Nicholas Aburn’s first collection for Area signaled a powerful shift for the New York label, redefining its signature fantasy-driven nightlife aesthetic by blending it with versatile, ready-to-wear pieces for everyday life. “In New York, everything feels possible,” Aburn explained during a preview, pointing to the city’s relentless optimism as the core inspiration behind his debut.
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Instead of limiting Area to its well-known nighttime glamour, Aburn introduced a new daytime vocabulary: oversized satin sweatshirts with dropped shoulders, sheer fitted tops with subtle under-bra detailing, and tailored pants accented with corset-like touches. All black, undeniably sensual, and effortlessly downtown cool, these looks brought a fresh sophistication to the label.
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Denim, one of Area’s house codes, was reimagined with experimental flair—cutouts, crystal embellishments, and sculptural transformations. Some jeans morphed into skirts, while others became statement dresses or bows, proving Aburn’s ability to balance conceptual fashion with wearable boldness.
As the show progressed, Area’s signature drama came roaring back: a crystal rope cascading down the body of a dress, a giant multicolor pom-pom, metallic XXL sequins wrapping around silhouettes, and dazzling streamers that moved with theatrical energy. Several pieces paid tribute to former creative director Piotrek Panszczyk, whose extravagant vision Aburn acknowledged while infusing it with his own sensibility.
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With this debut, Aburn positions Area at a new crossroads—breaking down the boundaries between day and night, reality and fantasy. The result is a world where sensuality, experimentation, and fresh urban glamour coexist, signaling a confident new chapter for the brand with undeniable global ambition.
What Can We Learn From The Love Stories On The Summer I Turned Pretty-lessons On Self Love
As I am watching the last season of the much-acclaimed Prime series The Summer I Turned Pretty, I can’t help but search for commentaries on the latest episodes online to understand where I fall in this debate. While I came across a lot of videos focusing on who’s the better brother, a small percentage of them talked about the protagonist, Belly. The ones that really caught my attention were reflections on how she was starting to lose herself in her relationship by slowly letting go of her inner dialogue. Despite being a series focused on a love triangle and love stories, episode after episode I realized how many interesting insights it gave on the topic of self-love—more specifically, on how its lack can influence how we engage with the people around us. The aim of this article is to break down what self-love, based on my experience, is and how it can help you flourish on your own or alongside someone else.
The Concept of Self-Love and Self-Discovery
“Self-love doesn’t believe you are better than others. It values confronting your flaws and accepting them as they are. It’s about growing your confidence to show up for others with high capacity and security in self,” says Tam Kaur—author and entrepreneur whose work is aimed at helping women thrive on their own—in her book Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers. I decided to start with this quote because it’s probably the first definition of self-love I came across and, as I have grown, despite finding many different alternatives, it was also the one I kept coming back to. The concept of self-love on the internet is usually tied to practices—face masks, taking a day off, getting your nails done—or described as something you have to achieve, like a box to check on a list. What I have learned is that it’s something you consistently exercise, especially on the days you don’t feel your best. I would describe it, under some aspects, as self-compassion. When you mess up or fall back into an old habit, before being so quick to judge yourself, ask: “What would I say to a friend if this happened to them?” While you would want to help them get back on track, in a delicate emotional state you wouldn’t insult them or make them feel worse. Therefore, it’s not about binge-watching your comfort movies every time you feel bad or finding excuses not to do hard things. It’s about listening to your inner voice and trying to understand what is upsetting you.
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In the book, another aspect of self-love is self-discovery, which basically means taking the time to get to know yourself and learning about all the things that make you, you. This goes beyond your favorite color or film, as it touches topics like values, boundaries, strengths, and weaknesses. Luckily, more and more people are now putting as much effort into understanding themselves as they do into understanding others. You don’t need a specific journal or to spend money to begin this journey. One of the simplest ways to start—at least for me—is to simply walk without earphones and listen to the flow of your thoughts.
