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Victoria’s Secret 2026 Fashion Show

Sarah Mitchell

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October 19, 2026

Victoria’s Secret 2026 Fashion Show

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned for its third edition since its 2024 comeback, bringing its signature mix of supermodels, elaborate wings, and pop performances to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. This year, the spectacle revolved around nature-inspired designs, seasonal themes, and the return of one of the brand’s most extravagant traditions: the Fantasy Bra.

Bella Hadid opened the show in green lingerie paired with floral wings, setting the tone for a runway shaped by the four seasons. She was joined by familiar Victoria’s Secret Angels, including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Candice Swanepoel, alongside a newer generation of models such as Gigi Hadid, Anok Yai, and Alex Consani.

One of the evening’s biggest moments belonged to Kylie Jenner, who made her Victoria’s Secret runway debut wearing the Fantasy Bra, reportedly valued at $50 million. Its return marked the first appearance of the celebrated design in eight years, reviving one of the show’s most recognizable symbols of high-glamour excess.

The musical lineup brought its own energy to the runway. Tate McRae performed in red lingerie-inspired styling, while Megan Thee Stallion delivered a futuristic look in silver. Country singer Megan Moroney added a different musical note, and KATSEYE brought a youthful edge to the PINK segment.

Beyond the elaborate wings, sparkling embellishments, and statement lingerie, the show underscored Victoria’s Secret’s enduring ability to turn a fashion presentation into a pop-culture event. By pairing established Angels with emerging names and a high-profile musical lineup, the brand continued to reshape its runway spectacle for a new generation.

Balmain Spring 2027 Collection

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October 1, 2026

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Balmain Spring 2027 Collection

Antonin Tron pushed Balmain into more sensual territory, using fluid fabrics, body-conscious silhouettes, and provocative lingerie references to sharpen his vision for the house.

Balmain Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection — Courtesy of Balmain

For his second runway at Balmain, Tron looked to the archives and discovered a series of backstage photographs taken by Mark Shaw in 1954. Beyond the era’s sharply defined waists, the images revealed an attitude that felt surprisingly contemporary—and offered a starting point for exploring one of Balmain’s more sensual codes.

The designer was drawn to the idea of the déshabillé: corsets, bare backs, lingerie-inspired details, and the seductive side of Pierre Balmain’s legacy. It was a direction previously explored by Christophe Decarnin, but Tron approached it through a distinctly contemporary wardrobe.

The result was considerably more body-conscious than his debut. Animal prints were paired with liquid textures and fabrics including eel-like leather, snakeskin, viscose, and silk lamé. The aviator jacket with pronounced shoulders that defined his first collection returned, but this time it was combined with sharply fitted pieces and overt lingerie details, including garter straps hanging from miniskirts.

Some crystal-covered cocktail dresses were reduced to barely-there proportions, hovering between eveningwear and swimwear. Elsewhere, the clothes followed the body through fluid construction and glossy surfaces, creating the sensation of fabric moving directly across the skin.

A black cotton-satin look captured the mood particularly well: a plunging neckline framed by a wave-like silk lapel with raw edges. Tron described it as looking as though the woman had “just stepped out of a Cadillac,” evoking the provocative glamour of the 1970s and the countercultural spirit of California.

Surf culture also informed the collection, most clearly through the wet-look finishes and second-skin silhouettes. Rather than treating the reference literally, Tron translated its sense of movement and physicality into the clothes.

The setting added another layer of history. The show took place at the Hôtel de Maison, the Left Bank residence where Karl Lagerfeld lived for decades. Lagerfeld had begun his career as an apprentice to Pierre Balmain in the 1950s, creating a direct link between the house’s past and Tron’s contemporary reinterpretation.

For Spring 2027, Tron gave Balmain a sharper and more provocative identity. By combining archival references with the sensuality of the déshabillé, he moved the house toward a more fluid, physical, and distinctly modern expression.

