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Bella Hadid is heading to London, Rosé is travelling in style, and Ugg is celebrating SS25 under the sun. Grab your popcorn, this is your weekly worth of fashion news.
Havaianas and Dolce & Gabbana Are Back for Round Two
Courtesy of Havaianas
What happens when you blend Havaianas’ laid-back Carioca cool with Dolce’s unapologetic Italian glamour? A match made in sun-drenched heaven, if you ask us. After the wild success of their first creative collision, leopard-print lovers can now rejoice: round two of the collab dropped yesterday, and it’s pure beachside couture. Copacabana meets the catwalk, with six bold styles fusing both brands’ signatures in one fierce lineup. Furry thongs, rubber soles dipped in animal print, and the classic slim shape elevated (literally) with flatform heights. With the first collection selling out in 24 hours, it’s safe to say the hype is real. So if you’re looking to step up your beach game this summer, don’t sleep on this one.
All roads lead to Florence for Gucci’s Cruise 2026
Gucci has gone home, reconnecting with its creative roots for a rebirth. For Cruise 2026, the Italian Maison returned to its place of origin — Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance — drawing from the city’s eternal spring to build a collection that looks forward while honouring the past. And if anywhere serves as Gucci’s time machine, it’s the 15th-century Palazzo Settimanni, home to the Gucci Archive — a living, breathing space where past, present and future collide. The show was a celebration in high volume, with fur and loud textures taking centre stage. Accessories, drenched in the House’s iconic emblems, marked a full-circle moment: monogrammed canvas, buckled belts and heritage-soaked shoes grounding the collection in legacy. Elsewhere, elongated tailoring, late-2000s indie sleaze nods, and flashes of ’70s bohemian flair teased out the archive’s greatest hits. Was Demna in the group chat? Unclear — but the message came through loud and clear.
Enter the patisserie du Hello Kitty
If you would class yourself as a trinket girl (maybe you’re still swooning over the Labubu craze, with Sandy Liang and Simone Rocha on your holy grail wishlist), if you find yourself meandering in a nook of Milan anytime soon, then get yourself to PAN Milano for a cuteness extravaganza. Celebrating 50 years of Hello Kitty, GCDS has partnered with Sanrio, bringing the plushies into pastry form. Washed in pastel icing, dusted on Matcha lattes, and stamped on Japanese milk bread, it’s the ultimate excuse to bag yourself an oh-so cute sweet treat, that tastes just as good as it Instagrams. Alongside the tasty collaboration, the partnership are joining hands to create a Spring Summer capsule collection, featuring tees, baseball caps, and crochet bikinis.
UGG boots look best on Golden Sands
Leaning into its Aussie roots, UGG is bringing the down under to London, and what better way to celebrate its SS25 Golden collection than in the form of a three-day, Hi-Fi lounge pop-up? At the heart of London’s hipster population, the pop-up will take place in Brick Lane, with DJ sets, temporary tattoos, and workshops, all whilst mingling about the East London-based cafe/bar.
Bella Hadid’s Orebella lands on UK soil
After launching her perfume range, Orebella, last year, Bella Hadid already has her sights set on the global fragrance market, as she’s headed to London, perfumes in hand, celebrating Orebella’s stocking at London Selfridges. With four, essential oil, alcohol free scents, joined to Orebella, Hadid’s fragrance line leans into the world of ‘second skin’ scents, as its formula allows for a moisturising base layer to combine with the fragrance itself. From 15-28th May, Selfridges will host an immersive pop-up experience, as guests are invited to ‘explore their personal aura’, and pack their bags with Orebella style freebies.
Modern Matter is going UNDERCOVER
UNDERCOVER has become a pivotal instrument in Japan’s fashion history, after humble beginnings on the streets of Tokyo’s Harajuku, Jun Takashi, the label’s founder, has been busy questioning the nature of fashion since 1990, through his otherworldly designs. After a flurry of collaborations with Margiela, Helmut Lang, and Alaïa, Takashi has now tapped Olu Odukoya, founder of Modern Matter – the bi-annual luxury bookzine publisher – as his next partner. Together, the duo have revisited Modern Matter’s decade-long archive of misprints, as Takashi, in collage form, has reinterpreted the prints in his artistic lens. To accompany the collection, the pair have created a special edition zine: Modern Matter Q&A Chronicles, which takes a closer look at the goings on behind the project.
