Fashion Round-Up
Time flies, so to keep you in the loop, we’ve rounded up all the important snippets of fashion news from the past seven days into one neat feature.
Seán McGirr exits McQueen
Seán McGirr is leaving Alexander McQueen after a three-year tenure at the British fashion house. Succeeding Sarah Burton in 2023, McGirr steered the house into a new chapter while building on the legacy of its founder, Lee Alexander McQueen, reinterpreting the brand’s rich archive through a contemporary spirit, with an emphasis on London’s subversive spirit, identity and the house’s fascination with mythology and storytelling. For the designer’s final collection, he brought the brand back to its roots, showing as part of the London Fashion Week schedule for the first time in 25 years.
Callum Turner’s wholesome LV day out
Having introduced Trunk Editions last year as an homage to the house’s luggage-making origins, Pharrell Williams returns with a SS27 iteration starring Callum Turner. Shot on film by Gregory Harris in New York City, the campaign captures the actor in a series of evocative scenes: reading the day’s paper, chilling with his dog, practising his putting skills, and having a spot of breakfast.
John Lobb’s Smith campaign
British footwear brand John Lobb has been a pioneer of men’s shoes since 1849, and their latest campaign honours that heritage. Introducing the SMITH line, an archival silhouette reimagined for the contemporary wardrobe, the accompanying campaign imagery takes notes from the legacy of British rock ‘n’ roll.
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JW Anderson’s new UGG collab
Just when you thought UGG’s collaboration repertoire couldn’t get any better, they’ve gone and dropped a JW Anderson partnership. In recent years, the Southern California-based lifestyle brand has teamed up with the likes of Palace Skateboards, Willy Chavarria, sacai, Gallery Dept. and Collina Strada on a string of sell-out collaborations. This most recent pairing sees the brand collaborate with JW Anderson for the first time, reimagining iconic UGG silhouettes, the Classic Boot and Tasman, in the playful design principles of Jonathan Anderson’s world.
Acne Studios teams up with Hussein Chalayan
Acne Studios has partnered with British-Cypriot designer Hussein Chalayan on a new capsule collection. Inspired by Chalayan’s iconic designs from the 2000s, the 12-piece collaboration reworks Acne Studios’ trademark denim, jersey and leather pieces. The collection is accompanied by a campaign shot in London’s V&A East Storehouse, alongside a limited-edition book, Reference: Hussein Chalayan.
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Gucci’s Beauty and the Bag campaign
Vittoria Ceretti stars in Gucci’s new Beauty and the Bag campaign, celebrating the enduring legacy of the house’s handbags. Captured by Mert and Marcus, the campaign spotlights the Jetset GG Marmont, a new interpretation of the iconic GG Marmont, complete with the archival Double G that has defined the design since its first release.
Veronica Leoni is leaving Calvin Klein
Veronica Leoni is exiting Calvin Klein after four seasons at the US brand. Appointed in 2024, Leoni brought Calvin Klein Collection back to the runway in February 2025 after a seven-year hiatus, and was celebrated for her fresh perspective on the brand’s signature 90s minimalism and American aesthetic.
“I want to thank Veronica for her creative vision, commitment, and partnership over the past two years,” said David Savman, global brand president, Calvin Klein, in a statement. “Reintroducing Collection was a significant milestone for Calvin Klein, and Veronica’s exceptional talent and fresh perspective on Calvin’s iconic design codes helped build meaningful momentum for Collection. Collection remains an important part of our brand; we are excited by the progress to date and look forward to its continued evolution.”
Loewe x On’s new capsule
Since first joining forces in 2021, Loewe and On have released a series of sell-out drops. Reuniting once again, this season’s collection focuses on artistic expression, combining the Spanish house’s luxury savoir-faire and artisanal craftsmanship with On’s top-tier Swiss design engineering. The accompanying campaign stars artists Joan Jonas, Martine Syms and Tarek Atoui in a series of stills and video that follow them through the environments that shape their respective practices.
Kiko Kostadinov’s Crocs collab
Kiko Kostadinov’s FW26 show saw the designer turn to the work of Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan, delivering a collection that dissected construction and material. On the runway, Kostadinov also debuted a footwear collaboration with Crocs, transforming the brand’s silhouettes through Kiko’s technical lens. Now accompanied by a series of campaign imagery shot by Jim Mangan, the collaboration hits new, otherworldly terrain.
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Tommy Hilfiger partners with FRGMT
Tommy Hilfiger is teaming up with FRGMT, the streetwear label founded by iconic Japanese musician Hiroshi Fujiwara. The partnership reinterprets Hilfiger’s signature 90s archival silhouettes through Fujiwara’s design language, photographed on the streets of New York City.
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Hailey Bieber’s Adanola collection
One for the girls! Hailey Bieber is going back to her roots as a ballet dancer for a new collaboration with the Manchester-born activewear brand Adanola. Shot in a dance studio at nightfall in Los Angeles, Bieber sports the newly developed collection, taking Adanola’s signature silhouettes and refashioning them for the studio.
Goldwin 0 FW26 campaign
Set on the streets of Tokyo, Goldwin 0’s new campaign brings the brand’s FW26 collection to life. Focusing on garment performance in winter environments, the collection boasts a new array of technology equipped to battle the elements. Reflected in the accompanying campaign imagery, this season is fit for the unpredictable energy of the city or the mountains.
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Margaret Howell’s new monograph
Margaret Howell Life and Work is the new book honouring the work of British designer Margaret Howell. Published by Shueisha, the Japanese-English bilingual publication explores the ideas, environments, principles and partnerships that have defined over five decades of design.
dunhill at Pitti Uomo
Few invitations in menswear carry the weight of Pitti Immagine Uomo’s Guest Designer slot. This January, for its 111th edition, the fair turns to dunhill, with the British House set to show its FW27 collection in Florence for the first time.