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Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2026 Collection

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Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2026 Collection

Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2026 Collection

With his Pre-Fall 2026 collection, Elie Saab turns to Beirut—not through nostalgia, but through strength, contrast, and enduring glamour. Titled Indelible Love, the collection reflects a city shaped by beauty and tension, translating its resilience into a wardrobe that balances authority with allure.

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Saab’s Beirut is not romanticized; it is complex. Against the backdrop of Lebanon’s ongoing political and economic strain, the designer channels the city’s unyielding spirit into pieces that move confidently between structure and softness. The result is a portrait of a woman defined by contradiction—and empowered by it.

Daywear sets the tone with assertive tailoring in tactile materials. Fitted suits in supple tan leather and suede are softened by rounded, voluminous shoulders, while olive jackets paired with flocked denim introduce a relaxed, contemporary ease. Graphic knit midi dresses styled with knee-high black boots and oversized bags underscore Saab’s recent shift toward functional elegance without sacrificing polish.

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Throughout the collection, contrast remains central. Unexpected color pairings and layered textures—airy emerald-tied blouses set against cognac pencil skirts—echo Lebanon’s meeting of sea and sand. High, protective collars appear on wool coats, while sequined jackets eliminate them entirely, reinforcing the interplay between armor and exposure. Statement outerwear anchors the lineup, finished with Saab’s signature spiral motifs at linings and turned-back cuffs.

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Eveningwear leans into a more restrained palette, drawing from Beirut’s golden age of glamour in the 1950s through early 1970s, when the city was known as the “Paris of the Middle East.” Lace gowns with strategic draping and slits reveal flashes of skin, while champagne-toned sequins deliver a refined, red-carpet-ready shimmer.

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Accessories from Saab’s expanding line—V-cut stilettos and structured square clutches—arrive sleek and modern, offering a minimalist counterpoint to the collection’s emotional depth. Pre-Fall 2026 captures Beirut in all its complexity, affirming that power often lies in contradiction—and that glamour, when rooted in resilience, endures.

Alo Taps Elsa Hosk for a Valentine’s Day Campaign That Redefines Modern Romance

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Alo Taps Elsa Hosk for a Valentine’s Day Campaign That Redefines Modern Romance

Alo Taps Elsa Hosk for a Valentine’s Day Campaign That Redefines Modern Romance

Alo is setting the tone for Valentine’s Day with a campaign that feels equal parts polished, playful, and unmistakably contemporary. The wellness and lifestyle brand has chosen Elsa Hosk as the face of its latest Valentine’s edit, spotlighting a vision of romance rooted in self-expression and ease.

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Shot at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, the campaign stars Hosk in Alo’s signature silhouettes rendered in Candy Heart Pink—a soft yet confident hue designed to anchor the brand’s seasonal story. The imagery leans into intimacy and femininity, framing Valentine’s Day not as a grand spectacle, but as a series of personal, stylish moments.

“Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love in all its forms, but it starts with how you love yourself,” said Summer Nacewicz, Alo’s executive vice president of marketing and creative. That philosophy drives the collection, which arrives Tuesday and focuses on elevated essentials meant for everyday rituals—whether that’s a night out with friends or a quiet moment at home.

Alo’s Sunset Sneakers in Candy Heart Pink and Alo’s Mini Voyage bag in Candy Heart Pink / Courtesy of Alo

The Valentine’s Day drop refreshes some of Alo’s most recognizable pieces in Candy Heart Pink, spanning knit sets, relaxed sweats, and performance-driven Airlift and Airbrush styles. The edit also extends beyond apparel, introducing the brand’s Mini Voyage and Mini Balance bags, along with the Sunset sneaker, all reimagined in the same romantic shade.

The launch builds on Alo’s recent expansion into luxury accessories, reinforcing its ambition to position wellness dressing as a full lifestyle proposition. For Valentine’s Day, the message is clear: love stories today are personal, versatile, and best told through pieces designed to move seamlessly between comfort, confidence, and quiet indulgence.

Valentino Garavani Dies at 93

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Valentino Garavani Dies at 93

Valentino Garavani Dies at 93

Valentino Garavani

Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion legend whose name became synonymous with timeless elegance and ‘Valentino red,’ has died at 93, Italian media and international outlets report.

The couturier passed away on Monday at his Roman residence, surrounded by family and loved ones, closing a remarkable chapter in fashion history.

Valentino’s influence extended far beyond red-carpet gowns and couture salons. Over decades, he redefined glamour with a blend of sophistication and romance that left an indelible mark on global style. Designers, celebrities and industry insiders had long admired his commitment to beauty and craft, making his eponymous house one of the most revered names in haute couture.

Arrangements have been announced for public tributes: a viewing on Wednesday and Thursday at Piazza Mignanelli 23 in Rome, followed by a funeral service Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. (Times local.)

