Articles by Jule Scott
Dario Vitale to exit Versace after a single season
In what might have been one of fashion’s quickest turnarounds, Dario Vitale is exiting Versace less than three months after unveiling his vision for the Italian fashion house. The designer, who was officially announced in March 2025 as Donatella Versace's successor, has left the brand, as reported by Women’s Wear Daily on Thursday. Versace...
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Pantone: Cloud Dancer is the Colour of the Year 2026
The fashion industry is set to float on clouds in 2026. This is the forecast made on Thursday by the Pantone Color Institute, which has crowned “Cloud Dancer” as the colour of the upcoming year. This is a bright, ethereal white that conveys tranquillity, clarity and space for new ideas through its simplicity. In a time full of changes and...
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Stylein returns to international wholesale: “We had to build our home market first”
Since its founding in New York in 2001, the Swedish label Stylein has evolved from a young idea into an internationally sought-after brand. Founder Elin Alemdar is responsible not only for the design but also for the strategic direction, collection creation and brand communication. Together with partner Ulrika Fohgelberg Nordén, who has shaped...
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Canada Goose unveils new retail concept with flagship in Paris
Canada Goose introduces a new retail concept in Paris. The Canadian premium outdoor brand has unveiled its new store concept. The design will debut in a new flagship store on the world-famous Champs-Élysées shopping avenue in Paris. Canada Goose made the announcement on Friday. Another store is set to open in Milan later this autumn. The new...
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Olivier Rousteing's Balmain: A legacy between the catwalk and social media
For more than a decade, Olivier Rousteing stood at the centre of a fashion universe he had revolutionised. It was a world where luxury and pop culture collided and Parisian craftsmanship met digital visibility. His departure from Balmain after a total of 16 years, 14 of them as creative director, marks the end of an era for the fashion house. It...
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Olivier Rousteing leaves Balmain after 14 years
French luxury house Balmain and creative director Olivier Rousteing are parting ways, the fashion house announced on Wednesday via social media. The announcement marks the end of one of the longest tenures in recent fashion history. “I am deeply proud of everything I have achieved, and infinitely grateful for my extraordinary team at Balmain, my...
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Saint Laurent tops Lyst Index: The power of consistent brand vision
While this season's industry conversations revolve around new beginnings, the latest Lyst Index suggests consumers may be craving something else entirely: consistency. Amid creative reshuffles and collective realignments, one thing seems certain. The brands currently succeeding know exactly who they are and remain true to their vision. One such...
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Under new direction: SS26 sets new standards on social media
The true success of a designer's debut can often only be measured in the third season, once the first collection has arrived in boutiques. However, subtle signs can be detected beforehand, indicating whether a fashion house has captured the zeitgeist with its choice of a new creative director. Rarely has the anticipation been as high as it was...
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Between upheaval and familiarity: 10 Key trends for SS26
The word “historic” was so prevalent this season that it almost felt like an unofficial headline hovering over the spring/summer 2026 collections. This was certainly justified, as a major reshuffle took place in the highest echelons of the fashion world. A total of 14 designers presented their debut collections as newly appointed creative...
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The quiet force: How Véronique Nichanian shaped Hermès menswear for almost four decades
In an industry that constantly reinvents itself, Véronique Nichanian has been a calming presence for decades. As the artistic director of menswear at Hermès, she shaped the French luxury fashion house's menswear for almost 40 years. She remained a constant while the fashion world around her changed at an ever-increasing pace. Now, she is...
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