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Comprehensive reviews and detailed analysis of the latest haute couture and prêt-à-porter collections from Paris, Milan, New York, and London.

Slam Jam founder Luca Benini strategizing with representatives from Nike, Vans, and Wrangler in a modern retail setting.

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· 2 min
Milan Men's Fashion Week runway showcasing a mix of established and emerging designers, highlighting the industry's challenges and opportunities.

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· 2 min
Fashion designer Rio Uribe sketching new designs in a studio, symbolizing the relaunch of his 'Rio' brand with a focus on exclusivity and values.

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· 2 min
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.

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· 2 min
Elle Macpherson elegantly presents a piece of luxurious cashmere fabric in a high-fashion atelier, showcasing the texture and quality of her upcoming collection.

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· 2 min
A stylish Parisian boutique window displaying a curated collection of Japanese fashion and personal care items, showcasing the 'Tokyo Sense' pop-up event.

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· 2 min
Empty sewing machines in a dimly lit Bangladesh garment factory, symbolizing mass layoffs due to declining international orders.

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· 2 min
Split image showcasing Melanie Moreno as a plus-size model and her current appearance, highlighting the public debate surrounding her weight transformation.

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· 2 min
Bernard Arnault in front of a David Hockney artwork at Fondation Louis Vuitton, a tribute to the artist's enduring legacy.

Bernard Arnault Honors David Hockney's Artistic Journey

Just days after David Hockney's death at 88, Bernard Arnault declared his passing an 'irreplaceable loss' for the art world, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir· Jun 13· 2 min
Eoin Tonge, the new permanent CEO of Primark, and Filip Ekvall, the new Chief Commercial Officer, shake hands in a modern office setting.

Primark Appoints Eoin Tonge as New Chief Executive Officer

Eoin Tonge, interim Chief Executive since March 2025, is now Primark's permanent CEO, a definitive move for the fast-fashion giant.

Aylin Demir· Jun 13· 2 min
The grand opening of Ami Paris's largest global flagship store in Paris, showcasing its new facade and inviting atmosphere.

Ami Paris Opens New Store Amidst Strategic Expansion

Ami Paris inaugurated its largest store worldwide in Paris on February 18th, 2025, marking a significant physical expansion.

Aylin Demir· Jun 12· 2 min
KidSuper's fashion show in Miami during the World Cup 2026, featuring diverse male models on a runway with a lively crowd and city skyline.

KidSuper brings fashion show to Miami during World Cup 2026

To represent its spring 2027 collection, KidSuper seeks one male model over 6'0" for each participating FIFA World Cup country.

Aylin Demir· Jun 12· 2 min
Grasim Industries' expansive textile plant in Karnataka, showcasing advanced machinery for sustainable Lyocell fiber production.

Grasim Industries adds 110K TPA Lyocell capacity in Karnataka

Grasim Industries is investing ₹3,094 crore into its Harihar plant, significantly expanding its Birla Lyocell capacity.

Aylin Demir· Jun 12· 2 min
A chic studio setting blending fashion and art, representing the upcoming limited collection by Veronica Beard and Pauline de Roussy de Sales.

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· Jun 11· 2 min
Guests in designer gowns and suits attend the Royal Academy Summer Party, showcasing cutting-edge British fashion amidst art.

British Fashion Shines at Royal Academy Summer Party

At the 257th Royal Academy Summer Exhibition party, Lily Allen debuted next year's fashion, arriving in a custom 16Arlington gown adapted from the label's spring 2026 collection.

Aylin Demir· Jun 11· 2 min
Interior of The Fall Bride boutique in DUMBO, Brooklyn, showcasing designer wedding dresses and a luxurious client experience with city views.

Fall Bride boutique opens new DUMBO Brooklyn location

Since opening in early 2020, The Fall Bride's London boutique has seen its revenue skyrocket by 1,360 percent, a surprising surge now fueling its expansion into DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Aylin Demir· Jun 10· 2 min
Onitsuka Tiger stripes transforming into the Asics logo on a vibrant Tokyo street at dusk, symbolizing a corporate spin-off.

Asics spins off Onitsuka Tiger into wholly owned subsidiary

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Onitsuka Tiger's net sales surged by 33.

Aylin Demir· Jun 10· 2 min
Keke Palmer posing in a glamorous setting, wearing striking Chanel slingback heels and Aquazzura sandals, embodying high fashion.

Keke Palmer Adds Luxury and Affordable Heels to Her Shoe Collection

In just the past month, Keke Palmer has showcased an array of luxury footwear, from $850 Aquazzura sandals to exclusive Chanel slingbacks from a 2026 collection, marking a deliberate and rapid elevati

Aylin Demir· Jun 10· 2 min
A close-up of a men's fragrance bottle on a counter in a high-end beauty store, with blurred shoppers in the background.

