Japan’s Soshi Otsuki wins LVMH Prize 2025

Published September 3, 2025 And the winner is from Japan: Soshi Otsuki, an exciting new talent in menswear, was awarded the LVMH Prize for 2025 on Wednesday at a packed ceremony at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris. Soshi Otsuki (center) holding the LVMH Prize trophy, pictured with jury members Delphine Arnault (left) and Deepika … Read more

House again votes to surrender tariff powers to Trump

House Republicans voted in near lockstep Tuesday to again cede congressional power over tariffs to President Donald Trump. A measure that effectively blocks challenges to Trump’s sweeping global tariff declarations through March 2026 was adopted on a 213-211 vote. The vote was gaveled down only after GOP whips had a drawn-out struggle on the floor … Read more

Giorgio Armani passes away aged 91

Published September 4, 2025 Giorgio Armani, the most influential Italian fashion designer in history and the defining tailor of his time, has passed away. He was aged 91. Giorgio Armani, Italy’s most influential designer, dies at 91  “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio … Read more

Democrats to propose alternative to GOP stopgap

Democrats are preparing to offer an alternative stopgap spending bill that would avert an Oct. 1 government shutdown as they dig in against the Republican majority. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) told reporters as he left a caucus lunch Tuesday that Democrats will offer a short-term spending bill that includes health care language as well as … Read more

Galerie Dior and the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation unveil plans for a rare double exhibition

Published September 8, 2025 Talk about a very rare tag team in fashion. This fall, La Galerie Dior and the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation are joining forces to present an exceptional double exhibition in Paris, highlighting the figure of Azzedine Alaïa, collector and admirer of Christian Dior. Christian Dior, Carmen evening gown – © Laziz Hamani … Read more

House committee posts new Epstein documents

The GOP-led House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a new set of materials Tuesday as part of its investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a transcript from an interview with former Trump attorney general William Barr. It’s the latest tranche of documents to be posted publicly by the panel in … Read more

NYFW opens with Ralph Lauren on a busy Wednesday evening

Published September 11, 2025 New York Fashion Week opened Wednesday with an understated and elegant Ralph Lauren show. It was a busy evening where Miu Miu tag-teamed with Coco Gauff nearby and Dior opened a new flagship. See fashion showRalph Lauren – Spring-Summer2026 – Womenswear – Etats-Unis – New York – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight  Ralph also hosted … Read more

Capitol agenda: Dems dig in against the GOP CR

Democrats say they won’t accept the stopgap funding bill Republicans unveiled Tuesday, further increasing the chances of a government shutdown Oct. 1. “The House Republican-only spending bill fails to meet the needs of the American people and does nothing to stop the looming healthcare crisis,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck … Read more

The Denim Institute and Museum will open its doors in Los Angeles in June 2026

Published September 11, 2025 Founded by Jonny Saven and Loren Cronk, The Denim Institute and Museum will open its doors next June in Downtown Los Angeles’ Gerry Building. The two men have collaborated for decades with brands such as Levi’s, Ralph Lauren, L’Agence, Diesel, and Wrangler. Saven, known for his leadership in fashion and business … Read more