Though the fashion world has seen many icons, few have shaped the cultural imagination as Valentino did — from his signature silhouettes to the unforgettable splash of his signature red. His legacy will continue to inspire designers and dreamers for generations.

Dior Names Drew Starkey as Brand Ambassador

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Dior Names Drew Starkey as Brand Ambassador

Dior Names Drew Starkey as Brand Ambassador

Dior continues to build its new generation of male ambassadors under Jonathan Anderson with the appointment of actor Drew Starkey. Best known for his role in Outer Banks, Starkey becomes the house’s fourth male ambassador named this month, as Anderson prepares to present his second Dior menswear collection.

Drew Starkey in Dior. Courtesy of Dior

Starkey has already been part of Anderson’s creative orbit. He appeared in Loewe’s Spring 2025 campaign and was among the guests supporting the designer at his Dior debut in June. Their professional relationship began on Luca Guadagnino’s 2024 film Queer, for which Anderson designed the costumes, and in which Starkey starred opposite Daniel Craig. The designer has cited an immediate creative connection with the American actor.

In announcing the appointment, Dior described Starkey as embodying “audacity, charisma, and integrity,” qualities aligned with Anderson’s evolving vision for the house. Starkey’s profile continues to rise: alongside the final season of Outer Banks, he is set to star in Adam Wingard’s action thriller Onslaught and Jeff Nichols’ supernatural drama King Snake, opposite Margaret Qualley and Michael Shannon.

“I’m deeply grateful to be collaborating with the Dior family,” Starkey said. “Jonathan Anderson’s vision honors tradition while pushing design forward. His respect for craftsmanship is something I’ve long admired, and it’s an honor to work with a house that represents enduring elegance.”

While fellow Loewe alum Josh O’Connor has already transitioned to Dior red-carpet looks, Starkey’s formal ambassador role signals that his sartorial debut in Dior is likely imminent.

Dsquared2 Fall 2026 Collection

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Dsquared2 Fall 2026 Collection

Dsquared2 Fall 2026 Collection

Dsquared2 turned competitive energy into cultural currency for Fall 2026, staging a coed Milan runway that fused winter sports, celebrity momentum, and the brand’s signature brand of provocation. The moment was sharpened by the runway debut of Hudson Williams, the breakout star of Heated Rivalry, whose casting felt less like stunt and more like strategic alignment.

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Dean and Dan Caten leaned fully into the alpine theme, reframing their established codes—hybrid dressing, high-octane sensuality, and sporty bravado—through the lens of winter performance. The timing was precise: a Canadian actor known for playing a hockey star opening a winter-sport–inspired show, just ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

The collection revolved around modular layering and bold texture play. Puffer vests, parkas, and padded jackets in saturated hues anchored the lineup, styled with everything from ski base layers and long underwear to tailored suits. Chunky knits, oversized shearling coats, and plush faux-fur jackets added depth and visual weight, reinforcing the tactile richness of the offering.

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Sport, however, was only the starting point. The Catens pushed their athletic archetypes into overtly glamorous territory with nylon and denim patchwork, heavy crystal embellishment, and sequined finishes. Signature Dsquared2 denim—low-rise jeans and classic sets—sparkled under layers of sequins, while quilted outerwear was drenched in cascades of crystals.

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Après-ski dressing skewed unapologetically seductive. Glossy latex looks, cropped ski suits with plunging V-necks, and tops cut to expose the hips injected eroticism into performance wear. The effect intensified with exaggerated protective gear that echoed corsetry, feather-stacked mini dresses, and futuristic wedge ski boots that blurred the line between function and fantasy.

Accessories underscored the collection’s playful aggression, particularly in menswear. Square-toe cowboy boots with detachable gaiters nodded to ski footwear, while ski goggles engineered with Carrera converted seamlessly into everyday sunglasses.

Jennifer Connelly Anchors Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2026 Vision

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Jennifer Connelly Anchors Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2026 Vision

Jennifer Connelly Anchors Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2026 Vision

Louis Vuitton turns to continuity in a season of creative change, naming longtime ambassador Jennifer Connelly as the face of its Spring 2026 women’s campaign. The choice underscores Nicolas Ghesquière’s steady vision for the house, anchored by a muse who has embodied his aesthetic for more than a decade.

A Vuitton ambassador since 2014, Connelly remains Ghesquière’s most enduring collaborator in women’s ready-to-wear, a relationship that began during his tenure at Balenciaga. Known for her fearless red-carpet presence, she brings a quieter, equally confident sensibility to this campaign—one rooted in intimacy and ease.

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Photographed by Cass Bird, the images capture Connelly in a refined villa in the south of France, styled for moments of elegant domesticity. She moves between a crisp high-neck silk blouse paired with fluid trousers and more playful looks, including a flared-sleeve knit with tailored shorts, finished with fringed leg warmers and shearling-lined mules. The mood is relaxed but deliberate, balancing polish with comfort.

