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Model wearing Setchu's Spring 2027 collection featuring tatami fabric and Japanese knot details on the Milan Fashion Week runway.
The Runway

Setchu Spring 2027 Collection Debuts at Milan Fashion Week

Setchu's Spring 2027 collection features just 17 looks, a stark reduction from industry norms, according to The Impression .

Aylin Demir·Jun 21
Reese Witherspoon posing in pink heels at the Legally Blonde cast reunion, surrounded by co-stars.
The Runway

Reese Witherspoon Wears Pink Heels to Legally Blonde Reunion

Hoku, known for her hit song 'Perfect Day', arrived at Prime Video's 'Elle World' event for the 2026 Legally Blonde cast reunion in glossy bubblegum jelly sandals.

Aylin Demir·Jun 21
How Simply 3 Boutique Solves "Nothing to Wear" with Effortless Rustic Chic
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How Simply 3 Boutique Solves "Nothing to Wear" with Effortless Rustic Chic

Simply 3 Boutique addresses the common "nothing to wear" dilemma by offering a curated collection that embodies a timeless rustic chic aesthetic, blending rugged Western authenticity with modern ease. This approach helps build a versatile wardrobe of pieces designed to work together, combating the fast-fashion cycle.

Sponsored by Simply 3 Boutique·Jul 21
Model wearing an elegant, adaptive Materia garment in a luxurious Italian atelier, symbolizing the brand's fusion of high fashion and inclusivity.
Atelier Visit

Francesco Saverio Matera's Materia: An Italian Fashion Brand to Watch

Just months after its official 2023 launch, Francesco Saverio Matera's adaptive brand Materia secured 70,000 euros in funding from Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and collaborated with giants lik

Rafael Castillo·Jun 20
Models on the Pitti Uomo runway present Spring 2027 menswear, a harmonious blend of fluid designs and functional details, embodying the season's key trends.
The Runway

Pitti Uomo Unveils Spring 2027 Trends: Fluidity Meets Function

Spring 2027 fashion collections, presented at Pitti Uomo in June 2026, indicate a significant strategic shift in men's luxury beyond mere seasonal trends.

Aylin Demir·Jun 20
Interior of a high-end Peserico boutique in the US, featuring stylish menswear displays and elegant decor, highlighting the brand's successful retail expansion.
The Runway

Peserico's U.S. Menswear Retail Expansion Spurs Growth

In 2025, Peserico's U.

Aylin Demir·Jun 20
Dolce & Gabbana's luxury lifestyle products, including beauty and home goods, displayed elegantly, symbolizing brand expansion beyond fashion.
The Runway

Dolce & Gabbana Expands Lifestyle Strategy for Growth

Dolce & Gabbana's beauty division, internalized just two years ago, generated an estimated 910 million euros in 2023.

Aylin Demir·Jun 20
Slam Jam founder Luca Benini strategizing with representatives from Nike, Vans, and Wrangler in a modern retail setting.
The Runway

Slam Jam Luca Benini launches brand elevation strategy with major partners

Slam Jam's new brand elevation consulting division, securing deals with Nike, Vans, and Wrangler, now accounts for a staggering 60 percent of total sales, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir·Jun 20
Gabriella’s Jewels Under $50 Jewelry for Everyday Style
The Jeweler's Box

Gabriella’s Jewels Under $50 Jewelry for Everyday Style

Finding high-quality, stylish jewelry that fits a smaller budget can feel like a significant challenge. For those who love to accessorize daily, the search for affordable everyday jewelry often leads to pieces that tarni…

Sponsored by Gabriella's Jewels·Jul 20
Milan Men's Fashion Week runway showcasing a mix of established and emerging designers, highlighting the industry's challenges and opportunities.
The Runway

Milan Men's Fashion Week navigates challenges and opportunities.

Garcias, an Italian-Colombian label founded in 2023, will debut in Milan on June 20, 2026, projecting €120,000 in revenues for 2025—a 243% jump from €35,000 in 2024, according to Vogue .

Aylin Demir·Jun 19
Interior of the new Amouage flagship store in Beverly Hills, showcasing luxurious displays of high-end perfumes.
Beauty & Fragrance

Amouage Opens Lavish New Flagship Store in Beverly Hills

Amouage perfumes, priced between $380 and $590, now beckon from 'The Wadi', its new 1,033 square foot flagship on North Beverly Drive.

Jenna Blackwood·Jun 18
Interior view of the newly redesigned Mytheresa Munich store showcasing elegant fashion displays and modern luxury design elements.
Atelier Visit

Mytheresa Munich Store Reopens After Redesign

Mytheresa's Munich womenswear store reopened after a redesign on Thursday, an event seemingly modest for a company that just acquired Yoox Net-a-Porter for €555 million cash.

