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INDUSTRY MOVES · FASHION BUSINESS

Hanifa Returns After an Eight-Month Hiatus as Tod’s Parts Ways With Matteo Tamburini

Anifa Mvuemba prepares a new chapter for Hanifa with a revamped business model, while Italian luxury house Tod’s confirms the departure of creative director Matteo Tamburini.

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Fashion Week · South Africa
9 November 2026

Soweto Fashion Week: Emerging South African Talent Takes the Runway

The Spring/Summer 2026 edition puts South African creativity in the spotlight, bringing emerging designers and new voices to the Soweto Theatre runway.

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Fashion Event · Costa Rica
9 November 2026

BMW Fashion Night 2026: Costa Rica Prepares for a Celebration of National Design

Five Costa Rican fashion houses will come together for an event connecting creativity, identity and innovation on November 12.

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Fashion Industry · Spain
9 November 2026

Bilbao Moda 2026: Sustainability and Innovation Shape the Future of Fashion Retail

The Bilbao programme explores digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainability and the challenges facing local fashion businesses.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
6 November 2026

Dior’s Christmas Campaign Sparks Debate Over Possible AI Use

The animated holiday film directed by Sylvain Chomet has prompted questions about artificial intelligence, creative transparency and the value of craftsmanship in luxury. Dior has not confirmed the use of AI.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
6 November 2026

Sandra Di Giacinto Presents the Envelope Bag: Italian Design, Craftsmanship and Recycled Materials

The Italian artist presents a contemporary take on the classic envelope bag, featuring a handcrafted closure made from recycled corrugated cardboard. Produced in limited editions, the design offers a distinctive alternative for the holiday gifting season.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
6 November 2026

Balenciaga Appoints Martine Rose as Creative Director, Marking a Historic Chapter

The British designer will officially assume the role on November 16, becoming the first woman to lead the maison’s creative direction in its 109-year history. Her appointment signals a new creative chapter for the house and comes amid wider changes at Kering.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
5 November 2026

Craftsmanship, Vintage and Deadstock: The Emerging Labels Taking Over the Lyst Index

Conner Ives, Emily Dawn Long and Mfpen reflect a growing appetite for independent design, reclaimed materials and distinctive craftsmanship.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
5 November 2026

Autumn/Winter 2026/27: The End of Oversized Fashion?

Structured silhouettes return as suede bombers, expressive coats and bold outerwear redefine the winter wardrobe.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
27 October 2026

Mulberry’s Holiday 2026 Campaign Celebrates the Spirit of the British Pub

Mulberry’s festive campaign turns the traditional British local into a setting for holiday storytelling, heritage and character.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
27 October 2026

Gigi Hadid Stars in Miu Miu’s Holiday 2026 Campaign

Miu Miu’s holiday vision unfolds as an uptown fairytale, blending playful imagery, fashion and a cast led by Gigi Hadid.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
27 October 2026

Marc Jacobs Turns to I.T Group to Expand in Greater China

The partnership signals a new chapter for Marc Jacobs in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan through retail and digital channels.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
27 October 2026

Prada’s Holiday 2026 Campaign: Drawing on Imagination

Prada’s seasonal campaign explores the relationship between fashion, visual storytelling and the imaginative spirit of the holidays.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
27 October 2026

Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year 2026

A look at the people and creative voices recognised by Harper’s Bazaar in its 2026 Women of the Year edition.

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Mirta Armesto · Buenos Aires
17 October 2026

Nicole Neumann and Sofía Zámolo attend an exclusive fashion show in Buenos Aires

Designer Mirta Armesto brought together friends, clients and entertainment personalities for a presentation attended by models and TV presenters Nicole Neumann and Sofía Zámolo.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
23 October 2026

Zaira Nara Reveals the Latest Fashion Trends for This Season — and They’re Easy to Recreate

Zaira Nara offers seasonal fashion inspiration through combinations that can be adapted to everyday wardrobes.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
23 October 2026

Patta x Carhartt WIP: The Return of a Streetwear Collaboration Rooted in Workwear Heritage

Patta and Carhartt WIP bring streetwear, workwear heritage and urban culture together in a new capsule collection.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
23 October 2026

South African Fashion Week AW27: Where African Heritage Meets Contemporary Design

Johannesburg puts craftsmanship, cultural identity and a new generation of designers in the spotlight.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
23 October 2026

San Salvador Moda 2026: Jujuy Puts Local Design in the Spotlight

The fifth edition of San Salvador Moda brings together local design, training and opportunities for Jujuy entrepreneurs.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
23 October 2026

Kering Shares Plunge 12% as Gucci’s Decline Deepens the Luxury Industry Crisis

Gucci’s results and Kering’s restructuring renew questions about the luxury sector’s recovery.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
24 October 2026

Hussein Chalayan in Focus: Can Fashion Archives Become a Financial Asset Class?

The Acne Studios capsule revisits landmark Hussein Chalayan designs and renews debate about the cultural and commercial value of fashion archives.

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L’AVOIR — International Fashion Desk
24 October 2026

Fashion’s Latest Moves: Gap x Victoria Beckham, Snow Goose and Haeze

A roundup of new collaborations, outerwear and fragrance moves shaping the fashion and retail landscape.

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Quartz Co. · Montreal
24 October 2026

Quartz Co. Opens New Montreal Boutique, Redefining Canadian Outerwear

The Canadian outerwear label expands its retail presence with a new boutique in Montreal’s Saint-Henri neighbourhood.

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Fashion · Retail · Argentina
24 October 2026

Fashion Night Out: Santiago del Estero Turns Shopping into a Fashion Experience

A late-night retail initiative brings together fashion, beauty and entertainment, placing local businesses at the centre of the experience.

