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Wednesday, September 23

Fashion Show Reviews

Jil Sander Spring 2027: Power Dressing, Unplugged

Simone Bellotti challenged himself to bring some fragility and vulnerability to pristine tailoring, yielding an approachable, soothing collection.

Retail

EXCLUSIVE: Rag & Bone Steps Up European Expansion, Starting With Paris Flagship

With a new stand-alone store in the Marais, the New York-based label is laying the groundwork for a bigger international push.

Shoe Industry News

Just Days After Revealing Major Expansion Into Soccer, On Says It Will Launch Golf as It Works Towards $7 Billion in Yearly Revenue by 2029

On's Mbappé announcement drove $8 billion in earned media reach, the most seen story in the company’s history.

Innovation

Marks & Spencer, New Look, Sainsbury’s Unite to Fight Textile Waste in the U.K. Clothing Industry

The rival retailers are coming together and working with Oxfam and Circle-8 on an initiative called The Circuit, which aims to streamline and process waste, and transform it into new raw materials.

Parties

Italy’s Creative Pack Turns Out for WWD Culture Club Milan Cocktail Party

Guests included Valentino’s Alessandro Michele and Riccardo Bellini, Loro Piana’s Frédéric Arnault, Giuseppe Zanotti, Moncler’s Remo Ruffini, Tod’s Diego Della Valle, and Golden Goose’s Silvio Campara…

Parties

Halle Berry, Regina King and More Attend Chanel x Tribeca ‘Through Her Lens’ Women’s Filmmaker Luncheon

Guests including Riley Keough, Emmy Rossum, Rosie Perez and more joined Chanel and Tribeca for the annual lunch.

People

EXCLUSIVE: A New Book Explores the Dream Logic of Elizaveta Porodina

As she prepares for the release of her debut monograph “Found Dreams,” the photographer talks psychology, feminine energy and why she has no time for “kissing ass.”