For months, the fashion industry has been playing an accelerated game of creative director musical chairs. Last week, another chair was taken, at least for now. As Fashionista reports, British designer (and former creative director for Loewe) Jonathan Anderson is reportedly working on the Dior Men Summer 2026 collection, the brand confirmed. He succeeds Kim Jones, who departed from his role as artistic […]
Late last week, Prada Group announced it has acquired the venerable Italian fashion house Versace from Capri Holdings (parent company of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo) for a tentative €1.25 billion. The final cash consideration is still pending approval. As Fashionista reports, Capri Holdings put Versace on the market last November, following the company’s failed $8.5 million merger with Coach-parent Tapestry. The company’s […]
In the latest round of creative director musical chairs, Kering has announced that designer Demna will be Gucci’s newest Artistic Director. The Georgian designer was formerly creative director at Balenciaga as well as co-founder of VETEMENTS. “His creative power is exactly what Gucci needs,” said Kering’s chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault. As Vogue reports, the 43-year-old Georgian-born designer will […]
After nearly 30 years at the helm, Donatella Versace is bowing out as Versace’s creative director. But as Fashionista reports, she’s not departing completely. Last week, parent company Capri Holdings announced she will step into the role of chief brand ambassador, effective April 1. Dario Vitale, Miu Miu’s former design and image director, will succeed Donatella Versace […]
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has announced its official entry into the beauty industry with the launch of La Beauté Louis Vuitton, a high-end makeup line debuting this fall. As Fashionista reports, to lead this ambitious new venture, the brand has appointed legendary makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath as creative director. Known for her groundbreaking […]
Polka dots have been an enduring pattern in fashion, but as Fashionista reports, a recent resurgence has the adorable print popping up even more this year. Polka dots have evolved from their vintage charm into a modern wardrobe essential, feeling both playful and presentable, with a bunch of covetable new-season pieces hitting the market — just in time to […]
Once again, the latest shows at New York Fashion Week came through as a fresh source of sartorial inspiration, filled with plenty of hints at how we’ll be dressing six months from now. From a versatile array of hoods and head coverings and cozy furs to keep the cold at bay, to the resurgence of popped collars […]
In a surprising start to New York Fashion Week, the latest round of creative director musical chairs comes straight from Milan: Sabato De Sarno is exiting Gucci after two years with the Italian luxury house. As Fashionista reports, Kering made the announcement on February 6. Gucci’s Fall 2025 runway show slated for Feb. 25 during Milan Fashion Week will proceed, presented by the Gucci design […]
Stella McCartney has bought back the minority stake in her eponymous brand previously held by LVMH, the companies announced last week. “This new chapter for Stella McCartney reflects her desire to write a new page in her story independently, after working closely with the group to strengthen the fundamentals and governance of her house,” LVMH said in […]
And so the musical chairs of fashion artistic/creative directors that began last Fall continues in 2025. In the same week where Maison Margiela announced that Glenn Martens would be taking over creative director duties, it was revealed that Kim Jones is exiting his position as Dior’s artistic director of men’s collections after seven years. As Fashionista reports, […]