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Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion exhibition to open in April

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the largest display of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion ever mounted will open at The King’s Gallery on April 10, 2026, with tickets going on sale today, November 4. The ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ exhibition, first announced in July, is being hosted by the Royal Collection Trust, the charity which...

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Paul Smith announces festive collaboration with the Royal Opera House

British designer Paul Smith is collaborating with the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden for the festive season to celebrate “the spirit of creativity and cultural heritage”. The festive takeover is described as a first-of-its-kind collaboration bringing together “two icons of British design and the arts, united by a shared commitment...

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Barbican opens first major fashion exhibition in nearly a decade

London’s Barbican has opened its first large-scale fashion exhibition in eight years, inspired by the “rebellious, playful and regenerative potentials of dirt and decay,” as it looks to reaffirm its commitment to fashion within its visual art programming, building on the success of exhibitions such as ‘The House of Viktor & Rolf’ in 2008 and...

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Design Museum to host Nigo retrospective as part of 2026 programme

London’s Design Museum will host the first-ever museum retrospective and exhibition outside of Japan dedicated to Japanese designer Tomoaki Nagao, better known as Nigo, as part of its 2026 line-up of exhibitions. The ‘Nigo: From Japan with Love’ exhibition will run from May 1 to October 4, 2026, and will chart the designer’s career from the...

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In Pictures: André Leon Talley exhibition opens in SCAD museums

The late US journalist and fashion icon André Leon Talley is now the subject of an exhibition at museums associated with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The life and achievements of the acclaimed fashion figure, who passed away in 2023, will be honoured among SCAD locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as in Lacoste,...

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Donatella Versace to chair Latin American Fashion Awards jury

Donatella Versace will preside as President of the Jury for the second edition of the Latin American Fashion Awards, set to take place from 6–9 November 2025. The appointment represents a notable endorsement of the region’s creative force by one of fashion’s most influential figures. Founded by Constanza Cavalli Etro and Silvia Argüello, the...

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Roger Vivier: Parisian offices as a cultural destination

In the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris, luxury brand Roger Vivier (part of the Italian Tod's group) has opened Maison Vivier, its new Parisian headquarters. The new location marks a return to its roots for the Parisian house. It is situated near its founder's former workshop and celebrates its heritage and creativity. Like a museum The...

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Why is everyone rushing to see the Virgil Abloh exhibition at the Grand Palais?

It is taking place within the walls of the Grand Palais, a powerful cultural and fashion venue that hosted Chanel's monumental shows under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld. The exhibition, titled “Virgil Abloh: The Codes”, is now making its own mark on the monument's history by attracting a crowd of visitors. Running for just a few days...

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PFW: FabriX exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo merges fashion and digital art

During Paris Fashion Week in September 2025, the exhibition “Fashion Meets Future: Designing Tomorrow, Defining Today” brings together fashion designers (Kevin Germanier, AlainPaul, Caroline Hu and Didu) and artists specialising in digital creation. The aim is to create a bridge between contemporary fashion creations and digital art. The...

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Prada brings Sea Beyond project to Shanghai

Prada is continuing its efforts to raise awareness about the environment and the ocean. For ten days, the historic Shanghai residence, restored by the Prada Group, will host a programme of educational activities on the theme of ocean preservation as part of the Sea Beyond project, aimed at engaging the local community. From October 10 to 19,...

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Jacquemus curates 'Mythes' exhibition in Paris

Fashion designer Simon Porte Jacquemus embarks on a new artistic project as curator and scenographer of the "Mythes" exhibition. This exhibition presents a dialogue between works of antiquity and those of the sculptor Aristide Maillol. The exhibition, created in collaboration with Galerie Chenel and Galerie Dina Vierny, will be held at the Collè...

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Armani purchases cult club on Tuscan coast

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has purchased one of the oldest active clubs in the world: the legendary 'Capannina di Franceschi', in Forte dei Marmi, an exclusive seaside resort on the Tuscan coast. The beach hut was converted into a disco in 1929 and has been a cult destination ever since. From summer 2026, the club is set to continue...