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Karl Lagerfeld x Disney: Donald Duck Returns as a Style Icon in a New 2025 Capsule Collection

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Karl Lagerfeld x Disney: Donald Duck Returns as a Style Icon in a New 2025 Capsule Collection

Karl Lagerfeld x Disney: Donald Duck Returns as a Style Icon in a New 2025 Capsule Collection

The new collaboration is based on a rare early 2000s sketch of the famously feisty cartoon bird.

Look what Donald Duck has accomplished: he’s fronting his second collaboration with fashion house Karl Lagerfeld, dressed in dark sunglasses, a high-collared shirt, a black blazer, and his signature feathers swept into a cheerful ponytail.

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Courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld

The latest Disney x Karl Lagerfeld capsule collection takes inspiration from a hand-colored illustration of Donald Duck that the late designer created in 2004 to mark the beloved character’s 70th anniversary—portraying the duck dressed exactly like Lagerfeld himself. Back then, Disneyland Paris sold out a limited edition of 3,000 T-shirts featuring the image.

Fast forward to 2023, when The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 100th anniversary and partnered with Karl Lagerfeld once again. While the fashion house has not disclosed sales figures, the collaboration was deemed a major success.

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Now, for the 2025 capsule, the iconic sketch appears in both color and black-and-white versions across a wide array of fashion pieces: denim jackets, sweaters, a bomber jacket, and a casual blazer. The capsule will be available starting Thursday in Karl Lagerfeld boutiques, selected Disney stores, chosen wholesale partners, and online at Karl.com and Disneystore.co.uk.

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Accessories also play a starring role in the collection, with Donald Duck graphics featured on backpacks, tote bags, clutches, sneakers, sunglasses, scarves, and umbrellas.

Pier Paolo Righi, CEO of Karl Lagerfeld, describes the original sketch as a collectible gem from the house’s archives and a perfect example of the legendary German designer’s signature sense of humor.

Rihanna Redefines Maternity Glamour in Alaïa on the Cannes Red Carpet

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Rihanna Redefines Maternity Glamour in Alaïa on the Cannes Red Carpet

Rihanna Redefines Maternity Glamour in Alaïa on the Cannes Red Carpet

Rihanna made a radiant appearance at the Cannes Film Festival alongside her partner ASAP Rocky, turning heads once again as she showcased her third pregnancy in style. The superstar singer and businesswoman wore a striking cobalt blue Alaïa gown featuring a halter neckline and subtle side cut-outs that elegantly framed her baby bump.

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She completed the look with matching sandals and dazzling diamond jewelry, while her beauty choices included a sleek bun, warm-toned eyeshadow, and perfectly defined lips. With this appearance, Rihanna continues to set the standard for modern maternity fashion, blending elegance, empowerment, and bold femininity.

ASAP Rocky, standing confidently by her side, opted for a classic Saint Laurent black suit paired with a crisp white shirt and black tie. His look was accessorized with Ray-Ban sunglasses and gold jewelry, adding a subtle flair to the monochrome ensemble.

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Rocky is currently in Cannes promoting Highest 2 Lowest, a Spike Lee-directed English-language remake of the 1963 Japanese classic High and Low. The film stars Denzel Washington as music mogul David King, caught in a life-or-death kidnapping plot, while Rocky plays Yung Felon, an aspiring rapper determined to make it big.

The couple, who already share two sons—three-year-old RZA and nearly two-year-old Riot—are now expecting their third child. Their presence on the red carpet was a celebration not just of cinema and fashion, but of family, personal evolution, and the enduring power of iconic style.

Zendaya Stars in Louis Vuitton × Murakami Chapter Three as a Modern Riviera Siren

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Zendaya Stars in Louis Vuitton × Murakami Chapter Three as a Modern Riviera Siren

Zendaya Stars in Louis Vuitton × Murakami Chapter Three as a Modern Riviera Siren

Louis Vuitton has unveiled the final installment of its Louis Vuitton × Murakami collaboration—Chapter Three, starring global ambassador Zendaya in a dazzling Riviera fantasy. Photographed by Inez & Vinoodh, the campaign captures the actress among surreal cherry installations, evoking a cinematic, summer-infused glamour.

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Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

With styling by Law Roach, hair by Ursula Stephen, and makeup by Ernesto Casillas, Zendaya effortlessly channels the playful elegance of the capsule, blending high fashion with whimsical art.

This final chapter presents over 70 designs—including signature handbags like the Speedy, Alma, Capucines, and SideTrunk—each reimagined with Murakami’s smiling cherry motif rendered in 3D. The designs appear on crisp white and classic brown Monogram canvases, showcasing vibrant green stems and glossy, candy-colored finishes through intricate screen printing, 3D printing, and artisanal applications.

