Fashion

Awekeys announces RGB translucent metal keycaps with 6 colors for full-height MX-style switches, launching on Kickstarter

Awekeys announced RGB translucent metal keycaps for full-height MX-style switches, with 6 color options and two finishes, to be crowdfunded on Kickstarter.

CASETiFY launches reinforced protective cases for iPhone 18 Pro

According to 爱范儿, CASETiFY has released reinforced protective cases for the iPhone 18 Pro, featuring EcoShock™ internal shock-absorbing structure and Enhanced Duo-Lock™ to prevent frame-back loosening. The company demonstrated a drop test from about 1.2 meters, with corner-first impacts and subsequent mobile rolling, and notes that CASETiFY has more than 30,000 global designs available.

酷态科 announces Space Series Three-Body joint edition preorder and Sept 22 sale

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CFDA Chief Steven Kolb Resigns After PETA Altercation

Katie Price returns to London Fashion Week at the Natasha Zinko X OnlyFans show

Katie Price, 48, returns to London Fashion Week for the Natasha Zinko X OnlyFans show, more than a decade since she last walked the runway, and impressed spectators as she strutted in a black waistcoat and black satin shorts while displaying her newly enhanced chest.

Laura Dern and Bella Hadid endorse a fall sneaker trend

Laura Dern and Bella Hadid co-signed this sleek fall sneaker trend

Nike loses blue-chip status but maintains brand swagger

Nike lost its blue-chip badge but retained swagger

Peter Arnold promoted to President of the Fashion Scholarship Fund

Peter Arnold was promoted to President of the Fashion Scholarship Fund

Superdry opens new store at Derbion after signing a 10-year lease

British fashion brand Superdry & Co is opening a new store at Derbion in Derby after signing a 10-year lease for a 3,576-square-foot unit. The store will stock womenswear and menswear from autumn/winter collections, outerwear, and the Bench streetwear label. The Derbion complex has other new tenants and will relocate Primark to a 50,000-square-foot store next year.

TCU partners with Polimoda to expand fashion students’ access to Florence

TCU has partnered with Florence-based Polimoda to give TCU fashion merchandising students the opportunity to study in Italy starting in spring 2027. The semester programme offers two tracks, Fashion Design & Business and Fashion Design & Crafts, combining TCU’s merchandising and business focus with Polimoda’s creative and industry-connected approach, within Florence’s fashion ecosystem. The collaboration also explores research, faculty collaboration, knowledge exchange, and potentially additional academic programmes between the US and Italy.

Beauty brands expand products addressing hair loss as a growth category

Hair loss is moving from niche concern to mainstream beauty priority, with consumers spending on products spanning scalp serums to LED devices. Brands are racing to turn thinning hair into beauty’s next major growth category.

Elwood collaborates with the Los Angeles Rams to release a six-piece capsule collection

Elwood and the Los Angeles Rams released a six-piece capsule collection to mark the Rams’ 75th anniversary of the 1951 NFL championship. The collection reworks Rams archive graphics with a vintage treatment, and the accompanying campaign The Night We Won features Rams captain Quentin Lake and surfer King Nicol, photographed by Chase Thompson. The release accompanies a broader anniversary programme that includes two alternate uniforms, with one named Classic Sol, debuting September 21 against the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium.

London Fashion Week sees celebrities wearing limited-edition purple Grimace beanie.

Phoenix Brown was seen wearing a limited-edition purple Grimace beanie at London Fashion Week.

Angèle wears a Chanel jumpsuit.

Angèle wore a jumpsuit from Chanel.

Myleene Klass appears in a new campaign shoot for Skechers.

Myleene Klass showed off her Los Angeles behind-the-scenes campaign shoot for her brand partnership with Skechers, posing poolside in a red bikini. The Classic FM host, 48, flaunted her abs during the shoot. The activity is part of a Skechers collaboration.

Alaïa launches a six-piece capsule collection for Bergdorf Goodman's 125th anniversary.

Alaïa launched a six-piece capsule collection for Bergdorf Goodman.

Harlem’s Fashion Row continues to provide visibility to emerging designers during New York Fashion Week.

