Johnny Coca Exits Louis Vuitton After Five Years Shaping the House’s Leather Goods Vision
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Johnny Coca — one of the industry’s most influential handbag designers — has officially departed Louis Vuitton after five and a half years as the brand’s women’s leather goods and fashion accessories director.
The news marks the end of a significant chapter for Coca, whose career spans some of the most defining moments in modern luxury. Before his return to Vuitton in 2020, he had already built a cult following for his work alongside Phoebe Philo at Celine, where he helped redefine the modern luxury handbag. He later spent five years as creative director of Mulberry, steering the British label toward a more complete luxury lifestyle offering and introducing bestselling bag families such as Amberley and Iris.
Vuitton confirmed the departure on Tuesday, stating that Coca brought “expertise and creativity” to the house’s collections and successfully launched the Louis Vuitton Accessories Design Graduate Initiative. “The maison wishes him the very best in his future endeavors,” the statement added.
Coca expressed gratitude for his time at the French luxury giant and at its parent company, LVMH. “I am thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with such talented teams and to create extraordinary collections together. We honored the house’s heritage while projecting a bold creative vision,” he said. “Now it is time to continue my own path with the same passion and dedication. I will always cherish this chapter of my career.”
His next move has not yet been revealed.
Coca originally began his career at Louis Vuitton, working in leather goods between 1996 and 2000, before taking roles at Bally and later joining Celine as design director for leather goods, accessories, footwear, and jewelry. Born in Seville and raised in Paris, the multilingual designer studied art, architecture, and design at the École des Beaux-Arts, the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Malaquais, and the École Boulle.
Miu Miu Puts Amelia Gray in the Spotlight for its Next Select Event in London
Miu Miu is bringing its Select concept back to London later this month, this time with model Amelia Gray headlining the newest installment of the brand’s ongoing series, where friends and clients curate their favorite pieces from the latest collections.
The event will take place on November 25 inside Miu Miu’s newly refurbished New Bond Street flagship. A dedicated area of the store will showcase Gray’s personal picks from the Holiday 2025 ready-to-wear and accessories collections, each item marked with a hand-signed tag and presented in exclusive Miu Miu Select packaging. Following the London launch, Select activations will run from November 26 to 30 in Madrid, Melbourne and at the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré boutique in Paris.
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Miu Miu’s Bond Street store, which reopened in June, becomes the setting for the first Select event hosted in its transformed space. Designed as a hybrid of literary salon, indie cinema and Mayfair private club, the 700-square-meter boutique features Como silk upholstery and a palette of pale blue, pistachio and acid yellow. The flagship houses the full universe of Miu Miu—ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, leather goods and eyewear—while placing a heightened emphasis on cultural exchange, community and the brand’s latest collaborations.
The upper floor, styled like a cross between an elegant lounge, a bourgeois dressing room and an art gallery reminiscent of Fondazione Prada in Milan, caters to the brand’s most exclusive VVIP clientele.
First launched in 2019, Miu Miu Select aims to offer an “innovative, global vision of fashion” by allowing guests to build a highly personalized edit of new-season favorites, available for a limited time both in-store and online. Since its debut with Georgia May Jagger in London, the initiative has enlisted a wide network of international talents, including Lila Moss (2021), Emma Corrin (2023), and a long list of cultural figures such as Sydney Sweeney, Coco Gauff, Gigi Hadid, Chloë Sevigny, Emily Ratajkowski, Poppy Delevingne, Alexa Chung, Lotta Volkova and Twice’s Momo.
Polo Ralph Lauren Taps Revolve for Its Most Fashion-Forward Capsule Yet
Revolve and Polo Ralph Lauren have joined forces on an exclusive capsule collection that blends Polo’s storied American heritage with Revolve’s modern, trend-driven sensibility. The collaboration marks the first fully exclusive partnership between the two brands — and it’s already generating buzz among younger shoppers rediscovering the Polo legacy.