For those who are passionate about the series mentioned earlier, self-discovery plays an important role during the third season. When Belly and Jeremiah announce their engagement, one of her mother’s main concerns is that she is not giving herself enough time to find out who she is. This lack of self-awareness is visible in several instances—when she starts to lose her inner dialogue (symbolizing how she is suppressing her thoughts on the relationship and her feelings), or when she gives up her dreams for the wedding. That is not to say that you can’t cultivate self-love in a relationship; on the contrary, it’s essential that you keep doing so. Because when you let yourself go, the risk is creating resentment toward your partner and living in an unhappy state. Going back to the series, even before all the problems that came to the surface in the last episodes, we see how Belly had the chance to explore different parts of who she is when given the opportunity to study in Paris. That could have been a time to grow on her own while still being in a relationship. But when she gives it up, it symbolizes more than just renouncing a trip—it shows how her personal growth is overshadowed by her romantic relationship. And while there may be compromises you will make with your partner, your values and your dreams should not be on the table.
Learning How to Be on Your Own
Self-love teaches us that we can thrive on our own and don’t have to rely on someone else to feel happy. And while this concept seems easy to grasp, it’s not usually the one best portrayed in series or movies, as the happy ending almost always shows the feeling of completeness secured through another person. Take, for example, the finale of Sex and the City, the beloved ’90s series. While I am a big fan of romance, from the first season the purpose was to portray the lives of successful, messy women in their thirties who were, as defined in the series, each other’s soulmates. Despite the original plot line, the sixth season especially became highly romance-driven, which was very distant from its original purpose.
Being with someone should increase an already existing happiness, not be the factor that dictates whether this happiness exists or not in the fi rst place. In the summer i turned pretty fi nale neither of the brothers would be a happy ending if Belly doesn’t take the time to learn how to be ok (and more) on her own.
And how can we learn it as well?
One of the first things would be to define what happiness means to you. We see so much advice online, but what works for others may not work for us. It could be traveling, your career, a specific hobby, or focusing on your health. It’s more than possible to enjoy by yourself what you usually do with others. From my experience, what I have learned is that spending time with yourself doesn’t mean putting your headphones on and mindlessly walking around the city. It’s more about being present in the moment, people-watching, and reflecting on what has been going on lately in your life. Since keeping everything in your head can be messy (at least for me), writing it down or sending a voice note to yourself is both an efficient way to clear your mind and a nice memory to look back on in the future. But my most important advice would be that self-love (and its practices) is something very personal. Take inspiration from others while still tailoring it to your own needs. Just because you don’t like to travel alone doesn’t mean that self-love isn’t for you; it just means that traveling alone isn’t for you.
It’s Not a Box to Check, It’s a Journey
While a lot of people may think you need to isolate yourself to practice self-love at its fullest, this is a common misconception. Being kind, understanding, and showing up for yourself is a lifelong journey, something you have to keep practicing as time passes. Therefore, you don’t have to wait for a specific moment to start, nor do you need to put your relationships on pause. It is very possible to thrive in friendships and grow with your romantic partner while still taking the time to know yourself on your own. Especially in this season, you will come across a lot of videos on social media telling you to “lock in” or “disappear for 6 months.” Both tactics could help you be more productive, but sometimes they come with the cost of isolation—which is not what humans were meant for. Let those videos be your inspiration for strategic productivity, but keep in mind that you are still allowed to nourish your relationships.
My last reflection on the series is that it really did a good job representing how it feels to get lost in someone else and suddenly wake up. It’s not bad at all to desire spending your life with a partner, but being in a relationship because you don’t want to face yourself alone will connect you with the wrong person for the wrong reasons. Therefore, despite being the first one who still wishes to see romance, what I also want to see is Belly thriving on her own, getting out of her comfort zone, and discovering her identity outside Cousins.
As the sun set over Manhattan’s southern tip, Collina Strada transformed a downtown helipad into a runway where the East River shimmered in the background. Against this cinematic backdrop, Hillary Taymour unveiled what many consider one of her strongest collections to date, marked by shadowy doubles, exaggerated silhouettes, and a message of resilience.
