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Jaden Smith at Louboutin stirs fresh 'nepo-baby' fashion debate

French fashion icon Christian Louboutin's decision to name Will Smith's son Jaden as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that took the industry by surprise -- and stirred up fresh allegations of "nepo-baby" favoritism. When not following in the footsteps of his famous father into acting and rap music, 27-year-old Smith has been a...

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London Fashion Week hopes to usher in new era with leadership change

London Fashion Week, which is under new leadership after 16 years, opens Thursday with hopes of reinvigorating its runway schedule and easing the financial woes of its young designers. "This season marks... the beginning of a new era for British fashion," said Laura Weir, former creative director of luxury department store Selfridges, who...

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Pantone colours for LFW SS26 aim to “elevate the everyday”

Global trend forecasting and colour consultancy Pantone has revealed that the London Fashion Week (LFW) colour palette for spring/summer 2026, which runs from September 18 to 22, will blend “familiar comfort with new discoveries celebrating the beauty of the everyday”. For SS26, Pantone predicts that LFW designers will showcase an “eclectic...

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NYFW SS26: Ralph Lauren defines American elegance

It seems inevitable that the Council of Fashion Designers of America will once again crown Ralph Lauren as Womenswear Designer of the Year for the tenth time. This unprecedented achievement underscores Lauren’s unique place in an industry that constantly craves novelty yet reveres the timeless heritage he embodies. New York Fashion Week may have...

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LFW SS26: A reset filled with milestones and debuts

London Fashion Week’s spring/summer 2026 season officially kicks off on Thursday, September 18, and is being billed as a bold reset to drive the “next British fashion era,” spotlighting emerging talent such as Oscar Ouyang and Joshua Ewusie, alongside fashion week stewards Burberry, Erdem and Richard Quinn. This season marks the British Fashion...

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WGSN and Coloro: Key colours for autumn/winter 2027/28

Designers are currently showcasing spring/summer 2026 trends on the catwalks. However, trend forecasters WGSN and its colour specialist sister company, Coloro, are one step ahead. The duo is already looking towards autumn/winter 2027/28. They released their four predicted key colours on Wednesday. Amidst the ongoing uncertainties of a global...

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Labels to watch: young talents of Mode Suisse

Fashion Month is in full swing and usually centers around the four classic fashion capitals: Paris, London, New York and Milan. Zurich, and more specifically Mode Suisse & Friends 2025, however, is one of the first events of the month. It puts the Swiss fashion scene in the spotlight. In addition to established names such as Danz and Anastasia...

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Thebe Magugu expands into hospitality with Belmond

South African designer Thebe Magugu will make his debut in luxury hospitality design this December with an exclusive partnership with A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, bringing his distinctive Afro-modernist vision to the property. In a statement, the Belmond group owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, said Magugu would be...

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Runway 7 NYFW highlights Latin American designers

Buenos Aires - From September 10 to 14, Runway 7 held its ninth edition during New York Fashion Week at Sony Hall, featuring over 130 designers. The event brought together 28 Latin American brands from countries like Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia, as well as international offerings from Japan, the UK, and Portugal. Over five days, the runway...

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Gosha Rubchinskiy relaunches his eponymous brand

Gosha Rubchinskiy is relaunching his eponymous brand. The controversial designer announced the comeback of his own label in an Instagram post in February. Now, actions are following words. In an interview with the industry magazine Business of Fashion (BoF), Rubchinskiy revealed that he is ready to "start all over again". A first selection of...

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FatFace expands into petite sizing

British brand FatFace has launched a Petite offering, extending its size range to ensure a more inclusive reach as part of a wider product expansion strategy. Available exclusively on FatFace’s e-commerce site and via Next, the Petite fit is offered for all of the brand’s dresses and jumpsuits, instead of being part of a reduced or edited...

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London Sneaker School launches a footwear design platform

London Sneaker School, which has taught more than 200 people the art of shoemaking, is launching a new footwear platform designed to enable creators and communities to bring their ideas to life. The ‘Kickback’ platform aims to empower anyone to design a shoe, launch it and sell it, as the educational institution looks to continue its commitment...