Met Gala 2025- Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
Heidi Klum Halloween 2025
Millie Bobby Brown wears custom Rodarte and Chopard at the Stranger Things season 5 world premiere on November 06, 2025.
Sadie Sink wears Prada at the Stranger Things season 5 world premiere on November 06, 2025.
Winona Ryder wears vintage Yohji Yamamoto at the Stranger Things season 5 world premiere on November 06, 2025.
Natalia Dyer wears Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood at the Stranger Things season 5 world premiere on November 06, 2025.
Maya Hawke wears Prada at the Stranger Things season 5 world premiere on November 06, 2025.
Jamie Campbell Bower wears Ann Demeulemeester at the Stranger Things season 5 world premiere on November 06, 2025.
Caleb McLaughlin wears Wales
Bonner at the Stranger Things season 5 world premiere on November 06, 2025.
Noah Schnapp wears Balmain at the Stranger Things season 5 world premiere on November 06, 2025.
The virtual influencer Lil Miquela shared an image of a “custom look” for the recent Stranger Things Season 5 premiere on her Instagram, suggesting an appearance or affiliation, but as a computer-generated character, her attendance was likely part of a digital marketing campaign rather than a physical appearance on the red carpet.
Glenn Martens: ‘Social Media has Turned Fashion into The Hunger Games.’
“We are just consuming visuals and we don’t really have the time to go deep into the clothes, the storytelling, the construction, where it comes from. It just needs to be like a hit. It gets a bit more superficial,”
“In 2025, a creative director has to be a socialite, has to be the king of social media. The beauty of fashion is it’s a process and it’s a build-up and it’s not happening in one show – this is happening in three, four, five shows. So we need to respect that and celebrate that.”
“I think a fashion show for us is very important because it accelerates the awareness of the brand and the direction you want to go.”
‘Fashion exposes people’s desires and anxieties’: how much do we really reveal when we get dressed?
Dress, Dreams and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis, at the Fashion Institute of Technology, that makes the case that clothes are the “deep surface”, the “changeable, renewable second skin”, that outside the merely practical act as a facade for far more than we know.
As Dr Valerie Steele, the curator known as “the Freud of fashion”, puts it, fashion “communicates our unconscious desires and anxieties, with none of us fully aware of the messages we send.” From her perspective, “far from being superficial, fashion exposes people’s desires and anxieties like a psychosomatic rash.”
There is a short, reddish-brown dress by multidisciplinary artist Jenni Dutton made from hair, which Steele had created for the show. Hair can be “very freaky for people, especially if it’s in the wrong place,” she says, before offering a psychosexual, Freudian interpretation of the dress’s hypothetical wearer as signalling, by clothing themselves in nothing but hair, that they want, in fact, to be naked. Most people, it’s fair to say, absolutely don’t want to be naked in public, but the question of how much nudity is in fashion at any given moment, how much you or I decide to flash or conceal, has deeper levels to unpack. The rise of nude fashion now, says Steele, may be a response to Ozempic moving the needle back on body positivity, as well as carrying a strong political charge against authoritarianism.
Liverpool Sisters Launch Empowering Wellness
Brand NISHKI
A brand born from sisterhood, fuelled by purpose and driven by empowerment, NISHKI is the UK’s rising star in lifestyle, beauty and wellness. Founded by Liverpool-born sisters Shez and Nikki, the brand is built around one clear mission: to help women feel good from the inside out.
Bringing together beauty, wellness and spirituality, NISHKI’s carefully curated range includes everything from stunning, realistic lashes inspired by angel numbers, to transformative NAD+ wellness supplements, collagen-rich skincare, luxury gym wear and soft, feminine sleepwear. Each product is designed to promote confidence, self-love and spiritual alignment.
The powerhouse mums, Nikki & Shez, have already created a thriving community of empowered women embracing the NISHKI way of life, sharing positive quotes and affirmations, hosting events, and guest-speaking.
These Vintage Bags Are Your Passport To
Autumn’s Brown Colour Trend
Ariana
Grande Saved The Look She’s “Been
Most Excited About” For The London
Premiere Of Wicked: For Good
Grande’s wearing “the look she’s been most excited about”: a one-shouldered ballgown originally designed by Gilbert Adrian for the 1952 film Lovely to Look At. “We bought this piece from Lily et Cie, thanks to the wonderful Rita,” Grande explains. “To now have it in our personal vintage collection, and to wear something made by him on this carpet, feels so emotional and meaningful. Law and I cried many times during this fitting.” It may not seem an obvious nod to Glinda – black and dense with ruffles – but Grande says it reflects the darker tones of the final film. “More mature, more emotional,” she adds. “It still feels like an extension of Glinda’s story arc. We’re just telling a different part of her story.”
Winter 2025 Fashion Trends
December Issue of British Vogue available to buy with Vogue 2026 Diary from UK Supermarket, Tesco, Waitrose for £5.99.
Zara Faux Leather Jacket, YSL Dupe, sold out in all zara stores, reportedly in under a week.
Due to its immense popularity and resemblance to high-end designer pieces, the item became an “instantly sold-out” item for the fast-fashion retailer. When restocked, the jackets continued to sell out rapidly, with some shoppers noting they disappeared in “seconds”.
Inside London’s Coolest Second-Hand Fashion Market
The rise of Second Life Markets - “We’ve got this amazing community –people don’t come for an hour or two, they come for the whole day,” founder Stella Brackenridge tells Vogue. “I think we’ve created a space where people feel excited to attend and dress up and make friends.”
