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Why Fashion Weeks Thrive in Certain Cities—Including Dubai

I find the “next fashion capital” question more interesting when it starts with the work, not the skyline. Who is designing, who is buying and what does the programme help them do? Fashion weeks are separate events with their own organisers—not a touring competition that awards its next edition to a new city. Paris has…

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Pieter Mulier is Versace’s New Chief Creative Officer

I’m interested in what Pieter Mulier will do to a Versace silhouette—not whether someone calls it a new era. He became the house’s Chief Creative Officer on 1 July 2026, after the 5 February appointment announcement. That news is confirmed. The creative verdict still belongs to the clothes, not the job title. The background that…

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Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2026

The green-trimmed jacket and loose beige trousers are the look I would take from Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2026. There is enough polish for the outfit to feel considered, but none of the stiffness of dressing as though every dinner requires a suit. The playful bags are fun too. I just would not let the…

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A model walking down a runway wearing a dramatic black cape with puffed shoulders, over a white outfit, and black heels. The setting is an ornate, crowded fashion show venue.
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Chanel History: Timeline, Ownership, Coco’s War Record and 2026 Era

Chanel began as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s millinery business in Paris, with an independent hat shop at 21 rue Cambon in 1910. The modern company is a privately held luxury house controlled by the Wertheimer family, not by Coco Chanel’s descendants and not by Dior or LVMH. In 2026, Leena Nair is Global CEO and Matthieu…

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The History of Fendi: A 100-Year Dynasty of Family, Fur, and Fashion

Fendi is more interesting when you look past the FF logo. I would start with the women who built the business, then compare the Baguette’s compact shape with the Peekaboo’s opening interior. That tells me far more about the house than a list of famous customers. Founded in Rome in 1925, Fendi celebrated its centenary…

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Valentino History: Garavani, Giammetti and the House’s Creative Eras

For me, Valentino is at its best when the clothes make the entrance—not just the logo. Red gives the house its shorthand, but the pale 1968 White Collection and Piccioli’s eye-popping Pink PP show why reducing this history to one colour misses the fun. Designer Valentino Garavani and business partner Giancarlo Giammetti founded the house…

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Dolce & Gabbana History: The Brand, Controversies and 2026 Change

I can admire Dolce & Gabbana’s clothes without making excuses for its record. The black lace, sculpted bodices and gloriously excessive decoration give me plenty to look at. The campaigns and public statements that damaged its reputation belong in the same history—not in a footnote. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s first Milan runway collection appeared…

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Louis Vuitton History: Trunks, Monogram and Modern Fashion

Part of our complete guide to Fashion in the UAE. The trunk is the best place to start with Louis Vuitton—not the celebrity holding the bag. I find the packing problem far more interesting than another parade of famous customers: how do you protect possessions, make luggage manageable and give it a recognisable identity? Those…

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Collage featuring Versace's upcycling initiative with a sketch of a face encircled by arrows, a sneaker made from upcycled materials in vibrant colors, the text highlighting limited unique designs, and two children wearing eco-conscious outfits.
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Versace Upcycle: Versace Goes Eco‑Friendly for Kids

The Versace Upcycle collection marks a clear shift inside luxury fashion. It mixes exclusivity with environmental thinking. It proves that playful children’s design can carry serious sustainability. The capsule focuses on eco‑conscious materials, careful construction, and durable comfort. It shows that Versace can protect its bold identity while shrinking its footprint. The idea is simple.…

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