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Each model walked alongside her mirrored twin dressed in black, embodying the idea of the “shadow” —the political, cultural, and systemic forces that follow us, often invisible yet impossible to ignore. “It’s about acknowledging what came before us and learning how to move forward with light,” explained Taymour. The mirrored casting also revealed a pragmatic layer: presenting pared-down black versions of her exuberant looks offered a different lens on her silhouettes, stripped to their purest form.
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The Spring 2026 collection balanced chaos with precision. Tops with empire waists ballooned into voluminous shapes; cargo pants came reimagined with peplum details; and shirt-dresses ended in bubbled hems, creating a sense of playful distortion. The energy was deliberately unsettled —a nod to the undone opulence of the ’80s reinterpreted through the eclectic spirit of the 2010s. Still, each look felt complete and cohesive, reflecting Taymour’s skill in translating experimentation into wearability.
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Textile innovation, a hallmark of Collina Strada, pushed the collection further. Taymour continued her commitment to upcycling, famously insisting, “Not a single scrap goes to waste in this studio.” A standout piece was a long blue checked coat crafted through a painstaking three-layer process: fabric squares were cut, frayed, and reassembled, resulting in a garment with the luminous, kinetic energy of a James Turrell installation. Other highlights included a delicate recycled wedding dress —with a black counterpart conceived, as Taymour put it, “for the funeral”— and playful separates that proved just as versatile as they were theatrical.
At the Terminal Warehouse in Manhattan, Michael Kors unveiled his Spring 2026 collection, transporting guests far beyond the city. This season, the American designer invited his audience on a journey across the globe — from the rustic charm of Sicily to the radiant sunsets of Greece, the raw beauty of Big Sur, and the exotic vibrancy of Marrakech. The result was a celebration of ease, sensuality, and cosmopolitan glamour.
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The collection highlighted fluid tailoring and relaxed silhouettes, redefining what it means to dress with elegance in today’s world. Softly draped trousers, flowing skirts, and oversized white shirting anchored the lineup, paired with caftans, airy sarongs, and gossamer two-piece sets crafted from chiffon and wool. Sequined evening dresses, layered with sheer veils rather than rigid structures, brought a fresh sensuality, while bohemian-inspired harem pants and lightweight knit bodysuits added a sense of playful freedom.
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Accessories became essential storytelling elements. Bags adorned with artisanal fringe and oversized leather jewelry echoed the spirit of travel, while handcrafted details underscored the balance between luxury and authenticity. As Kors explained, “This collection is very relaxed, yet elegant. It’s sensual without being confined, and above all, it’s sophisticated — a word we don’t use enough anymore.”
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The runway cast reflected inclusivity and modern diversity, with models of different ages and body types embodying the Kors woman: global, confident, and timelessly chic. In the front row, a constellation of stars — including Gwyneth Paltrow, Ariana DeBose, Olivia Wilde, Suki Waterhouse, and Jane Krakowski — highlighted the designer’s continued influence on both Hollywood and the everyday wardrobes of women around the world.
Ralph Lauren unveiled his Spring 2026 collection in an intimate show at the brand’s Madison Avenue headquarters, placing the spotlight firmly on the clothes and the attitude behind them rather than spectacle. The front row reflected the star power of the house, with guests such as Naomi Watts, Jessica Chastain, Laura Dern, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Maggie Rogers, Ariana DeBose, and Usher — the face of the new Ralph’s Club New York fragrance.
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Unlike the moody, Edwardian-inspired fall season, this collection was intentionally sharp, graphic, and modern. Lauren leaned into a restrained palette of black, white, and red, channeling a minimalist sensuality with clean tailoring, seductive daywear, and fluid evening pieces. Sculptural jewelry heightened the strong, architectural lines, while his signature pareos — worn for decades by muses such as Ricky Lauren — appeared in striking new interpretations, from fluid scarlet satin gowns to deconstructed versions of the classic men’s shirt-and-tie.
