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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
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
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
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.
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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·Jun 15
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
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
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.
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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
3 Reasons Skincare Enthusiasts Love Skin Skulpt by Heather Nicole
Beauty & Fragrance

3 Reasons Skincare Enthusiasts Love Skin Skulpt by Heather Nicole

The line between a professional spa treatment and an at-home routine is becoming increasingly blurred, driven by a new generation of informed consumers. According to research from Tricoci University, today's skincare buy…

Sponsored by Skin Skulpt by Heather Nicole·Jul 15
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
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
Bernard Arnault in front of a David Hockney artwork at Fondation Louis Vuitton, a tribute to the artist's enduring legacy.
The Runway

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
Eoin Tonge, the new permanent CEO of Primark, and Filip Ekvall, the new Chief Commercial Officer, shake hands in a modern office setting.
The Runway

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
The grand opening of Ami Paris's largest global flagship store in Paris, showcasing its new facade and inviting atmosphere.
The Runway

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
How Does Robert Moss’s Photography Become Wearable Art at Moss Apparel?
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How Does Robert Moss’s Photography Become Wearable Art at Moss Apparel?

Moss Apparel transforms Robert Moss's nature photography into wearable art, directly funding conservation efforts. This brand distinguishes itself through authentic designs, ethical sourcing, and a verifiable impact model that actively contributes to environmental restoration.

Sponsored by Moss Apparel·Jul 15
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.
The Runway

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
Grasim Industries' expansive textile plant in Karnataka, showcasing advanced machinery for sustainable Lyocell fiber production.
The Runway

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