Jil Sander SS26: Simone Bellotti’s debut was an ode to minimalism

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. The simplest painting in the Tate Modern is an ultramarine blue rectangle, Yves Klein’s IKB 79, painted in 1959. Famously, ā€˜IKB’ stands for his trademark, patented colour, International Klein Blue, and the painting at the Tate…

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Introducing: Ming Concludes A Trilogy Of Moonphase Designs With The 37.05 Lunatic

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. What We Know When I think of Ming, the word “experimentation” comes to mind. Not only has the brand pushed its boundaries in manufacturing (with a new white luminous compound, uniquely complicated dial-making techniques, and more),…

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People are turning to Etsy witches to manifest their dream lives

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Etsy witches have been a hot topic on the internet in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, after it transpired that the staff of Gawker’s Jezebel had asked several Etsy witches to curse the right-wing activist…

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Demna’s Debut at Gucci: Industry Experts React to ā€˜La Famiglia’ FirstĀ Collection

Editor’s pick — Runway quick take: what stands out in this collection/campaign (silhouette, craftsmanship, materials, brand direction) in 1–2 lines. On the heels of Demna’s surprise release of the spring 2026 collection’s look book, WWD pooled the first reactions from fashion historians, vintage connoisseurs and talent scouts. Here’s what they had to say. Source: wwd.com…

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Trade A Plant For Jae Tips’ Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 ā€œFlowers Grow Uptownā€ Pack

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 9/24/25: The Jae Tips x Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 ā€œFlowers Grow Uptownā€ collection kicks off with two exclusive pop-ups. London hosts the first event on September 26th, followed by New York City on September…

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The Importance (And Fun!) Behind Safely Storing Your Collection

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. The watch and jewelry collecting journey is often two-fold. On one hand, watches and jewelry are an investment and a growing asset class—there’s an inherently practical aspect to building a collection. On the other hand, the…

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Demna’s Gucci debut was a film premiere turned fashion show

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Since arriving on the scene in 2014 with his transgressive label Vetements, we’ve known Georgian mastermind Demna to do things a little differently. His shock defection from Balenciaga to Gucci back in March continued his penchant…

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