Living the Dolce Vita in Duke and Dexter SS25
Draped under a rich filter cast from Naples’ European sun, Duke + Dexter took to the coast to shoot their first head-to-toe collection: This Must Be The Place. Drawing on themes of freedom, creativity, and natural beauty, the collection wreaks havoc amongst the island of Ischia, lounging about in its plush villa, all within Duke + Dexter’s playful streetwear aesthetic. With the first instalment of SS25, Poolside, launching May 15, living the Dolce Vita has never looked so appealing.
RIMOWA is there for Rosé’s journey
Ringing in its fifth chapter of the Never Still campaign, RIMOWA, the German-founded luxury travel luggage label, has partnered with Lewis Hamilton, Jay Chou, and former Blackpink member, pop-girl Rosé, to bring its aluminium travel suitcases to life. Emphasising the individual stories that manifest within travel, the three voices provide a personal take on their journeys: their suitcases include small snippets of ‘imperfections’. Individual sticker collections specially designed for the trio, or small scuffs, which the three celebs ruminate on in an accompanying film, directed by Elliot Power and Daniel Wolfe. “Every journey I take leaves a lasting impact” Rosé explains, ‘travelling the world only makes me realise just how much more there is to explore”, and we couldn’t agree more.
HOMECOMING is going global
HOMECOMING, the annual three-day festival in Lagos, which seeks to celebrate African fashion, music, and sports, and its influence on the Western world, took place April 17-21. Now, the festival is opening its doors to on a global scale, launching an e-commerce platform dedicated to spotlighting emerging creatives across Africa. Amongst the bunch of creatives, are Patta, Stüssy, Denim Tears, Barriers, and more, along Africa’s rising stars: Meiji Meji, WAF, and Free The Youth. Casting a rich tapestry on subcultures around the world, HOMECOMING’s e-commerce website allows for the world to witness Africa’s creative talent, now available to shop online, with worldwide shipping.
Arsenal and Adidas strike gold
Courtesy of Arsenal
Starting from ‘The Heart of Arsenal’, Adidas has emboldened the Gunners’ kit for 2025-26, celebrating Arsenal in the Community’s 40th anniversary this year. With a gothic edge, the Arsenal ‘A’ is sharpened and and woven into the shirt, which becomes a repeating motif, completed with Adidas’ three-stripe pattern. To ring in the new kit, it comes equipped with an accompanying film, showcasing a host of the club’s players on both the women’s and men’s teams.
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Bella Hadid is heading to London, Rosé is travelling in style, and Ugg is celebrating SS25 under the sun. Grab your popcorn, this is your weekly worth of fashion news.
Havaianas and Dolce & Gabbana Are Back for Round Two
Courtesy of Havaianas
What happens when you blend Havaianas’ laid-back Carioca cool with Dolce’s unapologetic Italian glamour? A match made in sun-drenched heaven, if you ask us. After the wild success of their first creative collision, leopard-print lovers can now rejoice: round two of the collab dropped yesterday, and it’s pure beachside couture. Copacabana meets the catwalk, with six bold styles fusing both brands’ signatures in one fierce lineup. Furry thongs, rubber soles dipped in animal print, and the classic slim shape elevated (literally) with flatform heights. With the first collection selling out in 24 hours, it’s safe to say the hype is real. So if you’re looking to step up your beach game this summer, don’t sleep on this one.
All roads lead to Florence for Gucci’s Cruise 2026
Gucci has gone home, reconnecting with its creative roots for a rebirth. For Cruise 2026, the Italian Maison returned to its place of origin — Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance — drawing from the city’s eternal spring to build a collection that looks forward while honouring the past. And if anywhere serves as Gucci’s time machine, it’s the 15th-century Palazzo Settimanni, home to the Gucci Archive — a living, breathing space where past, present and future collide. The show was a celebration in high volume, with fur and loud textures taking centre stage. Accessories, drenched in the House’s iconic emblems, marked a full-circle moment: monogrammed canvas, buckled belts and heritage-soaked shoes grounding the collection in legacy. Elsewhere, elongated tailoring, late-2000s indie sleaze nods, and flashes of ’70s bohemian flair teased out the archive’s greatest hits. Was Demna in the group chat? Unclear — but the message came through loud and clear.
Enter the patisserie du Hello Kitty
If you would class yourself as a trinket girl (maybe you’re still swooning over the Labubu craze, with Sandy Liang and Simone Rocha on your holy grail wishlist), if you find yourself meandering in a nook of Milan anytime soon, then get yourself to PAN Milano for a cuteness extravaganza. Celebrating 50 years of Hello Kitty, GCDS has partnered with Sanrio, bringing the plushies into pastry form. Washed in pastel icing, dusted on Matcha lattes, and stamped on Japanese milk bread, it’s the ultimate excuse to bag yourself an oh-so cute sweet treat, that tastes just as good as it Instagrams. Alongside the tasty collaboration, the partnership are joining hands to create a Spring Summer capsule collection, featuring tees, baseball caps, and crochet bikinis.
