Arden Cho Layers Metallic Texture With Crystal-Capped Sergio Rossi Pumps at the WIF Oscars Nominees Celebration
Actress Arden Cho turned heads at the Women in Film Oscars Nominees Celebration by pairing black Sergio Rossi SR1 pumps, adorned with crystal‑pave detailing, with a silver Cong Tri minidress. The SR1 pumps, retailing for $639, feature a high vamp, pointed toe and a crystal‑capped plaque that adds sparkle to the sleek silhouette. Cho’s footwear choice continues a recent pattern of glitter‑focused evening shoes, echoing earlier appearances on The Tonight Show and at the Unforgettable Awards. The look coincides with the Netflix film “K‑Pop Demon Hunters” receiving nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the 2026 Oscars.
Kate Hudson Switches From Georges Chakra Couture to Max Mara Minimalism at Two Pre-Oscars Parties
Kate Hudson transformed her red‑carpet look from a strapless silver Georges Chakra couture gown at the ICG Publicists Awards to an espresso‑toned Max Mara minimalist dress at the Women in Film Oscars Nominees Celebration. The two outfits highlighted starkly different design philosophies—voluminous metallic jacquard...
Charlotte Tilbury, Hermés, Dior and More Luxury Beauty Brands Get Rare 15% Discount at Nordstrom
Nordstrom’s Spring Beauty Savings Event offers a rare 15% discount on luxury brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Hermès, Dior, and Tom Ford, with deeper cuts of 25% on Estée Lauder/Lancôme and 20% on MAC. The promotion runs through March 15 and includes free gift...
EXCLUSIVE: Navigating the Saks Global Bankruptcy — the Roadmap Ahead
Saks Global expects to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by year‑end under new ownership and a five‑year plan that separates Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. The company has secured $1.75 billion of committed capital, received $825 million, and is receiving an additional $300 million,...
EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Portman Named Tiffany & Co. Global Brand Ambassador
Tiffany & Co., now owned by LVMH, announced Academy Award‑winner Natalie Portman as its new global brand ambassador. Portman will front a print campaign featuring the HardWear, Sixteen Stone and Knot collections and will star in a short film debuting...
Untethered Beauty at Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week’s fall 2026 women’s ready‑to‑wear shows shifted beauty from natural glam to avant‑garde experimentation. Designers such as Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto and Rick Owens featured sculptural hair, cracked plastic masks, fluorescent lashes and multicolored embroidered faces. The runway...
Valentino Fall 2026: Positive Interference
Alessandro Michele presented Valentino's Fall 2026 collection, titled “Interferenze,” in Rome’s Palazzo Barberini, merging the house’s historic DNA with contemporary sensibilities. The runway showcased bold back details, asymmetric silhouettes, and a vivid palette that referenced the 1980s while integrating nature-inspired installations....
Tilly’s Wakes Up Investors With 20.1% Comp Sales Gain in February
Tilly’s Inc., a teen‑focused specialty retailer, posted a 20.1% jump in comparable sales in February, its strongest growth in seven months. The company’s fourth‑quarter revenue rose 5.3% to $155.1 million, inventories dropped 10.8%, and it swung to a $2.9 million profit after...
Aigle Taps Setchu Founder Satoshi Kuwata for Fall Capsule Collection
French heritage brand Aigle announced a fall capsule collection with Setchu founder Satoshi Kuwata, the 2023 LVMH Prize winner. The “Aigle by Setchu” line, debuting in September, merges Kuwata’s tailoring and fishing‑inspired aesthetics with Aigle’s technical outdoor expertise. The collaboration...
Burberry Unveils a Late Winter Wonderland at Aspen’s Hotel Jerome
Burberry has opened a four‑day pop‑up at Aspen’s historic Hotel Jerome, running March 12‑15. The installation showcases a curated edit of Summer 2026 runway pieces, heritage rainwear, scarves, and soft accessories, alongside a dedicated Polo Gallery with expanded shirt colours. An on‑site tailor...
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...
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...