Fashion Industry

In recent months, several luxury fashion brands have come under scrutiny for cultural appropriation and misrepresentation of traditional Indian designs. These controversies have sparked debates about the ethical responsibilities of global fashion houses and the need for greater cultural...

Can a designer balance heritage and novelty without losing either? Michael Rider’s Spring 2026 debut at Celine delivers a compelling answer: yes. With nods to Philo minimalism, Slimane edge, and Ralph Lauren prep, Rider weaves a quietly radical narrative—crafting...

Can a fashion brand become more than clothes? JW Anderson’s newly unveiled strategy suggests it can. With Jonathan Anderson stepping into his role at Dior, his namesake brand is evolving into a full-fledged lifestyle label. Its new offering ranges...

Can footwear be both beautiful and disturbing? Glenn Martens’s clear Tabi reinterpretation for Maison Margiela answers with a resounding yes. By shifting the iconic design into transparent plastic, he exposes every toe—making the familiar unfamiliar, and turning walking into...

Can fashion feel like a dream? In Oasis Effect, Harper’s Bazaar photographer Dario Catellani and stylist Stella Greenspan bring high style to the otherworldly sandscapes and rainwater lagoons of Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Amid powdery hues, soft textures,...

Can fashion be transformed into a work of art? The Victoria & Albert Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art, answers with an emphatic yes. From March to November 2026 at the South Kensington venue, it invites visitors to...

Can a simple play of proportions reset how we think about fashion? Celine’s latest collection proves it can. Under Michael Rider’s vision, the juxtaposition of big pants with little shirts—or vice versa—does more than surprise the eye. It challenges...

Adidas Originals has unveiled its latest campaign, Superstar: The Original, spotlighting an all-star cast including K‑pop icon Jennie, hip-hop legend Missy Elliott, and rap phenomenon GloRilla. Directed by Thibaut Grevet and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, the campaign honors...

Can a designer redefine a house without rewriting its soul? Can quiet conviction outshine celebrity hype? With the appointment of Belgian designer Meryll Rogge as Marni’s new creative director, the answer may well be yes. Rogge, known for her...

Can a handbag become history? Can leather and brass, worn soft by time, carry not just belongings but a cultural legacy? Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag—the one that started it all—just sold for a staggering €8.6 million (roughly $10.1...