Aamana Yasin Named Winner of Burberry-Backed Reimagining Materials Competition
Aamana Yasin, a second‑year pattern‑cutting student at London College of Fashion, was named the winner of Burberry’s 2026 Reimagining Materials competition. Her circular reinterpretation of the brand’s iconic trench coat earned a cash prize and a design‑team internship. The contest, part of Burberry’s 170th‑anniversary celebrations, challenges students to up‑cycle surplus trench linings and gabardine. About 20 finalists presented prototypes at Burberry’s London headquarters, highlighting the label’s focus on craft, sustainability and talent development.
Abercrombie CEO Fran Horowitz’ Pay Slips to $13.3M for 2025
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz earned a $13.3 million compensation package for 2025, down $3.7 million from the prior year. The bulk of the pay—$10.5 million—came from stock awards, with $1.4 million each in salary and incentive compensation. The retailer reported record net...
Fendi Awards Gustav Craft First Design Prize at Milan Design Week
Fendi announced the inaugural Fendi Design Prize during Milan Design Week, awarding Swedish designer Gustav Craft for his "Via" collection. The competition, curated by Giulio Cappellini and a jury of prominent designers, required participants to up‑cycle Fendi leather or fur...
In French Perfumery, the Family Legacy Still Runs Deep
French perfumery remains a family‑driven craft, with dynasties in Grasse passing scent expertise across generations. The article spotlights three lineages—the Ellenas, the Cresps, and the Michau de Nicolaï family—showing how fathers and daughters collaborate on brands like Hermès home fragrances,...
Inside the Jil Sander Book Club to Bow at Milan Design Week
Jil Sander Creative Director Simone Bellotti is debuting “Reference Library,” an exhibition of curated books, at Milan Design Week. The minimalist off‑white showroom will host 60 international creatives who selected titles, with visitors registering for 60‑person hourly slots and receiving...
Europe ‘Losing’ Textile Industry, Trade Group Warns
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) warned that Europe is rapidly losing its textile industry as factories close weekly, threatening 1.3 million jobs across 200,000 firms. Production volumes have slipped for three consecutive years, with non‑wovens output down 2.2% by...
How to Stream ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere Red Carpet Online
The sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" will debut at a star‑studded red carpet in New York on April 20, with a live broadcast on Disney+ and Hulu. Both platforms are offering free‑trial periods—Hulu + Live TV provides a three‑day trial, while the...
Julien and Suelyn Farel Reveal New Luxury Salon Opening in the Hamptons for Summer 2026
Renowned hairstylist Julien Farel and CEO Suelyn Farel will launch their third luxury salon and spa in Southampton, New York, on May 1, 2026. The 3,000‑sq‑ft venue, formerly La Caresza Salon, will replicate the full service menu of their Park Avenue and Palm Beach...
Shuffle Board: Spring Cleaning Comes to the C Suite
Southern California activewear brand Vuori named Heather Archibald its first chief product officer, overseeing the entire product lifecycle. Queer‑owned innerwear label Tomboyx saw co‑founder Fran Dunaway restructure ownership and return as president. Kendra Scott appointed Adrienne Gernand as chief business officer...
Kering Announces Investment in Chinese Fashion Group Icicle
Kering disclosed a minority investment in Chinese fashion group ICCF, best known for its Icicle brand, during its Capital Markets Day in Florence. The deal is channeled through a newly created Kering unit called House of Wonders, which targets emerging...
Sant Ambroeus Fetes 90 Years During Milan Design Week, Gears Up for Beverly Hills Debut
Sant Ambroeus marks its 90th anniversary at Milan Design Week, showcasing its storied Milanese pastry heritage. The brand announced a Beverly Hills flagship opening by the end of 2026, followed by additional U.S. sites in Los Angeles, Miami and Dallas through 2027....
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,...
CEO TALKS: Sarah Benady of Jacquemus
Jacquemus CEO Sarah Benady returned from a 10‑day Asia tour announcing a Shanghai flagship and a China‑focused digital platform slated for 2026. The brand is reshaping its leadership, adding a COO, chief digital officer and an APAC general manager while...
