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Brands

Maison Margiela Spring 2027 Plays With Hard and Soft Extremes

Maison Margiela's Spring 2027 collection centered on contrast, pairing sculptural, clay-like coats and jackets with softer silhouettes. The show underscored the house's continued push toward architectural, tactile design.

Maison Margiela Spring 2027 Plays With Hard and Soft Extremes
29/09/2026 19:51 Source: WWD ↗
Music

Roger Waters' Son Harry to Front Touring Pink Floyd Tribute 'Legacy'

Harry Waters is leading a new touring production, 'Legacy – A Pink Floyd Show,' celebrating his father Roger Waters' music. Roger says Harry has put together a strong band for the global tour, and he's eager for fans worldwide to experience the show.

Roger Waters' Son Harry to Front Touring Pink Floyd Tribute 'Legacy'
29/09/2026 19:20 Source: Rolling Stone ↗
Music

JMSN Sends Cease-and-Desist Over Unauthorized Use of 'Love Me' in Trump Ad

Singer-songwriter JMSN's legal team issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding the White House stop using his viral track 'Love Me' in a government-funded ad. The letter states the artist never authorized the song's use in the spot.

JMSN Sends Cease-and-Desist Over Unauthorized Use of 'Love Me' in Trump Ad
29/09/2026 19:15 Source: Rolling Stone ↗
Brands

Timberland Revives Its ‘40 Below’ Super Boot in Premium Heritage Colorways

Timberland has relaunched its iconic '40 Below' Super Boot in new heritage styles, including the classic Wheat Nubuck and a black-and-copper colorway fans call 'Duracell.' The drop taps into the brand's legacy footwear appeal for a new generation of consumers.

Timberland Revives Its ‘40 Below’ Super Boot in Premium Heritage Colorways
29/09/2026 19:00 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Jonathan Anderson Cultivates a Floral Vision for Dior Spring 2027

Jonathan Anderson's Spring 2027 collection for Dior leans into garden imagery, building a collection around metaphors of growth and blooming abundance. The show reinforces Anderson's design direction at the house as he continues shaping its aesthetic identity.

Jonathan Anderson Cultivates a Floral Vision for Dior Spring 2027
29/09/2026 18:39 Source: W Magazine ↗
Music

Pearl Jam's Drummer Mystery Deepens After Ohana Festival Set

Pearl Jam teased a new drummer reveal at Ohana Festival, with Abe Laboriel Jr. performing alongside the band, yet the lineup situation remains unresolved. The lingering uncertainty keeps fans and industry watchers guessing about the band's next move.

Pearl Jam's Drummer Mystery Deepens After Ohana Festival Set
29/09/2026 18:35 Source: Rolling Stone ↗
Movies

Priyanka Kedia Talks Female Friendship in New Netflix Film

Actress Priyanka Kedia discusses her new Netflix film "Best of the Best," spotlighting female friendships as its core theme. She also shares an anecdote about serving chai to future costar Hasan Minhaj and reflects on her college experience shaping the role.

Priyanka Kedia Talks Female Friendship in New Netflix Film
29/09/2026 18:15 Source: WWD ↗
Music

Tinashe drops 'Popstar' remix EP with PinkPantheress and Nick León

Tinashe released a 'Bonus Edition' of her 2026 album 'Popstar,' adding four new remixes to the project. The expanded release features collaborations with PinkPantheress and Nick León among others.

Tinashe drops 'Popstar' remix EP with PinkPantheress and Nick León
29/09/2026 18:07 Source: DJ Mag ↗
Brands

Ester Manas Returns to Paris Fashion Week With Inclusive Sizing at Its Core

After a multi-year hiatus, size-inclusive label Ester Manas is back on the Paris Fashion Week schedule. The brand continues to build its identity around dressing all body types, a stance that keeps it relevant across the modeling and brand landscape.

Ester Manas Returns to Paris Fashion Week With Inclusive Sizing at Its Core
29/09/2026 17:36 Source: Elle ↗
Music

Swedish House Mafia Drop House-Party Video for 'Happiness Is So Sad'

Swedish House Mafia unveiled a new video for 'Happiness Is So Sad,' their collaboration with Lykke Li. The visual was shot on 25 phones during a real house party, giving it a raw, crowd-sourced feel.