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Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

For the first time, the Cherry 3D heel is introduced on two standout shoe styles: the Cherie mule in raffia, adorned with a Monogram bow and sculpted cherries, and the Lily cowboy boot, featuring embroidered cherries. Additional highlights include Monogram denim ballet flats, Maya platform sandals, and BomDia sneakers and mules, all elevated with cherry accents.

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Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Complementing the leather goods are silk scarves, playful charms, keyrings, and a limited-edition cherry bicycle, further extending the motif’s joyful spirit. The collection embodies Louis Vuitton’s fusion of artistic fantasy and heritage craftsmanship, marking the end of the trilogy that relaunched Murakami’s multicolor Superflat Monogram earlier in 2025.

Launching globally on May 22, Louis Vuitton × Murakami Chapter Three celebrates two decades of creative synergy, closing the series with a fresh and spirited homage to iconic fashion collaboration.

Gucci Cruise 2026: A Contemporary Ode to Florence

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Gucci Cruise 2026: A Contemporary Ode to Florence

Gucci Cruise 2026: A Contemporary Ode to Florence

Gucci returned to its roots in Florence with the unveiling of its Cruise 2026 collection, held at the historic Palazzo Settimanni, the very city where the house was founded in 1921. Under the statement “Florence is Gucci, Gucci is Florence,” the luxury Italian label paid tribute to its heritage by reimagining it through a modern lens—blending art, history, and Italian savoir-faire in a rich, theatrical presentation.

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The collection moves seamlessly between refined opulence and understated elegance, offering a dynamic range of silhouettes—from oversized, structured shapes to elongated, fluid lines crafted for both day and evening. Textiles such as brocade, jacquard, velvet, and silk were intricately layered with lace, embroidery, and crystal embellishments, evoking a visual language that fuses Renaissance grandeur with contemporary restraint.

Gucci’s heritage in leather goods was brought to the forefront, with standout accessories like the Gucci Giglio bag, inspired by Florence’s symbolic lily flower, and a vanity-style handbag—both available for purchase immediately following the show, in line with the “see now, buy now” trend in luxury retail.

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In a significant collaboration, Gucci partnered with Pomellato to debut Monili, a fine jewelry collection crafted from gold, leather, and pavé diamonds. Each piece honors the detail-oriented tradition of Italian goldsmithing, fusing classic design with artisanal excellence.

The presentation culminated in a powerful moment as models exited the palazzo into the adjacent piazza, symbolically erasing the boundary between fashion and the city itself. This final gesture captured Gucci’s evolving journey: one that transforms its historic legacy into a forward-looking vision, grounded in the effortless elegance of sprezzatura—that uniquely Italian art of refined nonchalance.

Thom Browne Pre-Fall 2025: Where American Tradition Meets Imaginative Tailoring

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Thom Browne Pre-Fall 2025: Where American Tradition Meets Imaginative Tailoring

Thom Browne Pre-Fall 2025: Where American Tradition Meets Imaginative Tailoring

In his Pre-Fall 2025 collection, Thom Browne delivers a refined interplay between his signature whimsical universe and a renewed focus on wearable essentials rooted in classic American style. Just days after dressing 21 high-profile guests at the Met Gala, the designer unveiled his latest offering in Milan, showcasing his ability to balance the conceptual with the commercial, and the fantastical with the functional.

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Courtesy Of Thom Browne

Drawing from the ornithological themes seen in his Fall collection, Browne subtly reintroduces bird-inspired motifs—such as goose embroidery on tailored shorts and pastoral silk prints featured on pleated skirts and button-down blouses. These elements are seamlessly integrated into a lineup of reimagined American archetypes, including cashmere basketball jerseys, gray suede “jean” jackets, utilitarian shirt jackets, and embroidered bombers.

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Courtesy Of Thom Browne

Both his womenswear and menswear lines—designed in parallel—highlight new tailoring proportions, evident in looks like a khaki Mack coat paired with a long pleated skirt, and a canvas tuxedo with a corduroy collar designed for eveningwear. This approach underscores Browne’s ongoing exploration of formalwear as a platform for storytelling and transformation.

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Courtesy Of Thom Browne

At the core of the collection is Browne’s long-standing design philosophy: balancing the understandable with the unexpected. Whether through pre-collections, retail presentation, or visual campaigns, the goal is always to present more than just garments—it’s about constructing a world. “I want fashion to be more than clothing most of the time,” Browne noted.

