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The Met Gala's history of controversy, from 'Harlem on My Mind' to Galliano

John Galliano's canceled retrospective is the latest entry in a long Met Gala record of controversies. And it likely won’t be the last. Created by Eleanor Lambert and Dorothy Shaver in 1948 as a fundraiser for the Costume Institute, the Met Gala has evolved from a midnight dinner with tickets at 50 dollars to a highly publicized celebrity...

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What Travis Kelce means for Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger unveiled its fall 2026 campaign on Tuesday, marking the debut of Travis Kelce as its global brand ambassador, as announced in March. Kelce’s campaign, shot by photographer Lachlan Bailey and set at New York’s The Plaza Hotel, arrives a week before the start of the 2026 NFL season and puts the new partnership between the athlete...

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The evolving landscape of fashion education: 2026 insights

Fashion education is becoming increasingly diverse, with programmes spanning design, merchandising, styling, communication and other specialist areas across universities, art schools, technical colleges and community colleges. Fashionista’s 2026 Fashion Education Guide highlights the breadth of options now available to prospective students,...

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Dog Fashion Week arrives in New York

New York is getting its own fashion week for dogs. Barkhouse, the design‑led dog daycare that opened in Chelsea in 2025, is staging Dog Fashion Week from September 8 to 12, culminating in a ticketed runway show called the Dogwalk Fashion Show, presented by Fetch Pet Insurance and Maev. According to the company, the concept is simple: treat dogs...

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Saudi Arabia expands fashion education and industry pathways

Saudi Arabia is continuing to build the educational infrastructure around its expanding fashion sector, with initiatives increasingly linking academic training, professional development and industry experience. Recent programmes from the Saudi Fashion Commission have included executive education developed with international institutions. In...

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SS27/FW27 trend prediction: Why camouflage keeps coming back

Originally designed to help troops disappear into their surroundings, camouflage has become one of fashion’s most recognizable — and conspicuous — patterns. Its enduring appeal lies partly in that contradiction: camo suggests utility, toughness and the outdoors, yet removed from its military context, it becomes an instantly recognizable fashion...

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John Galliano Met exhibition canceled after backlash

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's upcoming exhibition on John Galliano has been cancelled, the designer announced on Monday. "After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time," he wrote on a statement shared on his Instagram page....

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Kris van Assche relaunches his eponymous fashion label after more than ten years

Kris Van Assche is relaunching his eponymous fashion brand with a new approach for both men and women, reports WWD. The Belgian designer is focusing the new edition of the label on a compact selection of garments, made from deadstock fabrics and sold directly to consumers. Van Assche closed his then ten-year-old label in 2015, when he was also...

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Glamourati, Kidult, Scandi-cool: Exploring the many faces of maximalism

This time, it is here to stay. Far from being a mere fleeting extravagance, maximalism is poised to become a core trend. Its expression is multifaceted and its purpose is rooted in our deep-seated need for personal expression. Designer Harris Reed explained this intimate approach in a 2025 column for The New York Times: “Maximalism as I see it...

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In Pictures: AW27/28 trends through the lens of Christine Boland

During the last trade shows (SS27), it was clear that some colours have secured their place. “Aubergine, for example, or yellow, which took a long time to catch on,” says Christine Boland in a video call with FashionUnited. Looking ahead to autumn/winter 2027/28, new colour movements are emerging. Retro shades like mustard and chartreuse will...

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Why Lithuanian designers are betting on a Fashion Week of their own

When FashionUnited asked designer Kęstutis (Kestas) Rimdžius what he felt was currently lacking or missing within the Lithuanian fashion scene, he was quick to answer. Not talent, nor creativity or skill, but rather a larger platform to showcase what local designers are capable of. “As we are a small country, I feel we lack international...

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Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez shape Loewe's AW26/27 vision

Madrid – As celebrations for the 180th anniversary of Loewe's founding draw to a close, the emblematic Spanish house has unveiled its new campaign material for the autumn/winter 2026/2027 season. This is the second season for which the brand will feature a collection by its new creative director duo, Americans Jack McCollough and Lazaro...