Taylor Swift Shines in a Dazzling VMAs Couture Look

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September 28, 2026

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Taylor Swift Shines in a Dazzling VMAs Couture Look

Taylor Swift made a shimmering statement on the 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet in a striking Tamara Ralph couture gown, marking a glamorous farewell to her “Showgirl” era. Styled by Joseph Cassell Falconer, the Grammy Award-winning singer looked to the Australian couturier’s Fall 2026 collection for a look that balanced understated elegance with high-impact sparkle.

The gown featured a sleek black halter-neck bodice, crafted in soft fabric and contrasted by a sheer back that offered a subtle touch of sensuality. From the waist down, the silhouette transformed into a structured silver maxi skirt, its glittering finish punctuated by a dramatic thigh-high slit.

Taylor Swift at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

The interplay of restrained black tailoring and sculptural metallic shimmer gave the look a distinctly theatrical quality, perfectly suited to the final chapter of Swift’s “Showgirl” aesthetic. She carried the sparkle through her accessories, pairing the gown with diamond drop earrings by Leviev and an Etho Maria diamond ring.

For the Los Angeles celebration at the Peacock Theater, Swift’s look delivered a polished blend of couture drama, modern glamour, and signature red-carpet sophistication.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2027 Collection

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September 27, 2026

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Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2027 Collection

Dolce & Gabbana embraced excess as a form of freedom. Titled “Stravaganza Siciliana,” the collection celebrated the idea that there is no single way to dress, mixing prints, textures, eras, and silhouettes with unapologetic exuberance.

Dolce&Gabbana Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection — Courtesy Of Dolce & Gabbana

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana returned to one of their most enduring sources of inspiration: Sicily. The runway was framed by the interiors of a family palazzo, its Baroque frescoes opening onto a blooming garden, creating a setting that connected the collection to the island’s architecture, craftsmanship, and domestic traditions.

The designers also looked to clothing passed down through generations. Crochet skirts, grandmother-style bloomers, and heirloom-inspired pieces were reworked into modern silhouettes, suggesting that tradition becomes more relevant when it is interpreted rather than preserved unchanged.

That approach gave the collection its eclectic energy. Burgundy flared trousers covered in roses were paired with a sheer black-and-white polka-dot blouse, while voluminous shorts appeared beneath floral shirts with feminine neck ties. Loose denim was layered under floor-length leopard-print coats, turning everyday pieces into extravagant statements.

Leopard became one of the collection’s defining motifs, appearing across knit cardigans and long skirts as well as tailored jackets finished with a gilded patina. Floral and animal prints collided freely, reinforcing the designers’ belief that individuality comes from refusing to follow a single formula.

The craftsmanship was equally central. A military-green jacket covered in elaborate coral appliqué referenced the treasures of the Sicilian sea, while immaculate white dresses, shorts, and tops showcased traditional couture techniques. Multicolored crochet flowers were layered over black lace, transforming a familiar feminine combination into something almost sculptural.

Brocade, damask, and upholstery fabrics were reworked into dresses and jackets, adding weight and historical richness to the wardrobe. Elsewhere, boudoir dresses, intricate lace, sequins, crystal embellishment, and richly decorated jackets amplified the collection’s theatrical femininity.

Ferragamo Spring 2027 Collection

Sarah Mitchell

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September 26, 2026

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Ferragamo Spring 2027 Collection

Maximilian Davis gave safari style a sensual spin in one of his strongest collections yet. Enthusiastic visitors to the hit Lee Miller exhibition at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris earlier this year included Ferragamo’s creative director Maximilian Davis, who zeroed in on her years in Egypt: This cued up another strong Milan collection hinged on safari jackets and other desert references.

Ferragamo Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection — Courtesy Of Ferragamo

The collection seduced with its spice-rack colors, body-skimming silhouettes and fabrics that were at turns gossamer, beefy and kinky. (Davis explained that his translucent rubber trench coats, tank dresses and skirt suits were references to nurses, since uniforms and workwear adopted by women in the early decades of the 20th century remain a key narrative of his tenure.)