The 11-piece lineup, available in sizes XS through XL and priced from $188 to $798, reimagines classic Polo codes through bold color-blocking and sporty references pulled from the brand’s archives. Inspired by ’80s and ’90s ski and racing culture, the collection features knitwear, outerwear, and sporty separates in crisp black and white punctuated with vivid red and yellow accents.
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A standout piece is a reimagined take on the iconic Polo Bear, which appears on an oversized cotton tee with exaggerated sleeves. A fresh interpretation of the Polo player motif also appears throughout the knitwear selection. Every piece carries the special label: Polo Ralph Lauren x Revolve.
The capsule is sold exclusively on Revolve.com, building on the strong momentum the platform has seen since introducing Polo Ralph Lauren to its assortment a year and a half ago.
“Our business with Polo has been phenomenal — the year-over-year growth is exceptional,” said Divya Mathur, Revolve’s chief merchandising and fashion officer. “There’s a younger customer discovering Polo for the first time. While we’re known for selling American preppy style, we’re pairing it with a Western twist that’s been resonating incredibly well.”
Mathur explained that the collaboration was born from ongoing conversations with Ralph Lauren about Revolve’s booming business and its distinctive audience.
“They’re tapping into an aesthetic our customers really connect with,” she said. “Polo’s archives — especially from the ’80s and ’90s — are incredible. Those bold primary colors, the ski influences, the racing graphics… it was such a departure from the classic preppy look the brand is known for. We loved the idea of ‘sport style meets street attitude’ through that unmistakable American lens.”
Revolve has been seeing strong traction with Polo’s suede pieces, colorful baseball caps, and cable-knit sweaters — all staples that customers have been styling with miniskirts and athletic accessories for a more relaxed, contemporary take on prep.
Balmain has named Antonin Tron as its new creative director, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for the historic Parisian fashion house. The French designer, known for his sensual draped silhouettes and architectural tailoring, will unveil his first collection for Balmain in March 2026, during Paris Fashion Week, for the Fall 2026 season.
Tron, who will now dedicate himself exclusively to Balmain, succeeds Olivier Rousteing, who stepped down earlier this month after an extraordinary 14-year tenure — one of the longest in contemporary fashion.
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“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Olivier Rousteing for transforming Balmain into the global brand it is today,” said Tron in an exclusive statement shared with WWD. “Balmain’s story is truly inspiring. At its core, the house embodies savoir-faire, culture, sensuality, and elegance — a radiant, precise, and daring kind of fashion. I feel proud and privileged to continue this incredible legacy.”
Born in France and trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where he studied alongside Demna and Glenn Martens, Tron built his reputation through Atlein, the brand he founded in 2016 after stints at Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, and Balenciaga. His work has consistently fused movement, sensuality, and technical precision — values deeply aligned with Balmain’s DNA.
Atlein’s debut catapulted Tron into the global spotlight. In 2018, he received the ANDAM First Collections Prize, and his label quickly found its way into top international retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, Ikram, The Webster, Galeries Lafayette, Boon the Shop, and Net-a-Porter.
While Atlein began with fluid, body-conscious knitwear, it evolved to include sharply tailored pieces and sculptural outerwear. In 2024, Tron collaborated with Khy, Kylie Jenner’s accessible fashion brand, on a collection of form-fitting, minimalist dresses — a move that showcased his versatility and cultural relevance.
Tron’s résumé also includes collaborations with creative leaders such as Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang, and Demna during his years at Balenciaga, as well as experience on Saint Laurent’s design teams.
His appointment signals Balmain’s continued commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and French glamour — bridging heritage with the new energy of a designer who, much like Pierre Balmain himself, sees fashion as a celebration of structure, sensuality, and modern confidence.
Taylor Swift Steps Out in Sleek Louis Vuitton Boots for NYC Date Night
Taylor Swift is keeping her fall fashion game strong — and her love for stiletto boots even stronger.
