Models Ella Mccutcheon and Sander Van Looveran get cozy, Italian-style in ‘Aeterna’, one of two main stories in the February 2026 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Italia [IG]. The second story is ‘Luce Viva’ featuring Vittoria Ceretti lensed by Willy Vanderperre.
Sissy Vian styles the casual and sensual style statement with images by Craig McDean [IG]./ Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Celine Martin
The arrival of the Versace [IG] Spring Summer 2026 campaign should be viewed as a moment in time and not a reflection of Versace’s branding strategy under the talented Dario Vitale.
With the closing of Prada Group’s acquisition of Versace, the departure of Dario Vitale, and the expected arrival of former Aiaïa creative director Pieter Mulier to helm the creative vision of Versace, the new campaign should not analyzed to death.
We know that Prada intends to remold Versace in more rarified air with higher price points. Versace pricing took a major climb upwards with the delivery of this Spring 2026 collection. We have little more to add — except that ‘back in the day’, Versus was created for a reason.
As for all the creatives involved in this campaign, there are three photographers: Frank Lebon, Steven Meisel and Tania Franco Klein.
Former Victoria’s Secret Angel Martha Hunt poses in intellectual fashion choices from Calvin Klein, Calzadonia, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Falke, Louis Vuitton, Magda Butrym, Oscar de la Renta, Totême, Vivetta and more in the January 2026 issue of Numéro Netherlands [IG].William Ferchichi [IG] is behind the lens with styling by Nata Bocha and interview by Jana Letonja./ Hair by Brenton Diallo; makeup by Matin
Accepting her award Sunday night, Billie said: “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land ... F*** ICE.”
It didn’t take long for conservative journalist Eric Daugherty to point out that Billie’s own home in Los Angeles is built on land historically inhabited by the Tongva. While we educate ourselves, you can learn more about the indigenous peoples of the LA River basin here.
As a House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton since June 2023, the Jose Alcaraz historic grand-slam victory is closely tied to the prominent global luxury brand and its increasingly famous tag line: Victory Travels in Louis Vuitton.
The primal forces of Fire and Earth fuel the Spring 2026 Brunello Cucinelli Collection campaign. In the words of the designer, “creative passion meets timeless authenticity, and nature becomes a living expression of style.”
Models Abeny Nhial, Louise Robert and Niyo Malik are styled by Michaela Buratti with Daniel Archer [IG] taking photography honors./ Hair by Werner Amort; makeup by Fabiana Clavario
Brunello Cucinelli 2025 Results
Brunello Cucinelli closed out 2025 as a banner year, with sales up 10.1 percent to more than 1.4 billion euros. Adjusted at constant exchange rates, sales rose 11.5 percent, beating the forecast of 10 percent, reported by AOC last year.
13.7 Percent Increase in Asia
Sales in Asia rose 13.7 percent to 392.6 million euros, accounting for 27.9 percent of total turnover.
“China confirms its excellent health for us, with significant double-digit growth continuing quarter after quarter and a relevant contribution to the overall result of the entire Asian continent,” Cucinelli continued.
Aisle 9 Celine Cleanup: Hedi Slimane Did Not Take 4-5 Years to Deliver His Vision
In a recent discussion about why Jonathan Anderson should be given the same 4-5 years to deliver results at Dior, that Hedi Slimane took at Celine, AOC just sighed as we got out the mop and bucket and headed for Aisle 9. “No way,” Anne mumbled as she gave the bucket a good kick in exasperation.
“Hedi Slimane brought almost immediate results to the Celine brand. Why doesn’t Suzie Q check her facts the way we do. We pay $180 a year to read her nonsense. She should stick to recommending lip gloss.”
Committed to facts and knowing that we all make mistakes — including AOC — Anne ran SQ’s “it took a long time at Celine” assertion through AI to confirm our position.
Top model Alex Consani is styled by Kim Da+Hye in key pieces from Jonathan Anderson’s debut Spring 2026 Dior collection. Photographers Sean + Seng [IG] are behind the lens for Vogue Korea [IG] February 2026./ Hair by Luke Hersheson; makeup by Lisa Eldridge
WWD has confirmed with Maison Alaïa that its Belgian creative director and designer Pieter Mulier has resigned his post at Alaīa Paris. Alaïa said Mulier would conclude his tenure as creative director after Alaïa’s summer-fall 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week in March.
While his next position remains unconfirmed, it’s widely expected that the designer will join Versace, now owned by Prada group. WWD posits a potential announcement from Prada Group next week.
Parent company Compagnie Financière Richemont expressed gratitude to Mulier, adding an important compliment to this breaking news. Their statement praised the designer for his contributions to a corporate culture “that values creative exploration, transcending any one individual, and lives through the hands, eyes, and sensibilities of the maison’s teams.”
Top model Taylor Hill’s charming exuberance is contagious in ‘Pursuit of Happiness’, the cover story for Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG] January 2026.
Taylor is styled by MJ Molina in Dolce & Gabbana [cover], Maison Valentino, Tom Ford and more lensed by Jesus Isnard [IG]. / Makeup by Virginia Vera; hair by MJ Molina
Supermodel Adriana Lima wears Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Cartier and Miu Miu on four covers for the February 2026 ‘Red’ issue of Harper’s Bazaar Spain [IG].
