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Model showcases a vibrant Conner Ives spring collection piece on the New York Fashion Week runway with an energetic crowd in the background.
The Runway

Conner Ives Presents Spring Collection at New York Fashion Week

After establishing his brand in London since 2022 and raising over 500,000 pounds for charity with a single T-shirt, designer Conner Ives is making a significant transatlantic move, showing his spring

Aylin Demir·Jun 30
Looking for Authentic Outdoor Adventure Style? Here's Why Squatch Wear Leads the Pack
Style Guide

Looking for Authentic Outdoor Adventure Style? Here's Why Squatch Wear Leads the Pack

Squatch Wear offers authentic, folklore-inspired outdoor apparel that stands out from generic brands, creating a community for adventurers who love mystery and legends. This family-owned business based in Arizona crafts designs that celebrate American folklore, fostering a sense of belonging among enthusiasts.

Sponsored by Squatch Wear·Jul 24
Scientists in a futuristic lab working with advanced technology on drug discovery and molecular analysis for new treatments.
The Runway

Absci Corporation Secures $100 Million for Drug Discovery Innovations

Absci Corporation secured $100 million in an underwritten offering, earmarking funds to advance its lead candidate, ABS-201, for pattern hair loss and endometriosis, according to Pharmaceutical Techno

Aylin Demir·Jun 30
French actor Omar Sy, the new friend of the house for Jaeger-LeCoultre, is shown in a watchmaking atelier, appreciating a luxury timepiece.
The Runway

Jaeger-LeCoultre names Omar Sy its new friend of the house

French actor Omar Sy, globally recognized for 'Lupin' and 'The Intouchables,' is Jaeger-LeCoultre's new 'friend of the house.

Aylin Demir·Jun 30
Bethenny Frankel, investor and chief brand officer of DpHue, is shown in a stylish salon, symbolizing the brand's growth and her hands-on approach.
The Runway

Bethenny Frankel buys stake in hair brand DpHue

DpHue projects a 32 to 40 percent increase in year-over-year net sales following Bethenny Frankel's acquisition of a stake and appointment as chief brand officer.

Aylin Demir·Jun 29
Libertine model in a luxurious hotel suite at The Little Nell Aspen, showcasing the Spring 2026 collection with mountain views.
The Runway

Libertine Announces Exclusive Residency at Little Nell Hotel Aspen

From July 29 to August 4, luxury fashion brand Libertine will unveil its Spring 2026 collection within the exclusive confines of The Little Nell hotel in Aspen.

Aylin Demir·Jun 29
Elegant patrons in vintage attire enjoying sunset at the newly renovated Giacomo Milano beach club in Forte dei Marmi, Italy.
The Runway

Giacomo Milano Brings Old School Glamour to Forte dei Marmi Beach Club

After a year-long renovation, the 1913-founded Bagno Marechiaro beach club in Forte dei Marmi has reopened under Milanese restaurant group Giacomo Milano's management, ushering in a new era of high-en

Aylin Demir·Jun 29
The Artist's Process: How Wayne Moran Photography Creates Museum-Quality Landscape Art
Culture & Art

The Artist's Process: How Wayne Moran Photography Creates Museum-Quality Landscape Art

Wayne Moran Photography transforms breathtaking landscapes into museum-quality works of art, offering a lasting connection to place and emotion. His artistic process goes beyond simple documentation, creating images that inspire and tell a story.

Sponsored by Wayne Moran Photography·Jul 23
Diverse group of stylish individuals wearing Off-White L/AB collection pieces in a vibrant urban environment, showcasing accessible luxury streetwear.
The Runway

Off-White Launches L/AB Collection with Lower Priced Items

Off-White, a brand synonymous with luxury streetwear where hoodies can cost hundreds, is set to launch a new collection with prices starting at just $45.

Aylin Demir·Jun 29
Sharon Stone closes the Vetements Spring 2027 show wearing a backward-facing black tie, symbolizing the collection's audacious subversion of traditional formalwear.
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Guram Gvasalia unveils Vetements Spring 2027 collection

Sharon Stone closed the Vetements Spring 2027 show wearing a backward-facing black tie, encapsulating the collection's audacious subversion of traditional formalwear.

Aylin Demir·Jun 28
Models showcase Taakk's Spring/Summer 2027 collection featuring bold flower prints and intricate cutouts on a Paris Fashion Week runway.
The Runway

Taakk Unveils Spring/Summer 2027 Collection at Paris Fashion Week

Jackets, shirts, and bottoms in Taakk's Spring 2027 collection bloomed with flower prints and intricate cutouts, a bold statement unveiled during Paris Fashion Week Men's.

