Elin Björklund
Staff Writer, Design & Objects
An industrial designer by training, Elin Björklund graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven before realizing her true passion was in storytelling. She spent several years working for a Scandinavian design journal, where she developed her clean, human-centered writing style. Elin is fascinated by process, from the sourcing of raw materials to the final user experience. She has interviewed legendary designers like Hella Jongerius and Ilse Crawford, always focusing on the philosophy that guides their practice. Her writing for La Mia Musa brings a sense of warmth and tactility to the world of design.
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Bangladesh garment factory closures slash output, 457 reported
In Gazipur's Board Bazar, the permanent closure of Unique Designers & Unique Washing Ltd alone cost approximately 2,200 employees their jobs.
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Exemplar Luxury Group Unveils Bold Strategy After Saks Bankruptcy
Exemplar Luxury Group, the rebranded entity of the former Saks Global, plans to purchase more than $3 billion of luxury goods annually at cost.
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Luxury Summer Bag Trends for Chic 2026 Outfits
This summer, luxury outfits are defined by crochet bags.
Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read

Paul Smith Men's Spring 2027 Suits Redefine Tradition in Milan
In Milan, Paul Smith unveiled double-breasted jackets for Spring 2027 that appear single-breasted, a subtle optical illusion signaling a playful yet profound shift in traditional tailoring.
Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read

Ciara's Femme LA slippers spark sell-out, 4.5-inch heels
Just hours after Ciara stepped out in icy blue Femme LA Whiskey Slippers featuring a 4.
Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Nigel Cabourn's vast 20th century military uniform collection is revealed
British menswear designer Nigel Cabourn, who passed away this week at age 76 according to WWD , or 77 as reported by Fashion United , meticulously built a personal archive of over 4,000 vintage milita
Jun 12, 2026 · 4 min read

Veronica Beard Announces Pauline de Roussy de Sales Collection for 2026
The Veronica Beard x Pauline de Roussy de Sales limited-edition collection, featuring 'Femme Fière' T-shirts, is set to launch in summer 2026, an unusually distant reveal for a fashion collaboration.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Luxury Playful Summer Bag Trends for 2026
The Vin 'Fishy' clutch, a luxury item retailing for $625, is currently sold out across most styles.
Jun 9, 2026 · 4 min read

The Oversized Tote Bag Quiet Luxury Movement Is Taking Over 2026 Trends
A plain leather tote, devoid of any visible logo, recently sold out within hours at The Row, despite its $3,000 price tag.
Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min read

LoveShackFancy opens first Tampa Bay boutique at Hyde Park Village
This summer, LoveShackFancy will open its first Tampa Bay boutique, a 1,040-square-foot space designed with blush grasscloth walls and crystal chandeliers.
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Louis Vuitton Becomes Title Sponsor of 2026 Monaco Grand Prix
The legendary Grand Prix de Monaco, a symbol of motorsport heritage, will officially be rebranded as the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026, according to NSS Magazine .
Jun 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Todd Snyder partners with CB2 for 65-piece furniture design collaboration
After three years in development, menswear designer Todd Snyder launches a 65-piece homeware collection with CB2.
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read

Moynat and Kasing Lung Unveil Exclusive Labubu Capsule Collection
A new luxury capsule collection featuring a leather minaudière shaped like Kasing Lung's Labubu character's head is being announced with three different release dates across major publications.
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Paris Couture Week July 2026 Reveals Packed Schedule and Debuts
This July, Paris Haute Couture Week will feature 30 houses, marking a notable expansion from last season and introducing highly anticipated debuts from Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga and Duran Lanti
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Discover Women's Loafers for Summer Fashion Trends
This summer, loafers are shedding their conservative image, with new designs featuring chunky soles, sustainable suede, and even bold animal prints.
May 30, 2026 · 2 min read

7 New Designers Joining Couture Show in 2026
Seven new jewelry designers, forming 'The Iridescence by Couture' collective, will debut their work at the 2026 Couture show.
May 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Zalando, Vestiaire Collective Partner for 2026 Luxury Resale
Zalando, Europe's largest online fashion retailer, now allows customers in 14 European markets to shop pre-owned luxury items from over 50 high-end brands directly through its platform.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Riachuelo launches denim line with recycled cotton and sugarcane elastane
Brazilian retailer Riachuelo launched a new denim line, featuring fabric made with 20 percent recycled cotton waste and biomass elastane, according to Wwd .
May 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Bella Hadid ditches Cannes heels for $180 thong sandals
At the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, supermodel Bella Hadid ditched her towering designer heels for a pair of $180 The Row Ginza thong sandals, sparking immediate buzz.
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Publishers Announce Exciting New Book Releases for Summer 2026
Summer 2026 is already packed with highly anticipated books, from literary giants like David Sedaris and Maggie O'Farrell to memoirs by Laverne Cox and Lena Dunham.
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read