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Eyewear trends: Most fashionable styles for SS26

The spring/summer 2026 shows confirmed the creative power of sunglasses and opticals. The accessory has once again become the perfect canvas for personal expression, bringing a wide range of influences. From futuristic shapes and 70s accents to high-tech styles and “look-at-me” models, here are the five most creative eyewear styles for the...

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International debutants set the pace at the 41st edition of Riga Fashion Week

The Latvian capital once again became a meeting point for Baltic and European fashion from October 20 to 24. The 41st edition of Riga Fashion Week was a season marked by debutants. Seventeen brands from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Belgium and Uzbekistan presented their collections. Twelve of them appeared on the catwalk for the first...

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Under new direction: SS26 sets new standards on social media

The true success of a designer's debut can often only be measured in the third season, once the first collection has arrived in boutiques. However, subtle signs can be detected beforehand, indicating whether a fashion house has captured the zeitgeist with its choice of a new creative director. Rarely has the anticipation been as high as it was...

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Between upheaval and familiarity: 10 Key trends for SS26

The word “historic” was so prevalent this season that it almost felt like an unofficial headline hovering over the spring/summer 2026 collections. This was certainly justified, as a major reshuffle took place in the highest echelons of the fashion world. A total of 14 designers presented their debut collections as newly appointed creative...

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Shanghai Fashion Week SS26: Nostalgia, tradition and play on archetypes

A sense of nostalgia hung over the Shanghai fashion shows for the past two weeks. Designers often sought inspiration in the past, from the glamorous 1920s to deep-rooted Chinese aesthetics. They did not shy away from embellishments, exploring archetypes and connections to ballet and running. Nostalgia in muted colours Floral motifs and muted...

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Spotted on the catwalk: SS26 trends according to Heuritech

Parisian AI fashion forecasting company Heuritech analyses millions of social media images to predict which styles, colours and fabrics will dominate the coming seasons. For spring/summer 2026, the agency identified ten notable trends. FashionUnited highlights a few of them with the help of catwalk looks. Purple as trend colour and Creamy Yellow...

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Daring or reassuring: Brand strategies at Paris Fashion Week

“Historic” was a term widely used by industry professionals to describe this notable fashion week. A large number of brands had chosen this season to begin an important chapter in their history and unveil the very first collection from their new artistic director. While these debuts largely captured public attention, other key moments also made...

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Chanel by Matthieu Blazy: elegance with a playful twist

This Monday evening at the Grand Palais, the house of Chanel started a new chapter in its history, presenting the first collection conceived under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy. The result is a Chanel woman firmly grounded in the present, embodying a rediscovered modernity. Chanel silhouettes by Matthieu Blazy Against a nocturnal...

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A sublime Pierpaolo Piccioli makes Balenciaga 'chic' again

Madrid – Just over 15 minutes. That was the duration of the presentation for Balenciaga's new collection. It was all the time Pierpaolo Piccioli needed to usher in a new chapter as the new creative director of the emblematic French fashion house of Spanish origin. This new era is marked by a return to the 'chic' refinement that made the master...

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SS26 street style: Little Red Riding Hood, rugby players and charming trivialities

It will be a while before the trends from the current spring/summer 2026 Fashion Weeks truly take shape. This is no reason to look away from the fashion capitals. While designers in Paris, Milan, London and New York present their summer collections, show guests are already providing exciting insights into how individual trends could be...

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McCollough and Hernandez embrace Anderson's legacy in their debut for Loewe

Continuity and heritage. These two terms best summarise the new path Spanish brand Loewe has begun to tread, following the departure of Jonathan Anderson and the arrival of the duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez as the new creative directors of the Spanish fashion house. This marks a new chapter in its nearly 200-year history. The North...

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Standing ovation for Jonathan Anderson's debut womenswear show for Dior

The Dior spring/summer 2026 show on Wednesday was one of the most anticipated of Paris Fashion Week. It marked the debut collection from Jonathan Anderson at the helm of the prestigious luxury house. Those watching the show live on social media or on the brand's website could witness fittings with 070 Shake, Camille Cottin and Jennifer Lawrence....