Indeed, the collection felt very Ferragamo with its preponderance of statement leather belts — positioned on raised waists and occasionally bosoms — and signature Gancini clasp closures on meaty leather jackets and vests. Shoes included new variations on the F wedge, first pioneered by founder Salvatore Ferragamo in 1947, and a new interpretation of the Vara pump. But you could also read the show as a sly audition for Saint Laurent in Paris, which is said to be mulling a creative change, despite the largely acclaimed, decade-long tenure of Anthony Vaccarello.

The sleeveless safari shirts and pencil skirts, loosely laced at the sides, were somewhat reminiscent of Tom Ford’s time at the house Yves built, though it was the ’40s that Davis explored, felt in the opening look — a strong-shouldered coatdress — and in the high-waisted tailoring.

Etro Spring 2027 Collection

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September 24, 2026

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Etro Spring 2027 Collection

Etro softened its signature codes into an ethereal wardrobe that moved from the muted light of morning to the deeper tones of evening.

Titled “Halo,” the collection marked the internal design team’s first full-season interpretation of the house’s aesthetic following Marco De Vincenzo’s departure earlier this year. Rather than reinventing Etro, the designers focused on its established vocabulary, stripping it back and giving familiar elements a lighter, more fluid expression.

Etro Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear at Milan Fashion Week — Courtesy of Etro

The collection unfolded in a progression of dusty, powdery shades before moving into richer tones such as aubergine. The changing palette reinforced the idea of a wardrobe that follows a woman through different moments of the day, while keeping the mood soft and understated.

Etro’s 1970s bohemian spirit remained at the center. Fluid dresses with cascading ruffles brought movement to the silhouette, while the house’s signature paisley appeared throughout the collection in a deliberately blurred, softened treatment. The motif surfaced on printed caftans and nylon windbreakers, as well as suede and denim jackets reworked with tonal patchwork.

Other pieces expanded the same vocabulary: crochet dresses, ruffled shirts, jacquard trousers, lingerie-inspired tops, and slip dresses. Each offered a different interpretation of Etro’s romantic, eclectic sensibility without straying far from the house’s established identity.

The result was a quieter take on Etro—less about spectacle than atmosphere. Its familiar paisley, bohemian references, and decorative craftsmanship remained intact, but were softened into a wardrobe designed to feel fluid, enveloping, and distinctly modern.

Prada Spring 2027 Collection

Sarah Mitchell

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September 23, 2026

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Prada Spring 2027 Collection

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons placed the skirt at the center of the Prada universe, revisiting one of the house’s most enduring codes through a wardrobe built on femininity, function, and contradiction.

The idea recalls Waist Down, Prada’s celebrated 2005 exhibition dedicated entirely to the skirt. Nearly two decades later, the designers returned to the same territory, treating the garment not as a supporting piece but as the framework through which the entire collection could be explored.

Prada Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection — Courtesy Of Prada

Prada compared the rectangular silhouette of a skirt to the frame of a painting: a defined space in which ideas can take shape. Simons, meanwhile, recalled an earlier interview in which Prada described the skirt as the female equivalent of a T-shirt—a garment capable of adapting to almost any situation, from work to intimacy, sophistication to ease.

That versatility shaped the runway. Wrap skirts, pleated styles, and fluid silhouettes appeared in a range of fabrics and proportions, proving how much character can be extracted from a single archetype. Some were deliberately functional, secured with oversized Velcro closures; others became more sensual through sheer construction, sculptural satin, or softly draped fabrics.

The collection drew heavily on Prada’s visual vocabulary: deliberately awkward psychedelic prints, black technical nylon, polished pumps, refined handbags, and flashes of crystal embellishment. The contrast between the practical and the ornamental was particularly effective, with sparkling details applied to otherwise utilitarian closures and hardware.