On Thursday night in New York City, the pop icon was spotted stepping out with her fiancé Travis Kelce, wearing a sleek head-to-toe Louis Vuitton look that radiated understated luxury. The centerpiece? A pair of Louis Vuitton Legacy High boots, crafted in smooth black leather with a sharply pointed toe, a knee-high silhouette, and a slim 8.4-centimeter stiletto heel.
The boots — retailing for $1,940 — feature a distinctive ankle strap in the house’s signature Monogram canvas, shaped like a trunk handle in homage to Louis Vuitton’s storied travel heritage. Metallic stud detailing adds a polished finish to the design.
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Swift styled the boots with a black knit sweater and wrap mini skirt, both from Louis Vuitton, completing her monochromatic ensemble with a romantic touch: lace floral tights from Fleur du Mal. The look was the perfect blend of Parisian chic and Swift’s signature romantic edge.
This isn’t the singer’s first love affair with Louis Vuitton footwear. She’s often been spotted in the brand’s LV Isola sandals — notably, the very pair she wore when she got engaged. But as the temperatures drop, Swift has fully embraced high-shaft, pointed-heel boots as her autumn essential.
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Earlier this week, she was photographed in New York wearing Stella McCartney’s snake-print boots, made from Yatay M, a cruelty-free vegan alternative to leather. And just a few weeks earlier, she was seen in a pair of camel nappa leather boots from Jennifer Chamandi, also during a city outing.
Dakota Johnson Stars in Her First Valentino Campaign, “Nocturno”
Dakota Johnson makes her debut as the new global ambassador for Valentino in the house’s first campaign under creative director Alessandro Michele, a poetic exploration of intimacy and quiet beauty titled “Nocturno.”
In the cinematic visuals for the Resort 2026 collection, captured by Marili Andre, Johnson appears in a dreamlike hotel setting alongside a diverse ensemble that includes legendary actress and model Marisa Berenson, Canadian singer and dancer Tate McRae, British musician Dev Hynes, German artist Anne Imhof, and American ballet dancer Devon Teuscher. Together, they inhabit a world caught between wakefulness and sleep — a realm Michele describes as “the suspended threshold where everything softens, and consciousness prepares to surrender.”
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“There’s a moment, just before night falls, when the boundaries between dreaming and waking blur,” Michele explained. “In that in-between space, light stops judging, words lose their weight, and the world exhales. The ‘Nocturno’ campaign lives in that silence.”
Set entirely inside a hotel — “the ultimate liminal space,” as Michele calls it — the campaign captures scenes of tender solitude: figures stretched across beds, curled up on floors, reading, eating, or simply resting in the hush of twilight. The hotel becomes a metaphor for modern life — a place of proximity without contact, where parallel solitudes breathe the same air, separated only by thin walls.
The melancholic atmosphere deepens in the accompanying short film, directed by Renell Medrano, with Frédéric Chopin’s “Nocturne in E-flat Major” performed by Angus Pendergast as its haunting soundtrack. Johnson is seen zipping up a Valentino gown before lying on the floor, phone in hand — perhaps, as the campaign teases, speaking to Michele himself.
“Nothing brings me more joy than collaborating with people I love, admire, and respect,” Johnson told WWD. “I’m beyond grateful to join the Valentino family. Alessandro is one of the most inspiring people I know, and it’s an honor to work with him again.”
The actress’s appointment as Valentino’s global ambassador, announced last month, marks a new chapter in her long creative friendship with Michele, dating back to his time at Gucci.
With “Nocturno,” Michele expands on the imagery first introduced in the Resort 2026 lookbook — where his eclectic cast was depicted lounging on beds, playing guitar, solving crosswords, or taking selfies — now elevated into a nocturnal meditation on vulnerability and human connection. Johnson joins a growing list of Valentino ambassadors, including Clairo, Sophie Thatcher, Freen Sarocha, Jeff Satur, Lim Yoona, and Colman Domingo, who recently became the face of Valentino Beauty’s fragrance lines as well.
