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FENDI’s Roman Statement
On July 9, 2026, FENDI did more than present its Fall/Winter 2026–2027 Couture collection. The Roman house transformed Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first couture presentation into a cultural statement, celebrating both a new creative chapter and the enduring legacy of Karl Lagerfeld, whose creative vision shaped FENDI for more than five decades. Placing Rome, not simply…
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Why Pitti Uomo 110 matters for the future of menswear
While global fashion attention often gravitates toward the spectacle of runways, Pitti Uomo continues to prove that some of menswear’s most meaningful shifts happen away from the catwalk. Held at Fortezza da Basso in Florence, the 110th edition of Pitti Uomo once again reinforced its singular position within the menswear ecosystem. More than a trade…
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Collab currency
For much of fashion history, collaborations were exceptions. They appeared as unexpected encounters between two worlds, generating excitement precisely because they felt rare. Today, they have become something else entirely: a structural component of the industry itself. From luxury houses partnering with streetwear labels to fashion brands entering conversations with artists, furniture designers, sportswear companies,…
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Why Milan Design week matters to fashion in 2026
For years, Milan Design Week existed alongside fashion rather than within it. In 2026, that distinction feels increasingly irrelevant. Luxury houses continue to invest heavily in the event, treating it not as a secondary design fair but as an extension of their creative identity. Across the city, installations, exhibitions and temporary spaces have become as…
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The creative Director era
For decades, luxury fashion was defined by houses. Today, it is increasingly defined by the individuals appointed to lead them. Creative directors have become more than designers. They are now expected to act as strategists, storytellers, cultural commentators, and public figures. Their arrival can generate as much attention as a collection itself, transforming leadership changes…
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The atmosphere of fashion in early 2026
Between January and April 2026, fashion entered one of its most transitional and emotionally charged periods in recent years. Across Paris, Milan and Shanghai, runway presentations moved beyond seasonal dressing and became reflections of a wider cultural shift inside luxury fashion. Designers appeared less interested in perfection and spectacle alone, and more focused on atmosphere,…