Grown Alchemist CEO Steps Down, Is Launching Wellness Brand
Anna Teal, who has led plant‑powered skin‑care brand Grown Alchemist for three years, announced she is stepping down to launch her own wellness label, AFIMA. The departure follows a 2024 sale of Grown Alchemist’s majority stake for €28 million (about $30 million) to former L’Occitane vice‑chairman André Hoffman. Teal will also act as a growth advisor to founders, operators and investors while continuing her Substack, “Beautiful Hustle.” The transition marks a new chapter for both the CEO and the brand she helped scale globally.
With Growth Surging, Jessica McCormack Reveals Plans for Rodeo Drive Flagship
Jessica McCormack reported a 60% sales jump in 2025 and announced a flagship boutique on Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive slated for 2027. The new store will echo the brand’s London townhouse concept, offering an intimate, art‑filled setting. A 1,600‑sq‑ft location in South Coast Plaza opens...
Best Known for Its Boots, Blundstone Debuts Its First Sandal
Blundstone, the Australian bootmaker known for its Chelsea boots, unveiled its first sandal as part of the new Aerocork Series for spring/summer 2026. The collection introduces a wedge‑style midsole that blends FSC‑certified cork with polyurethane and a TPU outsole, while...
Every Air Jordan Sneaker Releasing in April
Jordan Brand’s April 2026 release calendar is dominated by Virgil Abloh collaborations, beginning with the Air Jordan 1 Alaska on April 3. The lineup adds women’s‑exclusive colorways for the Jordan 3, 4, and 6, while retro models like the Air Jordan 5 White/Metallic return after a decade....
Ralph Lauren Reveals Next Phase of Global Citizenship & Sustainability: Timeless by Design 2030
Ralph Lauren Corp. unveiled its Timeless by Design 2030 sustainability roadmap, the next phase of its Global Citizenship & Sustainability strategy. The plan sets ambitious, measurable targets—including a 30% cut in Scope 1‑3 greenhouse‑gas emissions, 15% reduction in freshwater intensity, and 30%...
Introducing Escapista, Leonardo Girombelli’s New, Blue-Hued Fashion Venture
Leonardo Girombelli, heir to the Genny legacy, unveiled Escapista, a blue‑centric menswear label that debuted last week in Milan. The brand emphasizes slow‑fashion drops of travel‑ready essentials, produced in Italy’s Marche and Puglia regions and a beachwear line from Portugal....
Willy Chavarria Creates Capsule, Film With Zara
Mexican‑American designer Willy Chavarria has teamed with Zara to launch a limited‑edition capsule called Vatisimo, featuring 150 ready‑to‑wear pieces for men and women. The collection blends Latin‑American influences with premium materials, priced between $25.90 and $529, and is introduced through a...
Net-a-Porter Taps Three New York Labels for 2026 Vanguard Program
Net‑a‑porter’s 2026 Vanguard program has selected three New York‑based independent labels—Kallmeyer, Colleen Allen and Heirlome—for a bespoke mentorship and strategic growth initiative. Each brand will receive tailored business guidance, campaign support, and access to senior industry mentors. The program aims to...
EXCLUSIVE: Le Monde Gourmand Partners With Disney to Launch ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Fragrance Collection
Le Monde Gourmand, a niche fragrance brand, has teamed with Disney to launch an “Alice in Wonderland” perfume collection. The line features four eau de parfums—Melodie De Thé, Potion Enchantée, Fête De Vanille, and Rouge de Coeur—each inspired by a different character from the 75‑year‑old film. Priced...
Johanna Ortiz Fall 2026: A Madrid Debut
Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz presented her Fall 2026 collection at Mercedes‑Benz Fashion Week Madrid, marking her first runway show in the city. The line broadened her portfolio beyond cocktail dresses, adding separates, outerwear and Tolero‑inspired jackets that fuse bohemian glamour with...
From the Archive: Beth Levine’s Groundbreaking Footwear Designs
Beth Levine, co‑founder of Herbert Levine Inc., revolutionized footwear with inventions such as the clear‑plastic heel, zipper‑free stretch boot, and steel‑reinforced stilettos. Her Spring‑o‑Lator elastic transformed mules, while collaborations with designers like Halston and Azzedine Alaïa placed her shoes on runways and...
From the Archive: Betsey Johnson, an Ageless Icon of Fun and Fearless Style
Betsey Johnson, celebrated for her exuberant, youth‑centric designs, has become an ageless icon in fashion. Beginning her career in 1965 at Britain’s Paraphernalia boutique, she later launched her own label and the Betsey, Bunki, Nini boutique, dressing stars like Madonna...
