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Ralph Rides In
For years Ralph Lauren has presented his Purple Label men's collections during Milan Men's Fashion Week, but this season he's returning to the men's runway for the first time in decades to show the Purple Label and Polo lines. It's all to display...
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Can It Be Saved?
Saks Global, parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, seen here, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has finally filed its widely expected bankruptcy. But can the struggling retailer make a comeback — and what will it take?
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Dynamic Duo
Glamour and minimalism ruled the red carpets of Golden Globes weekend, beginning with the WWD Style Awards, where George Clooney, seen here in Emporio Armani, and Pamela Anderson, wearing Toteme with her return-to-blonde hairdo, were among the top 10...
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Even Moore
Demi Moore, seen here in Gucci, has been a red carpet standout for more than four decades, and over the last two has solidified that status through working with stylist Brad Goreski. It’s a reason she is the Fashion Icon recipient at the 2026 WWD...
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In the Moment
Nikki Glaser, seen here in Schiaparelli pretending to hail a cab, is getting set to host the Golden Globes on Sunday for the second consecutive year. Her goal? To push it further without hurting anyone's feelings and to be as prepared as she was last...
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Pineapple Express
Kourtney Kardashian Barker is certainly on a fast trajectory, in three years turning her focus on wellness into the Lemme megabrand, which is now carried in stores ranging from Target and Ulta Beauty to, from this month, Walmart. It is the reason she...
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WHAT TO Watch
A look at what lies ahead in the first months of 2026 in fashion's M&A market, consumers' "scrimp and splurge" mindset and whether luxury will rebound, plus the changes at Kering and Ermenegildo Zegna Group, whether preppy will wane — and the...
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Looking Back, Moving Forward
From fashion front rows to city s treets and celebrit y portraits to industry events, WWD highlights its favorite photos of 2025.
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Toasting The New
What better time to dress up than New Year’s Eve? And designers are proposing plenty of styles to dazzle, with lots of sheer, metallics, dramatic volumes and embellishments — and, of course, the iconic Le Smoking for plenty of glamour, as seen...
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What Won Holiday?
Between price hikes due to tariffs and inflation, sagging consumer confidence, and shoppers becoming choosier than ever, retailers had plenty to overcome this holiday season. But they managed to — and should emerge with sales 3 to 4 percent above last...
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Carpet Culture
In 2025, the best red carpet looks proved that style and strategy are closer than ever. From evolved method dressing to archive pulls and bold risks, stars turned premieres and awards shows into social-first moments engineered to spark...
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Creativity and Innovation
Those were among the key themes at the WWD x SJ Global Fashion and Business Conference, titled “Global Creativity and the Fashion Imagination,” held in Hong Kong in partnership with the Hong Kong Fashion Commission. The conference formed part of Hong...
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Free Agents
Fashion’s revolving door — which has been spinning at top speed — should slow down considerably in 2026, according to executive search experts. “It is expected that all recent nominations will be highly successful, limiting the great game of musical...
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Earthy Delights
Ralph Lauren capped off a stellar year with a strong pre-fall collection that stretched from the earthy to the glamorous, as seen here in this chocolate brown suit and sensual eveningwear. As the designer described it, the result was “a cool toughness...
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Molly’s Moment
Molly Sims had a successful 2025, with her brand Yse Beauty launching exclusively in Sephora. Now, she is entering 2026 in an even stronger position as Yse closed a $15 million Series A funding round led by investment partner Silas Capital, with...
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Jonathan Anderson
To say Jonathan Anderson had a busy year is definitely an understatement: He was among the slew of designer changes at major fashion houses this year, leaving Loewe to take over at Dior and doing two stellar shows; completely reimagined his signature...
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Petal Power
Christian Dior has lit up the Beijing skyline with its latest House of Dior in the heart of the Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping district — a five-floor superstructure by French architect Christian de Portzamparc that includes the brand’s first restaurant...
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Snake Eyes
The sunglasses on the spring 2026 runways were full of drama — sculptural frames, saturated lenses, and a riot of embellishments that pushed eyewear into artistic territory, as seen here in these Roberto Cavalli sunglasses featuring the house’s iconic...
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Bull’s- eye Style
Target Corp. is making a style statement in SoHo — zeroing in on fashion as it looks to get its design mojo back. The mass merchant has remodeled its store at 600 Broadway in New York, transforming what was a typical graband-go location with a tight...