Rather than traditional tailoring, Prada favored simple cotton shirts, bra tops, and understated sweaters. The restraint kept attention on the relationship between the body and the skirt, while vintage jewelry provided occasional flashes of excess.

Simons brought his own vocabulary into the mix. Leather car coats and Perfecto jackets reinforced the tougher side of the collection, while spray-painted finishes, industrial references, and an underground rave sensibility gave the clothes a sharper edge.

The strongest looks emerged from these contrasts: pleated skirts paired with sculptural satin tops, heavy leather outerwear against delicate silhouettes, and utilitarian details offset by flashes of crystal. Even the accessories followed the same logic, with small bags attached to sculptural bracelets and shoes maintaining Prada’s precise, polished finish.

For Spring 2027, Prada did not need to reinvent the skirt. Instead, it demonstrated how much possibility remains within the garment—functional or sensual, intellectual or instinctive, familiar yet constantly open to reinterpretation.

Donatella Versace and Revolve Are Building a New Fashion and Beauty Brand

Sarah Mitchell

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September 21, 2026

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Donatella Versace and Revolve Are Building a New Fashion and Beauty Brand

Donatella Versace is entering a new chapter with Revolve Group. The designer has announced a joint venture with the digital fashion retailer to launch a new fashion and beauty brand, for which she will serve as creative director.

The name of the brand has not yet been revealed, nor have the first products. The venture will debut with beauty, with the initial offering expected to be unveiled in the coming months before expanding into fashion.

“I believe creativity should be bold, inclusive, and alive in the world,” Versace said. “I’ve always been inspired by the next generation—in music, film, art, and, of course, fashion. This collaboration gives me the freedom to speak to that generation in a completely new and personal way, through beauty and fashion.”

The partnership brings together Versace’s creative direction and cultural influence with Revolve’s consumer technology, operating infrastructure, and direct relationship with its global audience. The brand will initially target the United States, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.

“Donatella is one of the defining creative voices of our time,” said Michael Mente, Revolve Group’s co-founder and co-CEO. “This collaboration gives that vision an entirely new platform and the freedom to build something from the ground up.”

The project is expected to extend beyond products, with Revolve describing plans for a broader digital universe designed around participation and community rather than traditional retail alone. Its media ecosystem—including social platforms, podcasts, YouTube programming, and proprietary events—will form part of the wider infrastructure supporting the new venture.

While details of the brand’s aesthetic remain under wraps, Versace’s visual language offers an obvious point of reference: unapologetic glamour, sensuality, bold color, and a deep connection between fashion and popular culture. The new label, however, will give the designer an opportunity to reinterpret those codes for a new generation and across categories beyond traditional luxury fashion.

The move follows Versace’s transition away from the creative leadership of the Versace house. After nearly three decades shaping the brand following the death of her brother Gianni, Donatella became its chief brand ambassador in 2025. Prada Group subsequently acquired Versace from Capri Holdings in April 2025.

Now, through a new partnership with Revolve, she is once again building from the ground up—this time with a brand entirely shaped around her own creative direction and a new generation of consumers.

Simone Rocha Spring 2027 Collection

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September 20, 2026

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Simone Rocha Spring 2027 Collection

Simone Rocha turned to Caravaggio’s long-lost masterpiece The Taking of Christ, using its dramatic chiaroscuro and turbulent history as a starting point for a collection built on the transformation of familiar silhouettes.

Returning to London’s Old Bailey, Rocha revisited classic wardrobe archetypes—the slip dress, babydoll, ballgown, and bomber jacket—approaching each with a distinctly personal eye. After presenting her menswear collection at Pitti Uomo in June, she focused the runway entirely on womenswear, allowing her to explore femininity through the codes that have long defined her work.

Simone Rocha Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection — Courtesy Of Simone Rocha

“I wanted it to feel personal, an expression of dressing and femininity,” Rocha said. That sense of intimacy came through in the way she manipulated fabrics, combining contrasting textures and reworking conventional materials. Trench and tulle became a long coat; sheer dresses were layered over argyle knit briefs; and strips of washed organza were transformed into feather-like boas.