Swedish House Mafia Drop House-Party Video for 'Happiness Is So Sad'
29/09/2026 17:30 Source: DJ Mag ↗
Movies

Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Marks His Most Ambitious Role in Years

Alejandro González Iñárritu's new film 'Digger' is being called Tom Cruise's most interesting project in over a decade. Critics note it may not fully deliver the career renaissance Cruise appears to be aiming for.

Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Marks His Most Ambitious Role in Years
29/09/2026 17:00 Source: Vanity Fair ↗
Brands

Analyst: Hoka Could Become $100M Brand for Academy Sports

Jefferies analyst Jonathan Matuszewski projects Hoka could grow into a $100 million-plus brand for Academy Sports + Outdoors by 2030. The footwear label is set to launch at the retailer later this week.

Analyst: Hoka Could Become $100M Brand for Academy Sports
29/09/2026 16:57 Source: WWD ↗
Music

Martin Garrix Steps Out as Vocalist on New Single 'This Dream Of You'

Martin Garrix is teasing a new track featuring his own singing voice, a first for the Dutch DJ and producer. He says the move pushes him outside his comfort zone as he looks to grow creatively beyond production and DJ sets.

Martin Garrix Steps Out as Vocalist on New Single 'This Dream Of You'
29/09/2026 16:10 Source: DJ Mag ↗
Music

Jack White Brings Nick Valensi Onstage for L.A. Show Surprise

Jack White welcomed The Strokes' Nick Valensi as a guest during his Los Angeles gig, with the two performing the Raconteurs' 'Broken Boy Soldier' together. The set also featured the live debut of White's new track 'Bless Yourself.'

Jack White Brings Nick Valensi Onstage for L.A. Show Surprise
29/09/2026 16:10 Source: Rolling Stone ↗
Nightlife

California mandates drug-testing strips and drink lids at nightclubs

New legislation requires California nightclubs to supply fentanyl test strips and drink lids while training staff in overdose response. The law responds to a rise in fentanyl-linked deaths and will directly reshape venue operations and safety protocols statewide.

California mandates drug-testing strips and drink lids at nightclubs
29/09/2026 13:09 Source: Mixmag ↗
Brands

Designer Handbags Emerge as Men's New Luxury Status Symbol

Style-focused men are shifting their collector obsession from sneakers and watches to designer bags, with Bottega totes and Hermès Kellys leading the trend. The shift signals a broader change in how masculine luxury consumption and brand status are defined.

Designer Handbags Emerge as Men's New Luxury Status Symbol
29/09/2026 13:00 Source: GQ ↗
Music

Margins United festival spotlights East Asia's next-gen music scene

Eastern Margins' Margins United festival brought together diverse communities to showcase a fresh wave of East Asian sonic talent, moving beyond the K-pop label. The event signals growing momentum for emerging artists redefining the region's sound.

Margins United festival spotlights East Asia's next-gen music scene
29/09/2026 12:37 Source: Dazed ↗
Brands

Hodakova's Spring 2027 Show Tackles Climate Anxiety with '90s Ease

Swedish label Hodakova presented its Spring 2027 collection with a breezy, believable lineup that channels '90s energy. The show leaned into themes of climate anxiety while staying grounded and wearable.

Hodakova's Spring 2027 Show Tackles Climate Anxiety with '90s Ease
29/09/2026 12:34 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Nike's Croc-Textured Air Max 95 'Big Bubble' Surfaces in Neutral Tones

Nike unveils a crocodile-textured take on the Air Max 95 Big Bubble, swapping loud prints for a neutral, luxury-inspired palette. The release taps into sneaker culture's ongoing appetite for exotic-texture reinterpretations of classic silhouettes.

Nike's Croc-Textured Air Max 95 'Big Bubble' Surfaces in Neutral Tones
29/09/2026 10:08 Source: Highsnobiety ↗
Models

Adesuwa Fronts Sci-Fi Inspired Editorial Shot by Daniel Sannwald

Storm Models' Adesuwa stars in a new fashion story titled "Interstellar," photographed by Daniel Sannwald for Numéro. The shoot brings together talent from Streeters and LMC Worldwide, including hair by Tina Outen and makeup by Bea Sweet.