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Cinema Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli brought family, friends, industry and government executives and celebrities including Chris Pine, Jeff Goldblum and Jessica Chastain, seen here wearing the designer, to Rome’s iconic Cinecittà studios for the premiere of the film...
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A WELL CRAFTED STORY
Nothing holds its value better than something of quality. In this, devoted to exploring all things qualitative, we examine the renewed fascination with a well-crafted product, music and art created with great purpose. At a time when we are bombarded by...
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K Trio
Louis Vuitton pulled out all the stops to mark the opening of LV The Place Seoul, inviting the likes of Felix of Stray Kids, Lisa of Black Pink and J-Hope of BTS, all seen here, and more to see the megaflagship, which covers six floors of retail,...
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Generation G
Demna’s pre-fall collection for Gucci provided a further sign of the creative direction he has in mind for the brand, with a continuing nod to the '70s and to house codes such as the GG monogram and Web stripes. But the lineup, looks from which are...
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The Chanel Line
Chanel returned to New York on Tuesday with its annual Métiers d’Art collection show — the first for the house’s artistic director Matthieu Blazy. It was a cinematic experience that captivated the heart of the city, propelled Blazy’s continued strong...
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All for Allen
Lily Allen, seen here in Valentino, was among the parade of stars at the Fashion Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday night, which saw Jonathan Anderson as a three-peat winner of the Designer of the Year Award and Brunello Cucinelli and...
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Holiday Hopes
Black Friday weekend saw consumers turn out in force — either in stores or increasingly online — for their holiday shopping, sparking optimism that the retail season could hit the National Retail Federation’s forecast of 3.7 percent to 4.1 percent...
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Out and About
On the streets of New York's SoHo, pre-holiday shoppers leaned into practical style, with denim continuing to dominate and leather outerwear adding a cool edge. Meanwhile, textured coats, plaids and shearling rounded out the seasonal mix as the...
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Walmart Vs. Target
are natural competitors in the dog-eat-dog world of retail. They’re both big-box retailers selling value to shoppers. They’ve both been building with e-commerce, third-party digital marketplaces and delivery. And they’re both supersized fixtures in...
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A Fashionable Feast
The worlds of high-fashion and winemaking are not as far apart as one might think. Both require intuition, know-how — and wonderful ingredients. That’s perhaps why more and more fashion professionals and entrepreneurs are getting into vinoculture. An...
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Wear the Uniform
Military styles are a perennial fashion influence and spring 2026 explored the uniform as both a symbol of female empowerment and protection, with heritage army silhouettes reinvented in luxe fabrics, as seen here in this multipocketed Burberry jacket...
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In the Swim
City stress traded for salt air and bare feet — spring 2026 dove into surf nostalgia and coastal ease. Sleek Neoprene, swimwear reimagined for urban life — like the Missoni looks here — and lush exotic florals defined a modern escape. Dive in.
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Beauty Contest
Macy's is further upping beauty's competitive landscape in Manhattan with the renovation of the first-floor department at its landmark Herald Square flagship, featuring an elevated assortment, a service push and new brands. It follows Nordstrom's redo...
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Powering Progress
That was the overarching theme of the WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit at Cipriani South Street in Manhattan, where speakers including Givenchy creative director Sarah Burton, seen here, and the others listed addressed topics ranging from the creative...
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Back Story
The focal point of several spring 2026 collections was the back of garments, revealing draping, knotting, portholes and other details. Here, a strappy, bare look from Max Mara.
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Fine Metal
Net-a-porter is in the mood to party with a holiday capsule by Rabanne filled with metal mesh and chainmail that sparkles plenty. The longtime collaborators launched the ‘70s-flecked collection on Wednesday at a legendary London watering hole, which...
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Maxwell’s Milestones
American fashion designer Brandon Maxwell reflects on his nearly five-year journey leading Scoop’s and Free Assembly’s creative direction at Walmart and celebrating his namesake luxury brand’s 10th anniversary.
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T Time
Teyana Taylor had a big night Monday, hosting the CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural History and changing multiple times into different Thom Browne outfits. It was a big night for the CFDA chairman, too. He took home the Menswear Designer of...
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Family Affair
There was a lot to celebrate at Saturday night’s LACMA gala in Los Angeles — art, film, fashion and, of course, the Dodgers’ second consecutive World Series win. For Gucci, it marked the 14th year of being the event’s presenting sponsor and also...