Anok Yai Crowned Model of the Year at The Fashion Awards 2025
Anok Yai will be honored as Model of the Year at the upcoming Fashion Awards, set to take place on December 1 at London’s Royal Albert Hall — a recognition that celebrates the global impact of a model who has defined the industry over the past 12 months.
“Being named Model of the Year is such an incredible honor,” Yai shared. “My journey — from Egypt to South Sudan to the United States — is one of resilience and solidarity. This award is for everyone who has ever seen themselves reflected in my story.”
Known for her commanding walk and statuesque presence, Yai has become one of fashion’s most in-demand faces. Over the past year, she has graced the cover of Vogue France, fronted campaigns for Versace, Alaïa, and Saint Laurent, and continued as the face of Mugler’s Alien fragrance. Most recently, she captivated audiences with two striking looks at the Victoria’s Secret runway show.
The Model of the Year Award was selected by an expert jury including Campbell Addy, Rosie Vogel, and Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, honoring Yai’s outstanding influence and creative impact across the global fashion landscape.
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This year’s ceremony — the British Fashion Council’s (BFC) flagship fundraising event — marks the first major project led by the organization’s new CEO, Laura Weir, who aims to spotlight emerging talent and foster the next generation of British design.
The BFC has also revealed several key honorees ahead of the gala. Brunello Cucinelli will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award, while Delphine Arnault, Chairwoman and CEO of Christian Dior, will be presented with a Special Recognition Award for her “exceptional contribution to the global fashion industry” and her “longstanding commitment to nurturing emerging talent.”
Ganni and Disney Debut First Collaboration Starring Daisy Duck
Copenhagen-based fashion house Ganni and Disney join forces for the first time with a playful new capsule collection launching this Thursday — starring none other than Daisy Duck as its spirited muse.
Infused with Ganni’s signature sense of fun, the collection channels Daisy’s bold energy and iconic bow into prints and details that merge nostalgia with the brand’s modern codes — think leopard motifs, Buckle ballerina flats, and Western boots. The capsule spans ready-to-wear staples including knitwear, tees, and denim, alongside canvas bags and reimagined versions of the beloved Bou bag. The launch is accompanied by a campaign photographed by Esther Theaker and fronted by model Lindsey Wixson.
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“This collaboration with Disney celebrates a shared commitment to creativity and self-expression,” said Laura du Rusquec, Ganni’s CEO. “Daisy Duck’s confidence and spirit perfectly align with Ganni’s distinctive attitude — it’s a true meeting of cultures. Our goal is to build meaningful partnerships that bring both joy and purpose, while reinforcing Ganni’s global presence and long-term commitment to responsible growth.”
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Founded in Copenhagen by creative director Ditte Reffstrup and founder Nicolaj Reffstrup, Ganni has grown into a global brand that balances creativity with accountability. With over 70 stores worldwide, the label actively participates in sustainability initiatives such as Fabrics of the Future and circular design programs, underpinning its B-Corp certification and high transparency standards.
Anya Taylor-Joy Stars in Tiffany & Co.’s 2025 Holiday Campaign: “Love Is a Gift”
Anya Taylor-Joy brings the magic of connection to life this holiday season as she stars in Tiffany & Co.’s 2025 Holiday Campaign, “Love Is a Gift.” The Academy Award–nominated actress and global brand ambassador embodies the spirit of joy, generosity, and timeless elegance that defines the jewelry house.
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Directed by Jonas Lindstroem and photographed by Carlijn Jacobs, the cinematic campaign follows Taylor-Joy on a luminous journey across the world — from New York City to London and Tokyo — before returning to Tiffany’s hometown of New York. Along the way, she presents the iconic Tiffany Blue Box, weaving a visual story that celebrates love in all its forms: romantic, familial, and self-love.
