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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·June 29, 2026
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·June 28, 2026
Fashion students at Leeds Beckett University collaborating on redesigning Burberry trenchcoats using surplus gabardine fabric in a bright studio.
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Burberry, Leeds Beckett University Rework Surplus Gabardine

Second-year fashion students at Leeds Beckett University are now reimagining Burberry's iconic trenchcoat using surplus gabardine, a fabric invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879.

Aylin Demir·June 25, 2026
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·June 25, 2026
Botto Giuseppe's textile factory interior, highlighting the fusion of traditional weaving with modern sustainable energy and eco-certified fabric production.
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Botto Giuseppe Marks 150 Years with Sustainable Textile Innovations

Nearly 50% of Botto Giuseppe's luxury textile products are now Cradle to Cradle Certified, a rigorous eco-standard, as the company approaches its 150th anniversary.

Aylin Demir·June 24, 2026
J-Hope and Jeremy Allen White attend the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2027 show in Paris, which featured a sandy runway and announced a coral reef conservation partnership.
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J-Hope and Jeremy Allen White Hit Louis Vuitton's 2027 Fashion Show

At Louis Vuitton's Spring Summer 2027 show, a sandy runway and a trompe l'oeil barrel wave set the stage for an unexpected announcement: a major partnership with coral reef conservationists.

Aylin Demir·June 24, 2026
The Pomellato Mandala Chromia necklace, featuring 99 rare multicolor natural sapphires set in an intricate hand-pierced openwork motif, symbolizing creative freedom.
The Jeweler's Box

Pomellato Expands High Jewelry Collection with Unprecedented Creative Freedom

The Mandala Chromia necklace, a centerpiece of Pomellato's new collection, features an intricate hand-pierced openwork motif set with 99 rare multicolor natural sapphires, according to WWD .

Jenna Blackwood·June 23, 2026
Exterior view of the Momotaro Jeans Paris pop-up showroom, showcasing traditional Japanese cypress timber framing in the Marais district.
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Momotaro Jeans Opens Paris Pop-Up Showroom

In a quiet corner of Paris's Marais district, traditional Japanese cypress timber-framing, assembled by local artisans, now houses Momotaro Jeans' first European retail experiment.

Aylin Demir·June 23, 2026
Model wearing Setchu's Spring 2027 collection featuring tatami fabric and Japanese knot details on the Milan Fashion Week runway.
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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·June 21, 2026
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·June 20, 2026
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.
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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·June 20, 2026
Interior of a high-end Peserico boutique in the US, featuring stylish menswear displays and elegant decor, highlighting the brand's successful retail expansion.
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Peserico's U.S. Menswear Retail Expansion Spurs Growth

In 2025, Peserico's U.

Aylin Demir·June 20, 2026
Dolce & Gabbana's luxury lifestyle products, including beauty and home goods, displayed elegantly, symbolizing brand expansion beyond fashion.
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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·June 20, 2026
A racegoer at Royal Ascot 2026 wearing a statement fascinator and pearl-encrusted heels, showcasing the bold pearlcore fashion trend.
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Pearlcore fashion trends make a statement at Royal Ascot 2026

One attendee at Royal Ascot 2026 turned heads with a fascinator featuring over 500 hand-sewn pearls, perfectly matched by pearl-encrusted heels.

Aylin Demir·June 19, 2026
Fashion designer Rio Uribe sketching new designs in a studio, symbolizing the relaunch of his 'Rio' brand with a focus on exclusivity and values.
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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·June 15, 2026
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·June 15, 2026
Elle Macpherson elegantly presents a piece of luxurious cashmere fabric in a high-fashion atelier, showcasing the texture and quality of her upcoming collection.
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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·June 14, 2026
A chic studio setting blending fashion and art, representing the upcoming limited collection by Veronica Beard and Pauline de Roussy de Sales.
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Veronica Beard Announces Pauline de Roussy de Sales Limited Collection

A new Veronica Beard collection, featuring artist Pauline de Roussy de Sales, is making headlines today—but won't be available until summer 2026.

