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Yves Saint Laurent Onstage exhibition explores designer's performing arts passion

At the end of January, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (museum entirely devoted to the work of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, Morocco) launched the Yves Saint Laurent Onstage exhibition, dedicated to costumes and set designs for theatre, music hall, and ballet. The exhibition will be open until January 5, 2027. With...

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From high street to halftime: Bad Bunny debuts custom Zara at Super Bowl 2026

Inditex has once again signaled that the United States is its most vital growth frontier. During Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, the group’s flagship brand, Zara, took center stage before an audience of millions, dressing halftime headliner Bad Bunny. The appearance marks a historic marketing milestone for the Spanish retailer, aligning it...

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French luxury responds to Trump tariffs with cultural diplomacy

Facing a new era of trade tensions and tariffs under the Trump administration, the French luxury sector is leaning into its role as a “catalyst for cultural diplomacy.” Leading the charge is Comité Colbert, which has unveiled a strategic new exhibition in New York titled “Hidden Treasures: 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories”. The...

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Fashion podcasts of 2025

With over 4.5 million podcasts worldwide and an audience increasingly turning to audio for their news consumption, podcasts are an undeniable part of the culture, including in the upcoming fashion year. FashionUnited has selected a number of leading shows that are here to stay. Fashion neurosis Designer Bella Freud broke away from the rigid...

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LVMH acquires Challenges, Sciences et Avenir and La Recherche

Luxury giant LVMH announced on Tuesday it has acquired the magazines Challenges, Sciences et Avenir and La Recherche as planned. According to a statement, the group intends to ensure their “longevity”. Businessman Claude Perdriel, who was the majority shareholder until now, had agreed to the sale for a symbolic one euro. He has now retired from...

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12 Newsletters cutting through the mysteries of the fashion industry

Substack has become the new launchpad for compelling voices in fashion. Buyers, journalists, retailers and socialites inform their readership, who are often also fans, about the current state of the industry. FashionUnited has selected a line-up of leading series in anticipation of the new fashion year. Back Row (Amy Odell) Amy Odell is a...

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Major fashion exhibitions to set aside a day (or two) for in 2026

After a packed exhibition year in which curators did their best to capture the turbulence of our times, they appear to be returning to classics in 2026. The magnifying glass is on greats such as Schiaparelli, Alaïa and the Queen (Elizabeth II), whom many people know and will always want to explore. A fine starting point, because anyone who...

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Beyonce, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman to co-chair 2026 Met Gala

Music powerhouse Beyonce, tennis legend Venus Williams and Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 alongside Vogue's Anna Wintour, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Wednesday in New York. The annual Met Gala, traditionally held on the first Monday in May, was first organized in 1948 and for decades was...

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Meriem Bennani wins first Boss Award for Outstanding Achievement at Art Basel Miami Beach

Art Basel’s first-ever Awards Night in Miami Beach brought a new fashion–art crossover moment: the debut of the Boss Award for Outstanding Achievement, which went to Moroccan-born, New York–based artist Meriem Bennani. The honour was presented by Hugo Boss CEO Daniel Grieder and Creative Director Marco Falcioni as part of the brand’s broader...

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The Met unveils spring 2026 exhibition ‘Costume Art’, plots new Condé Nast galleries

New York’s The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) has unveiled the concept of The Costume Institute's upcoming spring 2026 exhibition, titled ‘Costume Art’. Due to open from May 10, 2026, running through January 10, 2027, the exhibition will “examine the centrality of the dressed body”, a press release revealed. With a primary focus on Western...

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Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion exhibition to open in April

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the largest display of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion ever mounted will open at The King’s Gallery on April 10, 2026, with tickets going on sale today, November 4. The ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ exhibition, first announced in July, is being hosted by the Royal Collection Trust, the charity which...

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Paul Smith announces festive collaboration with the Royal Opera House

British designer Paul Smith is collaborating with the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden for the festive season to celebrate “the spirit of creativity and cultural heritage”. The festive takeover is described as a first-of-its-kind collaboration bringing together “two icons of British design and the arts, united by a shared commitment...