When Michael Rider presented his debut collection for Celine in July 2025, fashion insiders were eager to see how he would bring a fresh perspective to the Parisian house—and which pieces would define his vision. Spring 2026 leaned into a polished, preppy sensibility, with printed silk scarves making an early impression. His sophomore collection continued…
There were no wedding dresses in Loewe’s spring/summer 2027 show, but creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez nevertheless abided by every bride’s favorite adage: something old, something new. Exactly one year after presenting their first collection for Loewe, the designer duo (formerly of Proenza Schouler) was back at Paris Fashion Week with a show…
Monica Ainley is a Who What Wear UK Editor in Residence and a Paris-based fashion and culture writer and broadcaster. She is the co-creator of the influential Fashion: No Filter podcast and the culture podcast Fanfare. Monica also authors Mon Review, a weekly dispatch on aesthetics, literature and contemporary rituals. In my thus-far triptych series…
The autumn/winter 2026 runways have confirmed one thing—while hushed luxury isn’t out, we’re seeing much more personality and whimsy being added to the trend and otherwise classic outfits. Now, if you consider yourself a through-and-through minimalist like me, this might sound daunting. However, rest assured that there are a number of traditionally “maximalist” trends that…
Copenhagen studio Spacon brought touches of its home country to Seoul with a showroom and cafe for the Edition Denmark brand that evokes the “layered feeling of a home”. The 50-square-metre space was designed for a South Korean brand that sells Danish products. In a nod to the hospitality culture found in both countries, the…
England, Australia and India say no space for extra events No new international tournaments until 2031 at earliest The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not introduce a World Club Championship or more international multilateral tournaments until 2031 at the earliest after resistance from England, Australia and India. After informal discussions between the ICC and member…
As online sports betting surges in popularity and visibility, many Gen Zers are treating what was once a casual pastime as an investment strategy. Research from the Bank of America Institute found that one in five Americans view sports betting as an investment. Among Gen Z, that figure doubles to two in five. A recent…
Europe is falling behind in the AI race. U.S. private investment in AI rose to $285.9 billion in 2025, according to Stanford University figures, dwarfing the $20.9 billion invested in Europe. The U.S. has higher AI adoption rates, a greater number of data centers, and the most valuable AI companies in the world. In total,…
Russian officials said a researcher working at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia died after contracting “pneumonia of unknown etiology.”
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