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The Teller Tales
Juergen Teller, seen here in a self-portrait shot exclusively for WWD, has a new exhibition in Athens, Greece, "you are invited," but it's not merely a retrospective of his groundbreaking photography; instead, it's an examination of his life and where...
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BFFs
Loyalty and friendship were celebrated Tuesday night at the annual WWD Honors gala, where a highlight was the John B. Fairchild Honor presented to Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, partners for almost 65 years. Giammetti tapped another...
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Homecourt Advantage
Courteney Cox's home care brand Homecourt, launched in 2022 with dish soap, surface sprays and hand soap, has raised an $8 million series A investment, led by Cult Capital. "They just want to enhance our growth,” the star said. "I just couldn’t be...
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Power Pair
Rarely has a partnership been as long-lasting and successful as that between Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti. For their enduring impact and influence on fashion across generations, they are receiving this year's WWD John B. Fairchild Honor...
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Taylor Made
When Taylor Swift got engaged to NFL player Travis Kelce, the guessing game began: Who would design the dress? Would it be perhaps Fausto Puglisi, creative director of Roberto Cavalli, who proposed this bridal look that melds Sicilian artistry with...
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Pop Brides
Taylor, Charli, Selena! Oh my! These pop stars may not be performing in bridal gowns, but designers channeled their looks in their fall 2026 collections, as seen here with Nicole + Felicia’s “Showgirls” look, Monique Lhuillier’s draped number and...
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Wedding Belles
Panniers, poufs and Rococo-style embellishments à la Marie Antoinette were not only all over the spring runways, but the fall 2026 bridal collections as well, seen here in looks from Galia Lahav Couture, Verdin and Lihi Hod. After all, every girl...
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Perfect Pair
Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami are enjoying a second honeymoon. The French luxury brand and the Japanese artist kicked off Art Basel Paris by unveiling their latest collaboration: a line of limited-edition Artycapucines handbags, and a spectacular...
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Taking On the World
After Rhode’s wildly successful launch at Sephora in the U.S., Hailey Bieber and cofounder Lauren Ratner, both seen here, are readying their global rollout, starting with Sephora U.K. early next month.
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Rococo Revival
Designers doubled down on 18th-century silhouettes for spring 2026. The influence of the “Marie Antoinette Style” exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum was evident in sculpted volumes, corseted waists and a renewed fascination with...
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Animating Luxe
Loro Piana is known for its fine cashmere, fabric innovation and understated styling — but there’s nothing discreet about the Italian brand’s installation at Bergdorf Goodman. It’s a “360-celebration” of the decadeslong partnership between two brands...
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Nashville Note
Hermès is putting put down roots in Music City's trendy Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood with a two-story emporium in a former hosiery factory. The store, its 43rd in the U.S., offers product from all 16 métiers as well as a few unmistakable nods to...
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A New Path
Maria Grazia Chiuri is returning to Fendi as chief creative officer, unifying all the brand's collections under one design vision. She'll present her first collection in February and, given her knowledge of the house, where she began her career, and...
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WEDDING Drama
The recent ready-to-wear collections and the world of bridal feel closer than ever, united by a renewed appreciation of craftsmanship and refined romance. Sculpted silhouettes, corseted shapes and lavish details defined both, as New York Luxury Bridal...
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TOP 10 COLLECTIONS
New York, London, Milan and Paris produced some of the strongest collections in several seasons, making it even harder for WWD's editors to choose the 10 best. But here they are, wit habit of a twist: two of Paris' most iconic houses shone equally...
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IT’S ABOUT TIME
In so many ways October is fall’s defining month. September is only a tease, that sometimes uneasy transitional month after summer, while the shorter, cooler days of October find autumnal vibes at their peak. This issue embraces that energy, offering a...
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Coloring Book
We all need a bit of cheering up these days, so designers injected energy and optimism into their spring 2026 lineups via bold, unapologetic hues. Saturated primaries, shocking pinks and electric contrasts define silhouettes, highlight textures, and...
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Paris Winners
The most important judges of Paris Fashion Week are the retail buyers who write the orders. So who do they think were the standouts in one of the strongest seasons in decades? Chanel, Dior, Alaïa and Balenciaga, all seen here, were among those at the...