Caravaggio’s palette shaped the collection as much as the painting’s history. Rich reds, black, and petrol blue brought the artist’s characteristic tension between shadow and illumination into Rocha’s romantic vocabulary. The Taking of Christ, believed lost for centuries, was rediscovered in 1990 hanging in the dining room of a Jesuit residence in Dublin after having been dismissed by the priests as a copy. It is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland’s collection.

That story of rediscovery informed Rocha’s instinctive approach to styling. She borrowed freely across traditional wardrobe boundaries, particularly between masculine and feminine dress. A lavender men’s dress shirt was layered over a black-and-brown ball skirt, turning a conventional piece of menswear into part of an elaborate evening silhouette.

Romantic contrasts appeared throughout. An oversized gray sweater was scattered with small white shell embellishments, while a transparent, 1930s-inspired column dress softened its severity with delicate embroidery. Elsewhere, oversized rosettes brought volume and sensuality to crisp white blouses, low rounded necklines, and open backs on babydoll dresses, as well as the collars of silky bomber jackets and leather coats.

The result was a collection shaped by transformation rather than reinvention for its own sake. Rocha took established silhouettes, familiar materials, and references from both sides of the wardrobe, then disrupted their original context. Like Caravaggio’s rediscovered painting, the clothes revealed new character when viewed from a different perspective.

Harris Reed Spring 2027 Collection

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September 19, 2026

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Harris Reed Spring 2027 Collection

Harris Reed returned to the foundations of his own label, embracing corsetry, Victorian references, and theatrical silhouettes in a collection defined entirely by white.

After leaving his role as creative director of Nina Ricci earlier this year, Reed is now fully focused on his eponymous label. That renewed focus translated into a collection designed around the pieces that have resonated most strongly with his clients, particularly corsets and dramatic Victorian sleeves.

Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images

Reed looked to queens and goddesses for inspiration, creating silhouettes that combined historical grandeur with his distinctly sculptural approach. Voluminous shoulders and rigid jacquard corsets recalled Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria, while a dramatic cage-like skirt with a sweeping panel of fabric evoked the extravagance of Marie Antoinette.

The collection repeatedly pushed the body into architectural forms. A feathered corset extended into wing-like shapes at the shoulders, while other looks drew on the sculptural proportions of classical Greek dress. Ashley Graham opened the show in a curve-enhancing corset paired with a long, sheer skirt, followed by models in lace and layered opaque fabrics.

Despite its theatrical elements, Reed approached the collection with a greater sense of restraint. The drama came through construction, proportion, and material rather than excessive decoration.

That focus allowed the details to take center stage. Custom jacquards, embroidery, structured corsetry, and Victorian-inspired sleeves formed the core of the collection, while the all-white palette gave each silhouette a sculptural clarity.

“I wanted to go back to the essentials—to ‘50 shades of white,’” Reed said, describing a process of reassessing what defines his brand and what his clients return to season after season.

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Victoria’s Secret 2026 Fashion Show

Balmain Spring 2027 Collection

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2027 Collection

Ferragamo Spring 2027 Collection

Etro Spring 2027 Collection

Balmain Spring 2027 Collection

Balmain Spring 2027 Collection

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2027 Collection

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2027 Collection

Ferragamo Spring 2027 Collection

Ferragamo Spring 2027 Collection

Etro Spring 2027 Collection

Etro Spring 2027 Collection

Prada Spring 2027 Collection

Prada Spring 2027 Collection

Donatella Versace and Revolve Are Building a New Fashion and Beauty Brand

Donatella Versace and Revolve Are Building a New Fashion and Beauty Brand

Simone Rocha Spring 2027 Collection

Simone Rocha Spring 2027 Collection

Harris Reed Spring 2027 Collection

Harris Reed Spring 2027 Collection

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