The Dispatch
On-the-ground reports and visual diaries from the world's most significant fashion weeks and luxury events.
Longevity Suite and Visionnaire Partner With Luca Dini on Wellness Living
In Sardinia and Cairo, new luxury residences are being designed not just with pools and panoramic views, but with on-site clinics, digital health monitoring, and 14,000 square-foot spas explicitly ded
Jenna Ortega Dons McQueen Gothic Suiting for Wednesday FYSEE Event
At Netflix's 'Wednesday' FYSEE event, held fittingly at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Jenna Ortega appeared in a light-grey Alexander McQueen suit.
Dsquared2 Resort 2027 Collection Explores City-to-Sea Transition
Dsquared2, once synonymous with distressed denim and audacious runway theatrics, has unveiled a Resort 2027 collection featuring sharply tailored blazers and luxurious silk shirts.
Sloane Ranger: From Original Identity to Modern Trend
At a major spring/summer 2025 fashion show, designer Laura Andraschko unveiled a collection explicitly titled 'Sloane Ranger,' featuring equestrian jackets and slogan tees, according to WWD .
Barlume Beach Montauk Opens Offering Mediterranean Coastal Cuisine
For summer 2026, Montauk's waterfront will host ALBA Spiaggia, a new Italian coastal concept by Prince Street Hospitality, adding to an already crowded luxury dining landscape.
Katie Holmes Honored at American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala
Katie Holmes arrived at the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala, draped in nearly $80,000 worth of Arielle Ratner jewels and a white Ashlyn dress from a 2026 collection.
Tilda Swinton's 'House of Gestures' at Guggenheim Bilbao in 2026
In June 2026, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao's atrium will host Tilda Swinton performing 'House of Gestures', an original work co-created with a French fashion historian, all presented in collaboration
Charlotte Tilbury Merger Talks Advance with Puig and Lauder
In just four years, Charlotte Tilbury's valuation rocketed from Puig's $1.
Reese Witherspoon Dons Christian Louboutin Pumps at Legally Blonde Reunion
At the recent Legally Blonde reunion, Reese Witherspoon sported Christian Louboutin pumps and Selma Blair wore Manolo Blahniks, while singer Hoku notably arrived in glossy bubblegum jelly sandals with
Dolce & Gabbana: Lifestyle Expansion, Menswear's Evolving Role
Dolce & Gabbana's beauty business surged to an estimated 910 million euros in 2023, a 35 percent increase, according to WWD .
Peserico Drives Menswear Growth with Ambitious Retail Expansion Plans
Just three years in, Peserico's menswear division already commands 15 percent of the Italian luxury brand's total sales, powering ambitious plans for 10 new store openings next year.
Alicia Keys' Knicks parade boots popularize fashion trend
Alicia Keys, performing at the New York Knicks' championship parade on June 18, 2026, stepped out in black leather ankle boots: pointed toe, slim stiletto heel.
Lola Iolani Momoa Channels Y2K Style with Wired Headphones
At the 'Supergirl' fan event in London, Lola Iolani Momoa hit the red carpet in a strapless black dress, wired headphones slung around her neck.
Rio Uribe Launches New Fashion Line, Embracing Bold Design Philosophy
In 2022, a commercially successful collaboration between Gypsy Sport and Urban Outfitters abruptly ended.
Elle Macpherson's Luxe Cashmere Line Could Redefine Celebrity Fashion
A single cashmere bomber jacket from Elle Macpherson's new collection costs 1,495 euros and contains over a kilogram of the luxurious fiber, signaling an immediate entry into the ultra-luxury segment.
Paris pop-up brings Tokyo's unique retail vibe to France
Coinciding with Paris Men's Fashion Week, a new pop-up at 16 Rue des Minimes offers a curated slice of Tokyo: 29 under-the-radar Japanese brands, priced from 4 to 800 euros, according to WWD .
7,784 Bangladesh garment workers laid off amid plummeting global orders
In the Ashulia industrial zone alone, 35 garment factories dismissed about 5,000 workers between January and May, a grim reality for Bangladesh's vital apparel sector, according to WWD .
Sarah Jessica Parker Debuts Bold Red Carpet Look at Tribeca Festival 2026
At the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, Sarah Jessica Parker arrived at the premiere of 'Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story' in a sheer Dôen blouse, deliberately revealing a black bra.
Primark Names Eoin Tonge New Chief Executive
Primark has named Eoin Tonge as its chief executive, effective immediately, also creating a new Chief Commercial Officer role.
Giorgio Armani Partners With NOMAD For Hamptons Exhibit
This summer, thirteen archival fashion pieces from Giorgio Armani will be displayed alongside home décor in the Hamptons.
Ami Paris Opens Flagship Store on Place des Victoires
At 4 Place des Victoires, Ami Paris has just unveiled a 2,000-square-foot flagship store, complete with a 1,550-square-foot second-floor showroom.
KidSuper Moves Spring 2027 Show From Paris to Miami
On June 25, 2026, KidSuper will host its Spring 2027 runway show for 2,500 attendees at Nu Stadium in Miami, directly between World Cup matches.
Saint Laurent Appoints Cédric Charbit CEO
Effective January 2, 2025, Francesca Bellettini, the architect of Saint Laurent's decade of growth, will step away from the brand's helm to dedicate herself entirely to her new role as Kering's Deputy
Keke Palmer Signs Endorsement Deal with ShoeDazzle
Just weeks after sporting Chanel slingback pumps from the fall 2026 collection at the Tribeca Festival, Keke Palmer has signed an endorsement deal with ShoeDazzle, an online subscription service for s
Christopher Bailey Acquires Burleigh, Reviving Victorian Pottery
At Middleport Pottery, the last bastion of traditional tissue transfer ceramics, Christopher Bailey, a former Burberry CEO, has stepped in to save a 173-year-old craft from administration, according t
Central Saint Martins Spotlights 2026's Bold New Menswear Designers
At the highly anticipated Central Saint Martins BA graduate fashion show, four names — Yuki Naka, Finley Maguire, Harvey Bigg, and Shane Elias — were spotlighted, signaling the definitive arrival of m
Goldwin launches nature-inspired line, Filson unveils Ford Bronco
Goldwin's new collection with Cactus Store, featuring graphics from South African field research, launches June 19, with prices from $35 to $260, according to WWD .
World Cup 2026 Fashion Blurs Lines Between Sport and High Style
For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans can expect an unprecedented 100 combined home, away, and alternate kits.
Loro Piana partners with Galleria Borghese on art restoration
Loro Piana has committed to a three-year partnership with Rome's prestigious Galleria Borghese, specifically funding the restoration of three Jacopo Bassano masterpieces.
Clare V. Dives into Swimwear with Left on Friday Collaboration
Clare V., a brand synonymous with distinctive accessories, has just launched its first-ever swimwear collection, a 27-piece capsule created in collaboration with Left on Friday. This marks a significa