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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.

Ashtin Earle Joins IMG Models' Roster
26/10/2026 14:00 Source: WWD ↗
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.

Diane von Furstenberg Honored at Couture Council Luncheon in NYC
24/10/2026 17:59 Source: Vogue ↗
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.

Harrods Leans Into Diwali With Gaurav Gupta Couture and Expanded Gifting
23/10/2026 22:13 Source: WWD ↗
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.

Diane von Furstenberg Honored with Couture Council Award at FIT Luncheon
23/10/2026 19:15 Source: Elle ↗
Brands

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.

Kardashian's Birthday Looks Revive Paco Rabanne's 1995 Couture Archive
23/10/2026 18:17 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

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.

Diane von Furstenberg to Receive 2026 Couture Council Award From FIT Museum
22/10/2026 23:10 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

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.

Pierpaolo Piccioli Charts a New Course for Balenciaga
20/10/2026 13:00 Source: W Magazine ↗
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.

Inde Navarrette Wears Schiaparelli Couture to Academy Museum Gala
18/10/2026 02:34 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

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.

Bonpoint Expands Into Sport and Couture Lines, Eyes Asia Growth
03/10/2026 14:06 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

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.

Piccioli brings couture craft to Balenciaga's ready-to-wear line
01/10/2026 19:39 Source: Dazed ↗
Brands

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.

Piccioli Pushes Couture Techniques Into Balenciaga's Ready-to-Wear
01/10/2026 17:46 Source: Elle ↗
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.

Raye Pairs Sheer and Shine at 2026 VMAs in Georges Hobeika Couture
28/09/2026 01:55 Source: WWD ↗
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.

Teyana Taylor Turns Heads at VMAs in Sheer Zuhair Murad Couture
27/09/2026 23:48 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

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.

Viktor & Rolf Celebrated with Milan Retrospective at 10 Corso Como
25/09/2026 15:15 Source: WWD ↗
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.

Naomi Campbell Debuts as DJ in Milan, Dressed in Couture
23/09/2026 16:46 Source: W Magazine ↗
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.

Vittoria Ceretti Anchors Vogue World 2026 in Valentino Couture and Custom Prada
23/09/2026 11:05 Source: Vogue ↗