Steve Madden Says He ‘Nicked’ Luxury Shoes, Not Designing ‘Knockoffs’

Steve Madden is drawing the line at inspiration vs. imitation. The footwear empire founder and shoe designer was recently asked about his company’s long history of designer “knockoffs,” and his…

Inside the Gucci Archive, Where Heritage and Innovation Meet in Florence

FLORENCE – Those lucky enough to visit the Gucci Archive are in for quite a few surprises. A Gucci paper knife? A lighter shaped as a tiny equestrian boot finely…

Alessandro Michele’s Book Lands in France

PARIS – Fashion and philosophy may seem like unlikely bedfellows, but when Alessandro Michele met Emanuele Coccia, they immediately spoke the same language. The creative director of Valentino and the…

Karoline Leavitt’s Style Spotlighted by Designer, Scrutinized by Others

For nearly 16 years, the fashion designer Christopher Cuozzo has worked under-the-radar. But that recently changed due to his now-publicized connection to the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. As…

Kering Eyewear Partners with Google to Develop AI-Powered Smart Glasses

MILAN — In a major new development for Kering Eyewear, the company revealed on Tuesday that it has inked a partnership with Google for the development of AI-powered glasses with…

Dakota Johnson’s Gucci Cannes Dress, Strappy Heels: A Minimalist Match

Dakota Johnson brought a study in restraint and subtle detailing to the “Splitsville” photo call at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Styled by Kate Young, the star of Michael Angelo…

Sheer Looks at Cannes Film Festival 2025: Dakota Johnson & More

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has featured several designer looks, runway styles and more thus far. Among the trends on the red carpet for various premieres and events connected to…

Halle Berry & More Celebrity Style

The Cannes Film Festival continued on Sunday with the premiere of “The Phoenician Scheme.” The film is the latest from director Wes Anderson and stars Benicio del Toro, Tom Hanks,…

Gucci’s Cruise 2026 Collection Was A Nostalgic Style Journey

This year will mark a whole new chapter for the House of Gucci, who will welcome its new creative director Demna Gvasalia in just a matter of months. It’s fitting,…

Gucci Cruise 2026 Ready to Wear Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review

FLORENCE — The city of Florence was originally named Florentia, which in Latin means blossoming. Therefore it was only fitting that Gucci would return to the city where it was…