Re/Done Launches New Campaign Featuring Investor Kaia Gerber
Re/Done unveiled Short/Cuts, a new campaign built around investor‑model Kaia Gerber, highlighting the brand’s three pillars—Originals, Vintage, and Upcycling. Gerber, who joined as an investor and advisory board member earlier this year, co‑designed The Kaia Edit, a curated selection of upcycled Re/Done | Levi’s pieces. Her first fully co‑designed capsule will debut at New York Fashion Week in September 2026, marking a creative shift toward a broader lifestyle positioning. CEO Phillip Prado frames the effort as the start of a larger brand evolution.
Spring 2026 Menswear Is All About Easy Dressing
Spring 2026 menswear pivots toward easy dressing, emphasizing comfort, fluid silhouettes and vibrant colour palettes. Designers favour lightweight layers, pajama‑inspired pieces and relaxed tailoring such as loose blazers and soft suiting. Bright hues—tomato red, pistachio green, butter yellow—are applied to natural...
Brand Management Bonanza: Cavalli Deal, Authentic IPO Talk Signal Tectonic Shift in Fashion
Marquee Brands announced a deal to acquire control of Roberto Cavalli, positioning the label for luxury‑focused expansion with The Level Group handling production and distribution. Authentic’s founder Jamie Salter signaled a potential IPO within 12 months, aiming to scale the company’s...
Michael Jordan’s Classic Air Jordan 3 Is Getting a New Utility Upgrade
Nike’s Jordan Brand announced a new Air Jordan 3 Retro OG UT, slated for an early 2027 launch. The "UT" stands for Utility, introducing a black‑leather upper, red laces, metallic elephant‑print overlays, a translucent outsole and a lace‑lock accessory. The design...
Starhotels Collezione CEO Eyes New Regions, Resorts for Growth
Starhotels Collezione is launching its first resort, the Hermitage Hotel & Resort Forte dei Marmi, on May 28, featuring 59 rooms on a hectare of private parkland in Tuscany. Under CEO Elisabetta Fabri, the group posted a record €314.8 million (≈$340 million) revenue and €34.3 million (≈$37 million) net profit in 2024....
EXCLUSIVE: Calvin Klein Partners With Jung Kook on Limited-Edition Capsule, Blending Iconic Designs and Rebellious Style
Calvin Klein, part of PVH Corp., announced a limited‑edition Jung Kook capsule featuring 20 men’s and women’s styles that blend the label’s 1990s denim heritage with the K‑pop star’s biker‑inspired aesthetic. The collection, priced between $29 and $699, will debut online...
South Carolina Senator Introduces Bill to Bolster Domestic Textile Industry
Senator Lindsey Graham introduced the Coast Guard Personnel Equipment Act, a bill that would require all U.S. military uniforms—including those for the Coast Guard—to be produced by domestic textile manufacturers. The legislation expands the Berry Amendment, which already bars offshore...
Veronica Beard to Open First Paris Boutique in Triangle D’Or Luxury District
Veronica Beard will launch its first Paris boutique on June 4, occupying a 2,335‑sq‑ft corner space in the Triangle d’Or luxury district. The two‑floor store, previously a Givenchy men’s shop, will showcase the latest collection, accessories and exclusive pieces such as...
Dua Lipa Goes Mirror Monochrome in Silver Le Silla Sandals at Cannes
Dua Lipa stepped onto the Nespresso Beach photocall at the 79th Cannes Film Festival wearing Le Silla’s Shirley silver sandals, a $836 pair with a 120 mm stiletto heel. The mirror‑finish shoes complemented her archival Jean Paul Gaultier spring‑2009 mini dress and Bvlgari Serpenti...
Former Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick Faces Rule 2004 Request in Retailer’s Bankruptcy
Former Saks Global chief executive Marc Metrick has been served a Rule 2004 discovery request as the retailer’s unsecured creditors committee seeks documents on vendor dealings, the $2.7 billion Neiman Marcus acquisition and other transactions from Jan 1 2022 through the Jan 13 bankruptcy filing. Metrick,...
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Will Show Cruise 2027 at The Frick
Louis Vuitton will unveil its Cruise 2027 collection on May 20 at New York’s The Frick Collection, marking the museum’s first fashion show. The debut launches a three‑year partnership that includes underwriting free Friday‑night events and sponsoring three major special exhibitions. A Louis Vuitton...
A Cocoon on the Croisette: La Prairie Enters the Carlton Hotel
Swiss skincare brand La Prairie has partnered with Cannes’ historic Carlton Hotel to debut an exclusive 90‑minute facial at the property’s C Club Spa. The treatment combines a skin diagnosis, personalized massage, and La Prairie’s Skin Caviar line with Kobido‑inspired techniques...
