American fashion designer, head designer of his eponymous label
Valentino’s Piccioli and other designers reveal couture’s experiment‑driven edge as body, make‑believe and sculpture collide with technology amid a global heatwave.
Charli xcx has released Music, Fashion, Film, a 11-track project that blends electronic textures with guitar-driven moments. The artist has explained the release as a reflection on creativity, identity, and the pressures of fame, with responses to Brat and earlier projects.
A roundup of 2026 beauty advent calendars shows a crowded market where value meets luxury. Independent, Guardian, and New York Post reviews highlight calendars from Charlotte Tilbury, Selfridges, Sephora, John Lewis, Liberty London, Lookfantastic, and Avant Skincare, with price points from under £100 to over £1,000 and values exceeding their cost.