Irina Shayk’s Pre-Met Gala Shoe Run Goes From Gold-Capped Pumps to Buckle-Heavy Sandals
Model Irina Shayk showcased two contrasting footwear looks at pre‑Met Gala events, starting with Gianvito Rossi’s gold‑capped, transparent Diana slingback pumps paired with an Issey Miyake dress, then switching to Ann Demeulemeester’s black Nel buckle‑heavy sandals for Teyana Taylor’s party. The shoes highlighted a shift from ethereal, metallic tones to a darker, harness‑like aesthetic, aligning with the 2026 Met Gala’s “Costume Art” exhibition theme. Shayk’s choices continue a pattern of high‑profile celebrity footwear influencing luxury shoe trends, following notable past looks from Aquazzura to Jimmy Choo. The visibility underscores designers’ reliance on red‑carpet exposure to drive consumer interest.
EXCLUSIVE: Athleisure Label Matte Collection Launches Shoes for First Time
Matte Collection, the nine‑year‑old athleisure label, has entered footwear with the Matte Trainer, a low‑profile sneaker priced at $148. The shoe features a premium upper, a minimalist silhouette and launches in a metallic silver colorway for women’s sizes 6.5‑11. Founder...
Crocs X Simone Rocha’s Fifth Drop Features Coquettish Clogs and Bedazzled Sandals — Shop Here
Crocs and Irish designer Simone Rocha have launched their fifth collaborative collection, introducing five new styles—two platform Ballerina clogs and three Soho sandals—each adorned with pearls, crystals and floral‑inspired detailing. The Ballerina platforms retail for $300 and feature block heels, adjustable...
Keke Palmer, Naomi Watts and More Bring Valentino Looks to the Third Annual Cult100 Event
Cultured Magazine, Valentino and Valentino Beauty staged the third annual Cult100 gala at New York’s Guggenheim Museum on May 1, 2026. High‑profile guests including Keke Palmer, Naomi Watts, Natalia Dyer and Grace Gummer arrived in pieces from Valentino’s Spring 2026 ready‑to‑wear collection and...
Latinos Are Shaping US Culture and Fashion Brands Can’t Afford to Look Away
U.S. Latinos now number 65 million, or 19 % of the population, and wield over $4 trillion in purchasing power that is expanding 2.4 times faster than the broader economy. Their cultural clout was highlighted by Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, which attracted...
Estée Lauder Stock Jumps as Q3 Profits Top Estimates
Estée Lauder reported Q3 fiscal 2026 results that beat expectations, with organic sales up 2% and fragrance sales jumping 10%. Adjusted operating margin rose to 15% and diluted EPS increased to 91 cents, while net earnings fell 44% due to a...
EXCLUSIVE: NIQ, Ulta Beauty Collaborate on Data Sharing
Data and analytics firm NIQ has entered a partnership with beauty retailer Ulta Beauty to exchange point‑of‑sale sales data for NIQ’s Full View of Beauty platform. Ulta will feed its transaction data into NIQ’s consumer panel, which tracks 250,000 shoppers...
EXCLUSIVE: Depop Partners With Kasey Musgraves on New Shop
Depop announced a partnership with Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Kacey Musgraves, launching a new Shop Drop that showcases 20 pieces from her personal wardrobe. The items, priced under $100, will be released in weekly capsules beginning Monday at 3 p.m. EDT. All proceeds...
EXCLUSIVE: Xcel Brands Sells Judith Ripka
Xcel Brands has sold the Judith Ripka luxury jewelry label to wholesale manufacturer Fuzion Creations for roughly $3 million. Xcel originally acquired the brand in 2014 for $20 million when it generated about $100 million in annual sales. The divestiture aligns with Xcel’s strategic...
A Rainbow of Diamonds and Stones With More Than Meets the Eye Star in Louis Vuitton’s Latest High Jewelry Offering
Louis Vuitton unveiled its Mythica high‑jewelry collection in Marrakech, presenting 110 pieces across 11 narrative chapters. The line showcases 4,700 diamonds in a 38‑hue gradient, a 127.66‑carat cat’s‑eye topaz, and, for the first time, a luxury fountain pen. A centerpiece...