From Cannes to Commerce: How Authentic Studios Is Turning Fashion Brands Into Content
Authentic Studios, the content arm of Authentic Brands Group, was created in 2023 to shift the company from passive licensing to producing its own film, series and digital content. By leveraging heritage fashion and celebrity‑backed IP such as Elvis, Reebok,...
Alo Rides the Cannes Wave With Wellness-Fueled Luxury Push
Alo, the Los Angeles‑based activewear label, has turned Cannes’ Croisette into a luxury wellness destination by opening permanent "sanctuary" spaces in Cannes and Saint‑Tropez and staging a pier pop‑up with custom beds and a juice bar. The brand is also...
Great Escape: Dior’s Beauty Suite at the Cannes Film Festival
Dior’s Beauty Suite returns to the Cannes Film Festival, occupying a 3,770‑square‑foot space on the sixth floor of Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic. The suite, styled in sky‑blue and white with a masquerade motif, offers massages, flash facials, hair‑care rituals and a...
Jennifer Lopez Brings Back Clear Femme LA Mules at Kevin Hart’s Netflix Roast
Jennifer Lopez returned to the red carpet in transparent Femme LA mules at Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart” in Los Angeles. The backless, peep‑toe shoes feature a nude suede‑like sole, a 120 mm stiletto heel, and a gauzy plexiglass upper that...
Tati Gabrielle Frames an Oil-Slick Pedicure With Black Ankle Wrap Sandals at Gold Gala
Tati Gabrielle turned heads at Gold House’s fifth annual Gold Gala in Los Angeles by pairing a black suede‑effect stiletto sandal with an X‑shaped ankle wrap and a beetle‑green metallic pedicure. The sandals featured a single toe band, narrow sole,...
Halsey and Fiancé Avan Jogia Coordinate in Rahul Mishra Couture at Gold Gala
Halsey and her fiancé Avan Jogia turned heads at Los Angeles’ Gold House Gala by wearing coordinated pieces from Indian designer Rahul Mishra’s spring‑2024 couture collection. Halsey stepped out in look 30—a sheer blush‑toned tulle gown with crystal‑embellished insect motifs that...
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Accepts Gold House Honor in Reimagined Chikankari Couture
Priyanka Chopra Jonas received the Global Vanguard Honor at Gold House’s fifth annual Gold Gala in Los Angeles, showcasing a custom white‑sari‑inspired gown by Amit Aggarwal. The dress reimagines a two‑decade‑old chikankari sari, merging Lucknow’s fine whitework with Aggarwal’s sculptural surface language. Styled...
Chanel Gives Color-Filled Read of Its Signs and Symbols in New High Jewelry Collection
Chanel unveiled its "Signes & Symboles" high‑jewelry collection, a 85‑piece line that features more than 11,500 stones and a 20.66‑carat unheated sapphire. The launch took place at Gabrielle Chanel’s La Pausa villa in the French Riviera, where photography was deliberately restricted to keep...
Barbra Streisand’s Style Through the Years: Her Sheer Arnold Scaasi Oscars Look and More
Barbra Streisand’s fashion journey, from her daring 1969 sheer Arnold Scaasi Oscars gown to a sleek 2018 Donna Karan suit, reflects a continual reinvention that mirrors her EGOT career. The article revisits iconic looks—including a 1976 tuxedo at A Star Is Born, a 1984 Dior...
From the Archive: The Stylish Origins of Mother-Daughter Dressing
Mother‑daughter fashion traces its roots to Jeanne Lanvin, who introduced a children’s line in 1919 after the birth of her daughter Marguerite. The style gained mainstream appeal in the 1930s and was revitalized in 1950 by Lilly Pulitzer’s bright, Palm Beach‑inspired prints,...
Kate Middleton’s Go-To Ralph Lauren Pumps Return for Buckingham Palace Garden Party
Princess Kate Middleton returned to her signature Ralph Lauren Celia pumps, a $750 gold‑toned calfskin heel, for the Buckingham Palace garden party on May 8, 2026. She paired the shoes with a Self‑Portrait cream midi dress and vintage accessories, continuing a pattern that...
The Strategy Behind Dime Beauty’s New Fragrance
Dime Beauty introduced its newest fragrance, "Stay Awhile," priced at $62 and rolling out through Ulta Beauty, Amazon, and its own channels. CEO Cyndi Isgrig highlighted the brand’s evolution from a $100 million influencer‑driven DTC model to a retail‑focused strategy, now...