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“The feeling I wanted to convey was the serenity of being at home,” Ghesquière said following the collection’s presentation at the Louvre, staged in the museum’s newly restored former royal apartments. “There’s also a pleasure in dressing up at home,” he added—a sentiment that aligns seamlessly with Vuitton’s vision of understated luxury.

Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2026 Collection

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Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2026 Collection

Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2026 Collection

For his second collection at Balenciaga—and his first to fully articulate a menswear vision—Pierpaolo Piccioli set the house in motion. Pre-Fall 2026 delivers a confident fusion of sport, tailoring, and couture-minded volume, signaling continuity with Balenciaga’s past while decisively reframing its future.

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Piccioli opened with a clear nod to history: a camel coat inspired by an unfinished prototype Cristóbal Balenciaga once made for himself. It’s a symbolic gesture—menswear at Balenciaga has always existed in fragments, formally entering the commercial fold only in 2004. Here, Piccioli establishes lineage without nostalgia, translating heritage into something fluid, wearable, and unmistakably modern.

The collection balances the house’s hype-driven codes—chunky sneakers, hoodies, tracksuits, logo tees—with Piccioli’s signature refinement. Sculptural leather coats, precise tailoring, and enveloping silhouettes elevate the sportswear vocabulary rather than dilute it. The result feels immediate and relevant, grounded in real life but sharpened by couture instincts.

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Shot across Paris streets, the métro, and a sleek apartment outfitted with gym equipment, the lookbook reinforces Piccioli’s thesis: fashion should move with the body. Technical pieces—leggings, cropped tops, and streamlined bodysuits—are crafted from high-performance, moisture-wicking, antibacterial fabrics, some even finished with sequins resilient enough for yoga or a long run. A leather jacket is treated like a windbreaker; footwear follows suit, from a flexible ballet-style sneaker with a rubber sole to men’s loafers lined in Lycra for athletic comfort.

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Comfort, Piccioli insists, is non-negotiable. That philosophy extends to the new Jet sneaker, ultralight and sport-ready despite its bold proportions. It’s a natural evolution for a designer who has worn Balenciaga sneakers since the Triple S era.

Couture references anchor the collection. Voluminous opera-coat shoulders reappear in bombers; oversized sailor coats with dramatic buttons echo Cristóbal’s sculptural language. Leather, used masterfully, creates architectural shapes without heavy internal structure—dramatic yet effortless. A 1967 Balenciaga couture look, featuring a cagoule over a riding helmet, inspired a modern reinterpretation finished with a baseball cap, aligning heritage with the season’s athletic mood.

Blumarine Pre-fall 2026 Collection

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Blumarine Pre-fall 2026 Collection

Blumarine Pre-fall 2026 Collection

David Koma leaned into Venice after dark, channeling the city’s hushed streets and veiled sensuality to sharpen Blumarine’s evolving dark romanticism. The collection arrived through a cinematic lookbook, layered with references to the house’s archive imagery by Helmut Newton and Albert Watson, grounding Koma’s vision in a legacy of seductive glamour.

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Venice’s nocturnal stillness proved the key inspiration. Away from the daytime spectacle of the lagoon, Koma focused on the city’s shadowy intimacy, a mood that aligns naturally with his sleek, evening-driven aesthetic. Now more assured in his role, he balanced Blumarine’s softness with his own precise, sculptural language.

That tension surfaced in a series of sharply defined mini dresses and skirts. Georgette styles trimmed with crinoline were embroidered with micro roses, while corseted pieces were finished with lion-shaped hardware, adding a subtle note of heraldic drama. The hourglass silhouette reappeared in tailoring, most notably in jackets with cocoon sleeves that reinforced the collection’s structured sensuality.

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Transparency and embellishment drove much of the lineup. Sheer chiffon and lace dresses were layered with intricate embroidery, while pleated rose appliqués decorated halter-neck taffeta dresses and skirts in varying scales. These elements delivered Koma’s signature party-ready impact while preserving Blumarine’s inherent lightness.

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Bolder moments included an opening look in flame-red Chantilly lace and lingerie-inspired bodysuits, worn alone or paired with ruffled floor-length skirts that flirted with exposure. Even daytime pieces were infused with nocturnal opulence: denim and knitwear were sprayed with metallic finishes, trimmed with marabou, or punctuated by sequins.

To soften the intensity, shearling coats and capes appeared in harlequin patterns, nodding to Venetian masks and injecting a playful, tactile contrast. The result was a collection that captured Venice not as a postcard fantasy, but as a place of quiet drama and lingering allure—perfectly suited to Blumarine’s romantic, after-hours identity.

