Fashion

For this week’s Luxury Briefing, I chatted with Susan Korn, founder of jewelry brand Susan Alexandra, about the brand’s experience-focused new store, located on Madison Avenue and opening on Friday. Also, a look at Farfetch’s Lunar New Year brand partnership strategy, a luxury earnings recap and news to know. For tips or comments, you can reach me at zofia@glossy.co.As New York Fashion Week unfolds, much of the luxury conversation is focused on the very top of the market. But on Madison Avenue, a recalibration is taking place. On February 13, Susan Alexandra will open a second New York store, at 1088 Madison Avenue, timed to Valentine’s Day and NYFW — it builds upon its first store, which opened in 2021 on NYC’s Orchard Street. The brand is known for its playful beaded jewelry, as well ...

Ioannes F/W26: Apokalypsis — Where Couture Becomes Revelation In the rarefied sphere of haute couture, few creative evolutions resonate like the unveiling of Ioannes F/W26: Apokalypsis. For designer Johannes Boehl Cronau, this season marks not just another collection — but a deliberate, archival distillation of seven years’ worth of design intuition, cultural resonance, and uncompromising craft. Eyed by icons from Solange to Rihanna, and bolstered by an MA from Central Saint Martins, Boehl Cronau’s work bridges heritage and cinematic self‑expression. From the stages of Palais de Tokyo to his Berlin Fashion Week debut, Ioannes’ narrative‑forward tailoring speaks to a broader shift within luxury storytelling itself: one in which garments unfold as characters, not costumes. Apokalypsis: A Ci...

Elastane is present in approximately 80% of all clothing. Credit: ViDI Studio/Shutterstock.com. Launched on 12 February 2026, Stretching Circularity will undertake pilot-scale testing and produce demonstrator garments to validate both bio-based and recycled elastane options. Elastane is present in about 80% of apparel, with proportions typically ranging from 1–5% by weight in cotton or wool items, and up to 20% in polyester or polyamide products. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Its use provides stretch and comfort...

Chinese New Year, which starts on February 17, ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse. Celebrations are under way, having begun with the Little Year on February 10 and continuing through to the Lantern Festival on March 3.In the Chinese zodiac, the horse symbolises high energy, progress and rapid change, with the fire horse in particular associated with ambition, bold decision-making and good fortune. Linked to constant movement, the sign is also synonymous with freedom and flair – qualities that fashion brands are keen to tap into. From designs in hues of red, long-regarded as the colour of luck, to carefully crafted collectables and heirloom pieces, festive launches are already in full stride for the occasion also known as Lunar New Year. PradaPrada has repurposed its triangular motif into...

As a fashion editor with a longstanding love for ’90s minimalism, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy is rarely far from my mind, and never missing from my moodboard.With a background in publicity at Calvin Klein, Carolyn’s personal aesthetic closely mirrored the brand’s sleek, polished silhouettes that defined an era. Clean lines, muted palettes and impeccable tailoring ran through her wardrobe, but I find the most compelling thing about Carolyn's style is that she understood restraint in a way that still feels instructive today.As FX releases its highly anticipated Love Story, chronicling Carolyn and JFK Jr.’s relationship, I’ve found myself revisiting her archive once again. Below, I’ve pulled five enduringly chic looks that feel just as relevant now as they did in the mid-’90s. You may like Di...

In the span of a decade, the global fashion landscape has undergone a seismic shift. The rigid silhouettes, stiletto heels, and restrictive "power suits" that once defined professional and social success have been largely relegated to the back of the closet. In their place, a new aesthetic has emerged, one defined by oversized proportions, breathable fabrics, and an unapologetic commitment to comfort. This rise of relaxed fashion is not merely a passing trend; it is a visual manifestation of profound changes in our daily lives, our work cultures, and our collective mental health priorities.The Death of the Formal FrontierThe primary catalyst for this sartorial revolution was the collapse of the traditional office boundary. For decades, the "work wardrobe" served as a costume that signaled ...

Michael Kors marked its 45th anniversary at New York Fashion Week with a glamourous collection that channelled old New York with fluid tailoring and feather trims.Staged at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, beneath glittering chandeliers and gold-leaf ceilings, the autumn/winter 2026 show reflected the Long Island-born designer’s longevity and his continued reinvention.Only Ralph Lauren and Norma Kamali on the current New York schedule have been designing longer than the 66-year-old founder.The collection was an ode to Kors’ founding style (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)(Evan Agostini)Speaking ahead of the show, Kors attributed his four-and-a-half decades in fashion to being “consistent and inconsistent at the same time” – maintaining recognisable signatures while continually evo...

Gap and Harlem’s Fashion Row reunited for a new collaboration that celebrates denim, a fabric core to Gap’s heritage. Launching Friday, February 13, the 20-piece collection showcases the work of five designers of color – Daveed Baptiste of Daveed Baptiste, LaTouché of LaTouché, Igdaliah Pickering of Igdalyah, Waina Chancy of Atelier Ndigo, and Nicole Benefield of Nicole Benefield Portfolio – each reimagining iconic Gap denim into statement silhouettes and archive-inspired essentials that honor their distinct craft. Daveed Baptiste: The Brooklyn-based Haitian-American artist celebrates Caribbean culture through sculptural garments that merge art and fashion. His pieces are inspired by ocean waves, Caribbean shores, and blue sunsets, incorporating the motion of water through fluid design e...

At Christian Siriano’s NYFW show, Julia Fox shared how motherhood changed her view of glamour, saying that stepping out now feels more meaningful and worth embracing. (Feb. 13) At Christian Siriano’s NYFW show, Julia Fox shared how motherhood changed her view of glamour, saying that stepping out now feels more meaningful and worth embracing. (Feb. 13) Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   Add AP News on Google ...

Rihanna is a known fashion maximalist: a confectionary-colored Issey Miyake set and extreme below-the-bump Alaïa as maternity wear, double denim layered with diamonds, statement headgear, animal print everything. Her style repertoire revels in vintage gems and her favorite big name brands, and even a run to Fatburger has called for a look in the past. But out and about in Los Angeles yesterday, Rihanna gave the clean girl uniform a go.In the most Rihanna way possible, that is. Out for the school run with her son and errands at CVS in West Hollywood, the pop star and beauty mogul wore a pinstripe blazer that she paired with straight leg blue jeans, a white t-shirt, tricolor leather Miu Miu penny loafers, and oversized Saint Laurent sunglasses. She accessorized with a singular gold pendant n...