The fashion news of the moment:
The Devil Wear Prada 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 hit premieres May 1st. Miranda and Andrea reunite in the comedy beloved by the moviegoers and fashionistas alike. Even Anna Wintour jumped on the wave, the Vogue head current models on the cover of the latest issue with actress Meryl Streep.
So desperate to get a piece of the action the Conde Nast head placed herself front and center of the publicity machine catching many off guard posing in the glossy publication styled by Grace Coddington.
The fashion holy book no longer carries the influence in 2026. Twenty years have eroded the influence of the fashion reference pages. Readers moved over to Social Media platforms where scrolling for instant fixes took the place of monthly page turning.
Even in the winter of her career, Anna Wintour, still a larger-than-life figure, one way or another continues to brand herself one way or another.
The welcomed cease fire in the Iran War gives the world a moment to breath. However, the effects have hit home. Amazon announced an additional 3.5% fee on items sold on its site. Blaming the rising fuel cost, the large online seller will charge 3rd party sellers April 17th. Online buyers can certainly expect to more in the near future as companies pass along additional shipping charges.
LVMH reported lower sales. The luxury giant’s stock dropped by 28% during the first quarter of 2026. The Dior, Loewe owner is dealing with a decline in demand for high-end goods as shoppers delay deep pocket purchases.
Saks, the embattled American retailer will emerge from bankruptcy soon, smaller and still under a cloud of doubt. Just in time for a recession, as buyers pull back, the 13 to 15 stores under the umbrella will face stiff competition from a surging Bloomingdales as well as discount brick and mortar markers.
It keeps happening, the casual high end Italian label Pull & Shark is the latest label accused of using subcontractors for producing goods. Those $700 denim over shirts look suspect. Italian officials placed the company under judicial administration over sweatshop conditions.