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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.

Customers browsing and shopping in a bright, modern Gap Inc. store, showcasing a positive retail environment.

Gap Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Earnings

Gap Inc. defied retail headwinds with a 3% year-over-year net sales increase in Q1 2026, reaching $3.4 billion. The company also posted a robust 41.2% gross margin, a notable rise from the previous ye

Aylin Demir· May 30· 2 min
Monos Mira sunglasses collection displayed elegantly, highlighting premium materials against a backdrop suggesting market competition and pricing disparity.

Monos Debuts Mira Sunglasses Collection

Monos' debut eyewear collection, 'Mira,' priced at $150 per pair, faces immediate market confusion.

Aylin Demir· May 28· 2 min
Marilyn Monroe's gold brocade opera coat, a symbol of classic Hollywood glamour, displayed under soft lighting at a prestigious auction.

Marilyn Monroe's opera coat estimated at $12K-$18K at Bonhams

A gold brocade opera coat once owned by screen legend Marilyn Monroe is estimated to sell for just $12,000 to $18,000 at the upcoming Bonhams Icons of Fashion online auction.

Aylin Demir· May 28· 2 min
The Missoni family's iconic fashion house logo subtly merging with the FSI private equity group's modern branding, symbolizing a shift in control and future growth.

Missoni family sells 41.2% stake, FSI gains control in expansion plans

The Missoni family has sold its remaining 41.

Aylin Demir· May 28· 2 min
Close-up of Riachuelo Pool Loop denim jeans featuring recycled cotton and sugarcane-based materials, set against a natural backdrop.

Riachuelo Launches Pool Loop Denim with Recycled Cotton and Sugarcane

Brazil's major retailer Riachuelo just launched its Pool Loop denim line, featuring jeans made with sugarcane-based elastane and viscose from 20 percent recycled cotton waste.

Aylin Demir· May 26· 2 min
The New York Knicks team celebrating their 1999 Eastern Conference Championship victory on the court, with confetti and cheering fans.

New York Knicks Clinch 1999 Eastern Conference Championship

In 1999, the New York Knicks, an unprecedented eighth seed, shattered playoff expectations, becoming the first team of their kind to reach the NBA Finals—a feat unmatched as of 2026.

Aylin Demir· May 26· 2 min
Jenna Ortega in a gray Alexander McQueen gothic suit with a frayed hem at the Wednesday FYSEE event, exuding dark elegance.

Jenna Ortega Dons McQueen Gothic Suit for Wednesday FYSEE Event

At Netflix's 'Wednesday' FYSEE event, Jenna Ortega appeared in a gray Alexander McQueen suit with a raw, frayed hem, marking a deliberate departure from typical red-carpet glamour, InStyle reported.

Aylin Demir· May 25· 2 min
Supermodel Bella Hadid casually strolling in Saint-Tropez wearing $180 Massimo Dutti thong sandals, a departure from her usual designer footwear.

Bella Hadid swaps designer heels for $180 thong sandals

Just days after gracing the Cannes red carpet in designer heels, supermodel Bella Hadid was spotted strolling in Saint-Tropez wearing $180 Massimo Dutti thong sandals.

Aylin Demir· May 25· 2 min
A striking Dsquared2 Resort 2027 ready-to-wear garment displayed on a mannequin in a minimalist studio, emphasizing its immediate availability.

Dsquared2 Resort 2027 Collection Now Available

The Dsquared2 Resort 2027 ready-to-wear collection has quietly entered the market, bypassing traditional runway reveals for an immediate market drop.

Aylin Demir· May 25· 2 min
Crowds of visitors exploring contemporary art at the Vima Art Fair in Limassol, Cyprus, with various gallery booths and installations on display.

Vima Art Fair Draws 5,200 Visitors to Cyprus Art Destination

The second edition of the Vima art fair in Limassol, Cyprus, attracted 5,200 visitors and saw sales ranging from €550 to €90,000.

Aylin Demir· May 24· 2 min
A curated selection of highly anticipated summer 2026 book releases, including Maggie O'Farrell's 'Land', displayed invitingly.

Maggie O'Farrell's 'Land' Among Notable Summer 2026 Book Releases

Maggie O'Farrell's historical epic 'Land,' David Sedaris's latest essays, and Laverne Cox's powerful memoir are just a few of the highly anticipated titles launching in early June 2026.

