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One to know| fashion editor, Liz Tilberis

The Woman Who Redefined Fashion Editorial

Liz Tilberis remains one of the most influential figures in fashion editorial, shaping how style was presented and understood from the late 20th century onward. Her path into fashion was unconventional yet decisive. Originally studying history at Oxford, Tilberis entered the industry through publishing, joining British Vogue in the 1970s. It was there that her sharp eye, intellectual approach, and instinct for imagery quickly set her apart.

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Trend Report SS-26|Surf’s Up, Runway Edition

Designers caught a serious wave this season. Scuba silhouettes and surfwear details splashed across the runways at Loewe, Chloé, Rabanne, and Jean Paul Gaultier, bringing neoprene cuts, wetsuit seams, and sporty finishes into fashion territory.

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Fashion News| The Last Emperor has died

Fashion has lost one of its greatest pillars. Valentino Garavani, the man who defined modern glamour and dressed the world’s most powerful women, has passed away at the age of 93.

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Fashion News| Alo Appoints new CEO of International

Alo is starting the year exactly how it means to go on: big, bold, and global. The LA-born activewear brand has officially appointed Benedetta Petruzzo as CEO of International, signalling serious intentions to dominate well beyond the U.S.

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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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Beauty News| Hourglass Founder Carisa Janes Launches ‘Outside In’

Beauty’s favourite minimalist queen, Carisa Janes, the genius behind Hourglass Cosmetics, is back with something fresh her brand-new line, Outside In. Eight years after selling Hourglass to Unilever, Janes returns with a brand that feels more personal, more skin, and a little more soul.

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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| Olivier Rousteing Exits Balmain After 14 Iconic Years

Well, it finally happened Olivier Rousteing is saying au revoir to Balmain after 14 glitter-soaked, shoulder-padded, and celebrity-filled years. The man practically was Balmain: opulent and never afraid of a little sparkle. Since taking over at just 25, Rousteing turned the once-classic Parisian house into a global powerhouse (and built the “Balmain Army” while doing it).

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