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Armani purchases cult club on Tuscan coast

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has purchased one of the oldest active clubs in the world: the legendary 'Capannina di Franceschi', in Forte dei Marmi, an exclusive seaside resort on the Tuscan coast. The beach hut was converted into a disco in 1929 and has been a cult destination ever since. From summer 2026, the club is set to continue...

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Louvre Couture exhibition exceeds one million visitors

Over one million people visited the Louvre’s first exhibition dedicated to fashion, Louvre Couture. This marks the second highest attendance in the museum’s history, following the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in 2019/2020. The museum announced this on Monday. This unprecedented exhibition, which opened on January 24 and closed on Sunday,...

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New book from Federico Marchetti, "The Geek of Chic," set for September release

Federico Marchetti's new book, with a foreword by Giorgio Armani, will be released in English on September 9th. The book, "The Geek of chic: an american dream italian style" (304 pages, 18.99 dollars), is published by the American publisher Post Hill Press. The book is described as an "inspiring story full of successes, mistakes, honesty and...

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British Textile Biennial to host Aitor Throup retrospective

British Textile Biennial, a free festival of contemporary art, which explores invention and innovation in textile production, will host the first major UK retrospective on Argentinian-British multi-disciplinary artist and fashion designer Aitor Throup this autumn. The ‘From The Moor’ immersive exhibition will run from October 30 to November 2...

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Levi's and Beyoncé release The Denim Cowboy film

Levi's has unveiled The Denim Cowboy, the final chapter in its year-long REIIMAGINE campaign in collaboration with Beyoncé. The film brings together previous campaign installments—Launderette, Pool Hall, and Refrigerator—into a single story centered on empowerment and modern reinterpretation of Levi's heritage. Featuring pieces from the new...

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Bianca Saunders and Puma bring Jamaican heritage to east London

British-Jamaican designer Bianca Saunders has never been one to follow the obvious path. Known for her thoughtful exploration of identity, masculinity and cultural memory, Saunders now joins forces with sportswear brand Puma to mark Jamaican Independence Day with a three-day pop-up experience in east London. Running from 7 to 10 August at 137A...

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Marks & Spencer to host second season of ‘Dress The Nation’

British department store Marks & Spencer has said it is bringing its TV show, ‘M&S: Dress The Nation’, back for a second season, this time round with a focus on womenswear and menswear. Hosted by AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay, the debut edition of the ITV1 and ITVX series was said to have been watched by eight million viewers last year, underlining...

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Swarovski’s ‘Masters of Light’ exhibition heading to Hollywood

Austrian crystal house Swarovski has confirmed that its immersive ‘Masters of Light’ exhibition is heading to Hollywood in Los Angeles, after sold-out stops in Vienna, Milan, Shanghai and Seoul. The exhibition, envisioned by Swarovski’s global creative director Giovanna Engelbert and curated by British fashion journalist and critic Alexander...

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Jonathan Anderson and Luca Guadagnino to reunite in a fusion of fashion and film

When Challengers captivated audiences in 2024, it wasn’t just the taut storyline of love and rivalry on the tennis court that drew attention. The film’s stylish aesthetic, driven by a wardrobe of preppy, high-fashion sportswear, elevated it into a cultural moment. Behind its distinct visual flair was Jonathan Anderson, then creative director of...

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Buckingham Palace to showcase Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe in 2026

The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth with the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion ever mounted in 2026. The exhibition ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ will run from spring to autumn 2026 and will chart the story of Britain’s longest-reigning...

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Gianni Versace retrospective opens in London

The colourful world and creative legacy of the legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace is being celebrated in a new London exhibition featuring more than 450 rare and vintage Versace pieces, including items worn by celebrities such as Princess Diana, Elton John, and Kate Moss. The 'Gianni Versace Retrospective,' which has already visited the...

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Grand Palais to host exhibition dedicated to the work of Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh: The Codes, the first major European exhibition dedicated to the work of Virgil Abloh (1980 - 2021), will be presented at the Grand Palais from September 30 (his birthday) to October 10, 2025. The exhibition will explore nearly two decades of Abloh’s multidisciplinary output through 20,000 archive items. It brings together hundreds...