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For the Oscar de la Renta Spring 2026 collection, Co-Creative Directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia celebrate the revitalizing energy of spring through texture and movement. The porcelain flower, reminiscent of those from Kim’s family garden, comes to life through crochet, cross-stitching on rattan lace, and hand-painted leather enamel clusters. Sinuous vines adorned with these flowers climb a variety of silhouettes, from fluid silk chiffon caftans to lace guipure dresses and a softly structured cocoon coat. A cyclamen print inspired by the chiné weaving technique adds textural movement to a thread-work embroidered denim dress, printed satin pajamas, and an ombré jacquard jacket. The color palette is the essence of spring: butter, cerulean, and pear. Fringed styles make a return, most notably on a duo of tea-length sequin cocktail dresses and a platine bugle bead gown with a crystal lattice neckline. A trio of allover crystal cluster evening styles showcase intricate hand-embroidered...

MUST HAVE: Penhaligon's The Coveted Duchess Rose

The Penhaligon's Portraits collection is a tribute to the aristocratic English spirit that embodies the ideas of establishment, humour and provocation. Each scent in this collection is named after a member of the fictional Portrait family and their scandalous exploits. The Coveted Duchess Rose is a fun fragrance that seeks out the frivolity of life. This Eau de Parfum showcases a not-so-innocent fresh rose blended with a daring note of mandarin and an unexpected musky wood. harrods.com A fresh, sweet Rose — ready for the picking. Ever since her recent marriage (anything but a bed of roses) our demure Duchess is urgently desirous of desire. Her bosom is aching for release from the corsets of Victorian life, she dreams of nothing but Paradise Regained, again and again. When one’s husband is at the theatre every evening, one does become terribly bored…. Her Fragrance Oh, heavenly joy! As pure as the first rain. As crisp and sparkling as a chilled Rosé. The sweetest rose whose fresh i...

Met Gala 2026: Where Fashion Becomes the Ultimate Masterpiece

The legendary steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art have once again transformed into a living gallery for the 2026 Met Gala. Under the provocative theme "Costume Art," the evening has set a new precedent for the industry, effectively erasing the boundaries between human anatomy, textile engineering, and fine art.

Schiaparelli HAND DRAWN COUTURE

Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2024 Haute Couture illustrated by Daniel Roseberry. This quote, with its stark honesty and dedication to artistic truth, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Elsa Schiaparelli. She, too, was a revolutionary, a master of reinvention, pushing the boundaries of fashion and art with an audacious disregard for convention. Nine years after her arrival on the scene, Schiaparelli, already a legend in her own right, appeared at the Ambassadeurs restaurant gala in a gown painted by Dunand, a bold statement of her unique artistry. The coq-feathered stole draped around her shoulders was an homage to the legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova, a reminder of Schiaparelli's own transformative power. Unlike Pavlova's swan, Schiaparelli was a phoenix, rising from the ashes, constantly reinventing herself and, in turn, revolutionizing fashion. This collection, an ode to Schiaparelli's enduring legacy, embodies that spirit of reinvention. Each piece is a testament to her ...

MUST HAVE: Straw bags by Brazilian designer Serpui Marie

Brazilian designer Serpui Marie’s tropical minaudières are like catnip for the cool bohemian, embodies a playful and eye-catching aesthetic. Fine natural materials characterize the edit. Find flamboyant prints and floral prints which combine with a vivid palette to imbue the collection with a youthful and carefree look. click on the photos below to start shopping Beige embroidered straw clutch from Serpui featuring a chain shoulder strap, a lining, a top clasp fastening and an internal pocket. Red straw 'Arara' bag from Serpui featuring a chain shoulder strap, a top clasp fastening and a lining. ...

When Vogue Was Painted: The Magic of Illustrated Covers

Long before fashion became a digital swirl of pixels and high-gloss photography, Vogue covers were painted — not shot. These early covers were hand-drawn artworks that captured more than just clothes. They told stories. They reflected eras. They evoked emotion with a stroke of ink or a splash of watercolor. From the magazine’s earliest issues in the early 1900s through the 1930s, Vogue was graced with illustrated covers that felt like windows into a dream. Fashion illustration wasn’t just decoration — it was fine art, blending elegance with imagination.

Footwear as Art: When Shoes Become Sculptures

In the ever-evolving world of fashion, footwear has transcended its utilitarian origins. Once created solely for comfort and protection, shoes have now become a legitimate form of artistic expression. From bejeweled platforms to heels shaped like mythical creatures, contemporary footwear design walks a thrilling line between craftsmanship and sculpture. Today, shoes are not just worn—they are admired, collected, exhibited, and even revered.

MUST HAVE: Dresses for the party that you never want to end

Spring 2018 leans into the glitz and glam of vintage wanderlust: late afternoon martinis lounging by the pool in resplendent gilded frocks, painting a picture of a tropical Philippine paradise through a sunkissed lens. "Mestiza" means a woman of mixed ancestry, as the brand embraces and celebrates the co-founder’s shared Filipino-American heritage. Alessandra and Louisa have created a label that leans into the glitz and glam of vintage wanderlust: late afternoon martinis lounging by the pool in resplendent sheaths, painting a clear picture of a tropical Philippine paradise. Vintage photographs of their mothers and grandmothers in the Philippines in the 1960s have been the recurrent source of inspiration that fuels every Mestiza collection. mestizanewyork.com Each garment is designed in the Mestiza New York studio in the Flatiron District, and produced locally in New York City. Alessandra and Louisa use the same couture pattern makers and sewers that have worked with some of t...