Author: VOG

“Charli XCX was actually mentioned in the first brand strategy presentation I did at Nothing as this embodiment of rebellious creativity,” admits Nothing’s chief brand officer, Charlie Smith, over Zoom a couple of weeks ago. Negotiating a story about two people called Charli(e) and a company called Nothing takes a lot of back and forth, but today, Vogue can reveal that Charli XCX has joined the tech hardware brand as its first global ambassador and shareholder.“When I’m creating, I’m always thinking about how my work will be experienced out in the world, and I love how Nothing headphones sound and…

The wholesale boutique might sound like a wistful ’90s flashback, but the proof is in the data that the model is still working, at least for now. According to Andrew Roth, CEO of Gen Z research firm Dcdx, the three legacy houses — Sherri Hill, Jovani, Ashley Lauren — totaled 96.4% of branded TikTok engagement across the nine major prom-adjacent labels tracked between February 2023 and May 2026. Sherri Hill alone made up 82.4%. Other labels tracked were Mac Duggal, Faviana, Revolve, Lulus, Princess Polly, and Anthropologie.“We are not even thinking about [going DTC] at this point,” says Hill, who…

At the 2026 Met Gala, some big names in tech — including honorary co-chair and lead sponsor Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg — skipped the red carpet walk. Those who did walk the steps, though, did so not wearing looks by the big fashion houses we’ve come to expect, but by mainly independent designers.Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri wore Kartik Research, while VP of fashion Eva Chen wore Rachel Scott’s Proenza Schouler; both Stewart Butterfield (Slack CEO) and Selby Drummond (formerly of Snap and Bumble, now founder of tech venture firm Plum Alley) wore Conner Ives; and Charles Porch, who recently joined OpenAI…

When you think of Sydney, what comes to mind? The Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, perhaps? The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) certainly reckons so. In its second year as organizer of Australian Fashion Week (AFW), the council has swapped industrial venue Carriageworks for the Museum of Contemporary Art, which sits just in front of these very Aussie landmarks.The AFC hopes the move will increase the week’s global pull for press and buyers, to better help brands establish themselves not just in the Australian market, but also globally. “We know from past shows that take place [at Sydney landmarks],…

The annual Met Gala is a culmination of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of hours of work to make the looks on the carpet happen — and 2026 was no different. Chase Infiniti’s Thom Browne dress was adorned with over 1.5 million stacked sequins, while Kylie Jenner’s Schiaparelli gown took over 11,000 hours to complete the embroidery.These aren’t the only big numbers to come out of the 2026 Met Gala, though. The numbers are in for the views and engagement generated by the first Monday in May, one of fashion — and Vogue’s — biggest nights of the year. Across Met Monday and the…

It’s a new era for A.P.C.The French brand has appointed Ludivine Poiblanc as artistic director. Poiblanc is a stylist and creative director best known for her contributions to major publications like WSJ Magazine and advising fashion houses on product and visual identity. Her commercial work includes Zara, Lanvin, and Calvin Klein. In Poiblanc’s new role, she will shape the brand’s “image and visual universe”, according to a brand statement.A.P.C., which stands for Atelier de Production et de Création, was founded in 1987 by Jean Touitou and focuses on effortlessly cool, timeless clothing and accessories, including its popular Japanese selvedge denim.…

Pattern-on-pattern is another key trend, as couples express their individuality, says wedding planner Niemierko, but “always in light, clean, fresh tones”, from tablescapes to bridal parties. “Think a white cloth with a beautiful pattern, matching napkins, seat pads, the whole table telling a story. Then, the odd pop of something bolder, a deep burgundy or a dark green, be it a napkin ribbon or a flower head to add personality and prevent it from feeling too safe. Color-wise, think light grays and blues with white, ivory with deep greens, yellows and lilacs. Bright but not bold; fresh rather than loud.”Contrasting…

When Danielle Frankel founded her label in 2017, she was engaged and working out of a rented space in New York’s Garment District that she describes as “a literal closet”. Now, when clients enter the bridal designer’s studio, they’re immersed in her world: spacious rooms lined with chartreuse carpets, walls hung with tapestries, plush seating. The designer wants it to feel like her living room.The grown-up space reflects her brand’s trajectory. Almost 10 years on, the designer has evolved and refined her brand’s aesthetic, opened a two-floor atelier and office space in New York and a boutique in Los Angeles,…

There comes a time in every girl’s life when all her paid time off — and a good chunk of disposable income — is allocated to weddings. A bachelorette weekend in Miami, a civil ceremony in London, a three-day destination wedding in Italy. Each event comes with its own dress code, color palette, and multiple outfit changes.Several cultures outside the West (including India, Pakistan, China, and Nigeria) are known for multi-day high-guest-count weddings that feature multiple outfit changes for guests. What’s newer is the way Western wedding culture is catching up, fueled by destination travel, social media, and the rise…

Weddings may be bigger business than ever, but interestingly, the US marriage rate has slowed slightly since 2022, per Euromonitor, with forecasts from 2026 to 2030 steady at six married people per 1,000. In Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Japan, the declines are steeper.So, what gives? Well, despite a continued decline in wedding rates, newlyweds are skewing older as people hit milestones later in life amid today’s challenging macroeconomic environment. In fact, the Gen Z contingent is more likely to prioritize self-development and independence, ensuring financial security before settling down. Fflur Roberts, Euromonitor’s head of luxury, points to a global…