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Trend Report SS-26| The Chic return of the Bum bag

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The bum bag is back, but not as you remember it. Today’s version is a far cry from the sporty nylon fanny packs of the 1980s. Instead, designers have reimagined the silhouette as a sleek, hands-free accessory that feels both practical and polished.

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Runway| Chanel Couture SS-26

Matthieu Blazy’s debut Chanel Haute Couture collection reimagined couture as something poetic yet wearable

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Runway| Ashi Studio Couture SS-26

Ashi Studio Couture Spring/Summer 2026 did not disappoint. In fact, we’re still searching for the words our jaws firmly on the floor.

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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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Runway| Alaïa SS-26

Alaïa’s SS-16 collection was rooted in emotion, craftsmanship, and quiet intensity. The inspiration was clear: creating beauty as a form of escape, while still acknowledging the tension of the world around us. Mulier described the collection as a “cocoon”, “a moment of softness, intimacy, and reflection”.

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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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Beauty Review| Avène Face & Body Wash

If your skin’s been begging for a reset, Avene’s Face and Body Wash might just be your new shower essential.

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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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