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Have you ever experienced a reality check that suddenly opened your eyes? On the global geopolitical chessboard, balances are shifting rapidly. The conflict in Iran is threatening international trade, and politicians across half the world are, or should be, in a state of panic. In Italy, the reality check takes the form of the referendum closing out the week, for which the government has launched a broad and controversial media campaign. In fashion, as entry-level jobs disappear, Kering is cleaning house, cutting underperforming brands and doubling down on jewelry, while Chanel, after drawing global attention to its boutiques, has fully realized the influence Mathieu Blazy can exert over its clientele.
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After the end of award season, we can now say that everyone loves to hate Timothée Chalamet.
DeMellier brings the it-bag of the moment to Stockholm with a weekend of celebrations.
Ozempic has made some content creators even more dangerous.
“Make-up trends come from people, from what you see on the street”: interview with Manuele Mameli.
Is fashion the only survival tool for emerging Hollywood stars?
Camper and the Vitra Design Museum celebrate thirty years of Hella Jongerius with “Whispering Things”.
As niche perfumery embraces unconventional scents, who can actually afford to smell bad?
Cosmoprof Bologna 2026: what really happens behind the scenes of beauty.
Has a “Gapaissance” arrived? The New Yorker interviews GAP’s new Chief Creative Officer, Zac Posen.
Dazed reminds us how to have personal taste in the era of AI slop.
The New York Times analyzed every designer's bow at the end of FW26 runway shows.
According to WWD, the unexpected accessory of spring will be watch rings.