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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.

Scientists in a futuristic lab working with advanced technology on drug discovery and molecular analysis for new treatments.

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· 2 min
French actor Omar Sy, the new friend of the house for Jaeger-LeCoultre, is shown in a watchmaking atelier, appreciating a luxury timepiece.

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· 2 min
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.

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· 2 min
Libertine model in a luxurious hotel suite at The Little Nell Aspen, showcasing the Spring 2026 collection with mountain views.

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· 2 min
Elegant patrons in vintage attire enjoying sunset at the newly renovated Giacomo Milano beach club in Forte dei Marmi, Italy.

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· 2 min
Diverse group of stylish individuals wearing Off-White L/AB collection pieces in a vibrant urban environment, showcasing accessible luxury streetwear.

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· 2 min
Sharon Stone closes the Vetements Spring 2027 show wearing a backward-facing black tie, symbolizing the collection's audacious subversion of traditional formalwear.

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· 2 min
Models showcase Taakk's Spring/Summer 2027 collection featuring bold flower prints and intricate cutouts on a Paris Fashion Week 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· 2 min
Symbolic handshake between Boeing and Airbus airplanes over the Atlantic Ocean, representing the extended suspension of trade tariffs.

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· 2 min
Sir Don McCullin, Don Letts, and Danny Fox in Sarah Burton's debut Givenchy men's campaign, showcasing cultural icons over traditional models.

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· 2 min
A stylish personal shopper using a tablet to manage luxury resale items in a chic boutique setting, showcasing the Reflaunt Folio platform.

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· 2 min
Queen Camilla wearing sand suede Eliot Zed pumps with a cobalt blue Fiona Clare couture dress and Philip Treacy hat at Royal Ascot.

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· 2 min
Model wearing Setchu's Spring 2027 collection featuring tatami fabric and Japanese knot details on the Milan Fashion Week 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· 2 min
Reese Witherspoon posing in pink heels at the Legally Blonde cast reunion, surrounded by co-stars.

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· 2 min
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.

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· 2 min
Interior of a high-end Peserico boutique in the US, featuring stylish menswear displays and elegant decor, highlighting the brand's successful retail expansion.

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

In 2025, Peserico's U.

Aylin Demir· Jun 20· 2 min
Dolce & Gabbana's luxury lifestyle products, including beauty and home goods, displayed elegantly, symbolizing brand expansion beyond fashion.

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· 2 min
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