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Berlin-based label Ottolinger presented its SS27 collection during Paris Fashion Week, building the show's concept around everyday skincare routines. The collection reflects the brand's continued experimentation with unconventional thematic references on the runway.
Giuseppe Zanotti is hinting at a new partnership with rapper Playboi Carti, extending the brand's history of musician collaborations. Past partners include Jennifer Lopez, Zayn Malik, Rita Ora, Swae Lee and Mary J. Blige, positioning the label firmly at the intersection of fashion and music.
French fashion brand Sézane has opened its third New York City location, this time on Madison Avenue, joining existing stores in NoLIta and Brooklyn. The move signals continued US retail expansion for the Paris-based label.
Brigette McHale and Danielle Pheloung are launching their first Phe Phe pop-up as the fashion label expands its collections. The founders also discussed plans to move into beauty as part of the brand's broader growth strategy.
Dua Powered by Augustinus Bader Science, the brand co-founded by Dua Lipa, has launched its first standalone store near the Palais-Royal in Paris. The opening marks a significant step in the celebrity-backed label's retail expansion beyond pop-up and wholesale distribution.
Bill Withers' catalog publisher has sued Olivia Dean's label and publishers, alleging her track 'I've Seen It' lifts from the 1981 R&B staple 'Just the Two of Us.' The dispute puts a spotlight on sampling and interpolation clearances in modern pop releases.
Jonny Johansson leaned into era-hopping references for Acne Studios' Spring 2027 show, with floral prints taking center stage. The collection marks another statement runway moment for the Swedish label.
Designer Manuela Álvarez is building her brand MAZ around Colombia's craft traditions, translating local artisanship into a label with international reach. It's a notable example of regional fashion talent scaling onto the world stage.
Merrell has struck a major new partnership with the Sundance Film Festival, becoming its official footwear brand starting in 2027. The deal signals a deeper push by the outdoor footwear label into film and entertainment culture, expanding its reach beyond traditional retail.
The upscale cashmere and knitwear label, founded in 1997 as a women's brand, is launching its first men's-specific collection this Thursday. The debut capsule includes six pieces, marking a new growth category for the brand.
Twin designers behind Kiko Kostadinov are building a devoted following with their distinctively off-kilter approach to womenswear. The label's growing cult status highlights how unconventional design perspectives continue to reshape fashion's brand landscape.
Julius Juul, cofounder of Heliot Emil, has launched 444, a new activewear label built around natural materials. He created the brand with neuroscientist Davide Maccari after growing frustrated with the synthetic content of their own ultramarathon training gear.
After exiting New Guards Group to Farfetch, entrepreneur Claudio Antonioli spent six years restoring cult label Ann Demeulemeester. The brand marks its resurgence with a new Paris store opening and a runway show this Saturday.
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Sebastian Picardo, CEO of British demi-fine jewelry label Monica Vinader, outlines his strategy for raising the brand's profile. The exclusive interview details plans to elevate the company's positioning in a competitive jewelry market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rihanna turned heads at the Matières Fécales spring 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week, wearing curved pumps from the brand's collaboration with Christian Louboutin. The appearance puts a fresh spotlight on the emerging label's runway moment and its high-profile footwear partnership.
Gigi Hadid's cashmere label Guest in Residence has launched on Nordstrom's site, bringing Western-coded cardigans, jackets, and scarves to a wider retail audience for autumn. The move marks a significant distribution expansion for the model-founded brand ahead of the fall season.
Revolve Group has taken a minority stake in 437, a Toronto-based activewear brand known for pieces designed for Pilates, yoga, hot sculpt and strength training. The investment signals growing retail-side confidence in niche performance and lifestyle apparel brands.
Rihanna has become the latest high-profile name to embrace Matières Fécales, following Zendaya's earlier endorsement of the label. The move underscores the brand's growing pull with A-list talent drawn to its bold, avant-garde aesthetic.
DJ and producer HoneyLuv has launched her own label and creative platform, 4 THA LUV, marking a new chapter in her career beyond performing. The launch arrives with the house single 'Good Measure,' featuring Cor.Ece and Gavin Turek.
Derek Lam is back at the helm of Derek Lam 10 Crosby as creative director, two years after departing the brand he founded. The label has changed hands multiple times, most recently landing with NYC Alliance after previous owner Public Clothing Co. sold it last May.
Chanel, Dior, Celine and a wave of emerging labels headline the final stretch of Paris Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2027. The lineup caps a season of shows spanning established maisons and rising names shaping the industry's next moves.
Swedish House Mafia's Sebastian Ingrosso is bringing back his Refune Records imprint following a six-year pause. The label returns under the banner 'Same label. New Music,' signaling fresh releases from the dance music veteran.
American sportswear label Lady White Co. is entering denim for the first time, partnering with Japanese brand Phigvel to develop the collection. The collaboration pairs Lady White's reputation for premium US-made basics with Phigvel's denim expertise.
New York denim brand Still Here has opened its first location outside the city, landing on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. The move marks a significant expansion for the brand into the West Coast retail market.
Since reacquiring her family-owned company in 2023, Chan Luu CEO and creative director Tessa Tran has been growing the brand's ready-to-wear line. The expansion leans into optimistic, thoughtful and artisanal design as the label builds beyond its accessories roots.
