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Archive Find: Prada's Nylon Luggage Made Its Debut on Broadway in 1978
Long before opening its first New York store, Prada put its now-iconic nylon luggage in front of audiences via a Broadway production of 'On the Twentieth Century' in 1978. The moment, resurfaced from WWD's archive, shows an early example of brand placement decades ahead of modern marketing playbooks.
Models
Vittoria Ceretti Anchors Vogue World 2026 in Valentino Couture and Custom Prada
Supermodel Vittoria Ceretti took center stage at Vogue World 2026, opening in a dazzling Valentino Haute Couture gown before returning in a custom Prada look. The double appearance underscored her status as a face of Italian fashion at one of the industry's biggest showcases.
Brands
Rag & Bone Expands Into Europe With New Paris Flagship
The New York-based label is opening a stand-alone store in the Marais, marking the first step in a broader international expansion. The move signals growing ambitions for the brand across European markets.
Brands
Chanel and Tribeca Launch 11th Through Her Lens Program with Star-Studded Jury
Chanel and Tribeca kicked off the 11th edition of their Through Her Lens filmmaker program with a three-day workshop, opening with a luncheon at Locanda Verde. This year's jury includes Halle Berry, Regina King, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw, with Celine Song serving as mentor.
Models
Ejae Opens Vogue World: Milan 2026 in Archival Roberto Capucci Gown
Singer and style star Ejae kicked off Vogue World: Milan 2026's opening chapter, Act I: The Artisanal Revolution, in an opulent blue and black tiered archival Roberto Capucci gown. The moment underscores fashion's growing crossover with music talent on major runway stages.
Brands
Onitsuka Tiger Opens Milan Flagship With Café Concept During Fashion Week
Onitsuka Tiger celebrated the opening of a striking new flagship store in Milan on Tuesday evening, timed to Milan Fashion Week. The store features a cool café concept alongside its retail space, marking a notable brand and retail moment in the fashion capital.
Brands
Jeweler Mattioli Plots Global Growth With New Milan Flagship
Turin-based jewelry house Mattioli is opening a flagship store in Milan as part of a broader push toward global expansion. Backed by private equity fund Peninsula, the storied brand aims to establish itself as a major player in the jewelry sector.
Brands
Magda Butrym Stages First-Ever NYFW Runway Show
Polish designer Magda Butrym brought her S/S 27 collection to New York Fashion Week for the first time, marking another milestone after opening her city store. The show fused her Polish roots with her adopted New York identity, signaling deeper brand investment in the U.S. market.