With Pre-Fall 2025, he succeeds in merging narrative-rich design with accessible elegance, reaffirming his role as one of fashion’s most poetic voices working within the frame of American heritage.

Glenn Martens to Make Haute Couture Debut for Maison Margiela at Paris Fashion Week

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Glenn Martens to Make Haute Couture Debut for Maison Margiela at Paris Fashion Week

Glenn Martens to Make Haute Couture Debut for Maison Margiela at Paris Fashion Week

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Maison Margiela is set to usher in a new chapter this July as Glenn Martens makes his highly anticipated debut as creative director of the house’s Artisanal line during Haute Couture Week in Paris, taking place from July 7 to 10, 2025. The presentation will mark Martens’ first haute couture collection for the iconic French brand, following the critically acclaimed departure of John Galliano, whose Spring 2024 show was hailed as a creative pinnacle in recent fashion history.

Appointed by OTB Group, Martens—who continues to lead Diesel—has been entrusted with carrying forward the Maison’s avant-garde legacy. His experience in couture is not untested: in 2022, he was invited to design a one-off haute couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier, where he demonstrated bold conceptual vision and craftsmanship.

Martens’ debut will be a highlight in a couture calendar already brimming with major moments: Iris Van Herpen returns with a new annual cadence, Demna presents Balenciaga’s haute couture collection while also stepping in as Gucci’s new creative director, and Giambattista Valli plans a series of special presentations and still-life installations.

Although Martens has yet to reveal details about the collection, he has expressed deep admiration for the house he now leads: “I am truly honored to join Maison Margiela, a house that has inspired generations with its uniquely visionary approach to fashion.”

Jisoo Blends Retro Glamour and Futurism in Self-Portrait’s Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign

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Jisoo Blends Retro Glamour and Futurism in Self-Portrait’s Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign

Jisoo Blends Retro Glamour and Futurism in Self-Portrait’s Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign

K-pop star and Blackpink member Jisoo returns as the face of Self-Portrait in her third campaign for the London-based label, this time embodying a retrofuturistic vision for the Pre-Fall 2025 collection. Captured in Seoul by photographer Drew Vickers, the campaign—titled “Dreams of Past Lives”—places Jisoo in AI-generated dreamlike settings inspired by the bold, colorful spirit of the 1960s.

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The visuals seamlessly blur the line between reality and imagination, nostalgia and innovation. Jisoo wears standout pieces from the collection, including a nylon windbreaker layered over a gingham bandeau and houndstooth skort, a delicate white lace blouse paired with a beaded cream denim skirt, and a crisp white cotton mini dress accessorized with a bow-tied basket bag.

Han Chong, founder and creative director of Self-Portrait, emphasized that AI was not used to replace traditional methods but rather to enhance storytelling: “We’ve always used our campaigns to tell stories, but working with Vickers and this kind of technology allowed us to create new worlds for Jisoo to inhabit. The result is something that feels both familiar and surreal—nostalgic, yet entirely fresh.”

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Chong also reflected on the brand’s ongoing collaboration with the “Earthquake” singer, highlighting her enigmatic quality: “Despite everything she’s accomplished, there’s still a sense of mystery to her—that’s what makes her such a compelling face for the brand. There’s a natural creative rhythm between us, and each campaign feels like a continuation of an ongoing dialogue.”

For Jisoo, the experience is equally meaningful: “Working with Chong and Self-Portrait is always deeply inspiring. I feel completely empowered to be myself, while also having the freedom to explore different sides of my personality and style. There’s a true sense of trust between us, and I believe we’ve created something genuinely new and refreshing with this campaign.”

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Schiaparelli and Tom Ford Dress Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet for Their Red Carpet Debut in Rome

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Schiaparelli and Tom Ford Dress Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet for Their Red Carpet Debut in Rome

Schiaparelli and Tom Ford Dress Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet for Their Red Carpet Debut in Rome

At the 70th edition of the David di Donatello Awards, held in Rome, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet made their highly anticipated official red carpet debut as a couple. The ceremony, one of the most prestigious events in Italian cinema, became the perfect setting for the duo to showcase their fashion sensibility, opting for two iconic luxury houses: Schiaparelli and Tom Ford.

For the occasion, Kylie Jenner — entrepreneur and founder of Kylie Cosmetics and Khy — chose a striking look from Schiaparelli’s Fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection, designed by Daniel Roseberry. First seen during Paris Fashion Week, the gown was crafted from cut black thread and featured the Maison’s signature codes. With delicate thin straps crossing at the back, the design blended sensuality with structure, achieving a balance between artistry and modernity.

