Balenciaga is officially trading traditional tailoring for a laboratory coat this season. For the Spring 26 collection, the House has teamed up with Kering’s Material Innovation Lab to drop two massive tech flexes: bioengineered silk and 3D-woven “origami” suiting. It’s a move that proves Demna isn’t just interested in oversized hoodies and viral accessories—he’s looking … Read more
Guerlain is giving “blue jeans and a red lip” a high-fashion, circular makeover for Spring 2026. The Maison has teamed up with Nona Source—the LVMH-backed platform that rescues high-quality deadstock fabrics from major luxury houses—to create the Rouge G Blooming Denim collection. It’s a chic, upcycled reimagining of Guerlain’s most iconic cases, proving that “leftover” … Read more
There is a specific kind of alchemy that happens when a fashion house known for “cerebral art” meets a Hollywood star known for making teenagers swoon. Viktor&Rolf, the Dutch duo who have spent thirty years treating Haute Couture like a high-concept laboratory, have officially tapped Gavin Casalegno as the new VIP Ambassador for their masculine … Read more
Venice is about to get a serious dose of “white-glove” energy as one of its most legendary landmarks prepares to reopen its doors as Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice. If you’ve ever wanted to live like a 15th-century Doge but with the kind of modern Wi-Fi and intuitive service that actually works, this is … Read more
The Vietnamese automaker VinFast is making a bold play for the American luxury market with the VF 9, an all-electric, seven-passenger SUV designed to prioritize serenity over speed. Developed in collaboration with Pininfarina, this full-size flagship combines a 402-horsepower dual-motor system with a high-end “mobile lounge” interior featuring massaging captain’s chairs and a 330-mile range. … Read more
China’s personal luxury market spent 2025 in a state of “recalibration,” which is essentially corporate-speak for everyone collectively deciding to stop panic-buying handbags and start asking if that fifth leather tote is actually worth the price of a small car. According to the latest deep dive from Bain & Company, the market contracted by about … Read more