Situationist Fall 2026: Anniversary Spread
Georgian label Situationist staged its first on‑schedule runway, marking a decade‑long evolution. Designer Irakli Rusadze pivoted toward a more commercial aesthetic, emphasizing shoulder‑framed silhouettes, sculptural collars, and functional tailoring. The collection featured precise trompe‑l’œil seaming on a heather‑gray jumpsuit, well‑proportioned trousers, midi skirts, and introduced larger‑capacity knitwear and bags. While the edit could have been sharper, the show demonstrated the brand’s ambition to blend creativity with market‑ready pieces.
Kid Cudi Is Getting an Off-White Collab on a Sneaker Designed by Virgil Abloh
Kid Cudi has announced a collaboration with Off‑White on the brand’s “Out of Office” sneaker, originally designed by his late friend Virgil Abloh. The new Kid Cudi × Off‑White version swaps the classic arrow motif for an oversized panel with detachable arm‑like extensions,...
Viola Davis Sparkles in Sandro for ‘The Tonight Show’ Appearance
Viola Davis dazzled on The Tonight Show wearing a Sandro rhinestone‑trimmed cropped top and high‑waisted sequined pants, complete with a removable pearl collar and pointed‑toe heels. The French luxury ready‑to‑wear label used the high‑visibility appearance to showcase its versatile, upscale...
EXCLUSIVE: Loewe Just Opened Its Second ‘Casa’ Flagship in Paris
Loewe has opened its second Paris Casa flagship on Rue Saint‑Honoré, a 4,400‑square‑foot, two‑level space that blends luxury retail with art and design. The store showcases the brand’s new collection by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, and has generated unprecedented pre‑reservations for...
What the 2026 Best Actress Nominees Wore to Their First Oscars
The 2026 Best Actress nominees—Kate Hudson, Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, Renate Reinsve, and Rose Byrne—are revisiting the red‑carpet looks that marked their first Oscar appearances. Their debut outfits, spanning from Hudson’s 2001 Chloé dress to Buckley’s 2022 Erdem gown, featured...
Larger Retailers Are Launching Their Own Beauty Brands, While the Luxury Fashion Market Gap Widens
Listrak’s 2026 Beauty and Fashion Benchmarks report, analyzing 130 billion emails and SMS messages from 1,000 e‑commerce clients, forecasts major shifts in retail. Larger retailers such as Gap and Old Navy are launching proprietary beauty brands to capture growth, while AI‑enabled...
Icicle Atelier Fall 2026: Chinamaxxing The Everyday
Icicle Atelier’s Fall 2026 showcase, titled “Chinamaxxing The Everyday,” merged a fleeting internet trend with centuries‑old Chinese craftsmanship. The collection, staged at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, highlighted the brand’s “natural way” philosophy, using untreated fibers and plant‑derived pigments. Signature pieces,...
Fischersund Stages First Scented Concert in Paris
Fischersund, the Icelandic art‑perfume collective, staged its inaugural scented concert in Paris at Dover Street Market, unveiling the new fragrance Faux Flora No. 1. The immersive event blended live music, projected visuals, and a 5‑ml perfume vial to create a multisensory narrative inspired...
EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Kirby Is Lancôme’s New Global Ambassador
British actress Vanessa Kirby has been appointed Lancôme’s new global ambassador. The partnership underscores the brand’s emphasis on “sophisticated vulnerability” and everyday natural beauty, resonating with Kirby’s personal history and recent transition to motherhood. She will headline upcoming campaigns for...
EXCLUSIVE: Julia Garner Is Now a Global Brand Ambassador for Loewe
Julia Garner has been named a global brand ambassador for luxury fashion house Loewe, announced by the label’s new creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. The Emmy‑winning actress, previously linked to Gucci, will front Loewe’s upcoming campaigns, reflecting the designers’ vision...
Merrell Aims to Invite More People Outside Through New Brand Platform
Merrell is celebrating its 45th anniversary by unveiling the global brand platform “It Starts Outside,” which reframes outdoor activity as everyday and inclusive. The campaign, produced with Uncommon Creative Studio, features short vignettes starring Olympian Alexi Pappas and visually‑impaired marathoner...
Boot Barn Strengthens Its Country Music Ties With New Stagecoach Sponsorship
Boot Barn announced its debut sponsorship of the Stagecoach country‑music festival, serving as the official boot retailer and presenting sponsor of the new Mustang Stage. The partnership includes on‑site activations, custom giveaways, and a pre‑festival in‑store loyalty event at its...
Ralph Lauren Creates MLB Capsule Just in Time for World Baseball Classic
Ralph Lauren unveiled a new MLB capsule featuring six teams, timed for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The line offers satin jackets, fleece sweatshirts, caps and novelty pieces, with a pronounced focus on the New York Yankees. The collection launches...
Can Amika Conquer Body Care?
Amika, the Brooklyn‑based prestige hair‑care brand, is launching a three‑piece body‑care line featuring a body wash, whipped butter and a vitamin C‑infused oil priced between $27 and $50. The move follows a 97% consumer demand signal and taps into the fastest‑growing...
John Elliott Brand Reportedly Sold to Centric, Sam Ben-Avraham
Los Angeles‑based John Elliott has been sold to Centric Brands and entrepreneur Sam Ben‑Avraham, with plans for a major relaunch later this year. The brand, once a cult favorite among athletes and influencers, saw sales and store closures after the pandemic....
South Coast Plaza Names Tenley Zinke Executive Director of Marketing
South Coast Plaza has appointed Tenley Zinke as executive director of marketing, succeeding Debra Gunn Downing, who retires after 27 years. Zinke brings senior marketing experience from luxury brands such as Kering, LVMH, Tiffany & Co., Net‑a‑Porter, and Ralph Lauren....
EXCLUSIVE: Milk Makeup Appoints Frank B as Global Artistic Director
Milk Makeup announced that Frank Buscarello, known as Frank B, has been appointed global artistic director, reporting to CMO Diana Briceno. The founder‑family insider brings decades of luxury fashion campaign experience and a non‑traditional graffiti background to the role. His mandate...
