Category: Fashion

Dua Lipa, Cardi B, and Karol G Just Turned the Schiaparelli Front Row Into a Couture Show of Its Own

he couture runways may be where the magic happens — but at Schiaparelli, the front row was its own cinematic universe. The 2025 Haute Couture season officially opened with Schiaparelli in Paris, and if you thought the designs would steal the show… the guests had other plans. Dua Lipa showed up looking like a minimalist sculpture carved in motion. Her look was sleek, surreal, and pure Schiaparelli—a masterclass in restraint with just enough drama to make every camera turn. If fashion is about balance, Dua just aced the syllabus. Karol G, making her couture debut (!!!), didn’t hold back. Urban edge met luxury tailoring in a look that felt like a mic drop for her fashion evolution. If the message was “I’m not just a pop star,” it came through loud and clear — in bold caps and custom craftsmanship. Cardi B did what Cardi B does best: shut it down. In a voluminous, otherworldly ensemble that looked ready to walk into a museum or a Met Gala, she turned the surreal into a full-on moment. And then there was Eugenia Silva — sharp, structured, and impossibly elegant in an all-black look with just enough neckline drama to whisper sophistication without shouting. Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, ever the French fashion insider, gave us the quiet luxury counterpoint in a rich, chocolate-hued dress that reminded everyone: Paris style doesn’t scream, it seduces. Throw in Chiara Ferragni and a slew of editors, insiders, and icons, and the message is clear: Schiaparelli isn’t just opening Fashion Week—it’s setting the mood. One of high concept, high wattage, and guests who serve like it’s a competitive sport. 2025 couture? Consider it launched—with sequins, structure, and a front row that dressed like it knew it was the real show.

The Fashion Editor-Fave Brand That’s Taking Over Politics and Palaces — ME+EM Is Having That Summer Sale

When a brand is spotted on royalty and in cabinet meetings, you know it’s doing something right. ME+EM, the London-based label founded in 2009 by Clare Hornby, has quietly — and now not-so-quietly — become the thinking woman’s style secret. The philosophy? Flattering, functional, forever. And the delivery? Spot on. Loved by the Princess of Wales, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Phoebe Dynevor, and basically everyone with a well-curated capsule wardrobe, ME+EM’s pieces are the ones you reach for on your most put-together days. Think structured midi-dresses, power tailoring with soft edges, and elevated basics that actually feel good to wear. But don’t let the soft power vibe fool you — this brand is making big moves. When Lady Victoria Starmer stepped into Number 10 in that Labour-red crepe dress after the general election, ME+EM saw a 300% spike in traffic. Angela Rayner followed suit — literally — in a green trouser set for her deputy PM debut, and an orange dress that showed up at the first cabinet meeting like it had always belonged. And it’s not just making waves in Westminster. The brand landed on the Sunday Times 100 list of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies (two years running), and in 2024, it hit £120 million in sales — a 46% jump. Quiet luxury, loud results. Now for the really good news: ME+EM’s summer sale is officially live, with up to 50% off some of their most-loved pieces. So whether you’re building a forever wardrobe or just want to wear what the royals and reformers are wearing, now’s the time to add to basket. Your “wear on repeat” future self will thank you. Summer Dress Summer Blouse Wedding Guest Dress

The Algorithm Decides Now: TikTok Is Officially Rewriting the Rules of Luxury Shopping

Let’s not pretend the shift hasn’t been coming. TikTok didn’t just disrupt style inspo — it cracked open the luxury market and rewired how people shop at the top. A new UK study confirms what the timeline’s been telling us for a while now: we’ve officially entered the era of discovery commerce. Luxury isn’t being sold by billboards or celebrity campaigns anymore — it’s being explained, styled, and sometimes side-eyed by creators in their bedrooms. The study reveals that 38% of users now discover brands through user-generated content, while 32% are turning to creator videos for their research. It’s no longer just about showing off a product — it’s about breaking it down: the price point, the fit, the real-life utility, and whether or not it holds a water bottle and clout. And it’s not just first-hand buys. TikTok’s rapid trend cycles are also boosting resale. One in four luxury shoppers say the app nudged them toward second-hand purchases — a direct result of seeing pre-loved pieces go viral or get recontextualized by someone relatable. With Gen Z and Millennials projected to control 60% of luxury spending by 2026, the influence here isn’t hype — it’s market reality. TikTok is no longer just influencing what’s popular. It’s rewriting the entire sales funnel, from discovery to decision-making. Which means the next It Bag might still show up in a campaign, sure — but you’ll probably believe it’s worth it after a 23-year-old shows you how to style it five ways while giving you the backstory on why it’s sold out everywhere.

