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Mugler Finds Subtle Power in Miguel Castro Freitas’ Debut
Miguel Castro Freitas’ debut at Mugler was a fascinating moment, a collection that honored the brand’s audacious DNA while quietly rethinking what sexy looks like today. Freitas titled the collection “Stardust Aphrodite,” and it played on contrasts: fantasy and reality, softness and structure, light and dark. The show took place in an underground Paris parking…
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Balenciaga Finds Its Heart Again With Pierpaolo Piccioli
If this debut was any indication, Balenciaga is entering a new era, one that values emotion over irony. Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut for Balenciaga was, in a word, stunning. It’s rare to see a collection that feels both completely timeless and so relevant to the moment. But that’s what this was—thoughtful, beautiful, and deeply considered. After…
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Loewe finds fresh energy with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez
How do you follow up a designer like Jonathan Anderson? That was the question hanging over Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez as they made their debut for Loewe this season. For more than a decade, Anderson redefined the brand, turning it from a Spanish leather house into one of the most exciting, idea-driven luxury labels…
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What else we can expect to see from Demna following his Gucci debut
Vintage frames, gilded nameplates, and more flamboyant caricatures of clientele than you could fit into a Cluedo game; few things capture the House of Gucci’s spirit more aptly than a portrait series of stylish archetypes. The brand’s essence finds its newest expression in La Famiglia, the first look at Demna Gvasalia’s debut collection for Gucci. Composed of…
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Gucci Sales Plunge 25% as Kering Struggles to Regain Momentum
Kering, the French luxury group behind Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga, delivered another sobering earnings update in Q2. Group revenues fell 15% year-on-year to €3.7 billion, while operating income dropped 39% to €969 million. But the headline figure came from Gucci itself, sales slumped 25% to €1.46 billion, making it the most significant drag on Kering’s…
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Michael Rider Redefines Celine with Poise, Prep and Personality
Michael Rider’s much-anticipated debut at Celine was more than just a runway show—it felt like a reset, a breath of fresh air, and a homecoming all at once. Held inside Celine’s historic headquarters on Rue Vivienne, the atmosphere was intimate yet grand, despite the Paris rain. Guests walked into the house—literally—past Celine-branded bikes adorned with…
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Finally, Jonathan Anderson Named Sole Creative Director at Dior
It’s official! Jonathan Anderson has been confirmed as the new creative director of Dior’s women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories lines. After months of intense speculation and anticipation, the fashion world now knows for certain. This appointment marks a significant moment for Dior, as Anderson becomes its eighth couturier, ushering a fresh creative vision. The…
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MGC Out at Dior! Maria Grazia Chiuri to Step Down as Dior’s Creative Head
After months of quiet speculation and industry whispers, it’s now official – Maria Grazia Chiuri is stepping down as the artistic director of Christian Dior. The brand confirmed the news in a short statement today, closing a significant chapter in the house’s storied history. Chiuri’s departure didn’t come as a shock to many in the…
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Designers in the US: Your Material Costs Are About to Explode
Fashion students and emerging designers, brace yourselves: the cost of your materials is about to jump—and hard. President Trump’s newly announced tariffs are hitting imports with unprecedented force, and that includes the fabrics, trims, buttons, and zippers you rely on. These new tariffs are poised to affect nearly every piece of your design puzzle. What’s…
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Louvre Couture: A Stunning Fashion Exhibition That Battles Space and Crowds
It is commonly said that to see every artwork in the Louvre, one would have to spend only 30 seconds per piece—and even then, it could take over 100 days to view the entire collection. Adding to this, a selection of 95 pieces of portraiture and 30 accessories, shoes, and similar items makes the task…