EXCLUSIVE: Bergdorf Goodman Launches Design Residency With Gabriella Khalil and USM Modular Furniture
Bergdorf Goodman has launched a four‑month design residency called “In Good Company,” featuring designer Gabriella Khalil and Swiss modular brand USM. The installation occupies the store’s seventh floor and includes a street‑level window display, showcasing a curated mix of USM...
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...
Faherty’s Cofounder on Turning a Childhood Goal Into a Global Brand
Faherty, the surf‑inspired apparel label founded by twins Alex and Mike Faherty in 2013, has grown into a nine‑figure business in just over a decade. The family‑run operation now employs about 130 corporate staff and more than 600 retail workers,...
TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 Ramps Up with Mill Partnerships and Retail Placement
Lenzing Group’s TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 fiber, launched last year, is gaining rapid traction in the denim sector. At the Kingpins Show in Amsterdam, Lenzing announced 20 new mill partners across Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Mexico, Pakistan, Türkiye and Vietnam, expanding its network from...
On the Orange Carpet at the 2026 WNBA Draft
The 2026 WNBA draft unfolded on an orange carpet at The Shed, where the league’s newest talent turned the event into a fashion showcase. Top‑pick Azzi Fudd arrived in a custom Coach sequined gown, while several draftees wore designs from...
EXCLUSIVE: Yumi Shin Joins Nordstrom, at Last
Nordstrom announced that Yumi Shin has joined as executive vice president of global brand partnerships, a role created to unify luxury, beauty and designer merchandising. The hire follows a dismissed non‑compete lawsuit with Saks, clearing her path from Bergdorf Goodman....
Gayle King Makes Christopher John Rogers’ Old Navy Launch Even Brighter in Color-Blocked Brian Atwood Pumps
Gayle King amplified the Old Navy × Christopher John Rogers launch by pairing the collection’s multicolored knit set with bright, four‑tone Brian Atwood pumps. The shoes feature acid‑lime, orange, aqua and hot‑pink suede, echoing the line’s optimistic palette while keeping the silhouette sleek. The event,...
From the Archive: Technology Turn-On
In January 1980 WWD’s “Star Tech” feature forecast that computers and television would bring shopping into the home, envisioning a blue dress ordered via a TV channel and delivered in two days. The National Retail Merchants Association’s research highlighted the...
Dennis Basso’s Palm Beach Affair
Dennis Basso staged a high‑profile trunk‑show dinner in Palm Beach, inviting 60 elite guests to Club Colette and showcasing his summer 2026 collection. The event featured his exclusive Hotel du Cobb tableware, sold on QVC, and highlighted best‑selling chiffon dresses,...
The Best Places to Shop for Engagement Rings Online in 2026
The article outlines the top online engagement‑ring retailers for 2026, spotlighting Blue Nile, James Allen Collection, Frank Darling, and Brilliant Earth. It details each platform’s tech tools—such as Blue Nile’s 360° visualization and virtual showroom appointments—and service perks like try‑at‑home replicas and...
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan Mules Get a New Special-Edition Colorway That’s Covered in Charms and Available Now
Jordan Brand has launched a special‑edition Air Jordan Mule SE in an Anthracite/Metallic Silver colorway, featuring patent‑leather uppers studded with flower, heart and star charms. The women‑only hybrid loafer‑mule retails for $155 and continues the line’s soft foam platform comfort...
Nicole Kidman Revives Y2K Hairstyle With a Modern Twist at ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Premiere
Nicole Kidman debuted a Y2K‑inspired high ponytail at the premiere of her new Apple TV comedy series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” The multicolored, loosely twisted look was crafted by hairstylist Adir Abergel, who used Virtue Labs products he represents as creative director....
Agentic AI in Retail: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Consumer Trust
Agentic AI—autonomous systems that can reason and act without constant human oversight—is rapidly entering retail, highlighted at the NRF Big Show. A VoCoVo survey shows 43.6% of retailers plan AI deployments within a year, driven by goals like faster checkout...
