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Who is Simone Rocha? Everything to know about the Pitti Uomo 110 guest designer

Over its lifespan, Pitti Uomo has emerged as a platform used by up-and-coming and sometimes well-established designers to mark major milestones, spotlight a conceptual pivot, or usher in a new chapter altogether. For some, the esteemed guest designer slot serves as an opportunity to show in Italy for the first time; for others, it's an...

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Études Studio appoints Brice Groulier (ex-Jacquemus) to structure its growth

Parisian label Études Studio is professionalising its management with the appointment of Brice Groulier to the role of CEO. By recruiting the former chief financial officer of Jacquemus, the independent brand is demonstrating its ambition to transform its creative foundation into a major industrial success. Founded in 2012 by Aurélien Arbet and...

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Key looks from Rio Fashion Week: spring/summer trends

Rio Fashion Week took place between April 14 and 18 at Pier Mauá, with some off-site shows. The event was promoted by IMM, a sports and entertainment company also responsible for São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW). From this year, SPFW will be held in the second half of the year, focusing on autumn/winter fashion. Rio will be responsible for...

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JiyongKim to be another special guest at Pitti Uomo

Following Simone Rocha, Dsm Kei Ninomiya and Danish brand Sunflower, there will be another special guest for Pitti Uomo, the trade fair scheduled in Florence from June 16 to 19. This is JiyongKim, the brand named after South Korean designer Jiyong Kim, who stood out among the top talents at the 2024 edition of the Lvmh Prize. During Pitti Uomo,...

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The rise of menswear romanticism: the new aesthetic reshaping how men dress

It is not a coincidence that Jacob Elordi chooses to wear womenswear from Chanel or Bottega Veneta off-duty, without sponsorship, stylist, or explanation. Or that A$AP Rocky becomes a face of Chanel despite the house producing no menswear line. What makes these moments significant is not the celebrity behaviour itself, it is what it signals...

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Japanese designer Kei Ninomiya to present at Pitti Uomo

Joining Simone Rocha, founder and creative director of her eponymous brand and guest designer for the upcoming Pitti Uomo, will be Dsm Kei Ninomiya. The event is scheduled to take place in Florence from June 16 to 19. The spotlight will be on the spirit of Dsm, the first label from Dover Street Market. This is according to Kei Ninomiya, the...

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Robert Talbott promotes Nick Picchione to president

California-based menswear brand Robert Talbott has promoted Nick Picchione to the newly created role of president, alongside a series of sales appointments as part of the brand’s ongoing momentum and continued growth across the North American market. Picchione, who was the brand’s senior vice president of merchandising and design, has been...

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H&M strengthens sportswear offering with Barcelona launch of new running collection

Madrid – H&M presented its new collection for runners this Thursday, March 19, at what the Swedish fashion multinational described as an “unprecedented global event in Barcelona”. The menswear and womenswear collection strengthens the brand's position in the increasingly strategic sportswear segment. It further specialises the offering of its...

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Pierpaolo and the 'humanity' of Balenciaga

Madrid – A focal point of the recent Paris Fashion Week, Spanish heritage house Balenciaga closed Saturday’s schedule with its AW26 menswear and womenswear showcase. The collections leaned heavily into the Renaissance and Baroque influences that once guided the brand's founder, Cristóbal Balenciaga. Presented on 7 March, the show marked...

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Loewe AW26/27: McCollough and Hernandez define a new era of 'creative play' in Paris

Madrid – As one of the most anticipated events of the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week, the presentation of Loewe's new collection for the autumn/winter 2026/2027 season took place on the outskirts of the French capital this Friday, March 6. It was a co-ed presentation, from which its new creative directors, Jack McCollough and Lazaro...

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Takashimaya: Japanese buyer on menswear trends, Berlin favourites and domestic customers

The autumn/winter 26 menswear shows concluded a few weeks ago, allowing time for reflection and review. Shuhei Iwasa, menswear buyer for the Japanese department store chain Takashimaya, has done just that. At the retailer, he is responsible for “CS Case Study”, a concept that involves curated fashion spaces in Takashimaya locations across Osaka,...

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Marks & Spencer accelerates into Formula 1 with Williams Racing partnership

Marks & Spencer has signed a multiyear deal with Atlassian Williams F1 team, marking the British department store’s first move into Formula 1. From the 2026 season, the retailer will become the team’s official travel kit partner, dressing the Williams team as they compete across 24 races in 21 countries on the Formula 1 calendar. The partnership...