EXCLUSIVE: Kris Van Assche on Gearing Up for His Milan Design Week Debut
Belgian designer Kris Van Assche is debuting his "Nectar Vessels Bronzes" sculpture series at Milan Design Week, hosted by Fondazione Sozzani. The 14‑piece collection, produced in partnership with Laffanour and cast at France’s Fodor Foundry, blends matte lacquer exteriors with luminous...
How Demna’s Casting Drove Gucci to the Top of Fashion Month Rankings
Demna Gvasalia’s debut as Gucci’s creative director catapulted the brand to the second‑most‑viewed runway show worldwide for Fall 2026, according to Tagwalk data. A star‑studded cast of models, influencers, rappers and athletes, collectively boasting 68.9 million followers, drove view spikes of 215‑332 percent...
First Look: Toast Expands U.S. Retail Footprint With Los Angeles Opening
British lifestyle brand Toast opened its first West Coast store in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, extending a retail rollout that began in New York. The brand’s digital‑first approach, with 70% of sales online, used e‑commerce data to pinpoint high‑engagement U.S. markets before...
Kate Middleton’s Royal Rewears Through the Years
Princess Kate Middleton has repeatedly worn the same designer pieces over the past decade, from a forest‑green McQueen coat in 2024 and 2026 to a Gucci two‑tone dress revisited at the 2026 BAFTAs. The article catalogs more than twenty outfits,...
K-Beauty on Show in Paris Museum
The Musée Guimet in Paris has opened a K‑beauty exhibition titled “K‑Beauty: Korean Beauty, story of a phenomenon,” running through July 6. Curators trace Korean concepts of beauty from the late‑Joseon era to today, juxtaposing historic artifacts with modern cosmetics and...
Robert Pattinson Takes Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Snakeskin Shoes to ‘The Drama’ Premiere
Robert Pattinson, Dior Homme ambassador, wore Jonathan Anderson’s snakeskin shoes at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Drama.” The footwear, which debuted on Dior’s Fall 2026 runway, features a distinctive D‑shaped toe and a black sole, and is offered in multiple...
EXCLUSIVE: Meta Signs 10-Year Deal for New York Flagship Location
Meta has secured a decade‑long lease for its Meta Lab flagship at 697 Fifth Avenue, a five‑level, 15,000‑square‑foot townhouse adjacent to the St. Regis. The experiential store, featuring Reality Labs AI glasses and VR headsets, draws 1,000‑1,500 visitors daily and currently...
EXCLUSIVE: Birkenstock Debuts Wire Buckle Arizona and Boston Styles in New Faherty Collab
Birkenstock has partnered with apparel brand Faherty to release a spring capsule featuring the new Wire Buckle version of its iconic Arizona sandal and Boston clog. The limited‑edition shoes are crafted in premium Nubuck leather, offered in Sandcastle and Black,...
EXCLUSIVE: Jacob & Co. Debuts New Patented Diamond Cut on Watch
Jacob & Co. unveiled its proprietary Angel cut, a patented 37‑facet diamond geometry, on the limited‑edition Billionaire Double Tourbillon watch to mark its 40th anniversary. The new cut, named after founder Jacob Arabo’s wife, enhances light return on rectangular stones...
Tommy Hilfiger to Receive International Motor Racing Research Center’s 2026 Cameron R. Argetsinger Award
Tommy Hilfiger will be honored with the International Motor Racing Research Center’s 2026 Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for Outstanding Contributions to Motorsports. The gala takes place on Oct. 15 at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y., and is expected to...
Macy’s Inc. Ends Year on Encouraging Note, Q4 Sales Beat Expectations
Macy’s Inc. reported a stronger fourth‑quarter performance, with comparable sales increasing 1.8% and net sales of $7.6 billion, surpassing its own guidance. The company’s Bloomingdale’s division led growth, posting an 8.5% rise in net sales and 9.9% comparable‑sales growth, while re‑imagined...
EXCLUSIVE: Benedict Cumberbatch, Letitia Wright Feature in Prada Re-Nylon 2026 Campaign
Prada has launched its 2026 Re‑Nylon campaign starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Letitia Wright, produced with National Geographic CreativeWorks. The collection uses fully circular regenerated nylon made from global plastic waste, with 1% of sales supporting the UNESCO‑IOC Sea Beyond ocean‑literacy...
Marella Inks License With Area B for Beachwear Line
Marella, a Dedimax brand under Max Mara Fashion Group, has signed a five‑year licensing agreement with Italian specialist Area B to launch its first beachwear line. The collection, comprising 100‑130 swim and cover‑up pieces, will debut in April 2027 across Marella’s 200+ stores,...
