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The Italian glamour - Milan Fashion Week SS27

Milan Fashion Week has just wrapped up another season. As one of the legacy fashion weeks, Italian glamour never fails to impress. The architecture of the venues, the celebrities, the designs, and the beautiful people in town have turned the city into the biggest glamorous runway once again. Words by Ophelia Wu. Image credit: Fendi SS27.

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Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27

Copenhagen Fashion Week has just celebrated its 20th anniversary. From a regional showcase event within the Nordics to a global platform with a purpose and championing sustainability, the event is a lot more than the Scandi street styles. What has grown in the past 20 years is not just the structure and scale of the fashion week, it’s also the global presence and influence of Scandinavian fashion trends, innovative use of materials and upcycling production, and a conversation around important topics such as the relevance of media, climate change, the rise of modest fashion, etc. Words: Ophelia Wu. Image: James Cochrane.

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The Revival And New Era of Thierry Mugler

Many, especially today’s generation, know Thierry Mugler through his iconic perfume, “Angel”. But to many others, they may remember the iconic looks worn by David Bowie, Beyoncé’s “I Am” world tour, Lady Gaga in her music video “Telephone” and, most recently, Kim Kardashian. For a long time, Mugler wasn’t the go-to brand for many, but in recent years it has made a spectacular comeback. Despite Manfred Thierry Mugler’s death in 2022, his brand and legacy live on through first Casey Cadwallader and now Castro Freitas. Cover Photo: model is wearing the taupe cropped tailored strap top.

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Victoria Beckham: The Architecture of Soft Strength

To understand Victoria Beckham in 2026 is to witness the final, triumphant stage of a decades-long metamorphosis. For years, the industry viewed her through the narrow lens of celebrity — a “pop star turned designer” daring to enter the ruthless world of luxury fashion. Yet as she stood in Paris to receive the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the narrative finally shifted. It was the validation of a woman who became the ultimate insider by remaining, at her core, a dedicated student of the craft. Cover Photo: As Worn By Victoria - Spring Summer 2026 - Sculptural Sleeve Jacket In Nickel - Pleated Waist Trouser In Nickel.

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