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Todd Snyder has teamed with New Balance on a 'Cafe Pack' reimagining of the T500 tennis silhouette with coffee-inspired colorways. The collaboration adds another designer spin to New Balance's ongoing run of collab-driven releases.
Costume designer Ana Cobos and production designer Roger Bellés built the sensuous visual universe behind Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's most ambitious project yet. Their work marks a major creative milestone in the film's overall production design.
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.
Chongqing-born, New York-based designer Zane Li has won the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, earning a $300,000 prize plus industry mentorship. It's his third major award this year, following his Fashion Trust US Ready-to-Wear win for his label Lii.
Recent LCF graduate Eden Sherry created a laced leather look worn by pop star Chappell Roan during an onstage 'Boom Clap' duet with Charli XCX. The moment marks a breakout placement for the emerging designer, pairing fresh fashion talent with major music industry visibility.
Gucci's disappointing third-quarter results have put fresh pressure on Kering's recent creative director changes across its brand portfolio. Industry watchers are questioning whether the French luxury group's turnaround strategy can deliver as its flagship label underperforms.
Swedish designer Petra Fagerström has created the first-ever bag for Milanese concept store 10 Corso Como, a limited-edition piece born from a collaboration with Central Saint Martins. Fagerström, an LVMH Prize finalist, took an unconventional approach to developing the design.
The CFDA has announced its 2026 awards nominees and honorees, spotlighting American fashion houses including Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera and Public School New York. Anthony Vaccarello was named International Designer of the Year, marking a key recognition in the industry's annual award cycle.
Adidas has opened a new premium retail format in Rome, its first in Italy, spotlighting Originals heritage pieces alongside designer collaborations. The assortment features partnerships with Y-3, Willy Chavarria, Bad Bunny and Jellyfish by Pharrell Williams.
UGG is shedding its 'Cozy Girl Fall' image through strategic collaborations with Telfar, Palace, and JW Anderson. The brand's pivot signals a broader industry shift toward elevating casual footwear through high-fashion partnerships.
Designer Chiara Giulia Micoccio unveils her first collection under the CGM Atelier del Borgo label, spotlighting Puglia's manufacturing heritage. The Made in Puglia brand sets out its core identity through this debut release.
Designer Zane Li has been named winner of the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund for his label Lii. The win brings a $300,000 cash prize plus industry mentorship to fuel the brand's next growth phase.
Indian menswear label Kartik Research, celebrated for its South Asian references and artisanal craft, will join Dunhill as guest designer at the upcoming Pitti Uomo edition. The appointment marks a significant international platform for the brand's distinctive design approach.
Gap and Victoria Beckham are relaunching their collaboration, this time with a lower price point than the original run. The follow-up collection signals continued momentum for Beckham's designer-meets-mass-market brand strategy.
After backlash over alleged AI use, graphic designer Jack Harrison and Rodrigo's fan account released behind-the-scenes footage showing hand-drawn 2D and 3D animation plus analog techniques. The reveal pushes back on accusations and highlights the human craft behind the music video's visuals.
Costume designer Grace Snell crafted lived-in, mud-stained period dresses and hand-me-down details to ground the Dashwood sisters in authentic 1790s texture. The approach highlights how wardrobe storytelling shapes a film's emotional credibility, a craft intersection relevant to fashion and film audiences alike.
Designer Yui Chen won the 41st Hyères Fashion Festival, marking the first edition led by new president Valérie Duport and director Hugo Lucchino. The incoming leadership is redirecting resources toward young creators while working to secure the institution's long-term stability.
Fashion rental platform Hurr has launched a partnership with Sky, letting customers rent original designer costume pieces worn by Sienna Miller and other cast members in the new drama series 'War'. The deal marks a notable crossover between TV production and fashion rental distribution.
This year's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Material Innovation Challenge, run with Humane World for Animals, pushed finalist brands to rework signature silhouettes using bio-based materials like orange peel silk and vegetable cashmere. Each designer reinterpreted their core identity through a sustainability lens, signaling where emerging fashion brands are heading on materials innovation.
Costume designer Grace Snell discusses her approach to the new 'Sense and Sensibility' adaptation, using wardrobe to signal wealth, status and sisterly bonds on screen. Her comments to WWD highlight how fashion craft shapes storytelling and emotional connection in film.
Seán McGirr exits Alexander McQueen and Veronica Leoni departs Calvin Klein, both brands confirming the moves Thursday. The exits follow seasons of mounting criticism of their collections, adding to a wave of creative director turnover across major fashion houses.
Designer Hillary Taymour's limited-edition collaboration with Keen trades trail utility for whimsical, fashion-forward footwear. The collection is built to move seamlessly from city streets to outdoor escapes.
Matthew Price, the costume designer behind Sienna Miller's latest film role, discusses how he used wardrobe to distinguish the actress from her character. He calls the approach to the transformation 'a bit meta,' highlighting costume design's role in shaping on-screen identity.
Italian designer Veronica Leoni is departing Calvin Klein after leading the brand for four seasons. Her tenure notably revived the Calvin Klein Collection runway show after an eight-year absence.
Cher discusses her new Moncler campaign and decades as a style icon, reflecting on red-carpet moments and her collaborations with designer Bob Mackie. She also teases whether new music might be coming.
Acne Studios has unveiled a collaboration with Turkish designer Hussein Chalayan, blending denim staples with pieces from the brand's archive. The project debuted alongside Frieze London, tying the fashion release to the art fair's cultural moment.
Banana Republic is launching a capsule collaboration with knitwear label Zankov, blending the two brands' distinct design sensibilities. The partnership signals continued momentum for designer collaborations within mainstream retail.
Spring 2027 collections leaned into softer silhouettes, with designers using the skirt to express a sense of ease and liberation. The trend reflects a broader seasonal mood, as collections aim to meet women where they are right now.
A new designer concept store called Rew has launched in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, bringing luxury labels including Toteme, High Sport and Rùadh to the neighborhood. The multi-brand retail concept adds another fashion destination to Brooklyn's growing design scene.
As menswear and womenswear boundaries keep dissolving, Models.com rounds up the new male faces who stood out walking womenswear for Spring/Summer 2027. The feature underscores how casting has become a key tool for designers to sharpen their vision this season.