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Guess Launches Spring/Summer 2026 Global Campaign with Chiara Ferragni
Guess Inc. unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 advertising campaign featuring fashion icon Chiara Ferragni, photographed by the Morelli Brothers in black-and-white and saturated colors. The collection blends West Coast heritage like Bellflower Pants and bandage dresses with modern silhouettes, including the new Camden Bag, amid 7% revenue growth to $791.4 million.
Despite Asia sales declines, Guess integrates Rag & Bone and AI forecasting for growth.
Marie Claire Reveals 13 Key Spring/Summer 2026 Trends
Marie Claire's SS26 trend report highlights 'Say Something Skirts' with exaggerated volumes from Thom Browne, Alaïa, and Simone Rocha. Visible bras layered over outfits by Jil Sander and Miu Miu emerge as a subversive key trend.
Other looks include balloon trousers, updated trenches, and boilersuits from Bottega Veneta and Miu Miu.
Véronique Nichanian Bows Out After 38 Years at Hermès Menswear
Hermès celebrated Véronique Nichanian's final A/W 2026 menswear show with archetypes like blousons and peacoats in shearling, calfskin, and crocodile. The collection emphasized mobility and enduring style, earning a standing ovation.
She will consult on accessories while Grace Wales Bonner, the first Black woman to lead a major house, takes over in 2027.
Hermès Menswear Transition: Grace Wales Bonner Succeeds Nichanian
At Paris Fashion Week, Nichanian's Fall-Winter 2026 show featured silk turtlenecks, leather trousers, and archival pieces like a 1991 jumpsuit. Attendees included Usher, Travis Scott, and Paul Smith; the show highlighted material-driven restraint with khaki crocodile suits.
London designer Grace Wales Bonner will debut her Hermès collection in January 2027.
2026 Color Palettes Shift to Grounded, Restorative Tones
Forecasts predict 2026 palettes with Pantone Acacia, Transformative Teal, fiery reds, earthy neutrals, and soft pastels for restoration and serenity. Influenced by New York Fashion Week and reports from Pantone, WGSN, these hues respond to burnout and climate anxiety.
They aim to boost trust, reduce fatigue, and support sustainability in fashion and design.
Luxury Houses Unveil Ramadan 2026 Capsule Collections
Dolce & Gabbana's Ramadan line features velvets, golden brocades, and liquid metal separates in blue and emerald. Louis Vuitton's sixth Mirage collection includes glossy silks with crystal details and collaborations like Nada Debs' bakhoor set.
Celine offers pyjama sets and bags in khaki and burgundy; Burberry reworks its trench into a silk dress.
Pre-Fall 2026 Trends: Exposed Shoulders and Wide-Leg Pants
Pre-Fall 2026 luxury trends emphasize exposed shoulders, wide-leg pants, preppy stripes, and funnel collars. These silhouettes define the season's shopping guide for high-end fashion.
Designers focus on versatile, statement-making pieces.
Feng Chen Wang Presents Autumn/Winter 2026: Two Forces, One Motion
Feng Chen Wang's A/W 2026 collection explores dynamic tensions in innovative designs. It aligns with ongoing fashion week updates amid global events.
The show highlights the designer's signature experimental approach.
Guess Reports Revenue Growth Amid Strategic Expansions
Guess achieved 7% year-over-year revenue increase to $791.4 million, driven by wholesale in Americas and Europe. The brand acquires Rag & Bone for high-end market entry and uses AI for inventory management.
It operates 1,500 stores in 100 countries, targeting Gen Z with heritage revivals.
Industry Praises Grace Wales Bonner’s Hermès Appointment
Grace Wales Bonner's hire as Hermès menswear head follows Nichanian's swan song, noted for poetic takes on Black masculinity and luxury. Critics like Sarah Mower call it overdue for influential women designers.
Nichanian remains consultant for men's scarves and leather goods.
Ramadan Fashion Reflects Cultural Depth and Modest Elegance
Luxury brands like Burberry transform trenches into midi dresses with house check in mulberry red. Celine's relaxed Parisian pyjamas and strappy shoes emphasize roomy silhouettes.
Collections show Gulf market importance with thoughtful, family-oriented designs.
SS26 Skirts Go Big: Bigger Is Better Mantra
Designers like Thom Browne present puffball skirts resembling modern panniers; Alaïa and Calvin Klein follow with wide volumes. Simone Rocha adds translucent, hooped tiers for drama.
This trend replaces slim skirts, prioritizing space and impact.