Brands
adidas Reworks Mid-2000s Adistar Control 5 With Skate Label Hardies
adidas has teamed up with sought-after skateboarding brand Hardies to reimagine its mid-2000s Adistar Control 5 runner. The collaboration pairs the skate label's cult status with adidas' archival running heritage.
Movies
Esme Creed-Miles Talks Taking On Marianne Dashwood
Esme Creed-Miles, daughter of Samantha Morton, discusses stepping into the role of Marianne Dashwood in a new 'Sense and Sensibility' adaptation. She opens up about approaching Austen's iconic heroine without revisiting the 1995 film version.
Movies
Asa Butterfield headlines dark comedy tackling incel culture and gun violence
Oscar Boyson's directorial debut 'Our Hero, Balthazar' stars Sex Education's Asa Butterfield as a violent, maladjusted loner. The film offers an unflinching look at online isolation and its real-world consequences.
Music
Dublin's Madra Salach Mine Irish Myth on Debut Album
Dublin band Madra Salach discuss their debut album, built around mythical figures used to explore Irish history's complexity. The group frames the record as a reckoning with hunger and heritage, weaving folklore into their sound.
Music
Tinashe's Deep Cuts: The Essential Pre-Popstar Listening Guide
As Tinashe's fanbase surges following her new album Popstar, GQ highlights ten deep cuts that trace her artistic evolution before mainstream breakthrough. The feature underscores how her catalog built the foundation for her current moment.
Brands
Zankov Names Jack Tobin CEO as Brand Eyes Global Growth
Fashion brand Zankov has appointed Jack Tobin as Chief Executive Officer and business partner to drive its international expansion. Tobin, who runs his own luxury brand development and sales consulting agency, has worked with Zankov for the past two years helping build the business.
Music
Rosalía Reacts to U2's New Track Named After Her
Rosalía appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss U2's upcoming song "The Mirror Maker (Rosalía)," written in her honor. She opened up about her reaction to the tribute from the iconic band.
Music
Miranda Lambert Surprises Fans, Joins Kacey Musgraves for Texas Duet
Miranda Lambert made a surprise appearance alongside Kacey Musgraves in Texas, performing their duet 'Horses and Divorces' from Musgraves' Middle of Nowhere album. The live pairing of the two Texas-born country stars marks a notable moment for a track that signaled the pair putting past friction behind them.
Brands
Documentary Spotlights World's Largest Helmut Lang Archive
Berlin-based ENDYMA archive has produced a documentary film, directed by Philippe Gnannt, exploring its extensive Helmut Lang collection. The film premieres exclusively with Dazed, offering a rare look inside one of fashion's most significant brand archives.
Brands
Kim Jones Trades Dior for Aman: Luxury Travel Capsule Debuts
Former Dior and Fendi designer Kim Jones is launching a high-end travel collection with luxury hotel chain Aman, including pajamas priced at $3,505. The move signals Jones doubling down on exclusivity as other designers chase fast-fashion crossovers.
Brands
SS27 Runways Deliver the Season's Boldest Trend Statements
Across the Big Four fashion capitals, SS27 shows served up standout moments — from exposed bras to oversized poufs and full-body snakeskin looks. The collections signal where brands and designers are pushing silhouette and styling risk for the coming season.
Music
David Byrne Turns Elon Musk's Own Words Into New Track
David Byrne has released 'Let Me Sell You a Dream,' a song built entirely from Elon Musk's own quotes. The track contributes to a documentary that takes a critical look at Musk.
Music
John Glacier Drops New Single 'Lights'
John Glacier has released her latest single, 'Lights,' sharing the news with evident excitement on social media. The track adds to her growing catalog as one of the notable voices in the current music scene.
Models
LVMH and Kering Toughen Model Charter With Zero-Tolerance Harassment Rules
LVMH and Kering have updated their joint Model Charter, adding a strict zero-tolerance policy on harassment, abuse and violence. The revision also raises the minimum age requirement for models working with brands under both luxury groups.
Music
Grammy Watch: Rock Legends Set to Battle for 2027 Best Rock Album
Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, and Foo Fighters have all dropped strong rock records this year, positioning them as early frontrunners for the 2027 Grammy for Best Rock Album. The lineup signals a heavyweight contest among established acts rather than newcomers.