Aylin Demir·June 11, 2026
Cédric Charbit, the newly appointed CEO of Saint Laurent, is pictured in a modern executive office, exuding an aura of leadership and strategic vision.
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Saint Laurent names Cédric Charbit its new CEO

While Kering announced a slate of executive appointments effective January 2, 2025, Anouck Duranteau-Loeper's critical role as Saint Laurent's deputy CEO in charge of product begins much sooner, on Ju

Aylin Demir·June 11, 2026
Frasers Group headquarters with a holographic Hugo Boss logo, symbolizing a major takeover bid in the luxury fashion industry.
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Frasers Group offers €38 per share for Hugo Boss

Frasers Group has launched a €2 billion cash takeover offer for luxury fashion house Hugo Boss, proposing €38.

Aylin Demir·June 11, 2026
Interior of a luxurious Berluti boutique in Milan, featuring elegant displays of high-end leather shoes and accessories, emphasizing exclusivity.
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Berluti CEO Mansvelt drives global luxury strategy with calculated scarcity

On Milan's Via Gesù, Berluti has just unveiled its latest European boutique, a ground-floor outpost in the Four Seasons Hotel Milano.

Aylin Demir·June 11, 2026
Models showcase LoveShackFancy's Resort 2027 collection featuring deep merlot and emerald green hues, with a focus on sophisticated outerwear.
Atelier Visit

LoveShackFancy Unveils Resort 2027 Collection with Bold New Directions

LoveShackFancy's Resort 2027 collection introduces deep merlots, emerald greens, and a significant emphasis on outerwear.

Élise Dubois·June 10, 2026
Skilled artisans meticulously hand-stitching a luxurious haute couture gown with intricate detail in a well-lit, elegant fashion atelier.
Atelier Visit

The Meticulous Craft of Haute Couture Gowns

One single Giambattista Valli couture gown can demand 240 hours of meticulous handcrafting and consume 6,000 meters of fabric, as reported by Vogue .

Élise Dubois·June 10, 2026
Robotic arms and human artisans collaborating on a detailed haute couture gown in a luxurious fashion atelier.
Atelier Visit

AI and robotics: Impact on haute couture craftsmanship

Gucci, a name deeply associated with 'creativity and Italian craftsmanship', faced widespread public criticism in 2026 for its promotional campaign ahead of Milan Fashion Week.

Rafael Castillo·June 7, 2026
Close-up of an artisan's hands performing intricate hand-sewing of beads and sequins onto haute couture fabric in a Parisian atelier.
Atelier Visit

Haute Couture Embellishment Techniques and Their History

For 130 years, artisans known as 'petites mains' at Maison Lesage have meticulously hand-attached intricate embellishments.

Élise Dubois·June 6, 2026
Models showcase the new Marine Serre x Under Armour collection on a futuristic runway, featuring a blend of moon prints and athletic designs.
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Marine Serre and Under Armour Launch New Collection

Under Armour's first major fashion collaboration of 2026 isn't with another sportswear giant, but with the avant-garde French designer Marine Serre, resurrecting a running shoe unseen since the late 2

Aylin Demir·June 2, 2026
Moynat Labubu Kasing Lung capsule collection featuring a SGD3700 Hobo bag and other luxury accessories with a whimsical Labubu character.
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Moynat Labubu Kasing Lung Capsule: Conflicting Launch Dates

Despite a whimsical collaboration with artist Kasing Lung, Moynat's new Labubu capsule collection features a Hobo bag priced at SGD3700.

Aylin Demir·June 2, 2026
The logos of Zalando and Vestiaire Collective merging, symbolizing their new partnership in the luxury resale market.
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Zalando partners with Vestiaire Collective for luxury resale

For the first time in its history, European e-commerce giant Zalando is opening its pre-owned fashion category to an external partner, Vestiaire Collective.

Aylin Demir·May 28, 2026
A striking Dsquared2 Resort 2027 ready-to-wear garment displayed on a mannequin in a minimalist studio, emphasizing its immediate availability.
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Dsquared2 Resort 2027 Collection Now Available

The Dsquared2 Resort 2027 ready-to-wear collection has quietly entered the market, bypassing traditional runway reveals for an immediate market drop.

Aylin Demir·May 25, 2026
A haute couture seamstress working on an intricate gown in a luxurious atelier, with a digital tablet showing a 3D model of the dress.
Atelier Visit

What is the evolution of haute couture craftsmanship?

Virtual fittings for haute couture clients increased by 33%, a notable shift for an industry founded on meticulous handcraft and in-person exclusivity.

Élise Dubois·May 15, 2026