In the bustling heart of Nairobi’s Gikomba market, models strutted down a makeshift runway last week, showcasing bold, upcycled outfits crafted from discarded clothes and market cast-offs. The event, dubbed Gikomba Runway Edition, brought together young Kenyan designers, including Continue Reading
After months of anticipation, Duran Lantink officially made his debut at Jean Paul Gaultier with the ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2026 collection, titled ‘Junior’. Known for transforming classic wardrobe staples into inflated, sculptural pieces, Lantink infused his distinctive design language with Gaultier’s iconic heritage. The collection marked the return of Continue Reading
French luxury label Coperni has unveiled its latest innovation, a biotech-driven athleisure line called C+, merging fashion, beauty, and science. Known for pushing boundaries with spray-on dresses and robot-assisted runway moments, the brand now introduces “carewear”, a category of clothing designed to deliver skincare benefits through probiotic-infused fabrics. The launch Continue Reading
American sportswear giant Nike has set a global precedent by launching its latest sneaker, the RK61, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, before any other market. The collaboration with Paris-based creative collective Air Afrique marks the first time Nike has debuted a sneaker in Africa prior to its worldwide release. The RK61, a hybrid between a loafer […]Continue Reading
Swedish fashion giant H&M reported a stronger-than-expected 40% rise in third-quarter operating profit, reaching 4.91 billion Swedish crowns ($523 million) for the June-August period, up from 3.51 billion a year earlier. Shares in the world’s second-largest listed apparel retailer surged 10% to an 11-month high, driven by improved product mix, tighter cost controls, Continue Reading
American actress Christina Hendricks has launched her first-ever fashion line in collaboration with British brand Joanie, unveiling a 12-piece capsule collection of “heirloom dresses.” Drawing inspiration from her love of vintage clothing and Old Hollywood glamour, the Christina Hendricks x Joanie range features elegant prints, rich fabrics, and silhouettes designed “to Continue Reading
Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens has unveiled his latest venture with the launch of Boloria, a new fashion house created in partnership with Weareone.world, the company best known for organising the globally acclaimed Tomorrowland festival. Based in Antwerp, this marks the group’s first foray into the fashion industry, signalling a bold crossover between music, culture Continue Reading
Australian airline Qantas has announced that celebrated fashion designer Rebecca Vallance will create its new staff uniforms, marking the carrier’s first major redesign in more than a decade. The new look, which will replace the current Martin Grant–designed uniform introduced in 2014, is scheduled to launch in 2027 following a competitive pitch process. Vallance joins Continue Reading
Atlassian Williams Racing has announced a multi-year partnership with American lifestyle and headwear brand New Era, beginning in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The agreement will see New Era replace Puma as the team’s official apparel partner, producing a full range of apparel, headwear, and accessories for drivers, engineers, pit crew, and fans. The deal […]Continue Reading
The often uneasy merger of fashion and technology has found a striking new expression in a collaboration between German audio company Loewe and jeweller-watchmaker Jacob & Co. The two brands unveiled a pair of luxury headphones in Monaco last week, blending cutting-edge acoustic engineering and active noise cancellation with handcrafted jewellery detailing more typical Continue Reading



















