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A new chapter begins for Rabanne. The Puig-owned fashion house has announced the appointment of Olivier Rousteing as its new Creative Director, entrusting one of the most influential designers of contemporary fashion with shaping the brand’s next evolution. After fourteen years at the creative helm of Balmain, a tenure that came to an end in November 2025, Rousteing embarks on a new phase of his career, succeeding Julien Dossena, who leaves the house after thirteen years of research, innovation, and creative experimentation. His debut collection is set to be unveiled during Paris Fashion Week in March, where he will present...

Some collections reflect the trends of the moment, while others redefine the very idea of style. With the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, Victoria Beckham reaffirms her vision of contemporary luxury—refined, understated, and impeccably balanced, where every detail emerges from the perfect harmony of innovation, tailoring, and femininity. The silhouettes are defined by flawless proportions and clean lines. Tailoring takes on a new sense of lightness, coats envelop the body with effortless elegance, dresses drape naturally over the figure, and knitwear introduces a sophisticated dimension of comfort. Every piece reflects meticulous craftsmanship—never ostentatious, always intentional—enhancing the wearer through pure forms and discreet...

If you had to introduce yourself in a few lines, where would you start?  I would start twenty-five years ago, with a Fiat 126 Bis and a megaphone I used to go around the neighborhoods of Sant’Anastasia to make myself known. And then with my first garage: small in size, but with the soul and ambition of a boutique. That’s where it all began, with the desire to turn a dream into reality. What was the intuition that changed the destiny of Michele Franzese Moda? The constant search for exclusive brands with selective distribution. I have always believed that the...

After two weeks of menswear collections across Florence, Milan and Paris, buyers are taking stock. What convinced them about the Spring/Summer 2027 collections, and more broadly, what was the prevailing mood across showrooms and runways?  The international guest designers at the 110th edition of Pitti Uomo 110 received widespread praise, as did the Florentine trade show’s ability to balance creativity with commercial relevance in its brand selection. “I attended Simone Rocha’s runway event, which many had been eagerly anticipating, and Sunflower, which embodied a fresh Danish wave: precise, no-frills design, cool outerwear, expertly treated denim, and a tailored take on...