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Designer Hussein Chalayan reveals how he engineered the viral dissolving minidress worn by Olivia Rodrigo, drawing inspiration from her album 'The Cure.' He details the technical challenges of making the live transformation work and the vulnerability theme behind the reveal.
Chanel will stage its Cruise 2027 collection in the French coastal town of Deauville on April 27. The show marks another resort presentation from designer Matthieu Blazy, continuing the house's tradition of destination runway events.
Teyana Taylor made a statement on the 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet in a sheer, feather-accented look from Zuhair Murad's fall 2026 couture collection. The Oscar-nominated actress's styling underscores how major awards shows continue to drive high-fashion visibility for designers.
At Milan Fashion Week, Belgian designer Meryll Rogge presented her second collection for Marni. The SS27 show reinforced that she's settling comfortably into the house's creative direction.
Designer Philipp Plein returned to Milan with a Spring 2027 runway show paired with a monster trucks spectacle, doubling down on his maximalist, bling-heavy aesthetic. The self-proclaimed 'king of bling' framed the show as a statement of commitment to Italy and Milan's fashion scene.
Designer Marco Rambaldi built his Spring 2027 collection around the concept of home, drawing on intimate spaces and relationships as central themes. The result is a youthful, laid-back lineup that continues his ongoing narrative work in fashion design.
Menswear designer Timisola Shasanya has won the first-ever Sozzani Award, earning a 15,000-euro scholarship. The honor spotlights an emerging design voice poised to gain industry visibility.
London designer Aaron Esh unveiled a Spring 2027 collection built on deliberately off-kilter tailoring, cementing his rising reputation. The showing lands alongside his new position at AllSaints and a viral baseball cap, signaling fast momentum for his brand and community following.
CJ Fashion, a new upscale department store in São Paolo, brings together international luxury names like Brunello Cucinelli, Tom Ford Beauty, Proenza Schouler, Zimmermann and Isabel Marant alongside leading Brazilian designers. The launch signals renewed investment in brick-and-mortar luxury retail in Brazil's fashion market.
A new wave of independent designers is shaping the onstage identities of artists like Rosalía, Doechii, and Chappell Roan through custom costume work. Their rise highlights how emerging fashion talent is increasingly tied to music's biggest visual moments, opening doors for brand-artist collaborations outside the traditional fashion house pipeline.
Designer Neithan Herbert Ruiz Pillajo, who built his artisanal fashion brand through resort boutique sales, is bringing the label to Milan Fashion Week. The debut marks a major leap for a business rooted in community support and craft-driven design.
Francesco Murano's Spring 2027 collection leaned on airy, gossamer dresses that felt simple yet distinctive. The designer showed a knack for molding jersey fabric like marble or clay, giving the pieces a sculptural quality.
Diesel's Milan Fashion Week SS27 presentation marked designer Glenn Martens' farewell to the brand, with backstage photos capturing a provocatively staged runway. The show combined bold performance elements with the collection's standout clothing designs.
New York Fashion Week runways surfaced a fresh crop of standout trends, including cummerbunds and chatelaines, according to a new trend roundup. The report highlights the designers driving these looks forward, signaling directions brands and buyers should track this season.
London designer Oscar Ouyang unpacks the cultural references behind his SS27 collection, developed with PullBear through BFC NEWGEN's Canvas for Creativity initiative. The show draws on a mix of teen-drama glamour and cult-film melancholy, reflecting a growing wave of brand-backed emerging designer platforms.
Harrods has redesigned its second-floor menswear space to spotlight weekend dressing and outerwear, bringing in lifestyle brands like Herno, Purdey and Barbour. The overhaul signals a fresh push into casual, lifestyle-driven menswear retail.
Burberry's Spring 2027 collection under Daniel Lee taps legendary designer Celia Birtwell for playful prints rooted in Swinging London style. The collaboration signals a sunnier, more vibrant direction for the British heritage brand.
Rising designer Liza Keane documents the frantic run-up to her SS27 show, from fittings to all-nighters, ahead of her official London Fashion Week debut. The behind-the-scenes look captures the chaos and anticipation surrounding one of the season's most watched new names.
Designer Jane Wade unveiled her SS27 collection, drawing on her outdoor upbringing for a runway-to-river aesthetic. The line features a collaborative watershoe developed with outdoor footwear brand KEEN.
WWD rounds up emerging talent worth watching after London Fashion Week, naming Dreaming Eli, Charlie Constantinou, Joyce Bao, Yaku and Leo Prothmann. The list highlights new brands gaining industry attention outside the runway headlines.
Following his SS27 show, Tommy Hilfiger opened up about how advice from Andy Warhol shaped his career and creative outlook. The designer's reflections offer a rare look at the intersection of fashion legacy and art world influence.
Designer Tolu Coker debuts her Spring 2027 collection, drawing on a personal trip to Bahia following her Queen Elizabeth II Award win. The line reads as a reflective next step for the brand, signaling where Coker takes her design identity after major recognition.
Dyne, the jewelry brand from designer Sarah Ysabel Narici, is gaining attention as a celebrity favorite, with Rihanna among its notable wearers. The label is being highlighted as an emerging name reworking traditional jewelry design.
Founder-designers Gursi Singh and Amrita Khanna brought their label Lovebirds to London Fashion Week, presenting a Spring 2027 collection. The line sought to move past familiar clichés often associated with Indian fashion.
Designer Di Petsa built her Spring 2027 collection around the theme of motherhood, using her signature wet-look draping alongside dribbling strings and umbilical cord-inspired details. The collection continues her brand's exploration of the body and personal narrative through fabric manipulation.
Donatella Versace is stepping into a new venture, partnering with e-commerce platform Revolve to launch a brand built on her signature aesthetic. The collaboration pairs decades of high-fashion credibility with Revolve's digitally savvy customer base, signaling a fresh distribution strategy for the designer.
Downtown designer Emily Dawn Long debuted her spring-summer 2027 line via a short film rather than a traditional show. The noted cinephile's approach blends fashion and film, underscoring how brands are rethinking collection launches through original content.
The CFDA teamed up with the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District for the third annual Step Up for Fashion event at The Club at Casa Tua. The gathering spotlighted emerging designers and raised funds for the CFDA Scholarship Fund, bringing together industry veterans and rising talent.
Designer Huishan Zhang's Spring 2027 collection draws on a dialogue between Deborah Turbeville and Eileen Chang, building a quietly sensual wardrobe of semi-fitted cheongsams. The line leans on globally sourced craft to convey seduction through restraint rather than overt display.
Donatella Versace will serve as chief creative officer of a new, still-unnamed fashion and beauty brand developed with Revolve Group. The launch marks a fresh venture for the designer beyond Versace, pairing her creative direction with Revolve's retail and distribution muscle.