Sephora and Ulta See Surge in Men's Perfume Purchases

YSL Beauty's Myslf, a men's fragrance, has seized the number-one spot for first-quarter online sales at both Sephora and Ulta Beauty, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir· Jun 9· 2 min
Capsum and KKT Labs leaders shake hands, symbolizing the acquisition and enhanced U.S. product development capabilities in the beauty industry.

Capsum acquires KKT Labs, boosting its U.S. product development capabilities

Krupa Koestline, founder of the product development firm KKT Labs, will now lead Capsum USA as CEO, following Capsum's acquisition of her company, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir· Jun 9· 2 min
Doja Cat in a sheer yellow-beige latex dress with puff sleeves and faux piercings, paired with Sergio Rossi pumps at a Paris beauty event.

Doja Cat stuns in Paris latex look with Sergio Rossi pumps

Doja Cat arrived at a Paris beauty event draped in sheer latex, complete with faux piercings and puff sleeves, challenging conventional red carpet glamour.

Aylin Demir· Jun 9· 2 min
Fashion industry figure Tiffany Hsu confidently balances the demands of fashion week, motherhood, and personal style, showcasing her strength and grace.

Tiffany Hsu thrives balancing career, motherhood, and style

For Tiffany Hsu, the grueling pace of fashion week and the relentless demands of motherhood are not challenges to endure; they are the crucible in which she forges personal strength.

Aylin Demir· Jun 9· 2 min
Christopher Bailey inspecting a handcrafted ceramic piece in a historic Burleigh Pottery workshop, symbolizing the preservation of British craftsmanship.

Christopher Bailey Buys Historic Burleigh Pottery

Christopher Bailey, the former CEO who revitalized Burberry, has personally stepped in to save Burleigh Pottery, an iconic British ceramics house founded in 1851, and its 62 jobs.

Aylin Demir· Jun 9· 2 min
NBA player OG Anunoby wearing Skechers SKX Reign sneakers, inspired by Timberland boots, during the NBA Finals.

OG Anunoby Debuts Skechers SKX Reign NBA Finals Sneakers

In a surprising move for the 2026 NBA Finals, OG Anunoby will step onto the court in a special-edition Skechers basketball shoe.

Aylin Demir· Jun 7· 2 min
A semi-truck driving on a highway with a sunset in the background, symbolizing the rising fuel costs impacting delivery prices.

US fuel costs surge, threatening truck delivery prices

In California, diesel prices have soared to a record high of nearly $7.

Aylin Demir· Jun 6· 2 min
Athletes modeling Nike's 2026 World Cup collection, featuring designs by Jacquemus and the estate of Virgil Abloh, in a stylish stadium setting.

Nike Unveils World Cup Collection With Seven Global Collaborators

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nike has enlisted high-fashion icon Jacquemus for France and the estate of Virgil Abloh for the U.

Aylin Demir· Jun 6· 2 min
William Smolen, the newly appointed CEO of Caliray, stands in a modern office, poised to lead the beauty brand's strategic growth initiatives.

Caliray names William Smolen CEO to drive growth strategy

Despite nationwide Sephora distribution and expansion to 800 Sephora at Kohl’s locations, beauty brand Caliray has appointed William Smolen as CEO.

Aylin Demir· Jun 5· 2 min
Art conservators carefully restoring Jacopo Bassano's 'Spring' painting within the grand halls of the Galleria Borghese, illuminated by soft, focused light.

Loro Piana partners with Galleria Borghese for major restoration

This year, 'Spring', the first painting in Jacopo Bassano's 'Spring, Autumn and Winter' triptych, will begin restoration.

Aylin Demir· Jun 5· 2 min
Exterior of the new LoveShackFancy boutique in Hyde Park Village, Tampa Bay, showcasing its signature floral and pastel aesthetic with shoppers entering.

LoveShackFancy Opens First Tampa Bay Boutique

This summer, LoveShackFancy will open its first Tampa Bay boutique in Hyde Park Village, marking its third Florida location and first dedicated storefront outside South Florida, according to Wwd .

Aylin Demir· Jun 5· 2 min
A Louis Vuitton trunk on the Monaco Grand Prix podium, symbolizing the brand's title sponsorship of the 2026 race.

Louis Vuitton Secures 2026 Monaco Grand Prix Title Sponsorship

For the 83rd edition of the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco in 2026, the iconic race will be officially renamed the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco, NSS Magazine reported.

Aylin Demir· Jun 5· 2 min