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- 1Robots walk the runway at Vogue World: Milano●Column: At Vogue World: Milano, they sent robots down the runway, The Post’s Shane O'Neill writes. Why were robots on the runway? Because the event’s creative director Juan Costa Paz put them there. https://wapo.st/4yjapLf
At Vogue World: Milano, robots were sent down the runway alongside models, a choice made by the event's creative director Juan Costa Paz. Washington Post columnist Shane O'Neill examines the spectacle, raising the question of why machines featured in a fashion showcase and what it says about fashion's growing embrace of technology and spectacle.
- 2Major women's clothing chain to close 120 stores●Major women’s clothing chain known for affordable fashion closing 120 stores
A major women's clothing chain known for its affordable fashion has announced it will close 120 stores. The retailer is shutting locations as part of a downsizing move, a decision that affects shoppers and staff across multiple regions. Details on which specific locations will close and the timeline have not yet been fully outlined in early coverage.
- 3Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez Steal the Show at Vogue World: Milano●Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez Take Over Vogue World: Milano
Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez made headline appearances at Vogue World: Milano, drawing massive attention to the fashion event. Both stars were among the standout names at the showcase, which combines fashion with performance and celebrity spectacle. Their presence has become one of the most talked-about elements of the Milan event, generating buzz across fashion and entertainment circles.
- 4Washington Heights Man Cleans One NYC Block a Day for 100 Days●Washington Heights Man Cleans One NYC Block a Day for 100 Days,Neighbors Join In
A man in Washington Heights, Manhattan, has spent 100 days cleaning one city block each day, and neighbors have started joining his effort. The story has drawn attention for showing how a single person's consistent volunteer work can build community participation and improve shared public spaces in a New York neighborhood.
- 5Demi Vollering wins world road race title●World Champs: Vollering secures her white whale in spectacular fashion
Demi Vollering captured the women's road race world championship, sealing the rainbow jersey that had long eluded her. Commentators described the win as spectacular, noting she finally claimed the one major title missing from her career after years of near misses against top rivals.
- 6Gucci and Moschino Cast Real People at Milan Fashion Week●The Two Faces of Milan: Gucci and Moschino Bring “Real People” to Milan Fashion Week
Gucci and Moschino are spotlighting so-called real people at Milan Fashion Week, presenting collections that mix unconventional, everyday models with the usual runway glamour. The move highlights two distinct approaches by the Italian houses to inclusivity and authenticity, prompting discussion about whether fashion's embrace of ordinary faces marks a genuine shift or a marketing strategy for the industry.
- 7Levi Strauss and Marks & Spencer Launch Fashion Renewable Collaborative●Levi Strauss & Co. and Marks & Spencer Launch Fashion Renewable Collaborative
Levi Strauss & Co. and Marks & Spencer have announced the launch of a Fashion Renewable Collaborative, a joint initiative aimed at advancing renewable energy use across the fashion industry. The pairing of two major apparel retailers from the United States and the United Kingdom signals a coordinated push to cut emissions in fashion supply chains. Details on membership and targets have not yet been fully outlined.
- 8Olivia Rodrigo Steps Out in a Melting Dress●Olivia Rodrigo’s Melting Dress Revives One of Fashion’s Great Runway Experiments
Olivia Rodrigo wore a melting-style dress, drawing attention to a fashion experiment with a long runway history. The look has prompted renewed discussion of designers who have played with illusion, distortion and transformative materials on the catwalk, with fashion commentators framing the moment as a revival of one of the industry's more daring ideas.
- 9Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo Make Their Moschino Debut●Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo make their Moschino debut https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/style/moschino-loris-messina
Designers Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo have presented their first collection for Moschino, marking a new chapter for the Italian fashion house. The debut is drawing attention in fashion circles, with coverage in the New York Times' style section highlighting the pair's arrival at the luxury brand known for its playful, irreverent aesthetic.
- 10Zalando Partner Day Spotlights AI's Limits in Fashion●The Big Topic at Zalando’s ‘Partner Day’: What AI Can — and Can’t — Do for Online Fashion
Zalando's 'Partner Day' event put artificial intelligence at the centre of debate, examining what the technology can and cannot deliver for online fashion retail. The discussion, reported by WWD, brought together partners to weigh AI's practical role in e-commerce, from product discovery to merchandising, alongside its current shortcomings.
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Demna, the designer known for his work at Balenciaga and Vetements, is broadening his creative footprint at Gucci following his appointment to the Italian fashion house. The news is being followed by fashion press tracking how his avant-garde sensibility will translate into Gucci's identity and upcoming collections.
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Forbes takes a closer look at Oslo's expanding fashion and luxury sector, examining how the Norwegian capital is attracting growing interest from brands, retailers and affluent consumers. The piece highlights the city's development as a niche destination within the Scandinavian luxury market.
- 13Bottega Veneta Unveils Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection●Bottega Veneta Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show
Bottega Veneta presented its Spring 2027 ready-to-wear fashion show, with coverage led by Vogue. The Italian luxury house, known for its leather craftsmanship and intrecciato weaving, used the runway to set the tone for the upcoming season, and fashion watchers are now weighing in on the collection's direction, silhouettes and potential influence on next year's trends.