UGG boots look best on Golden Sands
Leaning into its Aussie roots, UGG is bringing the down under to London, and what better way to celebrate its SS25 Golden collection than in the form of a three-day, Hi-Fi lounge pop-up? At the heart of London’s hipster population, the pop-up will take place in Brick Lane, with DJ sets, temporary tattoos, and workshops, all whilst mingling about the East London-based cafe/bar.
Bella Hadid’s Orebella lands on UK soil
After launching her perfume range, Orebella, last year, Bella Hadid already has her sights set on the global fragrance market, as she’s headed to London, perfumes in hand, celebrating Orebella’s stocking at London Selfridges. With four, essential oil, alcohol free scents, joined to Orebella, Hadid’s fragrance line leans into the world of ‘second skin’ scents, as its formula allows for a moisturising base layer to combine with the fragrance itself. From 15-28th May, Selfridges will host an immersive pop-up experience, as guests are invited to ‘explore their personal aura’, and pack their bags with Orebella style freebies.
Modern Matter is going UNDERCOVER
UNDERCOVER has become a pivotal instrument in Japan’s fashion history, after humble beginnings on the streets of Tokyo’s Harajuku, Jun Takashi, the label’s founder, has been busy questioning the nature of fashion since 1990, through his otherworldly designs. After a flurry of collaborations with Margiela, Helmut Lang, and Alaïa, Takashi has now tapped Olu Odukoya, founder of Modern Matter – the bi-annual luxury bookzine publisher – as his next partner. Together, the duo have revisited Modern Matter’s decade-long archive of misprints, as Takashi, in collage form, has reinterpreted the prints in his artistic lens. To accompany the collection, the pair have created a special edition zine: Modern Matter Q&A Chronicles, which takes a closer look at the goings on behind the project.
Living the Dolce Vita in Duke and Dexter SS25
Draped under a rich filter cast from Naples’ European sun, Duke + Dexter took to the coast to shoot their first head-to-toe collection: This Must Be The Place. Drawing on themes of freedom, creativity, and natural beauty, the collection wreaks havoc amongst the island of Ischia, lounging about in its plush villa, all within Duke + Dexter’s playful streetwear aesthetic. With the first instalment of SS25, Poolside, launching May 15, living the Dolce Vita has never looked so appealing.
RIMOWA is there for Rosé’s journey
Ringing in its fifth chapter of the Never Still campaign, RIMOWA, the German-founded luxury travel luggage label, has partnered with Lewis Hamilton, Jay Chou, and former Blackpink member, pop-girl Rosé, to bring its aluminium travel suitcases to life. Emphasising the individual stories that manifest within travel, the three voices provide a personal take on their journeys: their suitcases include small snippets of ‘imperfections’. Individual sticker collections specially designed for the trio, or small scuffs, which the three celebs ruminate on in an accompanying film, directed by Elliot Power and Daniel Wolfe. “Every journey I take leaves a lasting impact” Rosé explains, ‘travelling the world only makes me realise just how much more there is to explore”, and we couldn’t agree more.
HOMECOMING is going global
HOMECOMING, the annual three-day festival in Lagos, which seeks to celebrate African fashion, music, and sports, and its influence on the Western world, took place April 17-21. Now, the festival is opening its doors to on a global scale, launching an e-commerce platform dedicated to spotlighting emerging creatives across Africa. Amongst the bunch of creatives, are Patta, Stüssy, Denim Tears, Barriers, and more, along Africa’s rising stars: Meiji Meji, WAF, and Free The Youth. Casting a rich tapestry on subcultures around the world, HOMECOMING’s e-commerce website allows for the world to witness Africa’s creative talent, now available to shop online, with worldwide shipping.
Arsenal and Adidas strike gold
Courtesy of Arsenal
Starting from ‘The Heart of Arsenal’, Adidas has emboldened the Gunners’ kit for 2025-26, celebrating Arsenal in the Community’s 40th anniversary this year. With a gothic edge, the Arsenal ‘A’ is sharpened and and woven into the shirt, which becomes a repeating motif, completed with Adidas’ three-stripe pattern. To ring in the new kit, it comes equipped with an accompanying film, showcasing a host of the club’s players on both the women’s and men’s teams.
Words – Freya Goodchild-Bridge
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