Élise Dubois·Jun 18
Diverse group of perfumers united, rejecting AI and demanding fair credit for their fragrance creations, symbolizing the launch of the Perfumers Union.
Beauty & Fragrance

Perfumers Union Launches, Demands Fair Credit

At a time when AI rapidly integrates into creative fields, the newly formed Perfumers’ Union explicitly rejects its use in fragrance creation.

Jenna Blackwood·Jun 18
Fashion designer Rio Uribe sketching new designs in a studio, symbolizing the relaunch of his 'Rio' brand with a focus on exclusivity and values.
The Runway

Rio Uribe to relaunch with 'Rio' brand in 2025 after controversy

In 2022, a commercially successful collaboration between Rio Uribe's 'Gypsy Sport' and Urban Outfitters abruptly ended, not due to sales, but controversy over the brand name, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir·Jun 15
Bruno Sialelli, a renowned designer, is depicted working in the exclusive Balenciaga couture studio, surrounded by luxurious fabrics and design sketches.
Atelier Visit

Bruno Sialelli joins Balenciaga's elite couture studio team

Just weeks before Pierpaolo Piccioli's highly anticipated Balenciaga couture debut, Bruno Sialelli, a designer celebrated for his creative direction at Lanvin, quietly joined the brand's exclusive cou

Rafael Castillo·Jun 15
Want to Ditch Your Bra Comfortably? 5 Ways Bralessness Gets It Done
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Want to Ditch Your Bra Comfortably? 5 Ways Bralessness Gets It Done

For many, the end of the day brings a singular moment of relief: unclasping a restrictive bra. But what if that feeling of freedom could last all day? The desire for comfortable braless options that still offer discreet …

Sponsored by Bralessness·Jul 16
Isaac Mizrahi, dressed in a stylish suit, thoughtfully examines a design mood board in a chic, reimagined Target store setting.
Atelier Visit

Isaac Mizrahi Named Creative Director at Large for Target

Facing a 1.7% sales decline in 2025, Target has created an entirely new role—creative director at large—and appointed Isaac Mizrahi to it. This strategic move signals a profound need for a design iden

Rafael Castillo·Jun 15
Singer Ciara attends Uber's World Cup-themed party in New York, wearing $199 Femme LA clear blue slippers, continuing her notable clear shoe streak.
The Runway

Ciara continues clear shoe streak in $199 Femme LA slippers

At Uber's World Cup-themed party in New York, Ciara turned heads not with bespoke couture, but with icy blue, $199 clear slippers from Femme LA.

Aylin Demir·Jun 14
Elle Macpherson elegantly presents a piece of luxurious cashmere fabric in a high-fashion atelier, showcasing the texture and quality of her upcoming collection.
The Runway

Elle Macpherson to Launch Luxury Cashmere Collection

A single cashmere bomber jacket from Elle Macpherson's new line with Linnea Lund will cost 1,495 euros and contain over a kilogram of cashmere.

Aylin Demir·Jun 14
Taylor Swift wearing a bordeaux velvet dress and a diamond engagement ring during a New York City date night.
The Jeweler's Box

Taylor Swift's Bordeaux Velvet, engagement ring signal

For a date night in New York, Taylor Swift stepped out in a bordeaux velvet Polo Ralph Lauren tank dress, accessorized with a Kindred Lubeck diamond engagement ring.

Jenna Blackwood·Jun 14
A stylish Parisian boutique window displaying a curated collection of Japanese fashion and personal care items, showcasing the 'Tokyo Sense' pop-up event.
The Runway

Paris pop-up event features curated 'Tokyo Sense'

In a Parisian storefront, 29 mostly under-the-radar Japanese brands, offering items from 4-euro personal care to 800-euro fashion, now present a curated 'Tokyo Sense.

Aylin Demir·Jun 14
5 Reasons Black Maple Magazine Stands Out for Conscious Apparel Shoppers
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5 Reasons Black Maple Magazine Stands Out for Conscious Apparel Shoppers

For shoppers who want their purchases to reflect their values, the story behind a brand matters as much as the product itself. Black Maple Magazine has emerged as a key destination for those seeking more than just appare…

Sponsored by Black Maple Magazine·Jul 16
Empty sewing machines in a dimly lit Bangladesh garment factory, symbolizing mass layoffs due to declining international orders.
The Runway

Bangladesh garment factories lay off 1,868 workers amid falling orders

Nearly 1,900 workers at Al-Muslim Group's seven garment factories in Savar were laid off overnight, a stark consequence of plummeting international purchase orders.

Aylin Demir·Jun 13
Split image showcasing Melanie Moreno as a plus-size model and her current appearance, highlighting the public debate surrounding her weight transformation.
The Runway

Melanie Moreno's plus-size modeling past sparks weight debate

Old photos of 'Love Island' contestant Melanie Moreno modeling for Pretty Little Thing during Miami Swim Week 2022 sparked a firestorm.

Aylin Demir·Jun 13