Latest Fashion News
Westwood and Kawakubo Exhibition Opens at National Gallery Victoria
The groundbreaking fashion exhibition "Westwood | Kawakubo" opens on December 7, featuring iconic work from British designer Vivienne Westwood and Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo. This collaboration marks a historic showcase of boundary-pushing fashion art for the first time together at the National Gallery Victoria.
2025 Marks a Transformative Year for Textile Technology and Sustainability
The textile industry experienced pivotal changes in 2025, shifting towards proactive supply chain strategies and embracing digital textile printing for customization and efficiency. Innovations like eco-friendly water-based inks and AI-enhanced production have significantly reduced waste and overproduction, advancing sustainability goals in fashion manufacturing.
WGSN Forecasts Fashion and Consumer Trends for 2026
Trend forecaster WGSN highlights upcoming fashion shifts, including 'Unserious Realism' and 'Gatekeeping as Currency,' setting the tone for 2026. The report recognizes sophisticated escapism and the rise of experiential luxury shaping future consumer preferences.
Pantone Announces "Cloud Dancer" as 2026 Colour of the Year
Pantone's Colour Institute named "Cloud Dancer," a bright and ethereal white symbolizing tranquility and clarity, as the Colour of the Year 2026. This choice reflects a fashion industry eager for simplicity and new ideas amid ongoing global changes.
Grace Wales Bonner's Pre-Hermès Collaborations Spotlighted
Grace Wales Bonner, poised to lead Hermès menswear, has garnered acclaim through influential prior collaborations. Her work, which fuses cultural narratives with menswear innovation, continues to be celebrated in fashion circles as a marketing and creative success.
Saucony Partners with Westside Gunn for a New Sneaker Collaboration
Performance brand Saucony announces a new sneaker collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist Westside Gunn, debuting his distinctive artistic style on the ProGrid Triumph 4 shoe. This partnership merges lifestyle fashion with music and art cultural elements.
Google Launches Virtual Apparel Try-On in UK and India
Google expands its virtual try-on tool for apparel to the UK and India ahead of the festive season. The tool enables consumers to visualize clothing on themselves using uploaded photos, enhancing online shopping experiences with advanced technology capabilities.
Frame and The Ritz Paris Release Holiday Collaboration Capsule
Frame and The Ritz Paris collaborate on a 30-piece capsule collection combining Californian casual wear with Parisian chic. Featuring Breton stripes and lace bodysuits, the campaign stars French actress Lou Doillon and embodies 1980s prep and glamour styles for the holiday season.
Chanel Hosts MĂ©tiers d'art Show on Manhattan Subway Platform
Chanel premiered its Métiers d'art collection in a unique setting—downtown Manhattan's subway platform—under the direction of creative director Matthieu Blazy. This event symbolizes blending high fashion with urban environments during the festive period.
Designer Josie Natori Highlights Woman-Centered Fashion Perspectives
Fashion designer Josie Natori emphasizes focusing on female emotion and experience in her work. Her approach underlines the importance of woman-centered design, reflecting a broader industry interest in diverse narratives and emotional resonance within fashion.