Adesuwa Fronts Sci-Fi Inspired Editorial Shot by Daniel Sannwald
29/09/2026 08:00 Source: Numéro ↗
Brands

French Fashion Federation Head Outlines Second-Term Priorities

Reelected in July, Bruno Pavlovsky is laying out plans to strengthen Paris Fashion Week and support emerging designers. His agenda also covers adapting to new sustainability regulations and expanding industry partnerships.

French Fashion Federation Head Outlines Second-Term Priorities
29/09/2026 06:00 Source: WWD ↗
Models

WWD Names Rising Models to Watch for Paris Fashion Week Spring 2027

WWD has spotlighted four models — Fidan Novruzova, Meruert Tolegen, Lucie Néouze and Adelina Bernard — as ones to watch heading into Paris Fashion Week Spring 2027. The recognition signals fresh faces gaining traction ahead of one of the industry's biggest showcases.

WWD Names Rising Models to Watch for Paris Fashion Week Spring 2027
29/09/2026 06:00 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Brings Teddy Bear Coat to Barbie and Ken for Mattel Creations

Designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has created Barbie and Ken designs featuring his signature teddy bear coat for Mattel Creations. The collaboration debuts Saturday during Paris Fashion Week, blending high fashion with iconic toy branding.

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Brings Teddy Bear Coat to Barbie and Ken for Mattel Creations
29/09/2026 06:00 Source: WWD ↗
Venues

Vincent Darré Unveils Whimsical Left Bank Hotel Le Magnifique

Designer Vincent Darré has reimagined a 62-room Montparnasse property as an art-filled ode to the Left Bank, dubbed Le Magnifique. Darré says guests will get an immersive experience without ever leaving their rooms.

Vincent Darré Unveils Whimsical Left Bank Hotel Le Magnifique
29/09/2026 06:00 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Ralph Lauren Launches 2026 Pink Pony Campaign for Global Cancer Fight

Ralph Lauren has unveiled its 2026 Pink Pony campaign, 'The Power of Us,' spotlighting cancer survivors' stories alongside a curated product collection. Proceeds from the collection will support cancer charities worldwide.

Ralph Lauren Launches 2026 Pink Pony Campaign for Global Cancer Fight
29/09/2026 05:01 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Lululemon Taps Chris Lee and Lewis Hamilton for Fall Outerwear Push

Lululemon's new campaign features Chris Lee alongside Lewis Hamilton, spotlighting lightweight, weather-protective outerwear. The push ties the brand's fall line to a purpose-driven message around movement.

Lululemon Taps Chris Lee and Lewis Hamilton for Fall Outerwear Push
29/09/2026 02:01 Source: WWD ↗
Nightlife

W and Bloomingdale's Host Star-Studded PFW Dinner at Le Duc

W Magazine and Bloomingdale's brought together Jennifer Lawrence, Juergen Teller, Precious Lee and other industry names for an intimate Paris Fashion Week dinner at Le Duc. The evening was hosted by W Editor in Chief Sara Moonves and Bloomingdale's CEO Olivier Bron, underscoring the ongoing convergence of retail, media and fashion talent during PFW.

W and Bloomingdale's Host Star-Studded PFW Dinner at Le Duc
29/09/2026 01:40 Source: W Magazine ↗
Music

Miley Cyrus Returns to Number One on Billboard 200

Miley Cyrus scores her first Billboard 200 chart-topper since 2013's Bangerz. The milestone marks a major career resurgence more than a decade after her last album peak.

Miley Cyrus Returns to Number One on Billboard 200
29/09/2026 00:57 Source: Rolling Stone ↗
Brands

Mr Porter and Visvim Reunite for Motorsport-Inspired Capsule Collection

Mr Porter is relaunching its partnership with Japanese label Visvim, following their first collaboration back in 2018. The new capsule draws inspiration from founder Hiroki Nakamura's passion for vintage cars and motorsport culture.

Mr Porter and Visvim Reunite for Motorsport-Inspired Capsule Collection
29/09/2026 00:08 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Antifur Coalition Clashes with Milan Fashion Week Organizers

The Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade is pushing Milan Fashion Week to ban fur from its runways, sparking tension with a major figure in Italian fashion who opposes the move. The standoff highlights growing friction between activist groups and fashion week organizers over industry standards.

Antifur Coalition Clashes with Milan Fashion Week Organizers
28/09/2026 23:00 Source: Vanity Fair ↗