In the Gulf, Not All Retail Markets Are Equal — and the Iran Conflict Is Proving It
The Iran‑Israel conflict in late February halted air travel across the Gulf, prompting Oxford Economics to forecast a $34‑$56 billion drop in visitor spending. While tourism‑dependent markets like the UAE felt a sharp recalibration, Saudi Arabia’s domestic retail engine proved resilient,...
Chanel Names Pedro Pascal as House Ambassador Under Matthieu Blazy
Chanel has officially appointed Pedro Pascal as its new house ambassador, a partnership first hinted at on the Oscars red carpet and at the Spring 2026 runway. The announcement, made via Chanel’s social channels, underscores the brand’s cultural push under...
Tiffany & Co. Debuts 2026 Mother’s Day Campaign With Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Tiffany & Co. launched its 2026 Mother’s Day campaign, “Celebrating Mothers Since 1837,” featuring house ambassador Rosie Huntington‑Whiteley. The short film, set in Huntington‑Whiteley’s New York bedroom, showcases a heartfelt mother‑daughter conversation while highlighting the HardWear by Tiffany pavé‑diamond necklace,...
Rains Opens First Asia Flagship In Shanghai
Rains, the Danish outerwear brand, opened its first Asia flagship in Shanghai’s HKRI Taikoo Hui, a 2,700‑square‑foot store designed by Swedish studio Stamuli with a rain‑storm LED centerpiece. The shop showcases an updated visual identity and a broader lifestyle assortment, now 30%...
Meghan Markle Channels Springtime Tones in Chartreuse Heidi Merrick Dress
Meghan Markle attended Netflix’s “Beef” season‑two tastemaker event in Montecito wearing a chartreuse Gale Gown by California label Heidi Merrick. The dress, reissued for the brand’s 20th anniversary, sold out in that shade and is also offered in black and flame...
Kobe Bryant’s Upgraded Nike Kobe 5 Protro Is Getting a New Los Angeles Dodgers Colorway
Nike announced a fall 2026 release of a new Kobe 5 Protro sneaker styled in Los Angeles Dodgers colors. The Rush Blue, Wolf Gray and Comet Red palette mirrors the earlier Kobe 6 Protro Dodgers edition and adds subtle branding tweaks, such as a white‑bordered gray Swoosh and...
Katseye Reworks Coachella’s Minimalist Boot Formula With Buckles, Bows and Lace
Katseye transformed the typical Coachella boot silhouette by debuting five uniquely embellished pairs for their first festival appearance as a five‑member lineup. Each shoe featured distinct details—bows, buckles, lace, and varied color palettes—while maintaining a cohesive visual language of softer...
Kendall Jenner Gives Coachella’s Festival Boot Trend a Minimalist Spin
Kendall Jenner opened Coachella weekend wearing Ann Demeulemeester’s black Bente boots, presenting a sleek, minimalist alternative to the festival’s usual western and combat‑style footwear. She hosted the 818 Outpost activation with sisters Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian, pairing the knee‑high boots with...
Alix Earle Leans Into Coachella’s Knee-High Boot Revival in Black Leather
Alix Earle highlighted Coachella 2026’s emerging knee‑high boot trend by wearing Bared Footwear’s Hillstar boots, a $509 black leather style with a 45 mm heel. The boots paired with a Roberto Cavalli bustier, denim shorts, and high‑end accessories, creating a sleek, moto‑inspired silhouette....
Puma’s First Limited-Edition Collaboration With J.L-A.L Is Mostly Sold Out, but There Are Still Ways to Get It
French designer Jean‑Luc a. Lavelle’s label J.L‑A.L has launched its first limited‑edition collaboration with Puma, the J.L‑A.L × Puma Cell Geo 1. The shoe, a leather‑upgraded version of Puma’s Cell Geo, debuted in two colorways—Umbre and Midnight—priced at $190, and sold out across...
Michael Jordan’s First Post-Retirement Air Jordans Are Coming Back in a Colorway That Hasn’t Been Released in 22 Years
Nike confirmed that the Air Jordan 10 Retro “Red Steel” will return in spring 2027, marking the first reissue of the model after a 22‑year hiatus. The sneaker will feature a white tumbled‑leather upper with varsity red accents and light...