Harlem’s Fashion Row highlights an alternate face of New York Fashion Week that emphasizes representation, culture, and possibility. For almost twenty years, it has given visibility to designers and talents who are rewriting the rules of the system.

Reuters reveals confidential 2002 LVMH–Hermès shares agreement

German designer Jon Liesenfeld wins 2026 Redress Design Award

New Balance sues Decathlon in a US court over logo plagiarism

New Balance has filed a trademark infringement suit in a US court against two US subsidiaries of French retailer Decathlon, alleging that a logo used on Kiprun running shoes is confusingly similar to New Balance's 'N' mark.

Dario Vitale is appointed as the new Creative Director of Emporio Armani

Dario Vitale was appointed as the Creative Director of Emporio Armani.

Cozmo launches the Ginkgo lounge chair designed by Anne-Mette Bartholin and Morten Ernst

Cozmo launches the Ginkgo lounge chair designed by Anne-Mette Bartholin and Morten Ernst. The chair emphasizes economy of material and sculptural presence, turning a 2D shape into a 3D object using as little material as possible. It is featured in Dezeen Showroom.

Lake Como Design Festival showcases contemporary design selections.

According to Dezeen, the Lake Como Design Festival showcased Contemporary Design Selections, featuring a pasta-shaped daybed and speakers resembling Saturn's rings. It is the eighth edition of the Contemporary Design Selections, curated by Giovanna Massoni, with the festival theme Borders.

Designer Patricia Urquiola launched the Nina lounge chair for furniture brand Andreu World.

According to Dezeen, Patricia Urquiola designed the Nina lounge chair for furniture brand Andreu World, launching a piece characterized by 1970s-style curves and a bulbous, pebble-like front that flows into a continuous looping curve ending with a sculptural back. The design is showcased in Dezeen Showroom.

Dior presented the 'Dior Alps' winter collection reimagined by Jonathan Anderson.

According to FashionUnited, Dior presented the Dior Alps winter collection reimagined by creative director Jonathan Anderson. The range features prints like Dior d'Hiver and Dior Snow, with the Dior Oblique pattern across outerwear and accessories, and Dior Maison home pieces; the collection arrives for winter 2026.

Isamaya Ffrench launched the Studio Iron exhibition as part of the London Design Festival.

According to Dezeen, Isamaya Ffrench has opened her second Studio Iron show as part of this year’s London Design Festival, with participants including Andu Masebo and Barnaby Lewis. Dezeen notes that Studio Iron is Ffrench’s project, and she launched her collectible design gallery at Saatchi Yates earlier this year.

Givenchy and Farfetch announced a partnership to sell Givenchy collections on the Farfetch platform.

According to FashionUnited, Givenchy and Farfetch announced a partnership to sell Givenchy collections directly on Farfetch's website and app via an e-concession launching on September 21, 2026, starting with the autumn/winter 2026 collection. The collaboration will offer womenswear and menswear across leather goods, footwear, accessories, ready-to-wear and seasonal capsules, reaching Farfetch's customer base in more than 190 countries.

Lechner & Lechner Architects completed a charred timber-clad annexe in the Austrian Alps.

According to Dezeen, Austrian studio Lechner & Lechner Architects added a charred timber-clad annexe named Quiet Retreat to a house in the Salzkammergut region of Austria, creating a standalone multipurpose space that forms a loosely U-shaped ensemble around the existing home. The project is described as a minimalist space to withdraw and think.

Hermès releases a new episode of its video series focusing on the role of retail managers.

According to FashionUnited, Hermès has released a new installment in its 13-episode video series that gives fashion professionals and students an inside look at the daily operations and internal culture of the brand. The episode centers on store and department managers, who participate in bi-annual buying sessions and can personally select product assortments for their retail locations, highlighting the brand's operational autonomy and focus on community and career development.

Beyond Yoga is opening a 2,300-square-foot pop-up shop in Manhattan's Flatiron District on September 18.

According to FashionUnited, Beyond Yoga is opening a 2,300-square-foot pop-up shop in Manhattan's Flatiron District on September 18, at 108 Fifth Avenue at 16th Street, running through early January; it is described as the company’s most significant retail presence in the city to date.

