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CLO Launches Global 3D Design Contest with Vivienne Westwood
CLO Virtual Fashion partners with Vivienne Westwood for the 'CUT, SLASH & CORSET' challenge, using CLO, Unreal Engine, and MetaHuman tech. Designers create digital outfits inspired by corsets and tartan, applying 'Cut, Slash & Pull' techniques. Submissions open April 29 to June 11, 2026.
Vivienne Westwood 3D Challenge Powered by MetaHuman
The contest evaluates digital creations by Westwood's 3D team, pushing boundaries in digital fashion. Participants visualize outfits on MetaHumans in custom Unreal environments.
Winners announced June 25, 2026.
BTS Fans Anticipate 2026 Met Gala Appearance
BTS has never attended the Met Gala as a group despite K-pop's fashion influence; 2026 theme 'Costume Art' with 'Fashion Is Art' dress code suits their style. Event on May 4, 2026, co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams.
BLACKPINK's Lisa is first K-pop host committee member.
Chanel Cruise 2026 Debuts in Biarritz by Matthieu Blazy
Matthieu Blazy's first Cruise collection returns to Biarritz, Chanel's 1915 origins, shown at Le Casino Municipal. Features black dresses from 1926 sketches, Breton shirts, ruffled skirts, two-toned heels.
Front row included A$AP Rocky, Nicole Kidman, Tilda Swinton.
a.k.a. Brands to Report Q1 2026 Financials
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp., portfolio of next-gen fashion brands, announces Q1 2026 results on May 12 after market close. Management webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Released April 28, 2026.
Warpaint London Faces Challenges in 2025 and Q1 2026
Warpaint London navigates tough 2025 and Q1 2026 but expects stronger rest of year. 2026 sales second-half weighted due to order timing and rollouts.
Slow Fashion Brands Redefine Success Amid Wholesale Struggles
Small brands move away from debt-fueled scaling and wholesale, prioritizing alternative success metrics. Traditional pipeline proves precarious for independents.
Met Gala 2026 Host Committee Features K-pop Milestone
BLACKPINK's Lisa joins as first K-pop artist on host committee; others include Zoë Kravitz, Sabrina Carpenter. Co-chairs: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, Anna Wintour.
Chanel Cruise 2026 Highlights Biarritz Heritage
Collection evokes Coco Chanel's Breton shirts and 1926 sketches with fun, shore-inspired elements. Jewellery features Biarritz's red hot chilli peppers.
Footwear mixes fantasy heels and barefoot caps.
Digital Fashion Innovation in Vivienne Westwood Contest
Contest hosted on CONNECT, challenges next-gen designers to subvert corset and tartan foundations digitally. Uses CLO/Marvelous Designer for outfits.