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Paris Chic
There were incredible debuts on the runways during Paris Fashion Week, but equally impressive were looks on the streets. The mayhem surrounding the shows naturally drew decked-tothe-nines influencers and celebrities, but even those not involved in...
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Brave New World
Matthieu Blazy closed out the string of Paris designer debuts on Monday night with a stellar Chanel show that offered a complex, layered interpretation of all the house codes and sent the brand into a new orbit. It was a fashion moment witnessed by a...
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Sack Race
Sparkly, bug-eyed sunglasses add a futuristic sheen to this Balenciaga sack dress, a groundbreaking 1957 style that designer Pierpaolo Piccioli reinterpreted in his debut collection for the house.
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Delicate Cycle
Rick Owens “I don’t really do delicate that much, and I thought, ‘I’m gonna try that,'” Rick Owens deadpanned before his open-air spring show on Thursday in Paris. The delicate cycle at Owenscorp means wading fully clothed into the reflecting pool in...
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Clean Slate
Dior “Do you dare enter…the House of Dior?” With these words projected on a giant screen, Jonathan Anderson opened his first womenswear show for the French fashion house. Call it his way of throwing down the gauntlet, now that everyone’s a...
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Bomba Time
Carolina Herrera headed to Madrid to show its spring 2026 collection, a lineup of 77 looks drenched in color, glamour and bold florals. The country was a fitting setting for the brand given its parent company Puig's Spanish roots — and played off of...
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EYE Work
Vision Expo returns to Las Vegas, the last iteration before the trade show changes to an annual event, showcasing the latest in technology, innovation, eye care and eyewear trends.
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Getting Personal
Tory Burch brought the fun — and the personal — to sportswear this season with feminine styles that brimmed with personality and craft that stemmed from familial nostalgia, like this hand seed beaded flying bird embroidered sweater, inspired by an...
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Home Again
Elin Kling and Karl Lindman may be based in Stockholm but their label Toteme actually began in New York and they brought it home for spring 2026, showing in that ultimate Manhattan power lunch spot, The Pool room. The lineup was full of minimalist,...
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Khaite Kool
Catherine Holstein brought Khaite's showgoers to The Shed in Hudson Yards, which was dominated by an angular runway and ink-black pool filled with icy gray structures resembling "broken up glaciers." It was all part of her idea of being "comfortable in...
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A New Ease
There is a fresh breeze blowing through the New York collections so far, with a relaxed feeling being injected into classic American sportswear. Michael Kors was among those doing it best, as seen here, with a sense of escapism drawn from his very own...
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A New Attitude
When many designers worldwide are leaning heavily into preppy, leave it to a king of the look — Ralph Lauren — to pivot in the opposite direction. His spring 2026 collection shown Wednesday night in an intimate setting at his Madison Avenue...
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Natural Evolution
For its third collection, the design team at Donna Karan New York stayed true to the brand’s roots with classic styles in luxurious natural materials. They added a new wrinkle, though, launching a more casual line called Donna Karan Weekend for women’s...
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Khaite’s Special Place
Khaite has opened doors in Los Angeles. “It was inevitable,” said founder and designer Catherine Holstein. “But we were always looking for the right space.” When the chance arose to secure 8409 Melrose Avenue — a landmark storefront that housed Marc...
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Per Giorgio
Designers, industry figures, celebrities and athletes turned out to pay their last respects to Giorgio Armani in Milan over the weekend. But what was even more touching was the thousands of everyday people, like those seen here, who queued for hours to...
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TRY TO BE DIPLOMATIC
America’s first diplomatic representative to Great Britain was none other than John Adams, who presented his papers to King George III in 1785. Adams, of course, would go on to become the third president of the United States — and the rank of...
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G- III’s Q2 Profits Fall as Tariffs Settle In
G-III Apparel Group is feeling the pinch of higher tariffs — and taking a more cautious stance to the back half of the year because of it. But Morris Goldfarb, chairman and chief executive officer, remains bullish as ever on the business, which paid...
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Manning Up
Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki won the LVMH Prize for Young Designers, capping a 2025 edition that saw designers from across the globe challenge the menswear status quo with creations rooted in local heritage. The Tokyo-based designer, whose...
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All for Women
"Venice is a woman,” Diane von Furstenberg is fond of saying and the designer moved the DVF Awards to the city in 2022, staging them during the film festival driving additional visibility to the awardees. This year they included Christy Turlington...
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