Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 25, 2025 The new-season period is a strategic moment for fashion brands, particularly for outerwear labels, which view collaborations as a way to offer exclusive pieces and capture consumers’ attention. K-Way x Soeur: technical know-how and elegance The K-Way x Soeur collection – DR Italian brand K-Way, founded … Read more
Published September 25, 2025 Banana Republic introduced on Thursday a new destination celebrating the brand’s most iconic vintage pieces from the ’70s, ’80s, and ‘90s. Banana Republic Archive launches to celebrate its heritage. – Banana Republic Dubbed “Banana Republic Archive”, the initiative features limited-edition drops and immersive storytelling, debuting alongside Abandoned Republic, a digital collection of catalogs … Read more
Published September 25, 2025 Memo Paris has tapped French painter and illustrator Jean Jullien for a fresh take on one of its most beloved fragrances, Odéon. Memo Paris’s Odéon X Jean Jullien collaboration – Courtesy The collaboration sees the Parisian perfumer relaunch the scent—first introduced five years ago—in a limited-edition bottle adorned with Jullien’s signature … Read more
Published September 25, 2025 Three cohesive, cool and unexpected collections from Prada, Max Mara and Boss were timely reminders of why one comes to Milan — to see clothes of great distinction and impeccable finish that set global trends. Prada: do not go gently into the night Prada Spring/Summer 2026 – DR In case one … Read more
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 24, 2025 “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.” Emily Dickinson’s verses, at once light and profound, inspire Luisa Beccaria’s spring/summer 2026 collection, titled “Soul in Bloom — Atelier d’Été.” Luisa Beccaria, spring/summer 2026 As the natural world awakens in spring, so too does … Read more
Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 24, 2025 On September 23 in Milan, Custo Barcelona presented its new Spring/Summer 2026 collection called ‘Leave Her Alone’, born from “a profound reflection on the intersection between fashion and self-expression.” Custo Barcelona, Spring/Summer 2026 – FNW/LG “We want to create exciting garments. Women have enough clothes, we must … Read more
Published September 24, 2025 A return to basics on Milan’s catwalks. On the second day of the womenswear ready-to-wear shows, designers seemed intent on returning to fundamentals, fusing age-old craftsmanship and textile traditions with a decidedly contemporary vision. This shift crosses borders: for Spring/Summer 2026, several houses were heading the same way, reviving crafts such … Read more
Published September 24, 2025 For Spring/Summer 2026, Alberto Caliri, Missoni‘s creative director, has conceived an everyday wardrobe. Moods and attitudes were ‘Missoni-fied’ through relentless exploration of colour and materials and the vibrant, composite rhythm of the patterns, resulting in garments designed to be worn day after day, in real life. Missoni, S/S 2026 “In the … Read more
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, … Read more
Published September 24, 2025 Pucci’s artistic director, Camille Miceli, unveiled on Wednesday the essence of the house for FashionNetwork.com, while presenting the brand’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection at the height of Milan Fashion Week. “Women use fashion to feel free, to dare. Pucci’s success comes from its strong personality; by wearing it, a woman shows who … Read more