The latest edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion, held from April 14 to April 17, brought renewed attention to the city’s evolving creative scene, with dozens of designers presenting collections that emphasized experimentation and originality. The event, now in its 37th edition, featured 26 designers and brands, highlighting both established labels and emerging talents. Coverage by fashion and culture publications described…
The global expansion of South Korean popular culture, often referred to as the “Korean Wave” (Hallyu), has been closely tied to the rise of digital platforms and streaming services. Over the past decade, online distribution channels such as YouTube and international streaming platforms have enabled Korean music, television dramas, and films to reach audiences far beyond their original regional markets.…
Exhibition Celebrates Korean Ritual Paper Traditions A new exhibition celebrating Korean artistic heritage has opened at Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center, highlighting the intricate traditions of ritual paper art that have shaped cultural and spiritual life on the Korean peninsula for centuries. The exhibition, titled Sacred Paper: Korean Ritual Arts, invites visitors to explore the expressive potential of…
Revolve Group has launched Revolve Los Angeles, a new label and retail concept marking its latest expansion beyond its original online fashion model. Unveiled on March 9, 2026, alongside a campaign featuring Anok Yai and Alex Consani, the launch aims to position the new line at the forefront of the company’s growth. V Magazine called it a new chapter for…
Spanish singer Rosalía has been unveiled as the principal ambassador for Calvin Klein’s latest Euphoria Elixirs fragrance collection, a trio of intense, vanilla-infused scents meant to capture varying moods and sensations. The campaign, shot by photographer Carlijn Jacobs, positions the artist against vivid, surreal backgrounds as she embodies the confident and feminine spirit the brand aims to convey. The three…
Gucci has drawn online criticism after publishing a set of promotional images labeled “Created with AI” to advertise its upcoming Primavera presentation during Milan Fashion Week. The posts circulated across the brand’s social platforms and were quickly reposted by users who argued the visuals looked inconsistent with a luxury house that markets itself around craftsmanship and creative production. The campaign…
As the 2026 Winter Olympics spotlight figure skating in Milan-Cortina, Vera Wang has been using the moment to revisit a lesser-known chapter of her life: competitive skating. Before her career in fashion, Wang trained seriously as a skater and competed nationally, including at the 1968 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but did not make the U.S. Olympic team, an outcome she…