Lauder Considers Bid for Puig at 18 Euros to 19 Euros Per Share, Report Says
Estée Lauder is weighing a tender offer for all of Puig’s class B shares at €18‑€19 per share, roughly $20‑$21. The French‑based beauty group has hired J.P. Morgan to arrange a financing package of about €5 billion (≈$5.5 billion) to fund the mixed cash‑and‑share bid....
Queen Camilla Keeps Footwear Formal for New York Visit
Queen Camilla accompanied King Charles III on a state visit to New York, making several public appearances. At the New York Public Library she wore a navy‑blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare paired with classic black leather pumps featuring a...
Kingpins to Launch New Trade Show Format in Los Angeles
Kingpins Show will debut a new festival‑inspired, hybrid B2B/B2C format in Los Angeles on Jan. 12‑13, 2027, replacing its slower January New York edition. The two‑day event will feature about 60 exhibitors, each presenting on a single day, and will integrate vintage denim...
Ronnie Fieg Teases New West Hollywood Restaurant Concept, Leans Further Into Hospitality
Ronnie Fieg, founder of streetwear label Kith, announced on Instagram a new West Hollywood eatery called “Ronnie’s Pronto.” The concept will serve breakfast, coffee, matcha and sandwiches, reimagining New York classics for Los Angeles. It follows Kith’s growing hospitality portfolio, which...
The Surrey’s Met Gala Countdown Is On
The Surrey, Corinthia Hotels’ first North American flagship, is fine‑tuning its Met Gala operations six days before the event. After a chaotic debut that turned the Madison Avenue lobby into an A‑list traffic jam, managing director Pradeep Raman has instituted...
Does Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz’s Shared Ballet Flat Obsession Point to Their Style Chemistry?
Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, now reportedly engaged, have both made ballet flats a signature element of their public wardrobes. Styles has been spotted in Dior, Chanel and Goddard flats on album covers and award shows, while Kravitz favors Mansur Gavriel...
Chanel Cruise 2027’s Boldest Shoe Was Almost Not a Shoe at All
Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Cruise 2027 collection redefines the house’s iconic cap‑toe, turning it into ultra‑minimalist ankle straps and bold heel caps. The runway in Biarritz showcased metallic gold and silver sandals, tiger‑stripe thigh‑high boots, and rubberised footwear that blend sport‑wear sensibility...
Future Fabrics Expo to Switch Cities, Trumpet All Things Green in Brussels
Future Fabrics Expo, the premier sustainable‑fashion showcase, will move from London to the Brussels Exhibition Centre on June 24‑25, 2026. The two‑day event will host more than 100 exhibitors across 36,000 sq ft, displaying roughly 5,000 innovative textiles, footwear and interior materials. Highlights...
Levi’s New Program Promotes Regenerative Agriculture in Pakistan
Levi Strauss & Co. launched the Levi’s Regenerative and Resilient Landscape Initiative (LRI) in Pakistan to promote regenerative agriculture across one million hectares. The program, funded through a partnership with WWF‑Pakistan and the Laudes Foundation, targets water productivity, reduced synthetic...
Melania Trump’s Python Heels Reappear for White House Ceremony
Melania Trump stepped onto the White House South Lawn in her signature ivory python‑leather Manolo Blahnik BB pumps during the State Arrival Ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit. The four‑inch stiletto, a design dating to 2008, was paired with a Ralph Lauren...
A$AP Rocky Will Give Chanel Ballet Flats From Matthieu Blazy to Daughter Rocki
A$AP Rocky received a pink Chanel bag with matching ballet flats from creative director Matthieu Blazy, showcased at Chanel’s 2027 resort show in Biarritz. He announced he will give the shoes to his newborn daughter, Rocki Irish, the couple’s first girl. The...
UPS Flags $5B in Tariff Refunds, Holds Outlook Despite Fuel Volatility
UPS announced it will eventually pass more than $5 billion in tariff refunds to its customers after the U.S. Treasury receives the funds from the government. The company is currently seeking just under $500 million in refunds for 2.5 million entities, a fraction...
EXCLUSIVE: Burberry Shakes Off the Rain, Hits the Beach With New Hunza G Swimwear Collaboration
Burberry has partnered with swimwear label Hunza G to launch a co‑branded swim collection that arrives in stores and online on Monday. The line blends Hunza G’s ultra‑stretch silhouettes with Burberry’s iconic colour palette and check trim, and is packaged in cotton...
