Louise Trotter has fallen in love with Bottega Veneta’s signature Intrecciato leather weave, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and winning a starring role in the British designer’s solid debut. “The most beautiful thing about Bottega Veneta is that it’s really a workshop,” she said during a preview ahead of her fashion show Saturday afternoon….
Published September 24, 2025 In a Tuesday deluge of rain in Milan, a deluge of action, with a home-run debut by Simone Bellotti at Jil Sander, a euphoric Fendi show and directional flagship opening, an Etro concert performance and a Loro Piana museum presentation. Jil Sander: Reducing and protecting Nice to see a minimalist brand,…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 19, 2025 On Tuesday, a fashion world still in mourning will be gathering in Milan for the start of womenswear fashion week. Giorgio Armani, who passed away on September 4, will be in everyone’s hearts. Especially on the evening of Sunday September 28, when the iconic Italian label will…
Luxury handbags have continued to dominate the fashion industry — in both their cultural relevance and their resale value in the secondhand market. As Italian fashion journalist Anna Dello Russo once said, “Accessories are like vitamins to fashion. Handbags are the main course.” Assouline on Monday has launched its latest coffee-table book with luxury re-commerce…
Fashion The 1990s were a decade in fashion revolution. As the 90’s fashion era’s bold aesthetic storms back into our closets, it’s clear these trends weren’t passing fads but foundational style moments. Leather blazers and skirts, once symbols of downtown cool, now feel fresher than ever when paired with sleek minimalism. Oversized suiting—borrowed from the…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published August 1, 2025 As the Spring/Summer 2026 women’s ready-to-wear season shifts from Paris to Milan, anticipation is building for one of the most exciting fashion weeks in recent years. The Milan calendar, running from September 23 to 29, is packed with momentum: 12 new names are joining the schedule,…
LONDON — Wimbledon has reached new heights this year with its young, high-profile players transforming into stars beyond the tennis court — with help from fashion and luxury brands. Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis player who ranks as the world number one, has been stepping onto Centre Court and Court One carrying his Gucci duffel…
Over in London, Wimbledon is well underway, and we—as per usual—are keeping our eyes trained on the stands for the finest celebrity fashions. (Hello, Olivia Rodrigo, Louis Partridge, and Cate Blanchett!) But this year, the court is rivaling the stands in terms of style. Wimbledon has the strictest player dress code of the Grand Slam…
When Bottega Veneta’s creative director, Louise Trotter, was spotted in Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti’s box during his fourth-round match at Roland-Garros a few weeks ago, it was a subtle but notable sign that the love affair between fashion and tennis was reaching new heights. That same week, Musetti, who’s ranked seventh in the world…
With the exit of Francesco Risso, Marni joins the club of fashion houses having to manage a creative transition. Which of course comes with challenges, such as the overlap of products that have been designed by different creative teams in stores. “When the incoming designers present their debut collections this September, the stores will be…