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Fabric innovation was at the heart of the season. The designer reimagined some of his most iconic staples through unexpected materials: a rustic denim overall and a slip dress were constructed using eight different surplus fabrics from previous collections, including parachute poplin, silk, linen, and cotton. A ruffled bustier crafted from stretch leather, as well as a pencil-skirt suit in buttery napa embroidered over linen, highlighted Lauren’s experimental edge while staying rooted in elegance.
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Key looks underscored this duality of restraint and sensuality: a strapless white dress, almost weightless in parachute poplin and linen gauze with a dazzling sequined bodice, exuded effortless femininity. Meanwhile, a long-sleeved black knit dress embellished with lacquered sequin panels suggested sporty glamour. Flowing boyfriend shirts transformed into tunics or worn off the shoulder over jersey dresses, wide-leg trousers, airy capris, and satin harem pants expanded the vocabulary of his modern woman’s wardrobe. Accessories such as wide-brim straw hats, soft leather handbags, and flat sandals completed the laid-back yet polished spirit.
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For Lauren, the season was not about nostalgia but about forward-looking escapism, fusing sensual modernity with pragmatic luxury. “It was about clarity, sobriety, and the kind of elegance that feels both timeless and fresh,” the collection seemed to declare — proving, once again, Ralph Lauren’s enduring ability to define how women want to dress today.
Brandon Maxwell marked the 10th anniversary of his namesake label with a Spring 2026 collection that radiated optimism and creative energy. Having started his career designing evening gowns before shifting toward refined, city-ready wardrobes, the Texas-born designer offered a lineup that fused nostalgic Americana with experimental twists on modern sportswear.
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The runway featured vibrant floral prints, reimagined cowboy checks, dynamic fringe, and bold animal motifs, seamlessly blended with sharp tailoring, updated denim, and subtle preppy influences. Standout looks included layered trapezoid button-downs reminiscent of dance skirts, neoprene pencil skirts with playful patterns, ultra-light fabrics, sporty jackets trimmed with laser-cut silk fringe, and sequin pieces that exuded a festive, carefree spirit.
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A milestone moment came with the debut of three handbags, signaling the brand’s expansion into accessories and reinforcing Maxwell’s vision for growth. For the designer, the collection was not just a retrospective celebration, but a forward-looking statement—an invitation to embrace risk, joy, and confidence through fashion.
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To close the anniversary on a symbolic note, Maxwell returned to Mr. Chow, the restaurant where he staged his very first runway show, underscoring the idea that his past and future remain intertwined in one continuous spirit of celebration.
Rosalía Stars in Calvin Klein’s Bold Fall 2025 Underwear Campaign With a Surreal Twist
Rosalía, the Spanish Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, takes center stage as the newest face of Calvin Klein’s Fall 2025 underwear campaign. Known for blending music, art, and style with unapologetic confidence, the artist now joins the brand’s long legacy of celebrity ambassadors, photographed this season by Carlijn Jacobs.
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The campaign pushes boundaries by combining raw sensuality with surrealist imagery. In the striking visuals, Rosalía wears Calvin Klein’s latest underwear designs while posing alongside an unexpected co-star—a python—adding both drama and symbolic edge to the narrative.
Key pieces highlighted include the Icon Cotton Modal line, featuring an innovative Infinity Bond waistband without seams and sealed hook closures for smoother fit and breathability. She also showcases the Heritage Cotton collection, which revives a vintage-inspired aesthetic, and the Perfectly Fit bra and bikini set, crafted to merge everyday comfort with contemporary allure.
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“Calvin Klein underwear has been a wardrobe essential for me for years,” Rosalía said in a statement. “I’ve always loved the brand, and it’s truly an honor to be part of this campaign.”
The launch premiered across Calvin Klein’s official social media channels, while the Fall 2025 women’s underwear collection is now available globally at calvinklein.com.
