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Kate Middleton Rewears Blazé Milano Coat at Sandringham Christmas Service
Princess Kate demonstrated 'royal recycling' by rewearing her chocolate brown Blazé Milano double-breasted coat during the 2025 Christmas Day service at Sandringham. The coat, previously worn at the Royal Marsden Hospital in January 2025 when she announced her cancer remission, was paired with a Gucci pleated skirt, DeMellier bag, and matching accessories for a tonal, quiet luxury look. This choice signals sustainability and resilience in royal fashion.
Butter Yellow Dominates 2025 Fashion and Beauty Trends
Butter yellow emerged as 2025's key hue in fashion and beauty, seen in Timothée Chalamet's Oscars suit, Spring/Summer collections from Alaïa and Toteme, and Sabrina Carpenter's tour outfits, with global searches up 324%. Beauty brands like Prada, Rhode, and Glossier launched banana and butter-inspired products.
WGSN forecasts continued yellow trends like 'quiet yellow' into 2026.
K-Shaped Economy Forces Luxury Brands to Choose High or Low Ends
In a K-shaped economy, luxury groups like LVMH, Kering, and Richemont report growth at premium price points, while mid-market apparel struggles. Black Friday traffic favored value and high-end retailers, leaving middle-tier brands competing fiercely.
Footwear data shows $500-$1,000 luxury tier declining, prompting brands like Malone Soulier to offer accessible and personalized options.
K-Pop Fashion Brand Kyndof Secures $2.6M in Funding via TIPS Global Track
Kyndof, a K-pop-focused fashion brand house, raised KRW 3.8 billion ($2.6M) including seed investment after TIPS Global Track selection on December 26. Funds will advance AI agent platform, 3D modeling, and global expansion for brands like 2000Atelier and 2000Archives.
CEO Sunbin Kim aims for global fashion-tech leadership.
Korean Eyewear Brand Blue Elephant Opens First US Store in Beverly Hills
Blue Elephant, popular in Korea and Japan for trendy affordable eyewear, will open its first US flagship in a 12,000 sq ft space on Beverly Drive in early 2026. The store targets North American expansion, with plans for more US cities and Europe.
Founded in 2019 as online brand, it eyes global fashion hubs.
Fashion Marketers Stand Out Amid 2025's Landscape of Sameness
Fashion marketers in 2025 courted controversy and innovation to differentiate in a sameness-dominated industry. Strategies focused on breaking uniformity through bold tactics.
This approach highlighted creativity in marketing amid market challenges.
ASEAN Lowers 2025 Growth Outlook to 4.5% Impacting Fashion Trade
ASEAN cut its 2025 growth forecast to 4.5% due to global uncertainty, after strong 2024 trade expansion of 8.8% to $3.8T. First half 2025 trade surged 17.4% from export front-loading, but second half expected to weaken.
Inflation eases in 2025 before rising in 2026, affecting textile and fashion sectors.
Silver Hits Record $75 as Precious Metals Surge, Boosting Luxury
Silver reached an all-time high of $75.14 on December 26, up 3.8%, with gold and platinum also hitting records amid rate cut expectations and geopolitics. Silver soared 158% YTD on industrial demand and deficits; platinum up 160% on supply tightness.
Forecasts see silver at $90 and gold at $5,000 by mid-2026.
Retail Faces Chaos from 2025 Tariffs, Reshaping Fashion Supply Chains
2025 retail strained by tariffs disrupting supply chains, forcing fashion brands to adapt quickly. Entry into the year already challenging, tariffs exacerbated issues.
Opportunities emerge amid the chaos for agile players.
Malone Soulier Adapts to K-Shaped Economy with Dual Pricing Strategy
Luxury footwear brand Malone Soulier leans into accessible flats and high-end made-to-order under new CEO Andrew Wright amid K-shaped recovery. Affluent spending persists at top, middle trades down.
Personalization demand rises in bridal and custom styles.
Yellow Trends Extend to 2026 with Gelato Pastels Forecast
WGSN predicts 'gelato pastel' shades including quiet and healing yellows for 2026, building on 2025 butter yellow popularity. Jacquemus-Nike ski capsule features pale yellow suits echoing earlier trends.
Momentum from food-inspired beauty like butter and banana continues.