Fashion Island Celebrates Luxury Menswear in the California Riviera

Fashion Island Celebrates Luxury Menswear in the California Riviera

Open-air luxury shopping plaza Fashion Island will celebrate its menswear business with an upcoming fashion showcase slated for April 30. The Newport Beach, Calif.-based property will preview unseen collections and host activations from new and longtime tenants, including Chanel-owned resortwear brand Orlebar Brown, Australian men’s brand Joe Bananas and independent men’s retailer Garys. The event…

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Rent the Runway Stock Falls 18 Percent as Company Maps Out Road Ahead

Rent the Runway Stock Falls 18 Percent as Company Maps Out Road Ahead

Rent the Runway Inc. — the designer fashion rental pioneer — just celebrated 15 years in business.  And while cofounder, president and chief executive officer Jennifer Hyman told analysts on a conference call on Tuesday that the company is “now operating from steadier financial footing,” it remains a business in the midst of transformation.  Investors…

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Jacob Elordi’s Dodgers Cap Is a Nod to Kendrick Lamar

Jacob Elordi’s Dodgers Cap Is a Nod to Kendrick Lamar

There are signs of springtime all around us: birds chirping; flowers blooming; Jacob Elordi carrying two to-go beverages in one hand, as he is wont to do. During a coffee run in Los Angeles, the Australian actor dressed casually in a zipped-up Willy Chavarria track jacket, swishy gray track pants, and two conspicuous Bottega Veneta…

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American Designer and Guyanese Officials Clash Over Fashion Show Proposal

American Designer and Guyanese Officials Clash Over Fashion Show Proposal

The U.S.-based fashion designer Marrisa Wilson has alleged that Guyanese government officials used her intellectual property for an upcoming fashion festival without her consent. In an interview Tuesday, she said she had recently requested to withdraw her proposal, and issued a cease-and-desist notice on April 7 to Guyanese government officials to stop using her name,…

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The Most Expensive Rolex Watches

The Most Expensive Rolex Watches

Investigating the most expensive Rolexes is a fascinating exercise because these are not watches that blow you away with massive six-figure pricetags at your local retailer. Of course, the Crown has its fair share of elusive off-catalog pieces that get up there, but many of the most expensive pieces are vintage ones that have skyrocketed…

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In 2025, SPF Can Be Perfume, Too

In 2025, SPF Can Be Perfume, Too

The perfume boom has officially reached the SPF category. On the heels of the fragrance mist craze — Circana reports sales of body and hair mists grew 94 percent and 32 percent in 2024, respectively — clean fragrance brand Skylar is launching its first SPF/fragrance hybrid with its Boardwalk Delight Scent-Screen Mist, $25. Infused with…

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Cult Gaia Steps Into the Wedding Aisle With First Bridal Collection Featuring Sculptural Dresses and Accessories

Cult Gaia Steps Into the Wedding Aisle With First Bridal Collection Featuring Sculptural Dresses and Accessories

Cult Gaia is bringing its sculptural designs to bridalwear. The fashion brand founded by Jasmin Larian Hekmat launched its first bridal collection on Tuesday, featuring a selection of white dresses with architectural lines and artful accessories. Cult Gaia’s bridal collection. Courtesy “Cult Gaia has long been a destination for celebrating life’s most unforgettable moments, and…

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Dior Pre-Fall 2025: Kyoto in Full Blossom

Dior Pre-Fall 2025: Kyoto in Full Blossom

Dior‘s fascination with Japan began with founder Christian Dior in the 1950s, and now that storyline has welcomed a new chapter with Maria Grazia Chiuri‘s Kyoto showcase. Chiuri’s pre-fall 2025 collection unfolded Tuesday against the fleeting beauty of falling sakura, set within the timeless serenity of Kyoto’s storied Tō-ji Garden — home to one of…

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Katy Perry’s Trademark Fight Continues With Fashion Designer

Katy Perry’s Trademark Fight Continues With Fashion Designer

The yearslong legal battle between the pop singer Katy Perry and the Australian fashion designer Katie Perry carries on. The Australian High Court ruled Friday that it would hear the trademark case “Taylor vs. Killer Queen,” in which the Sydney-based designer claims that the 13-time Grammy nominee infringed on her brand. This reverses a November…

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