Aylin Demir·Jun 28
Willy Chavarria x UGG luxury footwear collaboration displayed in a high-fashion atelier setting, showcasing avant-garde design elements.
Atelier Visit

Willy Chavarria Unveils Luxury UGG Footwear Collaboration

Two-time CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Willy Chavarria, celebrated for his 'Comunión' collection featuring recycled plastic raffia skirts, debuted a new Ugg collaboration on June 26, 2026, pushin

Rafael Castillo·Jun 28
Model showcases a striking piece from the LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi Spring 2025 collection on a dimly lit runway during Paris Fashion Week.
Atelier Visit

LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi unveils bold Spring 2027 collection

Just one season after presenting a hand-drawn animated film titled 'Do Androids Dream of Wet Desires?

Élise Dubois·Jun 27
5 Reasons OGGI 5 is the Best Women's Boutique in Greenwich for French Designer Dresses
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5 Reasons OGGI 5 is the Best Women's Boutique in Greenwich for French Designer Dresses

OGGI 5 stands out as a premier women's boutique in Greenwich, specializing in curated French and Italian-inspired fashion. It offers an alternative to larger retailers with its focus on timeless elegance, quality, and personalized styling.

Sponsored by OGGI 5·Jul 21
Symbolic handshake between Boeing and Airbus airplanes over the Atlantic Ocean, representing the extended suspension of trade tariffs.
The Runway

EU extends suspension of Boeing-Airbus duties

On June 25, the European Union extended its suspension of retaliatory tariffs on approximately $4 billion worth of American products, signaling a significant thaw in the long-running Boeing-Airbus tra

Aylin Demir·Jun 26
Chanel's new Palo Alto boutique, a symbol of luxury fashion's expansion into Silicon Valley, catering to the affluent tech industry.
The Jeweler's Box

Chanel Opens First Palo Alto Boutique Catering to Tech Wealth

Chanel will open its first stand-alone boutique in Palo Alto on Friday, a significant expansion into Silicon Valley's concentrated wealth, as reported by WWD .

Rafael Castillo·Jun 26
Mannequin dressed in Givenchy menswear Spring 2027 collection displayed amongst Rachel Whiteread sculptures in an art gallery setting.
Style Guide

Givenchy Men's Spring 2027 Collection Explores Artistic Brand Identity

Sarah Burton unveiled her inaugural Givenchy menswear collection not on models, but on mannequins.

Aylin Demir·Jun 25
Sir Don McCullin, Don Letts, and Danny Fox in Sarah Burton's debut Givenchy men's campaign, showcasing cultural icons over traditional models.
The Runway

Sarah Burton's Debut Givenchy Men's Campaign Revealed

For her inaugural Givenchy men's campaign, Sarah Burton tapped legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin, musician Don Letts, and artist Danny Fox.

Aylin Demir·Jun 24
Close-up view of a wall showcasing the intricate, organic texture of mycelium-based insulation, highlighting its natural beauty and advanced material properties.
The Jeweler's Box

Mycelium emerges as high-performance insulation for 2026

A new bio-based insulation material, grown to order, is hitting the market at a quarter of the price of wood fiber.

Élise Dubois·Jun 24
A stylish personal shopper using a tablet to manage luxury resale items in a chic boutique setting, showcasing the Reflaunt Folio platform.
The Runway

Reflaunt launches Folio, empowering personal shoppers in luxury resale

Since January, an invite-only pilot program has quietly empowered personal shoppers to list luxury items across multiple resale marketplaces simultaneously, a service now publicly launched as Reflaunt

Aylin Demir·Jun 23
A Smarter Way to Buy Culturally Rooted Merchandise, Featuring Black Maple Magazine
Culture & Art

A Smarter Way to Buy Culturally Rooted Merchandise, Featuring Black Maple Magazine

For those who move with purpose, apparel and media are never mere consumer products; they are physical extensions of identity, living monuments, and statements of belief. When searching for what to look for in apparel ce…

Sponsored by Black Maple Magazine·Jul 21
Split screen showing a high-fashion Gucci fragrance campaign on one side and authentic Kayali fragrance unboxing by influencers on the other, highlighting social media engagement strategies.
Atelier Visit

Fragrance Brands Top Social Media Engagement

While Gucci's fragrance division dominated social media performance in May through structured paid campaigns, indie brands like Kayali cracked the top 10 purely through organic creator ecosystems.

Rafael Castillo·Jun 23
Juntae Kim x Asics Gel-Kinetic FR sneaker with detachable flower motif hardware, showcasing sustainable design and high fashion versatility.
Atelier Visit

Juntae Kim updates Asics Gel-Kinetic with sustainable flower motif

Later this year, the Juntae Kim x Asics Gel-Kinetic FR sneaker will release, featuring detachable flower-motif hardware that transforms it from street sneaker to dress shoe, according to WWD .

Rafael Castillo·Jun 21
Queen Camilla wearing sand suede Eliot Zed pumps with a cobalt blue Fiona Clare couture dress and Philip Treacy hat at Royal Ascot.
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Queen Camilla Wears Eliot Zed Pumps on Royal Ascot's Final Day

For the third time in two years, Queen Camilla chose Eliot Zed pumps at Royal Ascot 2026, solidifying her allegiance to the understated British brand.

Aylin Demir·Jun 21