On November 17, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York officially announced the theme for the Costume Institute’s major 2026 exhibition: “Costume Art.”
Launches
The latest product launches, brand debuts, capsule drops, and new releases across the fashion, luxury, beauty, and lifestyle industries.
Paris-born luxury brand Casablanca has opened its first American flagship in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
Israeli-born and Paris-based designer Hed Mayner has been selected as the second guest designer for the upcoming Pitti Immagine Uomo 109, which will take place in Florence, Italy, from January 13 to 16, 2026.
On October 23, New York–based fashion brand Public School, led by designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, announced its long-awaited return after a six-year hiatus.
Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki, founder of the brand SOSHIOTSUKI, has been selected as the guest designer for the 109th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, one of the world’s leading menswear trade shows, to be held in Florence from January 13 to 16, 2026.
Italian luxury house Giorgio Armani celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the brand is hosting a special exhibition titled “ARMANI/Archivio”, which traces its legacy and aesthetic evolution. The exhibition will take place at Armani/Ginza Tower in Tokyo from October 27 to November 16.
The French Champagne house Maison Telmont, based in Damery, and the London-born vegan sneaker brand LØCI have joined forces to release a limited-edition pair of sneakers that merge heritage craftsmanship with contemporary sustainability.
On October 7, the final day of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, CFCL presented its latest collection “VOL.11 Knit-ware: Concreteness” at La Gaîté Lyrique, a cultural venue in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement.
Levi’s®, NIGO®, and Nike have come together for the first time to release their highly anticipated triple collaboration model, the Levi’s® × NIGO × Nike Air Force 3 Low, launching on October 16.
On September 29, ZARA marked its 50th anniversary by announcing a special project in collaboration with 50 leading creators from around the world.