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5 Activewear Mistakes You're Making and How Just Unicorn’s Style Inspires Better Everyday Fashion
Style Guide

5 Activewear Mistakes You're Making and How Just Unicorn’s Style Inspires Better Everyday Fashion

Choosing the right activewear can feel like navigating a crowded market, but the wrong choices do more than just waste money—they can hinder your movement and self-expression. Many common mistakes to avoid in activewear …

Sponsored by Just Unicorn·August 3, 2026
How Does Robert Moss’s Photography Become Wearable Art at Moss Apparel?
Style Guide

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·July 15, 2026
Where Can You Find Authentic Indian Jewelry in Jersey City? An Inside Look at Habebe Couture
The Jeweler's Box

Where Can You Find Authentic Indian Jewelry in Jersey City? An Inside Look at Habebe Couture

Habebe Couture offers an innovative retail experience for authentic Indian jewelry in Jersey City, blending cultural significance with contemporary elegance. It provides a curated collection of Indian-inspired statement pieces in a luxury boutique setting, designed for the modern woman.

Sponsored by Habebe Couture·July 14, 2026
A close-up of a hand reaching for a vintage Chanel handbag in a luxury boutique, symbolizing the appeal of pre-owned designer goods.
Art de Vivre

The Rise of Pre-Owned Luxury Among Shoppers

62% of aspirational luxury clients are now willing to buy certified pre-owned products directly from luxury brands, an 8% year-on-year increase, according to EY .

Maeve O'Connor·July 14, 2026
Event Outfits Beyond the Dress With Style Me Up
Style Guide

Event Outfits Beyond the Dress With Style Me Up

Event outfits require more than just a dress, as overlooked details like shoes, bags, and jewelry can lead to last-minute stress and added costs. Style Me Up offers a complete solution with designer dresses, separates, bags, and shoes for hire, allowing customers to plan full looks for any occasion.

Sponsored·July 12, 2026
Maria Grazia Chiuri's Fendi haute couture debut collection showcased amidst art and sculptures in a grand Roman gallery, blending fashion with cultural heritage.
Heritage

What Is Maria Grazia Chiuri's Fendi Debut Haute Couture Collection?

At Rome's Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Maria Grazia Chiuri unveiled her Fendi haute couture debut, not on a standalone runway, but bookended by two distinct exhibitions, one revi

Élise Dubois·July 12, 2026
AI constructs walking a haute couture runway, blending technology and high fashion with a discerning audience watching.
Culture & Art

AI's mixed impact on haute couture's creative process

Gucci, a titan of Italian craftsmanship, recently faced public scorn for using AI-generated images to promote its Milan Fashion Week show.

Maeve O'Connor·July 2, 2026
Model showcases a vibrant Conner Ives spring collection piece on the New York Fashion Week runway with an energetic crowd in the background.
The Runway

Conner Ives Presents Spring Collection at New York Fashion Week

After establishing his brand in London since 2022 and raising over 500,000 pounds for charity with a single T-shirt, designer Conner Ives is making a significant transatlantic move, showing his spring

Aylin Demir·June 30, 2026
Diverse group of stylish individuals wearing Off-White L/AB collection pieces in a vibrant urban environment, showcasing accessible luxury streetwear.
The Runway

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·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.
The Runway

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
Close-up of the Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble sneaker featuring a prominent black tongue, set against a backdrop of a vintage sneaker archive.
The Runway

Nike Revives Air Max 95 Big Bubble with Black Tongue Pack

In a move that blends deep archival homage with future releases, Nike is set to launch a four-sneaker 'Black Tongue Pack' of the remastered Air Max 95 Big Bubble in Spring/Summer 2027.

Aylin Demir·June 28, 2026
Models showcase Undercover's Spring 2027 collection featuring reversible linen jackets and sweatshirts with elbow slashes, inspired by Michaël Borremans.
The Runway

Undercover Men's Spring 2027 Collection Arrives With Artistic Flair

Undercover's Spring 2027 collection unveiled reversible linen jackets and sweatshirts with elbow slashes, a testament to Jun Takahashi's collaboration with Belgian artist Michaël Borremans, according

Aylin Demir·June 28, 2026
Model showcases a striking piece from the LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi Spring 2025 collection on a dimly lit runway during Paris Fashion Week.
Atelier Visit

LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi unveils bold Spring 2027 collection

Just one season after presenting a hand-drawn animated film titled 'Do Androids Dream of Wet Desires?

