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An elegant older woman embodies the 'grandma dressing' trend, showcasing timeless luxury fashion with a high-end handbag in a modern setting.
The Archive

Grandma Dressing Trend Sparks Luxury Fashion Resurgence

A single Hermes Petit Sac en box calfskin bag, a piece that could easily be mistaken for a cherished heirloom from a 1950s grandmother, now commands a price tag of $12,200.

Marcus Thorne·September 4, 2026
A young person in a vintage market looking at their phone, surrounded by clothes, symbolizing the conflict between individual style and algorithmic trends.
Behind the Seams

Algorithmic fashion: Authentic taste at risk in 2026

In vintage clothing markets, once vibrant havens for unique self-expression, younger generations now explicitly seek outfits that help them 'fit in and look like they belong,' The Guardian reports.

Marcus Thorne·August 13, 2026
Models in avant-garde fashion wear striking outfits in a dynamic, high-energy music video set, representing fashion's new digital runway.
Culture Edit

Music Videos Became Fashion's New Primary Runway

As international Covid restrictions abruptly halted traditional fashion shows, a curious thing happened: music videos, once merely a stage for pop stars, unexpectedly became the fashion industry's pri

Javier Rojas·July 1, 2026
Models wearing innovative, sustainable fashion designs from Finnish designers, including pieces made from recycled fish leather, on a runway.
Runway Report

Emerging Fashion Trends From Finland Designers

Last year, a small Helsinki-based label, known for its use of recycled fish leather, saw its sales to luxury boutiques in Paris and New York jump by 300%.

Javier Rojas·June 8, 2026
Close-up of metallic gold mule shoes with a blurred figure of Lizzo walking away on a New York City street.
The Tech Edit

Lizzo's metallic gold mule shoes spark immediate fashion impact

Just hours after Lizzo appeared in New York City wearing metallic gold mule shoes for an album promotion, a similar style from a different brand, priced at $119, completely sold out.

Akio Mori·June 6, 2026
Celebrities at a New York City cocktail party celebrating Brent Neale's 'Tides' collection, showcasing bold, nature-inspired fine jewelry like gold fish earrings and diamond nautilus charms.
The Tech Edit

Brent Neale's New Collection Highlights Bold Jewelry Trends

At a New York City cocktail party on May 19, celebrities like Blake Lively celebrated Brent Neale's new 'Tides' collection, featuring 18-karat gold fish earrings and diamond nautilus shell charms, acc

Akio Mori·May 24, 2026