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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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Trend Report AW-25/26| Brown bag

Step aside black, brown is having its moment, and it’s anything but basic. This fall, designers are serving up a full spectrum of warm, rich tones: think chocolate, caramel, mahogany, and a little burgundy for spice. These earthy hues are redefining luxury, proving that subtle can still be seriously chic.

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Trend Report SS-25| Statement Sunglasses

When it comes to sunglasses this season, subtlety is out and unapologetic attitude is in. The question isn’t do they suit my face shape it’s do they make an entrance? If your sunnies don’t stop traffic, cause a double take, or spark an unsolicited compliment at brunch, you’re doing it wrong.

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Models| Mona Tougaard

Fashion’s Rising Star

Mona Tougaard is one of the most captivating faces in fashion today. Born on April 3, 2002, in Aarhus, Denmark, Mona was first scouted at just 12 years old. Her modelling career took off when she won the Elite Model Look Denmark contest at 15, opening the door to international runways and prestigious campaigns.

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Designer on focus| Elsa Schiaparelli

The Surrealist Pioneer of High Fashion

Elsa Schiaparelli, a trailblazer in the world of haute couture, brought a daring and imaginative spirit to fashion. Born into an aristocratic Italian family in Rome, Schiaparelli’s creative journey began in Paris during the 1920s. Inspired by the avant-garde art movements of the time, she launched her first collection of hand-knitted sweaters featuring trompe-l’œil designs, instantly capturing the world’s attention.

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Celebrity style| Cynthia Erivo

A Fashion Icon in the Making

Cynthia Erivo has firmly established herself not just as a powerhouse in acting and singing but also as a style icon who commands attention on every red carpet. Her fearless approach to fashion is a blend of elegance, boldness, and boundary-pushing creativity. With her Academy Award nomination already under her belt and hopes high for a win, we can’t wait to see how her style evolves in the years to come.

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Models| Imaan Hammam

Imaan Hammam, a Dutch supermodel with Moroccan and Egyptian heritage, is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. Discovered at just 13 years old in Amsterdam’s Central Station by a scout from Code Management

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Trend Report AW-24/25| Corporate girlie

Thought neckties were a thing of the past? Think again. Designers are reintroducing symbols of corporate power—neckties among them—as a creative commentary on late-stage capitalism. These once-iconic emblems of authority are being used to reflect on the dismantling of traditional power structures in today’s transformed world of work.

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Runway| Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall-24

“I had this dream of finding a forgotten couture collection in the basement of Elsa’s country house.” This vision captures Daniel Roseberry’s creative essence at Schiaparelli. Known for its 1920s and ’30s couture, Schiaparelli is rejuvenated under Roseberry, who draws inspiration from the 1950s this season, a period he finds refreshingly simple.

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Trend report SS-24| Bijoux bags

While quiet luxury maintained its presence in the Spring/Summer 2024 collections, many designers also celebrated bold, in-your-face opulence with crystals, sparkle, and abundant gold.

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