Anne Hathaway Takes on the Clear Shoe Trend in Shanghai With Gianvito Rossi Pumps
Anne Hathaway stepped onto the Shanghai premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” wearing Gianvito Rossi’s clear‑toe slingback pumps, reinforcing the season’s transparent‑shoe craze. The TPU‑crafted pumps feature a metal‑accented cap toe and a sleek stiletto heel, echoing Chanel’s classic silhouette. Hathaway...
Design’s Affair With Wine and Spirits Deepens as Yinka Ilori Unveils Veuve Clicquot Collaboration
British‑Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori has partnered with Veuve Clicquot to launch the limited‑edition “Chasing the Sun” collection, featuring a vibrant Champagne bucket, a calabash‑shaped bottle and a customisable gift box. The designs draw on West African symbolism, especially the calabash, to link...
Casa Manteco: Where Heritage, Sustainability and Innovative Wool Practices Merge
Manteco, the historic Tuscan wool mill founded in 1943, inaugurated Casa Manteco in Prato’s textile district. Designed by Milan studio Formafantasma, the venue blends heritage exhibits, a fabric archive, and a Circularity Lab that showcases the brand’s low‑impact wools. ReviWool...
Storm Reid Goes Wild With Leopard Print Slingbacks in NYC
Storm Reid stepped out in New York wearing Le Silla’s leopard‑print Clivage slingbacks as she promoted her upcoming Netflix film “Roommates.” The 4‑inch ultra‑slim stiletto heels feature black‑brown animalier satin and a crystal‑embellished strap, anchoring a colorful spring ensemble styled by...
Zeelool Turns Everyday Glasses Into an Expression of Your Personal Vibe
Zeelool’s "Frame Your Vibe" campaign positions everyday glasses as a fashion finishing touch, targeting style‑savvy professionals. The brand offers a broad palette of frames, from neutral work‑wear to bold night‑out styles, paired with prescription options such as blue‑light blocking and...
A Blue World Believes Low-Impact, Marine-Based Materials Are the Next Frontier for Fashion
A Blue World, a new platform championing marine‑based biomaterials, aims to replace petrochemical inputs across fashion, beauty and wellness. It recently acquired German textile maker Smartfiber, whose Seacell yarn is fully biodegradable and infused with seaweed nutrients. The platform connects...
Herschel Supply Expands Into Golf Bags, Accessories
Herschel Supply Co., the Vancouver‑based backpack brand, has launched Herschel Supply Golf, a new collection that includes three on‑course bags, a travel bag and assorted accessories such as headcovers, duffels and hard‑shell luggage. Prices range from $30 to $290, emphasizing...
Tanner Fletcher and Larroudé Debut Whimsical Footwear Collaboration in Wedding Show
Larroudé and Tanner Fletcher unveiled a nine‑style whimsical footwear line at New York Bridal Week’s genderless wedding show. The collection mixes Fletcher’s vintage‑inspired playfulness with Larroudé’s classic silhouettes, featuring blue satin mules, lace‑trimmed heels and dessert‑like platform sandals. Prices span...
Peter Millar Creates Branded Suites for Two Omni Resorts
Peter Millar, the Raleigh‑based apparel brand, has teamed with Omni Hotels & Resorts to launch Peter Millar‑branded suites at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, and the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Texas, both opening this month. The suites showcase cashmere blankets, custom plaid pool‑table felt,...
A&F, Sperry Collaborate on Coastal-Inspired Capsule
Abercrombie & Fitch has revived its historic partnership with Sperry, unveiling a coastal‑inspired capsule collection. The line features seven apparel pieces priced $55‑$150 and five new footwear styles that reinterpret the classic boat shoe with nautical details. Launching Thursday, the...
Walmart, REI Back Unspun’s Domestic Hubs for Automated Apparel Manufacturing
Unspun, the San Francisco‑based AI‑enabled 3‑D weaving startup, secured letters of support from Walmart, REI and other retailers to launch domestic manufacturing hubs across the United States. The company’s automated looms can produce semi‑finished garments in minutes, cutting traditional cut‑and‑sew...