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Rosalía’s presence in the campaign reflects her growing impact within the fashion industry. Beyond her music, she has fronted campaigns for Skims, Acne Studios, MAC Cosmetics, and Dior, and in July she was announced as a global ambassador for New Balance. With this new collaboration, Rosalía strengthens her position as a multifaceted style icon—one who effortlessly balances avant-garde creativity, cultural relevance, and international star power.
How Being To Over Exposed To Trends Is Leading You To Lack Personal Style
The pre-fall season we are entering, while full of changes, could be a critical period for those who are used to shopping online. It has become almost a yearly tradition to take part into the “wardrobe changes” and “full makeovers” that characterise the shift between summer and fall. Therefore those who are more exposed to the new trends on social media are also those that can be easily led to impulsive buys, which in the long term do not create what is to be considered our personal style. Take Dakota Johnson -the actress who recently starred in “The materialist”- her style has always been relevant among young people as it’s not only consistent but it’s also personalized. What this means is that she is able to dress for the occasion without creating disharmony with her overall personal style. She never took on every trend, but she implemented those who fitted her person, for instance we haven’t seen her in polka dots this year, but around 2022 when over-sized blazers were very popular she incorporated them in her everyday clothing. By taking inspiration from her, through this article you’ll be able to learn how to shape your personal style even when you are being over-exposed too fashion on social media.
How micro trends influence us
By definition micro trends are short-living and niche trends that lose popularity just as fast as they gain it. Think about the butter yellow, the mob wife aesthetic or the Labubus. These have been and still are trends that rise in popularity within days and engage with millions of people. What they play on is the fear of missing out rooted in those who see them. When your feed constantly proposes to you a specific item, slowly you may think it’s worth its price, that it’s an investment, that you will use it every day and since other people have it, there must be a reason behind the hype. But the truth is that, while the clothes that fall under the “micro-trend” category can still be cute while not being a necessary part of your style.
Therefore once the highs of the trend have passed you will end up wearing it less to the point where you won’t be sure on why you bought it in the first place. Let’s take as an example the rise of polka dots prints on clothes this summer. From dresses to nails we have seen celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Dua Lipa popularizing this trend. As a consequence, partially because it’s a fun trend and partially because it’s associated to people we look up to, the trend in question starts raising exponentially. But since this growth is also caused by FOMO people pay less attention to details when it comes to buying. This can lead to purchasing clothes with an unfair balance between price and materials that you will end up wearing only for one season.
When taking inspiration becomes lack of creativity
Clothes tendencies specifically, thanks to the influence of social media, tend to fall under specific categories labelled as aesthetics. From its literal meaning – relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty- aesthetic is a term now used in the search bars of social like Pinterest in order to find visual appealing images that, melted, create the trend. Take the “office siren aesthetic” which was very popular last year and usually comes back in style at the start of fall. Within this aesthetic we are able to find elegant shirts, suits, turtle necks and all the clothes related to a more elevated office dress code. Therefore this concept of office siren is used to promote the specific clothes in a more beautiful way than the classic disposal we see on online stores. And as a consequence people will be drawn to it. Of course this is just one of the many examples used to attract potential customers. Another problem rises when we rely too much on these aesthetics as our style becomes the creation of other people’s ideas alone. It may not be the most dramatic thing but it’s a less personal way to dress and it can lead to buying things we don’t fully like (but of which we like the “concept”) or never feeling satisfied with our clothes. In fact the over exposure to trends and the aesthetics that emphasise them, easily create a sense of lack. We may already have nice things, but we feel like we don’t have enough of them or we don’t have the specific thing in fashion now. The issue is that there will always be a specific thing we don’t have. While social media are a good mean to find inspiration they should not be the only one as they are wired to make us want more and are often over-saturated with information.
