Author: Kylie Dang
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Yueqi Qi AW26 “ROSA”: Where Romanticism Meets Controlled Chaos
At Tokyo Fashion Week on March 16, 2026, Yueqi Qi unveiled her Autumn/Winter 2026 collection “ROSA” at Jiyu Gakuen Myonakan, reaffirming her reputation as one of Asia’s most distinctive emerging voices. Known for her chaotic, maximalist, and highly personal design language, the 30-year-old designer surprised audiences this season by shifting toward a more wearable ready-to-wear… Read more
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Phan Huy Spring/Summer 2026 Haute Couture: Born of Gold and Jade
Spring/Summer 2026 marked a historic moment on the Paris Haute Couture calendar. At just 26, Phan Huy became the youngest guest couturier invited to show under his own name—and the first designer from Vietnam to achieve this distinction. For a house founded only in 2023 with London-based cofounder Steven Doan, the debut felt remarkably assured.… Read more
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Rahul Mishra Spring/Summer 2026 Haute Couture: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water — and the Alchemy of Space
For Spring/Summer 2026, Rahul Mishra presented a couture collection titled Alchemy, a meditation on the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. Known for transforming embroidery into immersive environments, Mishra once again blurred the line between garment and installation—yet this season, the spectacle was anchored in philosophy. The show notes referenced astronomer Carl Sagan… Read more
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NikeSKIMS Spring 2026: Why the LISA-Led Collaboration Signals a Major Shift in Global Sportswear Culture
The latest NikeSKIMS drop is more than just another celebrity-fronted activewear launch — it marks the moment Nike and SKIMS fully position the collaboration as a global lifestyle empire rather than a limited capsule collection. Fronted by LISA of BLACKPINK, the Spring 2026 collection introduces NikeSKIMS’ first complete “head-to-toe system of dress,” combining footwear, apparel,… Read more
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Alysa Liu Named New House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton
Just months after redefining the future of figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu is entering a new arena: luxury fashion. Louis Vuitton has officially named the 20-year-old Olympic champion its newest house ambassador, further cementing Liu’s growing influence beyond sport and positioning her as one of Gen Z’s most compelling cultural figures.… Read more
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Met Gala 2026: Fashion Is Art — and for once, they actually meant it
If there’s one thing about the Met Gala 2026, it’s that the theme is usually more of a suggestion than a rule. But this year? Surprisingly cohesive. Almost suspiciously so. “Fashion Is Art” could have gone very wrong—too literal, too costume-y, too Pinterest board. Instead, it turned into one of the strongest carpets in years,… Read more
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Vanity Fair Oscars Party 2026 Best Dressed: Couture Drama Continues After Dark
If the Oscars 2026 red carpet marked the return of maximalism, the Vanity Fair Oscars Party 2026 confirmed it. The after-party looks felt even more experimental, with sharper silhouettes, sculptural corsetry, sheer illusions, and couture-level embellishment dominating the night. Designers leaned into statement construction and tactile detail, proving that haute couture doesn’t stop when the… Read more
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Oscars 2026 Best Dressed: Maximalism and True Haute Couture Return to the Red Carpet
This is a really solid year for Oscars fashion. After seasons dominated by quiet luxury and minimalist silhouettes, the Oscars 2026 red carpet reminds us why we fell in love with couture in the first place. Designers leaned fully into maximalism, embracing feathers, embroidery, sculptural shapes, and unapologetic drama. From intricate Chinoiserie motifs to voluminous… Read more
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Huishan Zhang Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear: The Diva Who Refuses to Dim
In a London season defined by strategic recalibration, Huishan Zhang chose restraint over spectacle. Forgoing a physical presentation for Fall 2026, he redirected his energy toward production, craftsmanship, and delivery. “We wanted to take a breath,” he said—a decision that felt less like retreat and more like refinement. Instead of runway theatrics, Zhang focused on… Read more
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TheVxlley’s The Narcissist: Obsession in Bloom
When Daniel del Valle debuted The Narcissist in November 2025, it did not feel like the launch of a fashion label. It felt like the unveiling of a world. Del Valle, the Andalusian-born creative behind TheVxlley (pronounced “the valley”), resists the term “brand.” From his London home-studio, he describes TheVxlley as a garden—one where bread,… Read more