Aryna Sabalenka Gives Gucci’s Paparazzo Handbag a Tournament Court Debut in Rome
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka carried Gucci’s $3,650 Paparazzo top‑handle bag onto the court at the WTA Rome Open, marking the first fashion‑handbag appearance in a tournament match. The sand‑and‑brown GG‑canvas bag featured signature Gucci details such as the Web stripe...
PVH CEO Stefan Larsson’s Pay Tops $16M for 2025
PVH Corp. disclosed that CEO Stefan Larsson earned a total compensation package exceeding $16 million for 2025, the second consecutive year at that level. The bulk of the pay came from $12.2 million in stock awards, aligning his earnings with shareholder returns. Larsson...
Maurice Malone Launches Denim Workshop in Brooklyn
Maurice Malone, founder of Williamsburg Garment Company, is launching Denim Workshop, a nine‑week, hands‑on program in Brooklyn that teaches the complete process of making jeans—from digital pattern‑making with TUKAcad to final construction on industrial machines. The course runs May 13‑July 1, costs...
Farfetch Looks to Enrich Customer Experience With Speedier Deliveries
Farfetch is rolling out a new premium delivery service called Farfetch First, which guarantees free next‑day shipping on thousands of luxury items. The program launches this week across major European markets—UK, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland—before expanding globally. The initiative...
EXCLUSIVE: Isabelle Huppert Named Godmother of Trophée Chopard
Isabelle Huppert has been appointed godmother of the 2026 Trophée Chopard, presented during the Cannes Film Festival. She will present the award to emerging talents Odessa A’zion and Connor Swindells, joining a lineage that includes Demi Moore and Julia Roberts. The ceremony, organized by luxury...
Zegna Champions Art, Sustainability at Venice Biennale
Ermenegildo Zegna is the main sponsor of the Italian Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale, showcasing the “Con te con tutto” project by Chiara Camoni. The sculptures blend earth, ash and minerals from Oasi Zegna with yarns produced at Lanificio Zegna, highlighting the brand’s material heritage. Zegna...
‘Ralph Lauren Catwalk,’ a Book Chronicling Decades of Ralph Lauren’s Women’s Designs, Published by Thames & Hudson
Thames & Hudson will release "Ralph Lauren Catwalk" on Thursday, marking the first time an American fashion house appears in the publisher's prestigious Catwalk series. The 632‑page volume chronicles over five decades of Lauren’s women’s collections, from his 1972 debut...
EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Nichols Opens a Wellness Floor, With Pilates, Treatments and Functional Smoothies on Tap
Harvey Nichols has transformed its fourth floor into a full‑service wellness destination, featuring the Pilates in the Clouds studio, a boutique clinic, cryotherapy, IV infusions and a functional‑smoothie bar. The floor showcases athleisure labels such as Vuori, Tala and Adidas,...
EXCLUSIVE: Crown Affair Raises Series C Led by Stride Consumer Partners
Crown Affair closed a Series C round led by Stride Consumer Partners, marking the firm’s first foray into prestige hair‑care. The round’s size was not disclosed, but it adds to prior backing from True Beauty Ventures. The capital infusion follows the...
Filmmaker Karan Johar’s Met Gala Debut Anchors India’s Most Craft-Driven Representation Yet
Filmmaker Karan Johar made his Met Gala debut in a Manish Malhotra cape that highlighted Indian artisanship, marking the most craft‑driven Indian presence at the event. The contingent included Jaipur royalty, Ambani and Birla family members, and business leaders, each wearing...
Rachel Sennott Teases Upcoming Marc Jacobs Beauty at the 2026 Met Gala
Marc Jacobs Beauty announced a full relaunch under Coty at New York Fashion Week, ending its previous licensing deal with LVMH’s Kendo. The brand debuted its new eyeliner on actress Rachel Sennott during the 2026 Met Gala, with a release...
Shoe Highlights From the Met Gala 2026 After Parties: Hailey Bieber in Custom Mules and More
The 2026 Met Gala after‑party scene turned into a runway for high‑end footwear, with celebrities swapping gala gowns for second‑look ensembles that spotlighted designer shoes. Hailey Bieber debuted custom white Paris Texas Lidia mules, while Katy Perry repeated her white...
Katy Perry Takes Stella McCartney’s Crystal Mesh Pumps From the Met Gala to the After Party
Katy Perry wore Stella McCartney’s crystal‑mesh pumps at the 2026 Met Gala and then paired the same shoes with a pale‑pink mini at Saint Laurent’s after‑party. The shoe’s three‑dimensional crystal lattice stood out against a sheer white‑mesh upper, turning a brief red‑carpet...