Manchester Fashion Week took place from September 9 to 12, 2026, focusing on regional manufacturing and industry challenges.

According to FashionUnited, Manchester Fashion Week ran from September 9 to 12, 2026, across 12 venues with a four-day programme, and focused on nearshoring, supply chain resilience, synthetic fabrics, adaptive design, AI and creative economics. The event returned in 2025 under new ownership after a decade-long hiatus and aims to connect manufacturers, brands, and other stakeholders in a modern regional ecosystem.

German fashion brand Marc Cain launches a mobile app for iOS and Android to integrate shopping and loyalty services.

According to FashionUnited, German fashion brand Marc Cain has launched its own app for iOS and Android, extending its digital brand presence beyond the online shop and social channels. The app combines shopping with personalised styling services, offers individual product recommendations, and integrates the Marc Cain Member Card for loyalty benefits, supporting an omnichannel brand experience.

The British Fashion Council announces nominees for the 2026 Fashion Awards and Nike appoints Alexandre Arnault to its board.

The British Fashion Council announced the nominees for the 2026 Fashion Awards. Nike appointed Alexandre Arnault to its board of directors.

Karlie Kloss and Wes Gordon host a 45th-anniversary event for Carolina Herrera.

According to Vogue, Karlie Kloss and Wes Gordon hosted a 45th-anniversary event for Carolina Herrera, held at the former Mortimer’s restaurant on Lexington Avenue, which was rebranded as Herrera’s for one night only.

RHAD Architects completes the construction of Two Bay House.

According to Dezeen, Canadian studio RHAD Architects has completed Two Bay House in Nova Scotia, a waterfront home on Cape Breton Island. The project features blocky volumes with carved-out voids, mass-timber framing, and blackened wood cladding, and the design began with two simple masses.

Bloomingdale's hosts an event for CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists

Bloomingdale's raised a glass to the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists.

Levi's and sacai announce third collaborative denim collection

H World debuts Grand Ji Hotel brand at Paris Design Week

According to Dezeen, H World has debuted its latest hotel brand, Grand Ji Hotel, in Hangzhou, China, designed by Vermilion Zhou Design Group to reinvent hotel design through symbolic ritual. Grand Ji Hotel is a premium brand under H World Group and made its official debut at Paris Design Week.

Designer Aaron Esh relaunches AllSaints and develops his own punk brand in London

According to WWD, designer Aaron Esh is relaunching AllSaints by day while developing his own London punk brand by night and on weekends, building a distinctive wardrobe. He craves creative freedom and has no interest in creating a universal brand, focusing on his own label.

Shaun Leane designs bespoke jewelry for Alexander McQueen's London runway show

According to WWD, Shaun Leane has created three bespoke jewelry pieces for Alexander McQueen's London runway show, which takes place on Sept. 20 during London Fashion Week. Leane, who worked closely with the late Alexander McQueen for nearly two decades, designed the pieces for the brand's show.

Designer Pauline Dujancourt wins the 2026 ANDAM Special Prize for her knitwear

Pauline Dujancourt won the 2026 ANDAM Special Prize.

M&S stages its debut show at London Fashion Week

M&S is staging its debut show at London Fashion Week.

Tom Pearson unveils 10,000 Rivets furniture collection at London Design Festival

According to Dezeen, designer Tom Pearson unveiled the 10,000 Rivets collection at the London Design Festival, featuring industrial aluminium furniture pieces with rivets that are both structural and decorative. The collection marks Tom Pearson Studio's debut furniture and lighting line and is on display at APOC store in London, where the aluminium pieces function as display cases.

Gianfranco D’Attis outlines transformation strategy for McQueen ahead of London Fashion Week

CEO Gianfranco D’Attis revealed his transformation strategy for McQueen ahead of London Fashion Week.

TWP expands its retail presence with new store openings

TWP experienced a speedy rise into fashion's mainstream with multiple store openings.

Bottega Veneta appoints Song Hye Kyo as brand ambassador

Bottega Veneta named Song Hye Kyo as brand ambassador.

