Semiannual designer showcases in Paris, one of fashion’s Big Four.
Adidas Originals has launched a slate-toned Samba in collaboration with Molly-Mae, reviving the iconic trainer with a tweed-like grey fabric and slate suede details for autumn. The drop follows the designer’s previous matcha and pink Sambas and is expected to sell out quickly as online and in-store releases roll out.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will stage a solo exhibition of John Galliano, marking a rare living-designer focus for the Costume Institute. The show, tied to the Met Gala, follows Galliano’s controversial 2011 antisemitic remarks and subsequent rehabilitation. Jewish leaders and critics debate whether his atonement warrants continued prominence in fashion.
A Paris-based label, Matières Fécales, is redefining high fashion with its provocative, artful aesthetics. Designers Steven Raj Bhaskaran and Hannah Rose Dalton have built a global presence since starting in Montréal, gaining support from Dover Street Market and Paris Fashion Week, while challenging conventional beauty and material norms.
Eight individuals were found guilty in a Paris jewel heist tied to Kim Kardashian during Fashion Week. The court has awarded a receptionist €109,516 in damages and the hotel €50,000; Kardashian’s stylist received €1. The bylines and statements describe the case as a terrifying event that has shaped ongoing advocacy for justice and accountability.
Kardashian has moved on after last year’s verdicts. A former hotel receptionist has been awarded 109,516 euros in damages; the hotel receives 50,000 euros, and stylist Simone Harouche gets 1 euro. The court confirmed the eight robbers were convicted, with no further prison time. Kardashian says the decision emphasizes accountability and justice and she remains committed to advocacy.
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s former chief executive, has been honored at a state funeral attended by Chinese officials and city leaders. The service, a rare acknowledgement for Hong Kong since the 1997 handover, comes as the city grapples with past protests, SARS and economic crises that defined his nearly eight-year tenure.
A wave of fall fashion showcases in Paris features designers embracing bold silhouettes, luxury fabrics, and a move away from muted tones. From Louis Vuitton’s futuristic stage to Valentino’s red-carpet drama, editors note a trend toward personality dressing alongside haute craftsmanship.
Chloé’s spring-summer 2027 collection blends romance with practical outerwear, drawing on 19th-century embroidery and 1960s motifs. Chemena Kamali reimagines the house’s heritage through transparent vinyls, French tailoring, and bold outer pieces that counterbalance delicate fabrics. The result showcases luxury evolving toward ease without losing craft.
The Guardian notes Schiaparelli has revenue growth from about $6m in 2020 to around $100m today, aided by a London museum show and celebrity visibility. Designer Daniel Roseberry emphasizes a voice that is big despite the house’s small size as Loewe reshapes leadership and American pragmatism threads through the Paris fashion week collection.