Models
Ashtin Earle Joins IMG Models' Roster
Content creator and 'Earle Meets World' star Ashtin Earle has signed with IMG Models at age 23. She brings a portfolio that already includes collaborations with Gucci, Calvin Klein and Juicy Couture, blending influencer reach with modeling credentials.
Brands
Diane von Furstenberg Honored at Couture Council Luncheon in NYC
The Couture Council presented its 2026 award to designer Diane von Furstenberg at a Gotham Hall luncheon in New York. Industry veterans and emerging designers turned out in signature DVF prints to celebrate her legacy.
Brands
Harrods Leans Into Diwali With Gaurav Gupta Couture and Expanded Gifting
Harrods is capitalizing on a 50% rise in Indian footfall during Diwali season with a brighter Knightsbridge storefront and new offerings. The retailer has added exclusive Gaurav Gupta couture pieces alongside an expanded gifting edit to capture the seasonal demand.
Brands
Diane von Furstenberg Honored with Couture Council Award at FIT Luncheon
Diane von Furstenberg received the prestigious Couture Council Award at FIT's annual luncheon, celebrating her decades-long impact on fashion. The star-studded event recognized her enduring influence on the industry.
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Kardashian's Birthday Looks Revive Paco Rabanne's 1995 Couture Archive
For her 46th birthday, Kim Kardashian wore archival Paco Rabanne metal-mesh minidresses pulled straight from the house's 1995 couture runway, complete with matching jeweled headpieces. The looks were selected by new creative director Olivier Rousteing and styled by Law Roach, signaling an early style direction for the brand under its new leadership.
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Diane von Furstenberg to Receive 2026 Couture Council Award From FIT Museum
The Museum at FIT will honor Diane von Furstenberg with its 2026 Couture Council Award, recognizing her lasting influence on women's fashion. The award cements her legacy as a brand founder who reshaped how women dress and present themselves.
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Pierpaolo Piccioli Charts a New Course for Balenciaga
In a new interview, Pierpaolo Piccioli reflects on his experimental approach to couture as he steps into his role at Balenciaga. He emphasizes honoring the house's legacy while pushing its creative vision forward, framing his arrival as a fresh start rather than a break from the past.
Models
Inde Navarrette Wears Schiaparelli Couture to Academy Museum Gala
Actress Inde Navarrette hit the Academy Museum Gala 2026 red carpet in a look from Schiaparelli's fall 2026 couture collection. The appearance underscores the French luxury house's continued pull on high-profile red carpets.
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Bonpoint Expands Into Sport and Couture Lines, Eyes Asia Growth
French fashion house Bonpoint is launching new sport and couture categories as part of its brand expansion. The company's current geographic growth strategy is centered on the Asian market.
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Piccioli brings couture craft to Balenciaga's ready-to-wear line
For Balenciaga's SS27 collection, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli applied Haute Couture techniques to everyday, ready-to-wear garments. The move blurs the line between couture-level craftsmanship and accessible fashion, effectively bringing couture standards to a broader customer base.
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Piccioli Pushes Couture Techniques Into Balenciaga's Ready-to-Wear
Pierpaolo Piccioli is sharpening his design direction at Balenciaga, bringing couture-level craftsmanship into everyday ready-to-wear pieces. The move signals a deeper creative vision for the house's day-to-day collections.
Music
Raye Pairs Sheer and Shine at 2026 VMAs in Georges Hobeika Couture
Singer Raye made a statement on the 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet in a sheer, shimmering look from Georges Hobeika's fall 2027 couture collection. The pairing highlights how music's biggest red carpets continue to drive high-fashion visibility for couture houses.
Models
Teyana Taylor Turns Heads at VMAs in Sheer Zuhair Murad Couture
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.
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Viktor & Rolf Celebrated with Milan Retrospective at 10 Corso Como
Viktor & Rolf are honored with an exhibition at 10 Corso Como, opened during Milan Fashion Week, showcasing 20 of their couture looks. The Dutch design duo highlighted a favorite piece from the show that isn't even a garment, offering insight into their creative process.
Nightlife
Naomi Campbell Debuts as DJ in Milan, Dressed in Couture
Supermodel Naomi Campbell took a turn behind the decks for her Milan DJ debut, arriving in a floor-length couture gown. The moment underscores fashion week's after-hours crossover between top models and nightlife culture.
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.