House of Lords relaxes tie requirements for men

According to The Guardian Fashion, the House of Lords has relaxed its dress code, with men no longer required to wear a tie and instead advised to opt for “business attire,” described as a sign of the times. The change signals a shift toward a less formal look in the chamber.

Masquespacio presents their work at the Maison & Objet trade fair

According to Le Monde M, Masquespacio, ambassadors of the Maison & Objet trade fair held in Seine-Saint-Denis in September, showcased the more personal and artisanal evolution of their colorful universe, by Ana Milena Hernandez Palacios and Christophe Penasse.

Nick Knight creates AI fashion films for H&M's London Fashion Week show

According to Vogue, Nick Knight created AI-generated fashion films from studio stills for H&M's London Fashion Week show, with explanations from Knight and H&M's creative director on why they are experimenting with a technology that still divides fashion.

Organizers produce fashion weeks in regions facing instability

Organizers produce fashion weeks in regions facing instability

Blancpain introduces the Lady B wristwatch for the Ladybird collection's 70th anniversary

According to Hypebeast, Blancpain has introduced the Lady B watch to mark the 70th anniversary of the Ladybird collection. The 19mm spherical timepiece uses automatic caliber 615 and is available in stainless steel and 18K red gold, with six double-tour strap options.

VESSEL and Curry Brand launch collaborative golf bag collection

According to Hypebeast, VESSEL and Curry Brand have launched the VESSEL x Curry Brand Golf Bag Collection, a collaborative line centered on premium golf bags. The full collection is available now exclusively online through VESSEL's webstore, and the release also includes a branded microfiber cart towel, gloves, and a duffle bag.

Reitmans reports second-quarter financial results for fiscal 2027

According to FashionUnited, Canadian specialty apparel retailer Reitmans (Canada) Limited reported its second-quarter fiscal 2027 results for the period ended August 1, 2026, noting an improvement in gross profit margin despite a slight decline in net revenues.

UK Fashion and Textile Association announces the UKFT Sustainability Conference 2026 in London

According to FashionUnited, the UK Fashion and Textile Association’s (UKFT) Sustainability Conference returns to London on September 23, with the theme 'Progress in Practice' and a focus on turning sustainability innovation into commercially applicable solutions. The event will cover bio-based materials, recycling, circularity and traceability, with a panel on digital traceability featuring British Wool, TextileGenesis and Marks & Spencer, and sessions on Digital Product Passports, supplier engagement and data quality.

FashionUnited launches job board coverage for fashion and sportswear recruitment in China

According to FashionUnited, its Chinese job board now covers recruitment in fashion and sportswear across China, listing roles from product development and sourcing to brand, retail, and e-commerce. Shanghai has the most vacancies, with major brands like Nike, adidas, Puma, VF Corporation, Skechers, Deckers Brands, and Burberry recruiting, while domestic giants such as Anta, Li-Ning, Xtep and 361 Degrees also feature prominently. The report notes China’s manufacturing scale and growing online fashion demand, with online sales accounting for 26.1% of total retail in 2025, shaping hiring toward product development, sourcing, e-commerce, and brand/retail management; two entry routes are highlighted: sponsored specialist and management.

JW Anderson and Wedgwood launch Volume II of their Jasperware collaboration

According to Hypebeast, JW Anderson and Wedgwood have launched Volume II of their Jasperware collaboration, with four tonal pairings handcrafted in Barlaston, England and priced at £300 (about $401). The collection draws on fifth-century Greek mug motifs and pairs darker and lighter Jasper tones, including an exclusive Shadow Grey/Meadow Green duo for Harrods.

Needles collaborates with Tailor Toyo and Sun Surf on a new apparel collection

According to Hypebeast, Needles has announced its first collaborative collection with Tailor Toyo and Sun Surf. The capsule features a U.S. Navy-inspired wool souvenir jacket and flannel Hawaiian shirts with archived Papillon motifs, and launches on October 3 at 11:30 AM JST through Nepenthes stores and its official webstore, with actor Kenichi Takito starring in the campaign.

Balenciaga and J.M. Weston team up for ClairObscur winter collection