Élise Dubois·June 27, 2026
Chanel's new Palo Alto boutique, a symbol of luxury fashion's expansion into Silicon Valley, catering to the affluent tech industry.
The Jeweler's Box

Chanel Opens First Palo Alto Boutique Catering to Tech Wealth

Chanel will open its first stand-alone boutique in Palo Alto on Friday, a significant expansion into Silicon Valley's concentrated wealth, as reported by WWD .

Rafael Castillo·June 26, 2026
The Runway

Dsquared2 Names Bad Gyal Its New Global Brand Ambassador

Dsquared2, known for its distinctive luxury aesthetic, has just named Spanish artist Bad Gyal as its first ever global brand ambassador.

Aylin Demir·June 25, 2026
Models walk the runway at Raf Simons' Spring 2019 show during Paris Men's Fashion Week, marking his return to the city.
The Runway

Raf Simons Returns to Paris Men's Fashion Week

Raf Simons will unveil his Spring 2019 collection at 9:30 p.

Aylin Demir·June 23, 2026
Stylish individuals wearing unique, customized sports jerseys in a vibrant urban street-style photoshoot, showcasing fashion-forward fan gear.
Style Guide

Styling Sports Jerseys for Everyday Wear: Trends and Tips

Rysa Ruth has sold over 200 custom knitting patterns for women's sports jerseys, revealing a burgeoning DIY movement that directly challenges traditional sports apparel.

Maeve O'Connor·June 23, 2026
A skilled artisan's hands carefully folding and pressing fine pleats into a rich fabric, showcasing the detailed craftsmanship of couture fashion.
Heritage

What are hand pleating techniques in modern couture fashion?

A 2.24mg sample from the Tarkhan Dress, the world's oldest complete woven garment, revealed its intricate knife pleats were crafted over 5,000 years ago. Radiocarbon dating confirmed the garment's ori

Élise Dubois·June 21, 2026
Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo, the new co-creative directors of Moschino, are presented in a stylish fashion studio.
The Runway

Moschino names Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as new creative directors

Adrian Appiolaza departed Moschino last Friday, just months after taking the helm, making way for Sunnei founders Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo to immediately step in as co-creative directors.

Aylin Demir·June 21, 2026
Model wearing Setchu's Spring 2027 collection featuring tatami fabric and Japanese knot details on the Milan Fashion Week runway.
The 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·June 21, 2026
Reese Witherspoon posing in pink heels at the Legally Blonde cast reunion, surrounded by co-stars.
The Runway

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·June 21, 2026
Split image: a stylish menswear runway show and an elegant restaurant interior, symbolizing Caruso's dual success in fashion and dining.
The Runway

Caruso name in new chapter: fashion comeback, acclaimed restaurant

While the Caruso luxury menswear brand prepares for its first Milan Men’s Fashion Week in a decade, an unrelated Caruso's restaurant in California has just been awarded the prestigious 2026 Wine Spect

Aylin Demir·June 19, 2026
Supermodel Kaia Gerber on the University of Texas at Austin campus, looking engaged in her new role as Creative Partner in Residence.
Beauty & Fragrance

Kaia Gerber joins UT Austin as Creative Partner in Residence

Supermodel Kaia Gerber, a fixture on international runways for brands like Chanel and Versace, has officially begun her tenure as a 'Creative Partner in Residence' at The University of Texas at Austin

Jenna Blackwood·June 18, 2026
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·June 18, 2026
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·June 15, 2026
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·June 14, 2026
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·June 14, 2026
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·June 13, 2026
The Runway

Sarah Jessica Parker Debuts Bold Look at Tribeca Festival 2026

For the premiere of 'Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story' at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, producer Sarah Jessica Parker arrived in a silky black-and-white pajama-esque set, complete with a visible bl

Aylin Demir·June 13, 2026
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·June 12, 2026