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Legendary Designer Valentino Garavani Passes Away at 93
Valentino Garavani, the iconic couturier, died at his Rome residence on Monday at age 93. His funeral at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome drew global celebrities including Tom Ford, Donatella Versace, Anna Wintour, and Anne Hathaway. Generations of royals and stars like Jackie Kennedy and Julia Roberts cherished his sumptuous gowns.
Stars and Public Attend Valentino's Rome Funeral
Hundreds paid respects during a two-day public viewing at Valentino's Rome foundation before Friday's funeral service. Top fashion figures and Hollywood stars gathered to honor the 'last emperor' of Italian fashion. His atelier remained in Rome while collections debuted in Paris.
Jonathan Anderson's Dior FW26 Collection Blends Heritage and Subversion
At Paris Fashion Week, Jonathan Anderson's second Dior menswear show explored 'aristo-youth' flâneurs with shrunken Bar jackets, elongated tailcoats, and fluid opulence inspired by Paul Poiret. The Fall/Winter 2026 line blurred gender and formality lines.
Jaden Smith Debuts Surrealist Collection for Christian Louboutin FW26
As men's creative director, Jaden Smith presented unconventional footwear at Paris Fashion Week, featuring 'melted' finishes, boots with long red hair, and astronaut-like tactical designs. The collection delivered a surrealist vision for the season.
Salomon Appoints Heikki Salonen as First Creative Director
Salomon named Finnish designer Heikki Salonen, formerly of MM6 Maison Margiela, as its inaugural creative director to lead into the 'sportstyle' market. He will oversee apparel and footwear, joined by studio director Laura Herbst in Annecy.
Naomi Osaka Wears Jellyfish-Inspired Nike x Robert Wun at Australian Open
Osaka debuted a custom high-fashion kit with tiered palazzo pants, turquoise tie-dye dress, and wavy tendrils for her first-round win. The outfit included butterfly motifs nodding to her 2021 title and a wide-brimmed hat with sheer veil.
2026 Denim Trends: Low-Rise Revival and Baggy Styles
Experts predict wearable low-rise jeans with longer lines, big & baggy with tapered pleating, and graphic vintage prints like feminine florals. Stovepipe jeans pair with white tees, moving toward timeless silhouettes.
High-waisted styles remain flattering across fits.
Saks Global Secures $500M to Restock Luxury Shelves
Saks Global obtained $500 million in funding amid industry shifts. This supports restocking luxury inventory as Paris Fashion Week underscores ongoing trends.
Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Exhibition Announced
The avant-garde designers will feature in a major show at Australia's National Gallery of Victoria. It pairs the era-defining figures for a blockbuster event.
Shein Prepares Confidential Hong Kong IPO Filing
Fast-fashion giant Shein plans to submit its IPO filing confidentially as soon as this week, per sources. The move aims to list in Hong Kong amid retail expansions.
H&M Founding Family Accelerates Share Purchases
The Persson family, owning over 60% of H&M shares, is speeding up buys, sparking speculation of privatization. This reflects strategic shifts in retail ownership.
Lectra Identifies Five Key Trends Reshaping Fashion in 2026
Lectra highlights structural trends redefining fashion industry priorities through industrial intelligence solutions. These will influence strategic planning for the year ahead.