EXCLUSIVE: Jodie Chan to Lead U.S. Communications and Marketing at Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta has appointed Jodie Chan as vice president of marketing and communications for the Americas, effective immediately. Chan will report to CEO Alejandra Rositto and work alongside global director Emilie Leblanc, overseeing integrated communications, marketing and VIP strategy across the...
EXCLUSIVE: Formula 1 Driver Charles Leclerc Joins L’Oréal Paris
Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc, 28, has been appointed global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, fronting the Men Expert skin‑care line and the brand’s hair‑care range. The partnership follows L’Oréal’s recent collaboration with fellow driver Carlos Sainz and reflects the company’s push into the...
Chase Infiniti Trades Louis Vuitton for Sheer Schiaparelli Tailoring at Deadline Contenders Television
Actress Chase Infiniti swapped her recent Louis Vuitton looks for a sheer brown Schiaparelli ensemble at the Deadline Contenders Television event in Los Angeles. She wore Look 40 from Daniel Roseberry’s spring 2026 ready‑to‑wear collection, featuring a tailored jacket with a...
Kate Mara Gives White Lace a ’60s Edge in David Koma at ‘Imperfect Women’ FYC Event
Kate Mara stepped onto Apple TV’s “Imperfect Women” FYC event in a white lace minidress from David Koma’s 2026 resort collection. The look featured a molded‑cup bodice, floral lace detailing, side cut‑outs and a structured flare that gave the garment a ’60s‑inspired...
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...
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...
Jimmy Choo Unveils Bon Bon Capsule Inspired by Helen Musselwhite’s Layered Paper Artworks
Jimmy Choo has unveiled the third installment of its From the Atelier series, a Bon Bon bag capsule inspired by British paper artist Helen Musselwhite’s layered seasonal artwork. The collection features four limited‑edition bags, each sculpted in leather to embody spring, summer, autumn or winter,...
EXCLUSIVE: Kiko Milano Taps Marcelo Gutierrez as Its First Global Makeup Artistry Creative Director
Kiko Milano has appointed Colombian makeup artist Marcelo Gutierrez as its first global makeup artistry creative director, joining chief brand officer Drew Elliott. Gutierrez, famed for collaborations with Madonna and Charli XCX, will steer product development, celebrity partnerships and masterclass training. The...
Meryl Streep Dons Sharp Black Boots for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere
Meryl Streep made a statement at the New York world premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" by pairing a scarlet Givenchy cape dress with sleek black pointed‑toe stiletto boots, styled by Micaela Erlanger. Throughout the press tour she showcased shoes...
Anne Hathaway Goes With Statement Red Platforms at ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere
Anne Hathaway debuted a striking red Louis Vuitton dress paired with minimalist platform sandals at the New York world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The look featured a thin toe strap, ankle strap, and a block heel with a...
Anne Hathaway in Custom Louis Vuitton, Meryl Streep in Givenchy by Sarah Burton and More at ‘The Devil Wears Prada...
The world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in New York showcased a runway of high‑fashion looks from Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Schiaparelli and others. Anne Hathaway wore a custom red Louis Vuitton gown with horn accents, while Meryl Streep appeared in a dramatic...
Simone Ashley Completes Head-to-Toe Prada Look With Metallic Pumps for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere
Simone Ashley arrived at the New York world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in a head‑to‑toe Prada ensemble, featuring a custom chartreuse dress and silver metallic slingback pumps. The look underscored Prada’s strategic use of high‑profile events to showcase...
Chase Tucker Takes on New Leadership Role at Shoe Show
Chase Tucker, third‑generation family member, will become senior vice president of merchandising at Shoe Show Inc. on July 3, succeeding retiring veteran John Walker. Tucker’s career spans secret‑shopping as a child, distribution, sourcing, planning, and most recently men’s buying for the...
Mussels and Mistletoe Inspire Next-Gen Materials
McGill University researchers combined mussel adhesive proteins with mistletoe‑derived cellulose nanocrystals to create a new class of bio‑inspired composites. Using a phase‑separation process, the protein‑cellulose scaffolds self‑organize into hierarchical structures that exhibit strength, flexibility and adhesion without high‑temperature or energy‑intensive...