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Jenner completed the ensemble with a black velvet clutch adorned with Schiaparelli’s signature gold padlock emblem, along with matching velvet heeled mules. The result was a look that captured contemporary sophistication with surrealist and artisanal undertones — a nod to the collection’s western-inspired reinterpretation.

Timothée Chalamet, who was honored with the David Special award that evening, wore a custom ensemble by Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann. His outfit featured a double-breasted black velvet suit, a pleated black crêpe de Chine shirt, and polished black leather boots. A frozen white gardenia pinned to his lapel added a poetic, cinematic detail to his refined silhouette.

Their red carpet debut garnered international attention, positioning the pair not only as a cultural power couple but also as strong fashion figures. Every styling choice reflected a curated visual narrative — thoughtful, stylish, and culturally resonant — solidifying their influence far beyond the entertainment world.

The 7 Best-Dressed Stars at the 2025 Met Gala

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The 7 Best-Dressed Stars at the 2025 Met Gala

The 7 Best-Dressed Stars at the 2025 Met Gala

The 2025 MET Gala established itself as one of the most refined and conceptually cohesive editions in recent memory. With the theme “Superfine: Black-Tie Tailoring” and dress code “Tailored for You,” the red carpet became a showcase where menswear and womenswear met in elevated, precisely styled expressions.

Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky, this year’s co-chairs, embodied the theme with looks that reimagined tailoring from heritage to modern reinvention. A$AP Rocky turned heads in a double-breasted jacket designed by his own label, AWGE—an homage to the Marmot jackets iconic in Harlem and a reflection of his youth and cultural roots.

Zendaya in custom Louis Vuitton

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Inspired by the 1975 film Mahogany, her ivory zoot suit reimagined dandyism with flawless tailoring and a modern edge. Styled by Law Roach, the look stood out as one of the evening’s smartest tributes to Black fashion history.

Jennie (BLACKPINK) in Chanel

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She wore a strapless black leather and satin jumpsuit adorned with pearl cabochon buttons and finished with Chanel’s signature camellia. The standout detail? A playfully split overskirt revealing cropped slim pants beneath.

Hunter Schafer in Prada

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Her black-and-white ensemble featured layered classics—a turtleneck, button-up shirt, crossover jacket, and beret—culminating in a minimal but impactful statement of understated chic.

Gigi Hadid in custom Miu Miu

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Draped in gold velvet with intricate crystal embellishments, her halter gown paid homage to legendary Black women in fashion: Zelda Wynn Valdez and Josephine Baker. A look rich in glamour and historical significance.

Sofia Richie Grainge in Tommy Hilfiger

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Her gown nodded to the timeless white tuxedo with a sleek high-neck front and a bold surprise in the back—an oversized cream bow that added structure and drama.

Rihanna in Marc Jacobs

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A fashion-forward maternity icon, Rihanna debuted her pregnancy in a corseted look that signals a new chapter in avant-garde pregnancy style.

Lana Del Rey in Valentino by Alessandro Michele

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Her darkly romantic look blended velvet, taffeta, and Victorian lace. With sculpted volume and moody elegance, Lana’s presence turned gothic drama into poetic fashion.

Selena Gomez Channels ’70s-Inspired Business Chic at Rare Beauty’s Mental Health Summit

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Selena Gomez Channels ’70s-Inspired Business Chic at Rare Beauty’s Mental Health Summit

Selena Gomez Channels ’70s-Inspired Business Chic at Rare Beauty’s Mental Health Summit

At Rare Beauty’s 4th Annual Mental Health Summit in Los Angeles, held in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Selena Gomez brought a polished twist to ’70s-inspired business wear. The brand founder stepped out in a crisp, cream-colored buttoned blazer with casually rolled sleeves, paired with a fitted white blouse and high-waisted, light-wash flared jeans—an effortless nod to retro tailoring. Her look was styled by celebrity fashion consultant Erin Walsh, known for her work with Anne Hathaway and Mindy Kaling.

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Gomez used the event as a platform to speak candidly about living with bipolar disorder and emphasized the need to expand mental health access, especially in underserved communities. Nearly 200 guests—including educators, content creators, Rare Impact College ambassadors, and mental health advocates—were in attendance.

Jay Shetty, bestselling author and podcast host, led a thoughtful conversation focused on the power of storytelling to foster human connection. Guests also participated in Rare Beauty’s “Send Good Vibes” campaign, writing postcards to remind loved ones they are supported.

Ahead of the event, Gomez told WWD, “When I launched Rare Beauty, I wanted to create a brand with deeper meaning—a welcoming community that could spark positive conversations around self-acceptance and mental health. Seeing that vision come to life through initiatives like our Mental Health Summit makes me incredibly proud of what we’ve built.”

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