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Brioni · Women’s Luxury
16 October 2026

Brioni presents La Donna Atelier Spring-Summer 2027

Presented at Villa Clerici in Milan, the collection explores Roman elegance, artisanal craftsmanship and personal expression through a contemporary feminine silhouette.

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Luxury & Sustainability
14 October 2026

Kering brings its Generation Award to India to advance circular innovation

In partnership with Reliance Brands Limited, the luxury group recognised three startups working with textile waste, recycling and alternative footwear materials. The initiative aims to connect emerging innovation with the global luxury industry and accelerate solutions for a more circular fashion system.

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Source: Kering — award ceremony →
Fashion Industry
14 October 2026

Fashion looks for new fibres: the challenge of producing without putting pressure on forests

The fashion industry is exploring alternative raw materials, including agricultural residues such as wheat straw, to reduce its reliance on wood-based fibres. Pilot projects show promise, but scaling these innovations requires investment, infrastructure and a reliable supply chain.

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Source: Reuters — forest fibres →
Fashion & Television
12 October 2026

Pasarela Federal reaches television with Ingrid Grudke

Pasarela Federal aired a special television programme on América TV at 5 p.m., hosted by Argentine model Ingrid Grudke. The broadcast brought the initiative to a television audience, placing the spotlight on a platform associated with the promotion of national design and talent.

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Source: TV schedule — América TV →
Saint Laurent
9 October 2026

Anthony Vaccarello leaves Saint Laurent after a decade

Saint Laurent has announced the departure of Anthony Vaccarello, who led the House’s creative direction since 2016. Kering credited his contribution to strengthening the brand’s identity and influence across fashion and culture. The House says it will announce its new creative leadership soon.

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Source: Kering — official announcement →
Climate & Fashion
9 October 2026

Climate change challenges the fashion calendar

Climate change is putting pressure on the fashion calendar and the industry’s traditional seasonal rhythms. Rising temperatures and increasingly unpredictable weather raise questions about how collections are designed, presented and produced in a changing climate.

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Source: Reuters — Paris Fashion Week →
Royal Style
9 October 2026

Queen Letizia brings back her green Carolina Herrera suit

For the World Mental Health Day event in Madrid, Queen Letizia wore a forest-green Carolina Herrera suit first seen in 2022. She paired it with tan Sézane Mary Jane flats, bringing together wardrobe re-use, elegance and comfort.

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Source: Europa Press →
Fashion Week · Caracas
9 October 2026

Milan and Paris through Caracas’s lens

A new edition of Avanti Talks brought experts Mauricio Cilingg and Samuel Salazar together to examine the Spring/Summer 2027 runway trends in Milan and Paris, offering a perspective on how international fashion is interpreted from Caracas.

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Source: El Estímulo — Avanti Talks →

Paris · Spring/Summer 2027

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Ralph Lauren
Ready-to-Wear SS27

Elegance Becomes Lighter

Light tailoring, fluid dresses, leather, sheer textures and gold details bring classic elegance into a contemporary rhythm.

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Rick Owens
Ready-to-Wear SS27

Impact Before Silhouette

A critical reading of a collection built around geometry, volume, transparency and a powerful visual impact.

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Isabel Marant
Ready-to-Wear SS27

El verano californiano bajo la mirada de Isabel Marant

Defined waists, sheer fabrics, texture and volume evoke the free-spirited Los Angeles summer of the 1970s.

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Schiaparelli
Ready-to-Wear SS27

Going Clear: cuando el glamour toma el control del cuerpo

The body, geometry, tailoring, gold and sensuality converge in a visually striking proposition.

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Givenchy
Ready-to-Wear SS27

Precision Can Also Be Feminine

Tailoring, geometry, leather, denim and saturated colours come together under Sarah Burton’s creative direction.

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Celine
Women’s Summer 2027

Dressing with Emotion

Michael Rider proposes a functional, spontaneous and emotional approach to dressing, bringing the clothes back to the centre.

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Hermès
Ready-to-Wear SS27

Cuando el lujo aprende a moverse

Leather as a second skin, scarves transformed into garments, and a balance of lightness and functionality within the Hermès vocabulary.

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Elie Saab
Ready-to-Wear SS27

El viejo Hollywood se encuentra con el verano

Glamour, boudoir, movimiento, bordados artesanales y texturas livianas como gasas y sedas.

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Comme des Garçons
Ready-to-Wear SS27

The Collection Moves Fashion into the Realm of Costume

A theatrical, experimental proposition in which volume and visual construction reshape the perception of the body.

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Ann Demeulemeester
Ready-to-Wear SS27

Cuando el romanticismo oscuro se vuelve aburrido

A critical reading of Lonesome Heaven: black, leather, silk and a coherent aesthetic that, in our view, loses its element of surprise.

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Fashion · Art · Film · Photography · Design

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Louis Vuitton · Art & Culture

Louis Vuitton Returns to the Grand Palais for Art Basel Paris

Louis Vuitton Artycapucines retrospective exhibition at the Grand Palais during Art Basel Paris 2026

Exhibition view · Photo courtesy of Louis Vuitton, via Haute Living.

Fourteen artistic Capucines bags bring fashion and contemporary art together, including a new chapter dedicated to Keith Haring.

Artist spotlight: Keith Haring

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Luxury · Business · Sustainability · Innovation

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Selected Editorial Work · 2026

L’AVOIR — Selected Editorial Portfolio

A curated selection of L’AVOIR editorial work across international fashion, culture and the creative industries. Independent journalism from Argentina, developed with an international perspective and a critical editorial voice.

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