Throughout the imagery and film, Taylor-Joy shines in pieces from Tiffany Icons, including the HardWear, Lock, T, and Knot collections, as well as the whimsical Bird on a Rock designs introduced for the season. A soft white satin ribbon — symbolizing the act of unwrapping a gift — flows through each frame, connecting the moments into one continuous expression of affection and beauty.
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The campaign culminates in front of The Landmark in New York, where Taylor-Joy’s voice delivers the message at the heart of the story:
“Whether shared with someone else or kept for ourselves, love — in all its forms — is the most precious gift of all.”
Launching across digital platforms and social media, the campaign reinforces Tiffany & Co.’s enduring legacy as the ultimate destination for meaningful holiday gifting. With “Love Is a Gift,” the House once again transforms its legendary Blue Box into a universal symbol of affection — and a reminder that love, above all, is timeless.
Spring Summer 2026: September’s Fashion Weeks Report
Paris Fashion Week wrapped up nearly two weeks ago — just enough time for the glitter to settle, the reviews to roll in, and our minds to decide which collections we liked best and which are to be considered more like a fever dream.
And while adventuring in almost every corner of the internet to find recaps of all the weeks tied together, I soon realized I had to go back and forth between one site and another. Therefore, in the following pages, I decided to revisit each city’s highlights — from the most memorable debuts to the moments that defined this season.
New York Fashion Week: When Fashion Starts from the Streets
The first news that revolved around NYFW actually arrived in February, when the CFDA and KFN announced their upcoming partnership, whose first changes would be seen this September. With a project that covers future events until 2027, the goal of this collaboration is to give New York’s fashion back to New Yorkers: by increasing the digital coverage of the runways, launching the Venue Collective — a space where emerging designers were able to show their creations at lower costs — and promising an American Fashion Festival to be held in 2026, CFDA and KFN are actively working toward a more open era of fashion.
But this was not the only premise to take into account, as this past April, the Prada Group announced the acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings — a shift that not only gave the Prada Group major power over the luxury sector but also stemmed from Capri Holdings’ desire to focus more on its larger American brand, Michael Kors.
Having said that, it’s also important to consider how the political situation in the U.S. may have led American designers to showcase their collections outside the States — a shift that was not welcomed in the best way. Before diving into the analysis of New York’s new fashion, there was a lot to take into account — which is summarized here at its most concise level — but with this small preamble, any reader will have a clearer view of the behind-the-scenes of this hectic week.
From the Runway: The Collection That Stood Out
Michael Kors Considering that the inspiration for the collection came from Kors’s travels to Morocco, it’s safe to say that the pieces do not resemble the luxury street style we’re used to seeing in the city. The warm tones — such as brown and sand — welcome us spectators into a relaxed and calm environment, emphasized by the fluidity of the clothes that softly fall on the models’ silhouettes.
Ironically enough, the opening collection of a week focused on New York’s roots was created from feelings of escapism — which, in times of tension like these, is both a desire and a burden: a desire because we all share the wish to leave behind social and political troubles, and a burden because, despite longing for a calmer life, we cannot — and should not — ignore the reality that surrounds us. But at least, in terms of everyday life, if New York calls for a fast-paced routine, this collection manages to ground and center whoever is wearing it.
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Week’s Takeaways
This year, New York presented a wide variety of styles and collections: from Ralph Lauren’s woman — whose power I imagine being introduced clothes first — to Tory Burch’s bright colors, a rebellious symbol in darker times.
Not being a New Yorker myself, it’s harder to determine whether what was presented truly reflected the city at its fullest, but I can definitely say that American designers interpret the same time period in very different ways — which overall is a good thing, as it gives us the gift of diversity.
Among the different CFDA proposals, one of the ideas was the creation of a single American Fashion Week — merging the A/W and S/S collections as well as the ones in between. While this is still to be decided, personally I think that keeping the collections separate enables viewers and critics to digest and reinterpret what has been seen in a better way. But considering that the changes made so far have all aimed to create a more cohesive fashion week, I’m excited to see what’s coming next under this partnership.