First starting out as a garage sale in her hometown of Perth, Australia, Brackenridge brought her Second Life Markets concept to the UK in 2023 –quickly assembling a coterie of London’s coolest sellers, including the likes of Haut Corporation, Rags Redone and Rhodora. “It’s quite a diverse curation,” the vintage obsessive, who also recently launched online second-hand marketplace Storage, says. “We’ve got army stuff, vintage T-shirts, a bit of designer archive –lots of different price ranges.”
For the final Second Life Markets event of the year, held at Shoreditch’s Protein Studios, Brackenridge invited designers Ancuta Sarca and Gina Corrieri to lead upcycling workshops as part of a partnership with Nike Shox, continuing the community feel. “I think people surprised themselves with how much you can create from existing materials,” Corrieri says of the workshop. “It’s so exciting to see people’s individuality come to life in a space where they’re also able to connect with each other and have fun.”
Naturally, that sense of individuality came through via the style on display, too, with shoppers sporting everything from vintage Prada Bowling bags to mismatched kilts and beaten-up bomber jackets. “It’s so cool that everyone comes down in a look,” Brackenridge says. “Where else are we going to wear these clothes?”
Downtown In Business
Women in Business Awards 2026
Nominees
Female Led Business of the Year 2026-
Abbie Day- Gypsabella
Creative & Media Leader of the Year 2026-
Georgia and Jade Morgan- Propel Public Relations
Woman of the Year 2026Leanne Campbell
Female Led Business of the Year 2026RedRun Activewear
The Decline of Social Media
Our online habits are changing
Our screen time is down by 10% compared to the peak in 2022. But it’s not just about the time we spent on social media. It’s also about how we feel about the platforms.
Two-thirds of Gen Z believe social media does more harm than good. Many describe it like a toxic ex - something they can’t fully quit but no longer enjoy.
It’s just media, not social
Once the platforms went public, profit became the most important metric. The addictive algorithms are now serving you hyper-relevant content to keep you online for as long as possible, and you hardly see content from people you actually know or follow.
Social media became entertainment, and most people use it to search for inspiration, stay up to date on news, or topics they are interested in like sports or fashion. Think of it more like Netflix and less as a tool to make new connections, keep your friends updated on your life, as it was five years ago.
The professionalisation of social media
The creator economy is maturing and the relationship between creators and audiences has been commodified. Social posts now serve as promotional spaces for podcasts, newsletters, or products. Creators & influencers are professionals and are using social media to grow their businesses.
The era of sharing a picture of your morning latte or lunch with 20 of your friends is over.
What’s old is new again
We’ve almost come a full circle with the internet and are slowly going back to the old version of the internet. Smaller communities, deeper content, and return of IRL.
Substack is the hottest new platform for those sick of doomscrolling. Reddit is experiencing a reneissance. DM usage is up 43% year on year. Telegram, Discord, and Slack communities are popping off.
What’s next
Small, curated communities. Intentional, opt-in micro-communities are on the rise. Think memberships, newsletters or book clubs.
Return of IRL. In-person events, workshops, meetups - anything that gets you in the same room with other humans - are having a major moment.
Offline activities. People are reclaiming offline hobbies - knitting, painting, reading actual books.
Activities that engage your brain and hands without algorithms hijacking your attention.
What does it look for creators
Go deeper with your content. Start that newsletter. Launch the podcast. Create long-form content that allows you to build a deeper relationship with your audience.
Build niche communities. Create private spaces for your most engaged people. Private chat. Monthly book club. Small, active audience > million disengaged followers.
Show up IRL. Host workshops. Run events. Create experiences where people can actually connect with you and each other face-to-face. The demand is there and the competition is still so low.
Spring/Summer 26 Catwalk Trends
Print Trends 26: Polka Dots
Designers are swapping animal prints for other classic prints, such as Polka Dots.
This print was seen in all cities,indicating the most significant print trend for S/S 26.
Tip: for key items, choose small-scale dots, while creative versions add micro-joys to more modern lines.
Key Trends 26: 80’s Revisited
After an era of minimalist trends, the ’80s aesthetic returns with gusto, bringing back maximalism, exaggerated tailoring, marked shoulders, glitter, vibrant colours and a bold glamour approach.
This reinterpretation appears in both partywear and officewear, reflecting consumers’ desire for self-expression, nostalgia and visual impact. The movement is driven by a context of seeking escapism, celebration and confidence, especially after years of minimalism and quiet luxury.
Key Item 26: Skirt Suits
Following the ’80s revisited trend for S/S 26 in women’s fashion, the key highlight item was the Skirt Suit.
The skirt suit stands out for its versatility, as it adapts to both celebratory occasions and everyday life.
Colour Trends 26: Vibrant Blue
The rise of mid-tones in relation to vibrant ones indicates a market preference for soft and wearable colours that balance sophistication, versatility and longevity.
For S/S 26, vibrant blue – especially in the ‘Blue Aura’ sense – is one of the key colours confirmed on the runways. This shade stands out for its ability to update classics, convey freshness and versatility, and connect to both a nostalgic mood and a contemporary aesthetic. Despite a slight drop compared to the previous season, blue maintains the second position in the mix of vibrant tones. This season, we observe a more diverse range – from ‘Performance Blue’ to ‘Aquatic Tones’.
Tip: use vibrant blue for a familiar, yet refreshed direction, testing WGSN’s colour of the Year 2027, ‘Luminous Blue’.
TikTok Awards UK 2025 Red Carpet