Aylin Demir· May 24· 2 min
Nike Air Max 90 'Scorpion' and Air Liquid Max sneakers with chrome accents, showcased in a dramatic studio setting for Summer 2026 release.

Nike Unveils New Air Max Designs for Summer 2026

Nike is set to release a new chrome-covered Air Max 90 'Scorpion' and the $230 Air Liquid Max, signaling a bold, premium direction for its iconic line.

Aylin Demir· May 24· 2 min
Affluent travelers enjoying a luxurious adventure, combining thrilling activities with exclusive comfort and stunning natural scenery.

Luxury travel redefines adventure with active immersion

Nearly 14 percent of luxury travelers are prepared to spend over $100,000 on a single, once-in-a-lifetime trip, signaling a profound shift in what 'luxury' truly means, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir· May 23· 2 min
Perfumer Quentin Bisch celebrated for his blockbuster fragrances like Amouage's Guidance, which achieved record-breaking sales.

Quentin Bisch's Blockbuster Fragrances Drive Industry Success

Amouage's Guidance, a fragrance created by Quentin Bisch, shattered sales records to become the most successful launch in the house's history, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir· May 23· 2 min
Lizzo commands attention in a dazzling cobalt blue Robert Wun gown featuring 3,161 carats of diamonds and provocative nipple necklace at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026.

Lizzo Debuts Daring Diamond Look at amfAR Gala Cannes 2026

At the 2026 amfAR Gala in Cannes, Lizzo commanded attention in a cobalt blue Robert Wun gown.

Aylin Demir· May 22· 2 min
Walmart supercenter with delivery trucks speeding away, symbolizing rapid delivery to 60% of the US population.

Walmart offers 30-minute delivery to 60% of Americans

Walmart now reaches approximately 60% of the U.

Aylin Demir· May 22· 2 min
Timothée Chalamet courtside at a Knicks playoff game, wearing a vintage jacket, parachute pants, and Ugg boots, defying traditional fashion norms.

Timothée Chalamet Rocks Uggs at Knicks Playoff Game

At a high-stakes Knicks-Cavaliers playoff game in 2026, Timothée Chalamet arrived courtside not in designer sneakers or dress shoes, but in casual Ugg boots.

Aylin Demir· May 22· 2 min
Nicole Scherzinger confidently posing in Los Angeles wearing striking black Christian Louboutin Kate Max Booty Mesh ankle boots.

Nicole Scherzinger in Louboutin Kate Max Booty Mesh Boots

Just as Nicole Scherzinger dropped the Pussycat Dolls' comeback single 'Club Song' on March 12, she was spotted in Los Angeles wearing Christian Louboutin's black Kate Max Booty Mesh ankle boots.

Aylin Demir· May 21· 2 min
Tilda Swinton performing 'House of Gesture' in the striking architecture of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, with subtle Dom Pérignon branding.

Tilda Swinton to perform 'House of Gesture' at Guggenheim Bilbao

At the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Tilda Swinton will perform 'House of Gesture' in June, a new live work orchestrated by luxury champagne house Dom Pérignon.

Aylin Demir· May 20· 2 min
A tense negotiation scene between representatives of Puig and Estée Lauder, with Charlotte Tilbury's founder at the center, holding a key to a cosmetics vault, symbolizing her influence on the merger.

Charlotte Tilbury Founder Complicates Puig-Lauder Merger Talks

In 2024, Puig valued Charlotte Tilbury at approximately US$4.

Aylin Demir· May 20· 2 min
Giambattista Valli in his atelier, exuding confidence and creative vision after buying back his fashion brand from Artémis.

Giambattista Valli Buys Back His Fashion Brand from Artémis

Just weeks after Giambattista Valli cancelled its Paris haute couture show citing an "in-depth review of its business," the designer has bought back his eponymous label, acquiring full ownership from

Aylin Demir· May 20· 2 min
VF Corporation headquarters at sunrise, symbolizing a new era of growth with financial charts indicating a positive trend.

VF Corp Sees First Revenue Rise in Three Years in FY2026

After three years of decline, VF Corporation posted a 1% revenue increase in FY2026, marking its first full-year growth.

Aylin Demir· May 20· 2 min

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· Jun 25· 2 min

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· Jun 13· 2 min