London Fashion Week: Celebration of Creativity
New York wasn’t the only city to see major changes at the top. Earlier this year, the British Fashion Council announced its new CEO, Laura Weir, marking a new chapter for London fashion. Her mission for fashion week was clear: to give a platform to local talent. To bring this vision to life, Weir and the BFC team made an innovative move — removing the participation fees that designers and labels previously had to pay in order to secure a spot on the schedule. The initiative aimed to open new doors and give emerging talents a chance to prove themselves.
Long celebrated for its fearlessness in overcoming boundaries, London — through provocative art — aimed to reaffirm its place as the creative heart of the industry. In the past, I’ll admit I had wrongly overlooked London’s collections and paid more attention to their Parisian and Milanese counterparts. But this year was different. When it came to the other cities, I was able to pick a favorite, whereas for London the choice felt impossible. Therefore, for my favorite, I’ll have to go with a tie.
From the Runway: The Collection(s) That Stood Out
Dilara Findikoglu: Cage of Innocence This collection was not just about celebrating art — it was a powerful political message. Findikoglu’s Cage of Innocence dove into the suffering women have to endure when confined within the cages of purity and societal conditioning. On the runway, this narrative came to life through an interplay of Victorian silhouettes, disheveled hair, frayed fabrics, and literal face cages — a discomfort so obvious it was impossible to ignore.
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The impeccable tailoring reflected the theme: the structured garments felt restrictive and mirrored the emotional and social confinement the collection aimed to expose. What enabled me to connect with the collection on a deeper level was learning about the designer’s roots: born in Turkey, she moved to London for her studies and, far from her conservative family, found herself in the city’s goth and edgy scene. Therefore, the clothes shown don’t just reflect a distant reality but one she herself had to escape from.
Labrum London: Osmosis Another great example of fashion communicating more than words. Titled Osmosis, the collection reflects the duality of designer Foday Dumbuya, who was born in Sierra Leone and moved to London at the age of six. Through accessories, prints, and cultural elements from both heritages, he created a narrative connecting his Sierra Leonean roots with his British upbringing.
In Dumbuya’s hands, fashion became both a celebration and a statement: especially after the anti-immigration protests, it stood as living proof of the richness and creativity brought by diversity.
Week’s Takeaways
Beyond Dilara and Labrum, an honorable mention must go to Burberry and Harris Reed — both of whom captivated audiences with their colors and innovative creations, reminding us of their city’s versatility and theatrical spirit.
While there is still work to be done in expanding opportunities for emerging designers, this season proved that London has not lost its creative touch — not only through the tailoring of garments but also through the messages they embody.
Milan Fashion Week: A New Era of Fashion
This year, Milan was the city of debuts: between Vitale at Versace, Demna at Gucci, and Trotter at Jil Sander — to name just a few — it was impossible to decide where to focus our attention.
New beginnings can be both exciting and daunting: designers shoulder the responsibility of reinventing the brands they represent, honoring old traditions while bringing fresh perspectives — which we can all agree is no easy task.
While for the judged — the designers — it can be frightening, for us — the judges — it’s thrilling.
On a more bureaucratic level, if Versace’s acquisition by the Prada Group affected New York Fashion Week — since the brand was sold by Capri Holdings — it’s safe to assume it had an even greater impact on how things unfolded during Milan Fashion Week, throughout which the acquisition had not yet been approved (the approval from the European Commission came in the last days of September).
Lastly, this fashion week closed with Armani’s collection, officially the last designed by the man who defined Italian fashion for the past 50 years. From new beginnings to emotional farewells, Milan Fashion Week had everyone watching.