Rosé Just Gave Us 3 Perfect Ways to Wear a Crop Top This Summer—On Stage and Off

The Blackpink superstar is back in Seoul and back in her fashion slay era, casually dropping three different crop top looks without even flinching. And just like that, summer style has a new blueprint. It all started at PSY’s Summer Swag 2025 concert, where Rosé surprised fans with a guest appearance and a grunge-inspired fit that deserves its own world tour. She wore a cropped white tank with a vintage graphic print, paired with studded micro shorts, not one but two metallic belts, lace-up knee-high boots, and a leather bracelet that looked like it could bite. Basically, if Joan Jett joined a K-pop girl group? This is what she’d wear. But Rosé didn’t stop there. Backstage and post-performance, she switched things up with two very different takes on the same trend—both comfy, both cooler than your average “just lounging” outfit. One look featured a green striped Bode crop top with pale yellow loungewear pants. Another was a cropped blue graphic tee with a dog on it (adorable, obviously), grey sweats, and sneakers. Like yes, she rehearses in this. No, we’re not okay. With every appearance, Rosé is proving that the crop top isn’t just trending—it’s basically the summer 2025 uniform. And thanks to her, we’re now styling ours three ways: rocker-chic, model-off-duty, and K-pop casual. Whether she’s on stage or just vibing behind it, Rosé knows exactly how to make a look land. So if you’re still wondering how to make crop tops feel fresh this summer? Don’t overthink it. Just do what Rosé does.

Victoria Beckham’s Eyewear Empire Just Got a 10-Year Upgrade—Thanks to Safilo Group

Victoria Beckham is booked and branded—again. The designer just signed a decade-long global licensing deal with Italian eyewear giant Safilo Group, and it’s giving serious power move energy. Yes, you read that right. The deal runs until 2035, which means we’re getting ten full years of sunglasses and opticals dripping in VB elegance. And knowing Victoria? It won’t just be about eyewear—it’ll be about luxury, lifestyle, and quiet flexes that whisper, not shout. The first drop from this new era lands in Spring 2026, hitting select stores by January. So if you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner “posh girl in Milan,” your moment is coming. Safilo—aka the same company behind shades for Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Boss, and yes, even David Beckham—knows how to scale a brand globally without diluting the designer’s DNA. With their manufacturing power and Victoria’s signature minimal-maximal aesthetic? Expect frames that scream couture without doing the most. And there’s more. This move comes right after Victoria Beckham Ltd. reported an 89.1 million pound revenue surge last year. That’s a 52% jump. The fashion girlies are buying. The luxury crowd is paying attention. And VB? She’s officially not just the muse—she’s the mogul. Safilo CEO Angelo Trocchia called the collaboration a “perfect fit” for the group’s growing luxury segment. And honestly, they’re not wrong. Especially when the Beckham brand is already two for two in the eyewear space—David’s collection with Safilo has been selling out since 2020. So now, both Beckhams are lens legends. Couples who slay sunglasses together, stay rich together. New frames. New chapter. Same Victoria. We’ll be watching—behind oversized shades, of course.

Miranda Priestly Is Returning—The Devil Wears Prada Sequel Confirmed with Full Cast and Fresh Fashion Drama

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in production, which means Miranda Priestly is on her way back to make your faves cry in couture. And yes—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci are all locked in for the sequel. Add Kenneth Branagh to the mix (no, seriously), and you’ve got a recipe for the most chaotic, fabulous power play since Miranda threw a coat on Andrea’s desk. The release date? 1 May 2026. So go ahead and block that weekend for red lipstick, old issues of Runway, and rewatching the original like it’s a documentary. Disney confirmed the news earlier this week (because of course Disney owns fashion cinema now), and fans are already foaming at the mouth. One comment under the announcement simply read: “CINEMA IS BACK I CANT WAIT”—which honestly, mood. Now, let’s talk plot: According to Variety, the sequel will follow Miranda Priestly navigating the post-print-magazine apocalypse while trying to keep her legacy alive in a world run by influencers and algorithms. And here’s the twist: Emily (yes, that Emily) is now an exec at a luxury brand holding the purse strings Miranda desperately needs. From withering under pressure to holding the cheque? Character development! In real life, the cast has always remained high-key obsessed with each other. Emily Blunt called filming the original a “joy bomb,” and Anne Hathaway swore up and down last year that a sequel would never happen. (“It’s not gonna happen. We can’t do it.” Lies, Anne. Gorgeous lies.) But in a 2024 interview, she hinted that if something brilliant came along for the full OG cast, it’d be hard to say no. Guess that brilliant something landed—and it came with Kenneth Branagh and a very juicy script. Naturally, fans are demanding nothing short of a full-circle, fashion-fueled reunion. One tweet screamed, “FULL OG CAST OR NOTHING,” and honestly? They understood the assignment. So yes, we’re manifesting new fashion montages, another soul-crushing speech from Miranda, and hopefully, Andy’s wardrobe having a redemption arc. If Emily doesn’t have her own office with Birkin bags as pen holders, we riot.

