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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Aurora James and the 15 Percent Pledge Sued for Fraud Aurora James is being sued alongside her organization the 15 Percent Pledge and its fiscal sponsor Philanthropic Ventures Foundation by The Gathery, the Brooklyn creative agency that produced the nonprofit’s 2026 gala. First reported by Carson Griffith’s “Rich People Shit,” the case centers on a complaint regarding an unpaid bill of $777.871.84 in principal, with the lawsuit seeking damages of at least $1,082,965.28 (including interest and legal fees). The Gathery alleges that James continued approving work despite the 15 Percent Pledge not having the money. { Rich People Shit ; Business of Fashion /paywalled} H&M Group Sales Rise by 1% in Q3 H&M Group released its Q3 2026 earnings on Thursday, which showed sales in local currencies increased by 1% and net sales rose to SEK 57.19 billion ($5.77 billion). Its third-quarter ...

In February 2022, as COVID-19 restrictions loosened and consumers itched to bring the life back into dark days, Byoma skin care gained immediate attention. Launching with a sleek, geometric, color-blocked design, the London-based brand immediately made a splash on social media, primarily targeting Gen Z. According to the brand’s launch agency, its release campaign generated 58 press placements in four weeks, including 14 standalone features and 253 social mentions across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, with a reach of more than 27 million users. Its social-first design was a stark contrast from the minimalist, muted packaging that had been dominating the industry in its millennial optimism days. Brands including Nécessaire, Ouai, Aesop and The Ordinary contributed to cohesive shelfies and quietly luxurious beauty counters. Even in the case of Drunk Elephant, which notably implemented bright color into its packaging in 2013, the pop functioned primarily as a point of ...

The Spring 2027 London Fashion Week shows, which concluded in the British capital Monday, had fresh energy and unbridled spirit. British Fashion Council CEO Laura Weir’s regeneration strategy is taking hold and the results are tangible. Accredited buyer attendance was up 19% year-on-year and accredited international buyer attendance increased 41% for this season, according to the organization. Launchmetrics data from earlier this year showed that London Fashion Week’s MIV grew 56% year-on-year for February’s Fall 2026 season. “There is a real sense of momentum around this season,” Weir tells Fashionista. “What excites me most is the combination of extraordinary creative talent with a renewed confidence in London as a place where fashion, culture and commerce collide.” Legacy Brands Return to LFW McQueen Spring 2027. Photo: Launchmetrics Spotlight The biggest endorsement came in the form of McQueen’s homecoming show. ...

Welcome to Factory Tour , where we take you inside the manufacturing facilities of our favorite brands to reveal how the products we buy are actually made.  Nestled in the northern Italian countryside, brushing shoulders with the Alps, are Falconeri’s two cashmere factories in Biella and Avio. There, the 26-year-old Italian fashion house oversees nearly every stage of its production process. This thorough oversight is intentional, as the time-honored craftsmanship characteristic of Falconeri’s cashmere garments doubles as the antithesis of fast fashion. “Falconeri believes that modern luxury is defined by authenticity, exceptional craftsmanship, versatility and longevity,” Gianni Forlini, chief business officer of Oniverse U.S., tells Fashionista over email. “From the selection of cashmere in Mongolia to the specialized expertise of the teams in Biella and Avio, every stage reflects the brand’s commitment to the quality of natural m...

When we weren’t hunched over our laptops in our frigid SoHo office between runway shows, team Fashionista spent this New York Fashion Week exploring some of the city’s coolest corners. From upscale hotels to luxurious cafés, we’ve rounded up all the stylish restaurants, hotels and show venues that left us in awe. At Le Café Louis Vuitton , the French fashion house turns snacking into a luxury via truffle eggs and caviar (even down to monogrammed butter). The Beekman, a stunning, historic hotel in Lower Manhattan, served as a relaxing refuge on busy days. As for this season’s standout show locations, Carolina Herrera celebrated its 45th anniversary at the opulent David H. Koch Theater and Emily Dawn Long screened her Spring 2027 short film in Chinatown’s Bridges . Ahead, see all of our editors’ favorite fashion week haunts from the Spring 2027 season. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel Photo: Courtesy of The Beekman ...

Following a six-year tenure at Diesel, Glenn Martens will step down as creative director of the brand after the Spring 2027 runway show at the start of Milan Fashion Week. Its parent company OTB Group announced the news Friday, stating in a press release that his exit marks the conclusion of a “transformative chapter in the brand’s history.” Martens will remain creative director of Maison Margiela — also owned by OTB — a role he took on last year after John Galliano’s departure. Diesel founder Renzo Rosso tapped Martens to lead the denim powerhouse back in 2020, introducing himself to the role with the “Diesel x Diesel” campaign, which dug into the label’s late-1980s archive for inspiration. From there, fabric twisting and wrapping (techniques he’d honed in his previous position at Y/Project) quickly became a defining feature of the designer’s collections for the brand. “Glenn Martens’ c...