Adriana is styled by Elizabeth Sulcer in the fashion story ‘Eternal Flame’ adding fashion drama from Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Loewe, Maison Alaia, Maison Valentino, Max Mara, Prada, Schiaparelli, YSL and more, lensed by David Roemer [IG] at Pier 59 Studios in New York City. / Hair by Shin Arima; makeup by Frank B
British heritage brand Barbour [IG] is rapidly expanding in China, opening over 40 stores in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, targeting the "quiet luxury" market with its heritage waxed jackets. The brand is localizing by launching exclusive, tailored collections for Asian consumers and collaborating with Chinese designers and cultural figures.
Barbour x Feng Chen Wang
Just as Burberry is seeing positive revenue results in China, so is Barbour, who reported today a 9% increase for the year ended April 30, 2025, with a 14.1% operating profit increase.
Barbour partnered with Chinese designer brand Feng Chen Wang [IG] on this capsule collection, one imbued with cultural storytelling and timed with Chinese New Year 2026 or the broader Lunar New Year in Asia.
Models Diwen Wang and Shao Minghao front the campaign, styled by Anders Sølvsten Thomsen.
Kaia Gerber wears Givenchy on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar US [IG] February 2026. Luis Alberto Rodriguez [IG] captures Kaia, who is interviewed by Durga Chew-Bose.
For Kaia, A Privileged Life Is an Artistic Life
Kaia Gerber has never hesitated to admit her privileged upbringing, anchored in a robust, loving and supportive family life. How many grown young women with Kaia’s level of accomplishment call their mothers their best friend?
Kaia has always described privilege in a more intellectual way — a childhood where ideas, books, and culture were embedded in daily life.
Ariana Grande covers the March 2026 issue of Vogue Japan [IG], one of three Vogues putting the music and now acting star front and center in their new issues. Shared at the end this VJ story, Ariana also covers Vogue Mexico and Vogue Latin America [IG], her first covers for the magazines.
Grande is styled by Law Roach in multiple Balenciaga by Sarah Burton beauties, Dior, Gucci, Ralph Lauren and more lensed by Michael Bailey-Gates [IG]./ Jewelry by Swarovski; Hair by Alyx Liu; makeup by Michael Anthony
New super [Models.com] Mona Tougaard showcases Chanel’s Spring 2026 Matthieu Blazy debut for W Magazine China’s [IG] February 2026 Fashion issue. Austin Feng styles Mona’s four covers and fashion spread, lensed by Zhong Lin [IG]. / Hair by Evanie Frausto; makeup by Fulvia Farolfi
Suzie Q’s use of the word ‘mess’ to describe Jonathan Anderson’s challenges at Dior, created by former creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, ran counter to everything I knew about her tenure at the #2 brand at LVMH.
AOC has been really confused by the persistent statements that it could take 4-5 years for Anderson’s Dior vision to codify — including by the designer himself.
Today, we stay focused on that topic. Also Anne clarifies what might be a misunderstanding of what these writers are actually saying, and what she is hearing.
At a time when even the entertainment industry is bowing to dark political forces, Cynthia Erivo made a culture-conquering hit in ‘Wicked: For Good’, while standing firm for inclusion, kindness and radical acceptance.
The Tony winner is currently in rehearsals for ‘Dracula’ opening February 4th in the West End. Erivo will play all 23 roles in Bram Stoker’s classic that runs until May 31. Creative camera work is her only partner onstage.
Kip Williams directs ‘Dracula’, telling the press that this version of the play will be a “queer retelling of the story, and we are looking at reclaiming the vampire.”
Models Ajus Samuel, Apolline Rocco-Fohrer, Coco Palmer and Valerie Scherzinger are styled by Abby Adler in French bourgeois style essentials. The fashion story is lensed by Ava Van Osdol [IG] for Vogue France [IG] February 2026./ Hair by Joe Burwin; makeup by Satoko Watanabe
We have our first Aisle 9 Cleanups in the queue [1] Hedi Slimane’s timeline creating success at Celine and [2] why it might take as long as five years to “get Dior back on track”.
AI never comes close to writing Anne’s posts. But I do run my core thinking through AI in case it responds “that’s bullpucky”.
Rereading Suzie Q’s posts. I stopped to read a third commentary on the Saks bankruptcy and whether an international VIP should step in to score big for his own stockholders.
Honestly, Suzie Q needs to stay away from financial topics completely. She’s in way over her head.
And her assertion on the MGC mess she left at Dior not only got an AI bullpucky. It came out in all caps. [Okay, I made up the part about the caps.] But it shredded Suzie Q’s assertion with a meat cleaver gone mad. You’ll see.
After further sleuthing, we learned that Alo has been in the market for capital with a $10 B valuation since 2023, which sounds way high. The concept is impressive and very sound before the arrival of Petruzzo, who will be a big help in raising capital and instituting sound financial management systems and international marketing rules.
As much as AOC LOVES this concept, there are flags on the field in China.
Jing Daily reports that Alo will probably face challenges in the China market, as it prepares to open stores in Shanghai and Beijing. JD writes that “years of rampant counterfeiting” have already shaped how Chinese customers view the brand. Those perceptions will impact what customers are willing to pay for product.
There are tariff-related risks, as well. With most of its manufacturing done in China, major risks introduced by President Trump’s deeply personal and punishing approach to tariffs adds extra volatility to Alo’s expansion plans.