From the Runway: The Collection That Stood Out
Gucci: La Famiglia When Gucci’s Instagram profile cleared, we instantly knew something big was about to be unveiled. The collection, first shown through a lookbook and later presented in a small venue, was titled La Famiglia. It represents the archetype of the Italian family — but in this case, specifically, the Gucci family — whose story has always been deeply intertwined with the brand’s history.
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From the first portrait of the lookbook — because yes, each piece was placed in a portrait — you can already decode the references: luggage, whose unmistakable printed logos have followed the brand from its earliest creations to the items sold in stores today.
When it came to paying homage to the house’s roots, Demna was meticulous with the details. But how did he bring innovation to this new era?
The private presentation was certainly an interesting way to introduce us to the new Gucci, but what was even more captivating was the short film The Tiger, in which Demi Moore plays Barbara Gucci — the head of the label who, despite a successful career, is tired of maintaining a polished image of perfection.
During the movie — and throughout the collection — you can feel the strong presence and power of family, of heavy traditions that feel daunting yet essential.
“Isn’t it strange you can only see yourself from the inside, and everyone else sees you from the outside?” “I mean, the way you see yourself could be completely different from the way people see you — and you’ll never know.” “That’s terrifying.” “How do you see me?” (From The Tiger)
Week’s Takeaways
Here, I can say I am not an impartial judge — my beloved Italy never fails to amaze me. During this week, we saw several bold collections, each telling its own story to whoever was watching.
My personal favorite is, as written, Gucci’s — but it goes without saying that Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ferragamo all brought diverse and captivating creations as well.
In Italy, I’ve always felt that the thread connecting the collections isn’t just about aesthetic similarities but relates to the shared tradition that defines Italian fashion houses — a tradition built on family legacies, common techniques, and, in some cases more than others, values.
Paris Fashion Week: Redefinement of Elegance
If Milan was the city of debuts, Paris was no exception: fifteen new designers were ready to present their first collections for the upcoming spring.
We had Anderson at Dior — a man who has already built a solid reputation in the industry and has successfully led Loewe for the past 11 years (as well as his own brand, JW Anderson, since 2008). And while many eagerly awaited Anderson, just as many looked forward to Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel — the closing act of the week — and Miguel Castro for Mugler.
A list of names that’s just a longer way of saying that nobody actually slept from the 29th to the 7th.
When it comes to Paris, expectations are always sky-high because it’s the cradle of fashion — the place where trends are born. Especially now, as major houses have become the canvas for ongoing change.
From the Runway: The Collection That Stood Out
Tom Ford: Desire & Allure In a nocturnal atmosphere where everything seemed blurred, the theatrical entrance of the first three models immediately caught everyone’s attention. Boldly dressed in leather, the women seemed to have come straight out of a movie — not just any movie, but one that keeps you on the edge, makes you wonder what will happen next, and always has a veil of mystery around it.
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Inspired by midnight swims — described by Ackermann as one of the most “dangerous and sexy things to do” — the collection aims to embody seduction, not the obvious kind, but the hidden, unaware type.
The presence of leather and lace takes care of portraying sensuality — not only embodying seduction but also captivating whoever watches the pieces glide down the runway. Attraction is further emphasized by the vivid colors that characterized the collection, which — when contrasted with the setting — enhanced the garments’ power.
This collection not only brought something new but also preserved the intrinsic values of Tom Ford, creating a beautiful thread between the brand’s origins and its new era.
Week’s Takeaways
When you think of Paris, you think of elegance — which is often mistakenly confused with “quiet luxury” or “modesty.” This season proved those beliefs wrong. Elegance is presence, transparency, and — more than ever — authenticity.
It was refreshing to see established brands like Dior and Chanel — which have defined elegance since their creation — take a new creative direction that still celebrates the essence of the houses while bringing them into the modern day, where beauty standards and values are no longer what they once were.
On a digital level, Paris’s social media coverage generated $500.3 million in earned media value — the highest among all fashion weeks — once again proving the enormity of French fashion and its global influence.
