Chanel Acquires Historic Shirtmaker Charvet to Preserve French Craftsmanship

Chanel just bought Charvet, adding the oldest shirtmaker in France to its permanent portfolio while guaranteeing the bespoke house keeps its creative independence.
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Chanel just bought Charvet, adding the oldest shirtmaker in France to its permanent portfolio while guaranteeing the bespoke house keeps its creative independence.

Substack landed Balenciaga as the first fashion house in its sponsorship program, a deal built to put brand money behind independent authors.

Burberry has refreshed its signature check in the distinctive blue of Hôtel Belles Rives and threaded it through the historic French Riviera.

Rosé and Puma’s new H-Street pulls from the Harambee, a late-’90s running spike whose name is Swahili for “pull together.”

Drew Henry, a 38-year-old South African designer shaped by stints at Celine, JW Anderson, and Burberry, takes the top creative job at Courrèges.

Bottega Veneta drops a curated photo book to highlight the very first collection from Louise Trotter.

Nike has secured one of the biggest names in global pop by signing Blackpink’s LISA to a multi-year deal.

Valentino Garavani died today. The Roman residence where he died hosted the loved ones who surrounded the couturier in his final moments.

Future has been officially named a Friend of the House at Louis Vuitton, cementing his role within Pharrell Williams’s “LVers” community.

Chase Infiniti has been named the newest House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton following a breakout year in cinema and television.

Louis Vuitton has secured the status of Title Partner for the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco starting in 2026, expanding on its previous role as a trophy case provider.

H&M and Stella McCartney are reuniting for a second collaboration launching in Spring 2026.

The Met Costume Institute has set its 2026 exhibition and Met Gala theme: “Costume Art.”

Balenciaga is the first luxury fashion house to partner with the PUBG franchise, including both PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and PUBG MOBILE.

Gentle Monster is taking a new approach for its Fall 2025 eyewear release.

As Formula 1® marks its 75th anniversary, the French House builds a new trunk rooted in its 19th-century automotive origins.

The series opens with Broken Mirror, a rare collector edition of the Tabi crafted with thousands of glass beads by hand.

Grace Wales Bonner takes over as menswear creative director at Hermès, succeeding Véronique Nichanian after 37 years.

The actress reunites with Alessandro Michele as she joins Valentino, marking a new chapter in her long-standing fashion story.

After leaving Dior in May, Maria Grazia Chiuri returns to Fendi, the house where she began her career, to lead a new creative era.