Vera Wang, Fabrique Reveal Ready-to-Wear Collaboration
Vera Wang has teamed with Chinese fashion platform Fabrique to launch a 37‑piece spring ready‑to‑wear capsule, blending the designer’s signature sensual restraint with Fabrique’s everyday‑wear sensibility. The collection, priced between $200 and $1,000, will be sold exclusively on Fabrique’s cross‑border...
Teyana Taylor Slips Into a White Chanel Gown for the Vanity Fair 2026 Oscar Party
Teyana Taylor changed from a feathered Chanel gown at the Oscars to a backless white satin dress with chain‑trimmed straps for the Vanity Fair 2026 Oscar Party at LACMA. The minimalist silhouette emphasized cut and proportion, while jeweled chain details...
EXCLUSIVE: Maison Kitsuné, Bonpoint Team for Kids Capsule
Maison Kitsuné and French children’s label Bonpoint have launched the “Cherry Planning” capsule, a pre‑ppy collection for newborns to children that merges Kitsuné’s graphic aesthetic with Bonpoint’s luxury tailoring. Creative director Abigail Smiley‑Smith frames the line as a real wardrobe, featuring...
Olivia Rodrigo Brings Feathered Frills to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Saint Laurent
Olivia Rodrigo stunned the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a Saint Laurent strapless mini, featuring a blush‑nude bandeau bodice and a feather‑covered bubble skirt. The look, completed with matching satin pumps, marked her latest collaboration with the label, echoing previous appearances...
In Rome for Valentino’s Fall 2026 Show With Britt Lower
Britt Lower attended Valentino’s Fall 2026 runway at Rome’s Palazzo Barberini, highlighting a timeless trench coat paired with embellished boots. She described the collection’s color palette as reminiscent of a Fellini film, linking the brand’s heritage to cinematic romance. Lower’s stylist...
Inside Chanel’s Pre-Oscars Dinner With Jessie Buckley, Lily-Rose Depp and Teyana Taylor
Chanel celebrated its long‑standing partnership with the pre‑Oscars dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel, hosting a star‑studded roster including Jessie Buckley, Lily‑Rose Depp and Teyana Taylor. The event highlighted Chanel’s latest runway pieces, with Buckley wearing a powder‑blue silk top...
Inside Giorgio Armani’s Rodeo Drive Oscar Party With Hudson Williams, Jon Hamm and More
Giorgio Armani staged its annual private Oscars cocktail on Rodeo Drive, turning the flagship boutique into a glittering after‑party venue. The star‑studded guest list featured Jon Hamm, Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett and other A‑list talent, all mingling amid champagne service and runway‑ready displays. Attendees showcased...
Lululemon’s High-Wire CEO Search Continues With Q4 in the Offing
Lululemon is searching for a new CEO after Calvin McDonald’s departure, with its market value dropping from $60 billion to under $20 billion. Activist Elliott Investment Management is pushing former Ralph Lauren executive Jane Nielsen, while founder Chip Wilson is leading a proxy battle to...
How the Strappy Sandal Became a Timeless Oscars Accessory
Strappy high‑heel sandals have been a staple on the Oscars red carpet since the 1920s, evolving from modest ankle straps to dramatic multi‑strap stilettos. Iconic designers such as Stuart Weitzman, Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti and Jimmy Choo have cemented the shoe’s status as a...
René Caovilla Channels Las Vegas for 2026 Bridal Collection
René Caovilla’s 2026 bridal footwear line draws on Las Vegas’s vibrant wedding culture, delivering a mix of daring and delicate designs. The collection spotlights the 100 mm Belle pump with leather, tulle and hand‑applied crystals, alongside the silk‑satin Cleo pump featuring the brand’s...
Mimi So Marks 30 Years With One-of-a-Kind $1.5 Million Necklace
Mimi So commemorates three decades in fine jewelry by unveiling the one‑of‑a‑kind Cotton Candy Necklace, a $1.5 million piece that showcases an ombré cascade of untreated pink gemstones set in 18‑karat rose gold. The necklace incorporates rare padparadscha sapphires, neon spinels, imperial...
Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone in U.K. for Trademark Infringement, Breach of Contract
The Estée Lauder Companies have filed a lawsuit in UK courts against Jo Malone, her new brand Jo Loves, and related entities for alleged trademark infringement and breach of the 1999 sale agreement. The complaint claims Malone’s recent use of the “Jo Malone” name...
