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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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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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Beauty Trend AW-25/26| Bedhead

Messy hair, don’t care? That seems to be the motto for AW25/26, as designers like Prada and Alexander McQueen sent models down the runway with undone waves, flyways, and perfectly imperfect texture. The bedhead look is having a major comeback but make no mistake, this isn’t the roll-out-of-bed-and-go vibe of the early 2000s. This season’s take is deliberate: think airy movement, soft frizz, and natural volume that feels effortlessly expensive.

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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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