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    Inside the World of LVMH: Les Journées Particulières

    September 26, 2026 - By 

    By Shubham Kumar What if you could walk inside a Louis Vuitton workshop in Asnières, see where jewellery is designed at Tiffany & Co. or discover places that are normally closed to the public? This is what makes Les Journées Particulières interesting. Since 2011, LVMH has been opening the doors of its Maisons and inviting people to see what happens behind the products we usually see in stores. It is completely free, and the focus is not only on the brands, but on the people, skills and craftsmanship behind them. The response to the 2026 edition has already been huge. During the…

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    Messika’s Okavango Blue Turns a Botswana Diamond Into High jewellery

    September 26, 2026 - By 

    By Shubham Kumar Some diamonds are valuable because of their size. Others become important because of the story behind them. Messika’s Okavango Blue is both. Discovered in 2018 at Botswana’s Orapa Mine, the rough blue diamond weighed 41.11 carats. After cutting and polishing, it became a 20.46-carat stone classified as Fancy Deep Blue, VVS1. Messika describes it as the largest blue diamond ever discovered in Botswana and the eighth largest blue diamond discovered worldwide. The stone is now the centre of Le Okavango Necklace, created by Valérie Messika for the house’s High Jewelry collection, Terres de Contrastes. The collection takes inspiration from the landscapes of Southern…

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    Donatella Versace Is Back With a New Brand

    September 22, 2026 - By 

    By Shubham Kumar Donatella Versace is back in the creative world with a new project, but this time it is not Versace. She has joined forces with Los Angeles-based REVOLVE Group to create a new independent fashion and beauty business built around her creative vision. Donatella will lead the venture as Chief Creative Officer, while REVOLVE will bring its digital platform, technology, consumer insights and global reach. The partnership comes around a year and a half after Donatella stepped down as Chief Creative Officer of Versace in March 2025, a position she had held for nearly three decades. She later…

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    VENINI: When Murano Glass Becomes Art

    September 13, 2026 - By 

    By Shubham Kumar Some objects are made to be used. Others become part of design history. VENINI sits somewhere in between. Founded in Murano in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and Venetian antique dealer Giacomo Cappellin, VENINI began with an ambitious idea: to bring together the centuries-old knowledge of Murano glassmaking with the ideas of artists, architects and designers. That philosophy still defines the house today. Every piece begins with glass, but its final character comes from the relationship between the designer and the master glassmaker. Working with molten glass requires precision, timing and experience. The material is constantly…

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    Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Returns to Auction

    September 12, 2026 - By 

    Princess Diana’s famous black “revenge dress” is coming back into the spotlight, nearly three decades after it was last sold for charity. The silk, off-the-shoulder dress was designed by Christina Stambolian and became one of the most memorable fashion moments of the 20th century. Diana wore it in 1994 when she arrived at London’s Serpentine Gallery, stepping out of her car into a crowd of photographers. The dress quickly became known as the “revenge dress”, largely because of the timing. Diana appeared in it on the same evening that King Charles publicly acknowledged his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles. Rather…

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    Why GANNI Does Not Call Itself a Sustainable Brand

    September 11, 2026 - By 

    GANNI is often described as one of fashion’s leading sustainable brands.But the Danish fashion company does not describe itself that way. During a recent conversation at Copenhagen Fashion Week, GANNI co-founder Nikolaj Reffstrup explained why the brand has deliberately avoided calling itself a sustainable fashion brand, despite years of work around materials, climate and responsible production. The reason is simple.Fashion is still built around consumption Fashion brands create new collections, introduce new products and encourage people to buy them. As Reffstrup explained, this makes it difficult for a fashion company to claim that it is completely sustainable. Instead, GANNI prefers…

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    Julie Kegels Wins the LVMH Prize 2026

    September 9, 2026 - By 

    Belgian designer Julie Kegels has won the LVMH Prize 2026, marking the 13th edition of one of fashion’s most important awards for emerging talent. The final took place on 4 September 2026 at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, after more than 2,400 applicationswere received for this year’s competition. Twenty designers were selected for the semi-final, with nine ultimately reaching the final. Kegels, who founded her eponymous womenswear label, was recognised for her contemporary and multifaceted approach to womenswear, with individuality at the centre of her work. She receives a €400,000 prize and one year of tailored mentorship from LVMH experts. The Karl Lagerfeld Prize went to Lii, founded by Chinese…

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    Sabato De Sarno Begins a New Chapter at ICICLE

    September 8, 2026 - By 

    Sabato De Sarno has been appointed Creative Director of ICICLE, opening a new chapter for both the Italian designer and the Shanghai-founded luxury brand. De Sarno will lead the creative direction of ICICLE across women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories and eyewear. His first collection is expected for the Autumn/Winter 2027–2028 season. The appointment comes after a career that has taken De Sarno through some of Italy’s most important fashion houses, including Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino, before his most recent role as Creative Director of Gucci. A New Direction After Gucci De Sarno’s move to ICICLE is particularly interesting…

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    GPHG 2026: All the Key Information

    September 8, 2026 - By 

    The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, commonly known as the GPHG, is one of the most important annual events in contemporary watchmaking. It recognises exceptional watches, technical innovation, craftsmanship and creative achievement across the global watch industry. The 2026 edition marks the 26th GPHG ceremony, bringing together some of the world’s largest watch houses and independent watchmakers. When Is GPHG 2026? The GPHG 2026 awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 7:00 PM, at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva, Switzerland. The ceremony is invitation only, although watch enthusiasts around the world will be able to follow it through the official GPHG livestream.…

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    Why Cultural Literacy Matters More Than Following Trends

    September 7, 2026 - By 

    In fast-moving industries such as fashion, luxury, marketing, and design, it is easy to believe that staying informed means following everything that is happening right now. Social media makes this even more intense. Every day brings a new collection, campaign, creator, trend, collaboration, or cultural conversation. Keeping up can feel like an essential part of being relevant. But following trends and understanding culture are not the same thing.Trends tell us what is currently attracting attention. Cultural literacy helps us understand why. This difference matters because trends are temporary. They can appear quickly and disappear just as fast. Culture, however, is…