Brands
Valentino Taps Karim Zebdji as Director of Global Communications
Valentino has appointed Karim Zebdji, formerly worldwide PR director at Saint Laurent, as its new Director of Global Communications. The move takes effect October 12, signaling a fresh communications strategy for the Italian fashion house.
Movies
Will Smith's Westbrook Studios developing film/TV series on DJ Jazzy Jeff origins
Westbrook Studios is producing a new scripted project titled '215,' chronicling the early career of Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. The series will dive into their formative years before global fame, blending music and film industry history.
Movies
Beth de Araújo Turns Childhood Memory Into Acclaimed Drama Josephine
Writer-director Beth de Araújo channels a long-held personal fear into Josephine, an award-winning drama now drawing industry attention. The film marks a notable auteur moment worth tracking for FMC's film and content network.
Venues
Birmingham club scene rallies with protest party to defend Digbeth venues
A coalition of Birmingham clubs is staging a protest party this weekend against railway plans that threaten Digbeth's nightlife venues. The lineup includes Silva Bumpa, Fleur Shore, Low Steppa, Monki, Jess Bays and Fat Tony, uniting the scene around venue preservation.
Brands
Ganni and Lululemon Team Up on a Collection Built for Day-to-Night Movement
Ganni and Lululemon have launched a joint collection blending Ganni's Scandi aesthetic with Lululemon's performance fabrics. The line is designed to transition from workouts to nightlife, merging fashion and function.
Brands
Sézane Brings Parisian Apartment Concept to Madison Avenue
French label Sézane has opened a new store on Manhattan's Upper East Side, designed to feel like a lived-in Parisian apartment rather than a traditional retail space. The opening coincides with the brand's fall collection launch, marking another step in its U.S. expansion.
Nightlife
Inside Paris Fashion Week's wildest SS27 after-parties
As the dust settles on the SS27 runway shows, Dazed rounds up the standout after-party moments from Paris Fashion Week. The photo recap captures the nightlife scene fueling fashion's biggest capital this season.
Music
AI Music Tools Like Suno Are Reshaping How Viral Tracks Get Made
A new wave of artists is using AI music generators such as Suno to create tracks that break through online, treating the tech as a modern-day auto-tune rather than a gimmick. The trend raises real questions for the music industry about authorship, virality and what counts as an artist's work.
Brands
Freitag Launches Upscale 'Reference' Handbag Line, Staying True to Upcycled Roots
Swiss brand Freitag is expanding into higher-end territory with a new 'Reference' handbag collection, while keeping its circularity-driven design philosophy intact. CEO Janine Weiz-Bühler and cofounder Markus Freitag discuss navigating premiumization without losing the brand's upcycled identity amid tough market conditions.
Brands
Parisian Cashmere Label Kujten Expands U.S. Retail Footprint
Kujten is opening three new stores in SoHo, Aspen and Miami, bringing its U.S. store count to four. The Parisian cashmere brand's expansion signals growing retail ambitions in key American fashion and luxury markets.
Brands
Rhone Expands NBA Licensed Apparel Line to Women's Collection
Performance brand Rhone is broadening its NBA licensing partnership, launching a women's line under the deal first struck with the league in 2024. The move signals growing crossover between sports licensing and apparel brands targeting new consumer segments.
Brands
Seiya Nakamura Takes Brand Development Model from Japan to China
The company is moving beyond wholesale, launching retail projects that help international labels establish a real presence in new markets. After building this model in Japan, it's now expanding the strategy into China.
Brands
Jennifer Chamandi Opens First Boutique in London's Mayfair
The footwear label, now a decade old, has launched its debut brick-and-mortar store in Mayfair, London. The opening coincides with the brand's push into new product categories beyond shoes.
Brands
Wolford and Woolmark Team Up on Merino Bodywear Capsule
Wolford and Woolmark are launching their first-ever collaboration, a bodywear capsule built on innovative merino wool fabric. The collection debuts Thursday, marking a new fiber-focused partnership between the hosiery brand and the wool authority.
Brands
Athleta's Maggie Gauger Named President of Lululemon
Lululemon has tapped Athleta leader Maggie Gauger as its new president amid soft financial performance at both activewear brands. The move signals a leadership shake-up as Lululemon looks to reverse weak recent seasons.