Zuhair Murad Pre-Fall 2026 Collection

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Zuhair Murad Pre-Fall 2026 Collection

Zuhair Murad Pre-Fall 2026 Collection

For Pre-Fall 2026, Zuhair Murad looks back more than a century to Paris’ Belle Époque, drawing inspiration from the calm before World War I, when women were gaining autonomy, social visibility, and freedom of movement. That moment of poised confidence informs a collection that balances softness and structure with controlled opulence.

Courtesy of Zuhair Murad

Murad studied archival images of women strolling through winter gardens, translating their romantic atmosphere into delicate, painterly prints. These motifs offered a gentler counterpoint to the bold florals often associated with the house, setting a more restrained yet refined tone.

At the core of the collection is corsetry, used not as constraint but as architecture. Corseted silhouettes appear across dresses, jackets, and Edwardian-inspired vests, shaping the body while preserving ease and mobility. Defined waists anchor the looks, offset by fluid skirts and relaxed trousers. Even Murad’s signature caftans were streamlined, cut with a central curve that created a subtle hourglass effect.

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The silhouettes ranged from sharply tailored daywear to softer, romantic forms, culminating in dramatic evening and gala pieces. Velvet, lace, satin, and chiffon were rendered in a sophisticated palette of pale pink, brown, black, burgundy, and a striking absinthe green that felt both modern and assertive.

While Murad tempered his use of heavy embellishment this season, he did not abandon shine altogether. Select suits and statement blazers featured subtle sparkle, high collars, and sculpted shoulders, reinforcing the tension between femininity and strength.

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Accessories played an increasingly prominent role. Murad expanded his costume jewelry offering with oversized earrings, necklaces, and rings, while introducing new bags and evening accessories. Satin mini bags debuted alongside a scaled-down version of his signature tote, designed to complement the brand’s growing nightwear category.

The 6 Best Dressed Stars at the Golden Globes 2026

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The 6 Best Dressed Stars at the Golden Globes 2026

The 6 Best Dressed Stars at the Golden Globes 2026

After a whirlwind weekend of parties across Los Angeles — from W’s Best Performances celebration at the Chateau Marmont to intimate industry gatherings packed with A-listers — awards season officially began on the red carpet. The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton, where the Hollywood Foreign Press Association honored the year’s most talked-about achievements in film and television.

With nominees including Elle Fanning for Sentimental Value, Tessa Thompson for Hedda, and Eva Victor for Sorry, Baby, the evening marked a stylish opening chapter for the 2026 awards circuit. As expected, fashion took center stage, with stars embracing craftsmanship, archival references, and high-glamour statements. These six stood out for their confidence, precision, and undeniable red-carpet presence.

Jennifer Lopez — Vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer

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Jennifer Lopez delivered pure old-Hollywood glamour in a vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer gown that emphasized structure and sensuality in equal measure. The archival piece, defined by its sculptural silhouette and refined drama, felt both timeless and deliberate, reinforcing Lopez’s enduring mastery of the red carpet. It was a reminder that few stars wear couture with such instinctive confidence.

Olandria Carthen — Christian Siriano

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Olandria Carthen made a powerful statement in custom Christian Siriano, embracing modern elegance with a bold edge. The look balanced architectural lines with fluid movement, highlighting Siriano’s signature ability to merge drama and wearability. Carthen’s poised styling and assured presence elevated the ensemble, positioning her firmly among the night’s fashion standouts.

Elle Fanning — Gucci with Cartier Jewelry

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Elle Fanning leaned into romantic sophistication in Gucci, complemented by exquisite Cartier jewelry. The look captured her signature ethereal sensibility while maintaining a sense of contemporary polish. Soft textures, thoughtful proportions, and the sparkle of high jewelry combined to create a red-carpet moment that felt both refined and quietly captivating.

Jennifer Lawrence — Givenchy by Sarah Burton

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Jennifer Lawrence embraced understated power in Givenchy by Sarah Burton, marking a compelling chapter for the house. The design favored clean lines and impeccable tailoring, allowing craftsmanship to take precedence over excess. Lawrence’s effortless confidence transformed the minimalist silhouette into a statement of modern luxury.

Selena Gomez — Chanel with Chanel High Jewelry

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Selena Gomez turned to Chanel for a look that fused classic elegance with youthful ease. The ensemble, paired with Chanel High Jewelry, reflected the house’s enduring codes while feeling refreshingly current. Gomez’s styling struck a balance between polish and approachability, reinforcing her evolution into a red-carpet mainstay.

Lisa — Jacquemus with Bulgari Jewelry

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Lisa brought contemporary allure to the Globes in Jacquemus, accented with Bulgari jewelry. The silhouette was sleek and modern, playing with proportion and restraint, while the jewelry added a note of luminous glamour. The result was a confident, fashion-forward look that resonated well beyond the carpet.

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