There Were No Sunday Scaries at Wayman + Micah’s Annual Pre-Met Fete
Wayman + Micah staged their third annual pre‑Met gala at Boom atop The Standard High Line, drawing a star‑studded crowd including Colman Domingo, Chase Infiniti, Natasha Lyonne, Tyriq Withers and Harris Reed. The evening celebrated the Met Gala’s “Costume Art” theme, with...
De Rigo Reports 2025 Retail Growth, Cash Generation
Italian eyewear group De Rigo posted a 3.4% decline in consolidated sales to €520.1 million (≈$567 million) for 2025, but retail revenues rose 2.5% to €266.6 million (≈$291 million) and grew 5.8% on a constant‑currency basis. Wholesale fell as a weaker U.S. dollar, Turkish lira...
From Tribal Knowledge to Intelligent Trade: How SourceReady Is Rewiring Global Sourcing
SourceReady, founded by third‑generation apparel manufacturer Ricky Ho, replaces the textile industry’s “tribal knowledge” sourcing model with an AI‑driven match engine that leverages customs data and more than 40 verification points. The platform automates RFQs, translations, and generates photorealistic renderings...
It Will Take More Than Tariffs to Bring Back US Textile Manufacturing, Industry Insiders Say
In April 2025 President Trump imposed double‑digit tariffs on a broad range of trading partners to spark a reshoring boom in U.S. textiles, but the IEEPA tariff regime was rolled back a year later with little impact on domestic output....
Ashley Graham Gives Date Night Dressing a Metallic Sandal Spin Ahead of the Met Gala
Ashley Graham stepped onto Jeff and Lauren Bezos’ Met Gala pre‑party in New York wearing Gianvito Rossi’s Manhattan metallic gold sandal, a 95 mm stiletto priced at $945. The slim, open‑toe sandal paired with a cream halter dress, offering a subtle shine that contrasts...
The In the Know Jewelry Brand Beloved By Cool Girls
London‑based jeweler Jessica McCormack, famed for her modern take on diamonds, has become a go‑to for Hollywood stars such as Zendaya, Emma Stone and Zoe Kravitz. After launching her first boutique in London’s Clerkenwell in 2008, she expanded to a Mayfair...
Meet the Japanese Bob – Sharp, Angular and Suitable for All Hair Types
The Japanese bob, a sleek, angular haircut inspired by Rei Kawakubo’s minimalist aesthetic, is gaining traction after high‑profile appearances by Lily Collins and Leslie Bibb. Styled to sit between the lip and chin, the cut emphasizes clean lines rather than layers, making it...
Shuffle Board: Solbari Builds Wholesale, TrueCommerce Eyes Growth
Solbari, the Australian B‑Corp sun‑protection brand, appointed Grayson Davis to head its wholesale strategy, aiming to build a national sales‑rep network and seasonal cadence. TrueCommerce named Sean Flynn as chief revenue officer to drive top‑line growth in its global supply‑chain...
Californians Hit Temu with Class Action Over Alleged ‘Spam Abuse’
Chinese e‑commerce platform Temu faces a California class‑action lawsuit accusing it of deceptive email tactics that mimic spam. The complaint alleges false subject lines, spoofed domains and hidden tracking pixels used to bypass spam filters and surveil recipients. Plaintiffs claim...
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Controversy Stirs in Asia
The sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2" faces a boycott in China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong after a promotional clip introduced the Asian assistant character “Jin Chao,” which critics say relies on outdated stereotypes and echoes a derogatory slur. Disney, which...
Material World: Pangaia’s Biobased Performance Push Persists
The material‑innovation roundup highlights several breakthrough moves toward sustainable fashion. Australian startup Xefco is deploying its water‑free plasma dyeing system, promising up to 94% emission cuts. Pangaia launched a biobased stretch fabric blending corn‑derived nylon and renewable elastane, while Ecco...
PVH Foundation Commits $10M to Fashion’s Next Generation
PVH Foundation has launched Runway Ahead, pledging $10 million through 2030 to support emerging fashion talent. The program partners with Harlem’s Fashion Row/Icon 360 and the CFDA to deliver grants, mentorship, fellowships, and scholarships. Designers selected will receive production funding and showcase...
The One Summer 2025 Trend That Still Has Legs in 2026
Last summer’s harem‑style pants, popularized by Alaïa’s spring 2026 collection, have endured into 2026. Celebrities like Charlize Theron have been spotted in oversized trousers from Givenchy and other houses, reinforcing the silhouette’s street‑wear appeal. Boutique owners report strong demand for fluid,...