, a vertical garden,...
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week Marks 10th Anniversary With Stéphane Rolland Show
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week celebrates its 10th anniversary with a landmark show by guest designer Stéphane Rolland. The event showcases 20 new bridal creations alongside 60 archival pieces and gives 24 students from three local design schools a runway platform. Rolland’s...