Jacquemus Went Home for SS26—and Took Us All with Him

If fashion is storytelling, Jacquemus just gave us his most personal chapter yet. For his Spring/Summer 2026 show, the designer ditched the Paris runways (as usual—iconic behaviour) and staged a full-circle moment at the Palace of Versailles, specifically in L’Orangerie, where orange trees meet opulence and everything smells like a memory. The collection, titled “Le Paysan” (translation: The Peasant), wasn’t just another dreamy French fashion fantasy. It was a literal love letter to where he came from, stitched with heritage, nostalgia, and enough linen to make your grandmother weep. From the moment models floated down the runway, you could feel it: this was intimate. The kind of show that makes you think about your own childhood while simultaneously Googling how to afford a €700 raffia bag. SS26 leaned into what Jacquemus does best—sculptural silhouettes and romantic restraint. Think billowing poplin dresses that look like they were meant for barefoot walks through wheat fields (or at least, Instagram photoshoots pretending to be barefoot walks through wheat fields). English tulle, inverted aprons, sheer slips—it was pastoral, but make it fashion. Some garments were finished like vintage tablecloths, complete with an embroidered “J” monogram. Others looked like heirlooms reimagined—familiar, but recharged. White. Beige. Black. That’s it. Just the classics, with the occasional pop of colour because Jacquemus isn’t a robot. He’s still that guy who’ll throw in a neon strappy sandal just to remind you he could do minimalism, but he won’t be boring about it. Accessories took cues from the countryside too—woven raffia everything, platform espadrilles, slingbacks, and the debut of Le Valerie, a handheld bag named after his late mother. (Yes, you can cry now.) SS26 didn’t scream, it whispered. It didn’t reinvent Jacquemus—it revealed him. “Le Paysan” is deeply rooted in the soil of his childhood, his family, and the kind of rural romance that shaped his point of view. You can tell this one meant something. And in an industry obsessed with spectacle and speed, meaning still matters.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL: Anna Wintour is Stepping Down as Editor-In-Chief of Vogue

Hang your Chanel jackets at half-mast and cue Vogue by Madonna, because word on the street is: Anna Wintour is retiring from American Vogue. Yes. The Anna. The sunglasses. The bob. The woman who invented fashion’s scariest resting face and somehow made sitting front row a spiritual calling. After nearly 40 years at the helm of Condé Nast’s most sacred fashion bible, Anna is allegedly stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue US. And we are not emotionally prepared. To be clear, she’s not exactly riding off into the sunset with Karl Lagerfeld’s ghost. According to reports from WWD, People, and the fashion whisper network, Anna announced in a June 2025 staff meeting that she’ll be leaving her current EIC post—but remaining Global Chief Content Officer. Which feels a bit like when your mum says she’s “retired” but still replies all on office emails and runs three meetings a week. Regardless, it’s the end of an era. Anna became editor-in-chief back in 1988. That’s 37 years of directing trends, closing covers, approving (and denying) Met Gala invites, and gracefully surviving the TikTokification of fashion. Imagine navigating the Y2K revival and Kim Kardashian’s Balenciaga era in one career? Legendary behaviour. But the real question is: Who’s next? Maybe these three: Because if this really is Anna’s last bow (and she hasn’t formally confirmed anything yet), someone’s going to have to inherit those very pointy stilettos. Here are the top contenders being whispered about louder than a front row side-eye: Let’s not forget: when Edward Enninful stepped down from British Vogue in 2023, he was replaced by Chioma Nnadi, editor of US Vogue’s digital site at the time. Which only adds more fuel to the Chloe Malle theory. Still, Anna hasn’t made a formal statement. So technically, she’s still perched in that sacred corner office, probably sipping green juice while reviewing spring couture looks and deciding whether red is “in” this year. But if the reports are true, this could be fashion’s biggest passing of the torch since Phoebe Philo left Céline. We’re bracing ourselves. And yes, we fully support someone popping Champagne outside the Met Gala just because.

Damson Idris Just Gave Limoncello a Face Card at the F1 Premiere — But the Trousers? Whew.

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You know that moment when someone walks onto a red carpet and it feels like a breeze just followed them in? That was Damson Idris at the F1: The Movie premiere in London. Wearing a pale yellow Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2025 suit, Damson looked like he’d been squeezed straight out of a chic Amalfi cocktail. No shirt. Just skin, sun, and a full gold rollout courtesy of his own jewelry line, DIDRIS. And it worked — mostly. The tailoring? Clean. The color? Gorgeous. The trousers? Let’s just say they were more revealing than expected. Whether it was the lighting or just a bold choice, the sheer fabric made it very clear where the pockets lived. And yes, we looked. But Damson knew what he was doing. His signature smirk said, “I planned this,” and the stack of pearl-and-gemstone chains, gold IWC watch, and layered rings confirmed it. He may have been dressed for summer, but the jewellery screamed winter bonus. Even the venue lights hit him like he was headlining a solo.