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The journey of finding your own personal style
Considering the fast dopamine release a lot of our inspiration sources live from, when it comes to your personal style you need to go in the opposite direction. Meaning that the most important skill you need to have is patience. Patience because it’s not something you can change overnight, despite what TikTok makes you think, and it’s definitely something you refine through the years. If you want to create a wardrobe completely catered to you, you need to be able to be picky enough: you don’t like how the material of a top feels? Then it’s not for you. I am not saying you need to be a 100% sure on everything you buy, but little over 50 is not enough. Especially because a lot of the times when you are still unsure you end up realizing that what you liked best was how the item looked in the pictures you saw, not how it felt in real life.
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It’s described as a “journey” because you do not have to rush your search: it’s easy to be influenced by the latest trends but once you are able to make the distinction between liking the concept or liking it for your self, your style will massively improve and you won’t feel the need to reset every month.
Giorgio Armani, The Legendary Italian Designer Has Passed Away At The Age Of 91
Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who forever reshaped modern fashion, has passed away at the age of 91, his company confirmed. Admired universally as “Il Signor Armani,” he remained tirelessly dedicated to his work until his final days, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy of creativity and discipline.
Armani’s career was a story of reinvention and determination. After working at Milan’s La Rinascente department store as a window dresser and buyer, and later training under master tailor Nino Cerruti, he began freelancing in the early 1970s. In 1975, alongside his life and business partner Sergio Galeotti, he founded the Giorgio Armani company. Their first women’s collection, presented in 1976, marked the beginning of a brand that would soon redefine elegance worldwide.
By 1982, only seven years after launching his label, Armani had already made the cover of Time magazine — a recognition reserved for global cultural leaders. He became internationally renowned for creating the unstructured “power suit,” a style that revolutionized the 1980s and offered women a new vision of strength, confidence, and sensual sophistication. His minimalist aesthetic, combined with impeccable tailoring, became synonymous with timeless luxury.
Beyond his role as a designer, Armani built a global empire that expanded far beyond fashion, branching into hotels, interiors, and even gastronomy. As the sole shareholder of Giorgio Armani S.p.A., he turned a company that began with the sale of his Volkswagen Beetle into a multibillion-dollar enterprise, employing over 8,000 people worldwide. His personal fortune was estimated at $11 billion, making him not only Italy’s most influential designer but also one of its most successful entrepreneurs.
Armani’s vision went beyond clothing: he reshaped the very role of the designer into that of a cultural and business leader. For women, his work symbolized empowerment, freedom, and enduring sophistication — a blueprint that continues to inspire new generations in fashion and beyond.
Naomi Campbell Sings, Dances, and Shines in Pucci’s Fall 2025 Campaign
For Fall 2025, Pucci turns up the volume on glamour with Naomi Campbell as the radiant star of its latest campaign. Dancing to disco rhythms under flashing club lights, the British supermodel sings the phrase “Did someone say Pucci?” in a performance reminiscent of Studio 54 at its peak.
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The imagery, captured by Oliver Hadlee Pearch, blends photography and film, showcasing Campbell in shimmering pieces from the Passepartout collection—including metallic lurex jersey dresses and labyrinth-print sweaters that reinterpret animal motifs with a bold twist. In one frame, she raises her arms joyfully, her hair flying as strobe lights amplify the electric atmosphere.
Artistic director Camille Miceli, who has a long personal and professional history with Campbell, emphasized that the supermodel perfectly embodies the collection’s spirit: “She exudes diva glamour and a radiant energy that feels both magnetic and joyful.” For Miceli, who once trained under Azzedine Alaïa before working with Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton, Campbell is more than a muse—she’s a loyal friend and an eternal connector, affectionately nicknamed NC Connect.
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Timed with the collection’s arrival in stores, the campaign will be followed by an immersive Pucci experience during Milan Fashion Week, designed to make visitors feel as if they are dancing alongside Naomi herself. In Miceli’s words, glamour serves as “a much-needed antidote in uncertain times,” underscoring Pucci’s belief in fashion as a source of escapism and fantasy.