EXCLUSIVE: Bella Hadid Is Prada’s First Global Beauty Ambassador
Prada has appointed supermodel Bella Hadid as its first global beauty ambassador, coinciding with the launch of its debut makeup product, Prada Touch blush. The cream‑to‑powder blush offers a blendable, 12‑hour matte finish and comes in eight shades, priced at...
Fashion Group International Unveils Keynote Speaker and Honorees for 30th FGI Rising Star Awards
Fashion Group International will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Rising Star Awards on April 16 in New York, featuring a red‑carpet luncheon and ceremony. Renowned artist and former award winner Ruben Toledo will deliver the keynote address. Lifetime Achievement...
Burberry Launches Capsule Inspired by Queen Elizabeth II
Burberry has unveiled a limited‑edition capsule in collaboration with the Royal Collection Trust to honor the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth. The collection, debuting ahead of the “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” exhibition, includes a holly‑green car coat made...
Stone Island Opens Store in Naples, Releases Documentary on Ties With the City
Stone Island opened its first Naples flagship in the historic Palazzo Fusco, offering a 592 sq ft retail space that blends industrial design with the city’s vibrant energy. At the same time, the brand released the documentary “’A Sorpres,” directed by Glenn Kitson, which...
11 Honoré Relaunches With Plus-Size Eveningwear Capsule
Full Beauty Brands is reviving the luxury label 11 Honoré with a 15‑piece plus‑size eveningwear capsule, targeting sizes 10‑28 and priced between $229 and $799. Academy Award‑winning actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph will front the launch as ambassador and model. The collection,...
The Shape of Subtlety: Designing Contemporary Jewelry Without Excess
Italian jeweler Fope, approaching its centennial, continues to champion minimalist luxury through patented technologies such as the Flex’it flexible gold spring system and the solder‑free Novecento mesh. The brand’s heritage‑driven ethos emphasizes clarity over complexity, delivering genderless pieces that prioritize...
Ujoh Fall 2026: Opposites Attract
Ujoh’s Fall 2026 "Opposites Attract" collection reinterprets the brand’s DNA through an antithesis lens, blending classic layering with looser, asymmetric silhouettes. Designers Mitsuru and Aco Nishizaki employ a 1960s Schöherr loom to create a semi‑transparent check fabric, while hand‑snipped fringing and unconventional...
Miu Miu Fall 2026 Shoes: The Return of the Bubble Sole Sneaker
Miu Miu unveiled its Fall 2026 shoe collection at Paris Fashion Week, reviving the iconic 1999 bubble‑sole sneaker designed by creative director Miuccia Prada. The refreshed silhouette features multitextured suede, earthy colour‑blocking and a range of embellishments from subtle beading to full‑on...
Florentina Leitner Fall 2026: Reach for the Stars
Florentina Leitner unveiled its Fall 2026 collection at Paris Fashion Week, drawing inspiration from the sleep‑over scene in *The Princess Diaries*. The line features laser‑cut star motifs, cozy cotton fabrics, and whimsical details such as tiaras, sleeping‑mask headpieces, and fluffy‑sheep clutches....
All About Awards Season Shoes: How Stylist Micaela Erlanger Approaches Dressing for Hollywood’s Biggest Red Carpets
Stylist Micaela Erlanger explains that red‑carpet footwear is the foundation of a star’s look, influencing posture, proportion and overall presence. For the 2026 awards season she favors timeless, intentional shoes that balance elegance with comfort, highlighting brands such as Aquazzura, Manolo Blahnik,...
Three Years In, Matter and Shape Draws Fashion and Design Set Amid Paris Ready-to-Wear Shows
Matter and Shape, now in its third edition, turned Paris’s Jardin des Tuileries into a cross‑disciplinary design salon alongside the city’s fall ready‑to‑wear shows. The event hosted 70 exhibitors ranging from fashion houses like Ann Demeulemeester to tech‑savvy brands such as...
Celebrities Including Tyla, Nara Smith, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Lola Tung Tread Earth With Miu Miu
Miu Miu closed its fashion month with a nature‑infused runway, covering the Palais d’Iena floor in moss and inviting celebrities like Tyla, Daisy Edgar‑Jones and Lola Tung to walk barefoot. Model‑creator Nara Smith highlighted the sensory experience and linked the...
EXCLUSIVE: Max Parker Fronts Mytheresa’s Spring 2026 Menswear Ad Campaign
Mytheresa has launched its "Best of Spring" menswear ad campaign for Spring 2026, featuring British actor Max Parker as the face of the collection. The visuals, shot by Zoe Joubert in Spain’s Tabernas Desert, showcase luxury labels such as Prada, Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta...