Fashion News Alert: Supermodel Kendall Jenner’s New Gig, Sean McGirr Leaves Alexander McQueen, and LVMH and Kering Make Moves to Protect Models

October 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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Another one bites the dust!! And the one biting the dust this time appears to be Sean McGirr.

After a three-year tenure, McGirr has been given the boot from Alexander McQueen. Coming to Alexander McQueen after Sarah Burton exited after 13 years of helming the eponymous brand, McGirr was brought in to capture a more vibrant, younger audience, which he did. But, maybe not enough!!

Though McGirr was thanked for his contributions of capturing a younger audience, Kering CEO Luca de Meo spoke of “[establishing] a bold new direction for the house, building on its unique heritage of exceptional tailoring, uncompromising creativity and rebellion to reaffirm its position as one of the most innovative and culturally relevant voices in luxury.” Alexander McQueen is owned by the European luxury house Kering.

In a statement published in fashionnetwork.com, McGirr said, “[my] vision for Alexander McQueen was grounded in the interplay between raw, visceral, human beauty and the precision and rigour at the heart of the House. I am incredibly proud of the progressive energy we cultivated as a team, anchoring our creativity in contemporary culture, and seeing it resonate with the most forthright, expressive figures across art, music, cinema, and more. I leave with profound gratitude for the dedication of the studio and atelier, and craftspeople. I look forward to my next chapter and wish the House every success.”

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Boss Kendall

Supermodel Kendall Jenner is moving up in the world of fashion. Moving up to being named Creative Director of Fwrd and a brand ambassador for Revolve Los Angeles. Jenner has worked with Revolve for over a decade and was first named creative director of Fwrd in 2011. However, in her expanded role Jenner will continue to oversee the retailer’s digital creative direction, including brand curation, monthly trend edits and major marketing initiatives.

“Kendall has been an important part of the Revolve family for many years, and her influence on Fwrd has helped shape the brand into one of the industry’s leading luxury fashion destinations,” said Raissa Gerona, president, brand & partnerships at Revolve Group. “As we continue to evolve both Fwrd and Revolve Los Angeles, expanding our partnership with Kendall felt like a natural next step. She has an unmatched ability to connect with consumers through fashion, and we’re excited to continue building on everything we’ve created together.”

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Model Initiative

French luxury giants LVMH and Kering have committed to safeguarding working conditions for models. This decisive move forward is designed to combat gender-based and sexual violence and to protect younger individuals, introduces stricter rules that will officially come into force from the next Paris Fashion Week in 2027.

Through this initiative, LVMH reaffirms that the protection of models is not a one-off measure, but a commitment shared by all stakeholders in the sector: brands, agencies, casting directors and the models themselves. The group aims to help bring about lasting change in practices across the fashion industry,” said Antoine Arnault, head of image and environment at LVMH, as reported in a fashionnetwork.com article.

“In 2017, we set out to help transform the sector by jointly defining new requirements for the protection and wellbeing of models. Almost ten years on, it is our responsibility to go further,” added Marie-Claire Daveu, chief sustainability and institutional affairs officer at Kering.

“This strengthened charter reflects a simple conviction: the respect, safety and dignity of those who embody fashion are non-negotiable. By collectively raising our standards, we want to help foster lasting change in practices across the entire profession.”

The most relevant current change to the safeguard is raising the minimum age of models working during Paris Fashion Week from 16 years of age to 18 years of age. This initiative establishes a strict zero-tolerance principle towards all forms of gender-based and sexual harassment, abuse or violence.

William S. Gooch

 

Fashion News Alert: Steven Kolb’s Replacement, Zara by John Galliano’s First Drop, and the New Andre Leon Talley Documentary

October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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If you are oblivious to all the rumblings at the CFDA, you must be living in your own private silo. That said, Steven Kolb resigned from his position of CEO of the CFDA after the PETA debacle at the COS spring 2027 show.

Hildy Kuryk will serve as interim chief executive in Kolb’s absence. This is a temporary position while the CFDA employs Karen Harvey Consulting Group to find the next CFDA CEO. This search is expected to take three to six months.

Kuryk is the co-founder of boutique consultancy Artemis Strategies and previously served as executive director of communications at Vogue and Teen Vogue, working directly with Anna Wintour. Good luck!!

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More Andre

Though Andre Leon Talley transitioned to the ancestors four years ago, his legendary status is still going strong. The latest Andre Leon Talley documentary hits select theaters in October. “André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever” follows Talley from his childhood in Durham, NC to becoming the first black creative director of Vogue. The film features interviews from Talley’s fellow fashion industry professionals and is produced by executive producers SCAD President Paula Wallace, Colman Domingo and Raúl Domingo, and co-directed by SCAD alumnus Clay Haskell and journalist Zach Stafford.

The film features interviews with Tom Ford, Diane von Furstenberg, Anna Wintour, Paula Wallace, Zac Posen, Polly Mellon, Veronica Webb, Bethann Hardison, Isabella Rossellini, Zach Stafford, Pat Cleveland, Maureen Dowd, Norma Kamali, Vanessa Friedman, Vera Wang, Jonathan Becker, Lauren Santo Domingo, Law Roach, Derek Blasberg, Constance White, Ivan Shaw, Carlos Nazario, Kimora Lee Simmons, Lindsey Peoples Wagner, Phillip Bloch, and Bradley Bowers.

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Everything old is new again

The first volume of Zara’s partnership with John Galliano for the new Re {Form} Zara by John Galliano collection has dropped. This collaboration was announced in March of 2026 with Galliano taking inspiration from Zara’s past stock.

This first drop is massive with some of the standout garments—sheer dresses and coats—retailing for around $750 to $1000. (Still, this is considerably less than one would have paid for Galliano’s collections for Dior and Martin Margiela.)

“Each piece I started to play with took on its own character,” said Galliano of his process creating the collection, as reported in fashionweekdaily.com. “When you take something out of context and try it on different fabrics, you begin to subvert it. It becomes a little newer, but in a subtle way. You have to look twice sometimes. It’s a dialogue … to me, Re{form}.Zara means working in a similar way that digital artists do, or DJs when they sample music. It’s kind of the grammar of today. That’s how I see it with cloth.”

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Steven Kolb Resigns, Donatella Versace’s New Brand, and Presley Gerber Has Died

September 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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Unless you are living under a rock or do not follow fashion, you probably know about all the scandal around CFDA CEO Steven Kolb tackling a PETA protester at the COS spring 2027 runway show. Early last week, Kolb was put on administrative leave. And last Friday, after two decades of leading the CFDA, Kolb resigned from his position as CEO.

“I am enormously proud of what we have built together and believe this is the right moment for both me and the organization to begin a new chapter,” Steven Kolb said in a statement, as reported at cnn.com. “We respect Steven’s decision to step down and are grateful for his many years of leadership and service to the CFDA and our industry,” the association said in a statement on social media.

Before his resignation, and according to Moira Colley, senior director of media relations for PETA in New York, PETA had planned to meet with Kolb to discuss the end of the use of wool and animal skin in clothing. Now that Kolb has resigned PETA still plans to meet with Kolb and “hopefully others in the industry will meet and take meaningful steps to stop this epidemic of cruelty to animals.”

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Gone too soon

Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Casamigos co-founder Rande Gerber, died on Sunday, September 20 at the age of 27. Though the exact cause of death is not known, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner, Presley Gerber was in a rehab facility.

Following in his supermodel mom’s footsteps, Presley started modeling professionally in 2015, signing with his sister Kaia Gerber to IMG Models. After leaving IMG Models for DNA Models in 2019, Kaia’s career reached new heights while Presley’s career stalled. Over the next five years Presley spiraled into alcohol and drug addictions, over time becoming addicted opiates with an almost fentanyl overdose.

According to the fashionweekdaily.com in 2025 Presley confirmed that he was suffering from prescription medication dependency after seeing over 15 different psychiatrists who he accused of heavily medicating him. Kaia Gerber in an August Vogue interview stated that she was proud of her brother for seeking therapy to deal with his addiction struggles.

“My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything—and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone,’” she said. “There’s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them.”

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Donatella is not done yet

Donatella Versace is not letting any grass grow under her feet. After being eased out of her brother’s namesake luxury fashion house, Donatella is partnering with REVOLVE in a joint venture that spans fashion and beauty.

“I believe creativity should be fearless, inclusive and alive in the world,” said Donatella in a statement. “I have always been inspired by the next generation, in music, film, art and, of course, fashion. This partnership gives me the freedom to speak to that generation in a completely new and personal way, through beauty and fashion. REVOLVE understands something I believe deeply: culture comes from connection. Together, we want to create that connection with a new voice, a new look and a new energy.”

Donatella Versace will act as the chief creative officer of this venture, crafting its identity, product, collaborators, and cultural world. Revolve will use its business outreach to identify global capabilities across digital commerce, technology, consumer intelligence, operations, marketing, and community.

“Donatella is one of the defining creative voices of our time,” said Michael Mente, co-founder and co-CEO of Revolve Group, as reported in fashionweekdaily.com. “This partnership gives that vision an entirely new platform and the freedom to build something from the ground up.”

“Donatella has an extraordinary instinct for what the next generation wants and an unmatched ability to connect fashion with culture,” said Raissa Gerona, Revolve Group’s president of brand and partnerships. “That is what makes this partnership so exciting.”

The brand name, vision, and launch will be revealed later this year.

—William S. Gooch

Breaking Fashion News: The Costume Institute Cancels John Galliano Exhibition

September 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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For the spring 2027 Met Gala, the very controversial John Galliano had been selected to be honored with an exhibition that displayed the depth and wealth of his fashion aesthetic and genius. Though Galliano’s creative mien and genius is undeniable, his antisemitic and anti-Asian drunken rants have made him a very controversial character. There was also much concern about Galliano’s cultural appropriation of African, Asian, and Native American themes that at times were not culturally sensitive.

The announcement of “John Galliano: Horizons,” exhibit at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum was announced on July 31. However, due to concerns over Galliano’s racist and antisemitic leanings, the Costume Institute on Monday decided to replace the Galliano exhibition with another theme.

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“John Galliano: Horizons,” the high-profile spring Costume Institute exhibit that was to be launched by the annual Met Gala next May, will be replaced by another exhibit, the museum said Monday, as reported in npr.org. “Following thoughtful discussions with John Galliano, we have together decided not to proceed with the exhibition,” Max Hollein, director and CEO of the museum, announced in a statement.

The designer joined in the statement, saying: “After much reflection and discussion with The Met and all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time. I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry for it.”

Since 2024 Andrew Bolton, the Costume Institute’s curator, and Anna Wintour, former editor-in-chief of American Vogue had worked vigorously to produce and curate the Galliano exhibition. They were deterred by the board of the Metropolitan Museum who expressed strong concern that Galliano’s drunken racist and antisemitic rants made him a controversial and problematic subject.

The Metropolitan Museum board relented and the “John Galliano: Horizons” exhibit was given the final go ahead on July 31. Still, due to public outrage the Galliano exhibition was on very shaky legs.

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“John’s decision that the exhibition devoted to his work should not take place at this time is very courageous and a measure of the man he is,” Wintour said. “I believe this is the right decision, and both he and the Museum have my full support.” Andrew Bolton, the Costume Institute’s longtime curator, also said he agreed with the decision, given “the pain and concern this exhibition has caused.”

That said, imagine how creative and wild the 2027 Met Gala red carpet would have been if “John Galliano: Horizons” exhibition came to fruition. Missed opportunity? Hmm, we shall see!!

William S. Gooch

 

 

 

 

Fashion News Alert: Gap’s Encore Program and NYFW, France Enacts Anti-Fast Fashion Initiative, and FKA Twigs Continues Collaboration with On

August 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is just a couple of weeks away. With that in mind, Gap Inc. is set to take over NYFW with its Encore membership program.

The Encore membership program gives its members access to a rotating lineup of fashion and entertainment experiences, including shows from Alice + Olivia, Grace Ling, Kim Shui, KidSuper, and Sandy Liang, as well as a behind-the-scenes atelier tour with Anna Sui and a Norma Kamali installation. There will also be a daytime dance party hosted by Va$htie and access tickets to one of New York City’s concert residencies, alongside additional experiences still to be announced. 

“Encore gives members more value beyond traditional rewards, with access to coveted cultural moments, exclusive drops and experiences they can’t get anywhere else,” said Kevin Meiners, head of loyalty and payments at Gap Inc., as detailed in a fashionnetwork.com article.

“For so many fashion lovers, Fashion Week is something they experience from afar. Encore gives our members a chance to be part of it. And as we build new partnerships, we’ll continue unlocking even more unique experiences for our members. We’re just getting started.”

The last Encore/NYFW event on September 14 is Encore After Hours, an intimate event at Cherry Lane Theatre hosted by Gap Inc. EVP and creative director Zac Posen in partnership with Rolling Stone. The evening will feature special guests, conversation and a live performance from singer-songwriter Gigi Perez.

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Slowing down French fast fashion

France is attempted to be more environmentally responsible. On July 8, France passed a law that will hopefully reduce the environment impact of the fashion industry which is encapsulated in fast fashion. This new law imposes a penalty or surcharge placed on garments that are considered fast fashion or fashion that is not worth repairing.

Starting on September 1, French fashion consumers will be encouraged to show more responsibly by not purchasing fast fashion and purchasing garments that they will wear for several seasons. “From September 1, ultra-fast fashion will pay the true price for the damage it causes to the environment, to our businesses, and to our regions,” said Economy Minister Serge Papin on Friday, as reported in fashionnetwork.com. “This is a worthwhile battle, fought alongside committed MPs who championed this legislation and secured its adoption (…). France is the first country in the world to introduce such a scheme.” This new framework specifically targets merchandisers who promote and produce fashion that is easily disposable in particular those online retailers that produce very inexpensive garments.

The French government hopes that this new law will encourage consumers to shop more responsibly and purchase less online merchandise. The penalties for fast fashion and/or non-disposable fashion will range from 25 cents to 12 euros per retail item, before rising to between 2.20 and 19.50 euros in 2030.

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FKA Twigs and On continue on and on

The Swiss sports brand On continues its collaboration with British pop singer FKA Twigs. This collaboration began in 2024. This newest collaboration for fall 2026 centers on the theme of ‘regeneration.’

The core element of the fall 2026 collection is the brand’s new Cloudmonster 3 Mule- a slip-on designed specifically for quieter moments and recovery. The fall collection also includes fabrics and relaxed silhouettes feature in pieces such as the Club Collective Full Zip Hoodie, Club Collective Pants, and the Studio Bodysuit.

In previous collections On focused on created sport garments that facilitated movement and training, this collection is a lot quieter with an emphasis on movement as a part of everyday life. FKA Twigs lent her creativity to the fall 2026 campaign. The fall 2026 campaign was realized by Sharma Osborne who used a 1990s VHS aesthetic in this campaign.

The collection goes on sale on August 27 via On’s online shop and through select retail partners.

William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Tommy Hilfiger Partners with New York Knicks’ Josh Hart, Miley Cyrus’ New Gig, and Zendaya Partners with Prada Beauty

July 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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Aside from her appearance in the summer blockbusters “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” Zendaya has a new beauty gig. Zendaya is the new global brand ambassador of Prada Beauty: Prada Paradoxe.

“Zendaya perfectly embodies the spirit of Prada Paradoxe: a celebration of a femininity that defies definition, is constantly evolving and always authentic,” says Rosa Carriço, global president of Prada Beauty as detailed in a recent fashionnetwork.com article. “Her commitment to staying true to herself, whilst at the same time embodying the essence of our times, makes her the ideal partner for this new chapter. She brings with her a radical empathy and a multidimensional energy that perfectly reflect the ever-evolving Prada woman.”

Zendaya’s global brand ambassadorship coincides with Prada’s new fragrance Prada Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry Eau de Parfum, a new floral–fruity fragrance. For this new gig, Zendaya will appear in a new campaign directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins.

“I love the way Paradoxe celebrates complexity, conveying strength and vulnerability without trying to pigeonhole or define a person,” says Zendaya. “For me, the fragrances we choose reflect the way we experience the world. Joining the brand felt completely natural, especially as Paradoxe was already one of my [favorite] fragrances, which I wore long before I was approached.”

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Josh and Tommy

New York Knicks Josh Hart has inked a deal with Tommy Hilfiger. This new partnership was celebrated at New York City’s Da Milio. The event was co-hosted by The Cut and New York Magazine.

Since 1985 Tommy Hilfiger has folded sports and celebrity athletes into the lifestyle brand. The brand’s partnership is more than a brand ambassadorship and more in the vein of a brand membership.

This has been a banner year for Josh Hart. In addition to being a part of the winning team against the San Antonio Spurs for the 2026 NBA finals, Hart signed with energy drink brand C4 Energy in March, then partnered with air-purifier brand Blueair for a Knicks playoff campaign built around his recovery routine and family life.

That said, Tommy Hilfiger has partnered with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as its global brand ambassador and the lifestyle brand has dressed Virgil van Dijk, Alexander Isak, and the Liverpool FC squad for its summer 2026 campaign.

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Miley expands

Miley Cyrus has a new job. And the new job has very little to do with music.

Cyrus is now a guest editor at Wonderland magazine. She is on the cover of the latest issue of Wonderland and will put her vision and stamp of approval on the next several issues.

“For twenty years, Wonderland has represented the best of pop culture, so my first call was Miley,” said Alistair McKimm as detailed in dailyfrontrow.com. “Miley has incredible instincts and loves to use her platform. Wonderland felt like an extension of that—spotlighting friends and family, new and established artists, her world. She really understands what Wonderland represents and had a very clear vision for her issue.”

“Working alongside people I love and seeing an idea through from beginning to end. None of us did this because we had to. It was completely driven by desire and inspiration. I also loved getting to champion artists I admire. Being surrounded by kind people while creating beautiful imagery at the same time is the dream.”

In the current issue of Wonderland there is a great conversation between Cyrus and Darryl Hannah—now that is a blast from the past. There are also a lot of images of Miley photographed by Mario Sorrenti in super sexy looks styled by McKimm.

—William S. Gooch

 

 

 

Fashion News Alert: New York Fashion Week’s Spring 2027 Preliminary Calendar, Tyra Banks New Job, and Megan Thee Stallion’s New Fragrance

July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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Despite all the recent controversy around the now defunct “America’s Next Top Model,” Tyra Banks has acquired a new gig. Tyra Banks has joined “Project Runway” as a recurring judge on Season 22 of the show.

Banks will participate on the judging panel alongside Heidi Klum, Christian Siriano, and Law Roach. Banks served in a guest on Season 21. Also joining the judges this season as guest judges are Ciara, Fausto Puglisi, Ice Spice, Iman, Kiernan Shipka, Niecy Nash, Nina Dobrev, Sergio Hudson, Willy Chavarria and Winnie Harlow. 

Is the redemptive act for Banks. Hmm, time will tell.

“Project Runway” Season 22 returns on Freeform on July 9.

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Sweet-smelling Megan

Pop music sensation Megan Thee Stallion has launched her debut fragrance. Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer Eau de Parfum” launches online on July 8 and in stores on July 12. This is a limited-edition fragrance.

“Hot Girl Summer Eau de Parfum” is a floral woody fragrance with notes of creamy coconut, orchid and smoky vetiver, creating a balanced scent for anyone to enjoy. The fragrance embodies warmth, confidence, and power.

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NYFW spring 2027 calendar is here

New York Fashion Week’s (NYFW) spring 2027 preliminary calendar is available on cfda.org. The preliminary calendar contains 70 shows and presentations. That said, there are a few surprises.

Diane von Furstenberg opens NYFW on September 10 at 9:30am with the brand’s new creative director Henry Zankov. NYFW spring 2027 season closes with Thom Browne on September 15 at 5pm.

Some of the heavy hitters showing at this NYFW spring 2027 include, but are not limited to Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Area, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Collina Strada, COS, Diotima, Eckhaus Latta, Fforme, Khaite, LaQuan Smith, Michael Kors Collection, Norma Kamali, Prabal Gurung, Proenza Schouler, Public School New York, Simkhai, Todd Snyder, Tory Burch, Ulla Johnson, Wiederhoeft. Tommy Hilfiger, Monse, and threeASFOUR are returning to the runway this season.

threeASFOUR has not presented at NYFW for several seasons. The brand was loved for its fashion as art presentations.

According to dailyfrontrow.com, there are several brands that are debuting at NYFW for the spring 2027 season. Those brands presenting for the first time, include but is not limited to this season’s schedule, including Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Grey’s by Emily Grey, High Sport by Alissa Zachary, Hikari no Yami by Jakarie Whitaker, Magda Butrym, Max Esmail, Patrick Taylor, Sabyasachi by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, and Zaldy, who debuted a super sexy menswear collection last season.

William S. Gooch

 

Fashion News Alert: Julien Dossena Has Left Rabanne, Moschino Has New Creative Directors, and Louis Vuitton’s Controversial Waterfall Show

June 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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If you love Moschino, known for its kitschy, in-your-face outrageous fashion, you may grow to love the brand even more with its new creative director.  Creative Director Adrian Appiolaza has left the Italian fashion house and has been replaced with the design duo of Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo. Rizzo and Messina were formally at the defunct Italian fashion brand Sunnei.

“In the evolution of a fashion house, the ability to balance identity and innovation is essential,” said Massimo Ferretti, executive chairman of Aefe S.p.A, Moschino’s parent company, via a press release as reported in dailyfrontrow.com. “Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo possess the qualities required to embrace this challenge: a contemporary creative vision, a deep cultural sensibility and the ability to develop relevant and distinctive creative languages. We are confident that their contribution will further strengthen Moschino and support its growth in the years ahead.”

In recent years Moschino has struggled to establish profitability, laying off over 200 employees in 2025. In May of 2026 Moschino had to admit to its shareholders that the brand had become financially insolvent.

Similarly, the fashion duo of Messina and Rizzo attempted to scale up business at Sunnei after a Vanguard 6-million-euro investment in the brand in 2020. This infusion of money in 2020 did not work.

“We have always admired Franco Moschino’s ability to challenge conventions through creativity while maintaining a clear and consistent voice,” said the designers. “It is a rare quality. Moschino has always embodied this attitude as a cultural house driven by a strong, recognizable and radical point of view, using pop culture as a critical tool rather than merely an aesthetic language. Taking on the Creative Direction of the House means embracing this legacy and projecting it into the present, reinforcing its relevance and its ability to shape the contemporary cultural imagination.”

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Controversy accompanies Louis Vuitton’s men’s spring 2027 collection

Pharrell Williams, creative director of Louis Vuitton men, chose to present the brand’s spring 2027 collection with an artificial waterfall as Paris faced one of the highest temperatures in history. The eight-metre-high water feature, set against a sand-covered runway, formed the backdrop for musician and songwriter Pharrell Williams‘ spring 2027 menswear collection.

The collection was installed outside of the Cité Universitaire, a vast residential complex housing 12,000 students annually. Residents and local politicians criticized Pharrell and Louis Vuitton for using a public venue for high fashion when the temperatures in Paris rose over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

“The water used to create the wave comes entirely from Paris’ water supply, which was pumped to the site and then entirely redirected back into Paris’ sewer system via a closed-loop system,” the spokesperson told Reuters.”  “I understand the public’s reaction to poorly explained [privatizations,] with restrictions on access and, in the midst of a heatwave, a display that sends a very unfortunate message, explained Melody Tonolli, Paris deputy mayor for student living conditions.

LVMH stated that the six-week installation was agreed in consultation with its host. Jerome Duplan, communications director of the Cité Universitaire, noted Louis Vuitton’s sponsorship helped fund the structure, as the complex faces financial pressures from declining public funding and rising costs. Still, locale residents complained that because the LVMH installation caused them to have to alter their daily routines while certain facilities remained inaccessible all while paying rent.

“When you see where we live and how we live and what Louis Vuitton has just made, it is a complete paradox.,” commented student Emma Keller.

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Au revoir Julien

Julien Dossena leaves Rabanne after 13 years. It is an open secret that Olivier Rousteing, who left Balmain in 2025, will assume the creative direction of Rabanne after Dossena’s departure.

“Julien Dossena has profoundly shaped a new era for Rabanne, bringing renewed energy and modernity to its avant-garde heritage through a singular and globally resonant vision. All of us at Rabanne and Puig would like to warmly thank Julien for his exceptional creative direction and for the remarkable chapter he has written in the history of the Maison,” said Ana Trias, president of prestige and fashion brands at Rabanne parent company Puig, via a release, as reported in the dailyfrontrow.com.

“I would like to thank the Puig family and Group for their trust and for supporting my vision over thirteen years,” said Dossena in the same release. “I’m equally grateful to my teams, ateliers, and collaborators, whose craft and commitment made the work possible. This defining creative chapter at the helm of Rabanne will always have a significant resonance to me, both professionally and personally.”

Puig, which is the holding company for Rabanne, has stated that Dossena’s successor “will be announced in due time.”

William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Isaac Mizrahi’s New Gig, Gisele Bündchen’s W Magazine Cover, and Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over Documentary

June 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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“Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.” Does this quote apply to Tyra Banks. Duh, Fashion Reverie thinks so!!

 According to media reports—the New York Times, Deadline, People magazine, and E! Entertainment—Banks is suing the US streaming service Netflix over a documentary about the reality show “America’s Next Top Model (ANTM).” Court documents state that defamation of character is the source of the lawsuit.

The court documents detail that Banks gave three and a half hours of an interview in which only 16 minutes were used. According to Banks, the 16 minutes of statements that was used in Netflix’s “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” were “taken out of context and reassembled,” supporting the overall narrative that Banks exploited and mistreated the model contestants on ANTM.

According to Deadline and People magazine, Tyra Banks has requested a jury trial and damages for the emotional distress inflicted upon her. There has been no comment from Netflix.

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Isaac and Target

Isaac Mizrahi has a new job. Mizrahi has been named Creative Director at Large of Target. He is the first designer to hold this position at Target.

Mizrahi will mentor young designer talent at Target while working alongside Senior Vice President Gena Fox offering creative input on new product concepts, design innovations, and emerging trends. Additionally, Mizrahi will assist Target in identifying and implementing new opportunities for partnerships, capabilities, and experiences.

“Isaac has always believed, as we do, that great design should be accessible to everyone. What excites me most is the opportunity to pair his creativity and perspective with the incredible talent we already have inside Target as we shape the next chapter of style and design for our guests,” explained Gena Fox as reported in dailyfrontrow.com.

“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to inspire a brand I care so deeply about,” said Mizrahi. “My partners at Target and I have always shared the idea that great design should belong to everybody, and Target is poised to be the design authority in a way only Target can. My role is to collaborate with its incredible team to bring more joy, style and sophistication to design through storytelling, creativity and a shopping experience that feels even more fun.”

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Gisele returns

Gisele Bündchen is back. After an absence of nearly 20 years, Bündchen is back on the cover of W magazine. This appearance on the cover of W magazine makes Bundchen’s 16th appearance.

In this cover Bündchen is photographed by Karim Sadli and styled by Brian Molloy, wearing a red Celine dress. In the accompanying interview Gisele Bündchen shares, some of the stories behind the many W covers she has graced from 1999 to 2007.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: DVF Has a New Creative Director, Goodbye Emily in Paris, and Interview Magazine Shutting Down?

May 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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Well, fans of “Emily in Paris” the upcoming Season 6 is the final season of the much-beloved television series. Netflix recently announced the farewell of this fashion favorite starring Lily Collins.

“Season 6 will bring you everything you love about the show and serve as the final chapter in Emily’s adventure of a lifetime,” series star Lily Collins said in a video message. “Our entire cast and crew are pouring our hearts into making this a fantastic farewell season, which we’re now filming. I can’t wait for all of the magic ahead and to celebrate our final season with you in the most chic way yet. We’re so incredibly grateful, and we love you all.”

“Emily in Paris” has made a star out of a Lily Collins (daughter of the legendary Phil Collins), as well as Park, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Lucien Laviscount, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie, and Eugenio Franceschini. The series began has a streaming series on Netflix in 2020, tracing the life of an American (Lily Collins) who moves to Paris to give a French marketing firm an American point of view.

Series creator Darren Star also commented, as detailed in a dailyfrontrow.com article, “Making ‘Emily in Paris’ with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime. As we embark on the final season, I am so grateful to Netflix, Paramount, and, most importantly, the fans who have taken this incredible journey with us. We can’t wait to share this last chapter with you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, inspiring your dreams of travel and your love of Paris. We will always have ‘Emily in Paris’!”

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No more Interview?

Fashion wagging tongues are predicting that Interview magazine will soon shutter its doors!! After some key Interview magazine staff member abruptly left the 56-year-old publications, rumors began to spread that the iconic publication was about to bite the dust.

“It’s been a long time since anyone left Interview and a few people indeed left recently, and that’s OK. We’ve hired two new people in the last week,” said editor Mel Ottenberg, in a dailyfrontrow.com article. Ottenberg contends that despite some key departures, Interview is not on the proverbial chopping block.  “Interview just signed a lease on a new and bigger office space, next issue is out in a few weeks, things are good,” Ottenberg told pagesix.com.

Still, Interview has experienced challenges in the past, declaring bankruptcy in 2018. Peter Brant of Brant Publications came to the rescue, reducing the magazine from a monthly rag to a bi-monthly publication.

Interview magazine was founded by the legendary Andy Warhol and Village Voice journalist John Wilcock.

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DVF has a new creative director

Diane von Furstenberg’s (DVF) clothing brand has a new creative director, Henry Zankov. Zankov first worked at DVF from 2014- 2018, later launching his own eponymous brand ZANKOV. After winning the CFDA American Emerging Designer of the Year Award in 2024, Henry Zankov returned to DVF, designing an exclusive capsule collection for the brand, which debuted at Bergdorf Goodman.

“I have always been surrounded and inspired by strong women and Diane is the ultimate embodiment of that,” said Zankov in a dailyfrontrow.com article. “The DVF woman is a rebel—confident, curious and independent. It is an honor and privilege for me to build on Diane’s legacy and to carry the brand into the future.”

While taking over the creative helm of DVF, Zankov’s eponymous fashion brand will continue. “I applaud Graziano’s vision,” said Diane von Furstenberg. “I am excited to watch Henry’s designs, sense of color, and effortless sensibility seduce a new generation.”

—William S. Gooch

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