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Trend Report AW-25/26| Party Bags With Personality

Who said bags have to be boring? This season, clutches are taking on a life of their own—literally. Think Simone Rocha’s turtle bag (yes, it’s as whimsical as it sounds), Rabanne’s tiny chainmail number dotted with pills, or Moschino’s spaghetti-inspired madness.

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Top 5| Products to Fix Dull, Lacklustre Skin and Bring Back the Glow

If your skin has been looking a little meh lately dry, grey, tired, just not giving what it’s supposed to give don’t panic. Winter, stress, and even dehydration can steal your radiance, but the glow can absolutely be restored. Here are the top five glow-getters every dull-skin girl needs in her routine.

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One to know| Set designer, Shona Heath

If fashion had a resident surrealist, it would be Shona Heath the visionary set designer and art director responsible for some of the most enchanting, otherworldly imagery of the last two decades. Her work doesn’t just decorate a space; it creates a universe. And if you’ve ever looked at a fashion campaign and thought, “This feels like a dream,” there’s a good chance Heath was behind it.

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Fashion News| Antonin Tron Takes the Helm at Balmain

Big news out of Paris Balmain has officially named Antonin Tron as its new Creative Director, following Olivier Rousteing’s iconic 14-year run. The Paris-born designer, best known for his label Atlein.

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Trend Report AW-25/26| Cap it

As Vogue once famously said, “the sole aim in life of a hat is to pay you a compliment” and these toppers are doing just that. Some even give off serious King Jaffe Joffer (Coming to America) vibes, equal parts royal, outrageous, and fabulous.

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Runway| Marc Jacobs AW-25/26

If you’ve been craving fashion with volume, drama, and zero chill, then Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2025 collection delivered in full force. Presented at the New York Public Library with a five-minute show that was more performance than runway, he went big… no, bigger. Think exaggerated silhouettes, towering platforms, and bow-shaped details that stretched beyond reality.

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Fashion News| LVMH to sell Marc Jacobs?

Fashion’s rumour mill is spinning LVMH is reportedly selling Marc Jacobs, and honestly, we’re a little worried. The label that defined quirky cool and gave us the “The Tote Bag” moment might soon be in the hands of new owners like Authentic Brands Group or Bluestar Alliance.

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Fashion News| Grace Wales Bonner Joins Hermès as Menswear Creative Director

Fashion just got interesting again. Hermès has officially appointed Grace Wales Bonner as the new Creative Director of Menswear, following Véronique Nichanian’s 37-year reign. This marks a new era for the French luxury house and, honestly, it’s about time.

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One to Know| Editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt

When you think of effortless Parisian style tailored blazers, worn-in denim, and that undone, just-perfect hair, Emmanuelle Alt is the blueprint. The French fashion editor, stylist, and all-around cool girl has been shaping how the world views French fashion for over two decades.

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Designer on focus| Louise Trotter

The Quiet Force Behind Fashion’s Next Big Move

If you don’t know Louise Trotter, you should. The Sunderland-born designer is the definition of quiet luxury no gimmicks, no noise, just pure craftsmanship. A Northumbria University grad, Trotter worked her way through fashion’s big leagues: Whistles, Calvin Klein, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, you name it. She mastered how to make everyday pieces feel effortlessly elevated long before “clean girl aesthetic” became a thing.

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