From Pasture to Fashion Legacy: Mulberry’s Limited-Edition Leather Collection Rewrites the Rules of Responsible Luxury
Mulberry strives to uphold its elegance in responsible craftsmanship by launching a limited-edition collection in partnership with British Pasture Leather. This release embodies a wider, long-term vision initially presented in the brand’s Made to Last Manifesto, which aims to establish a more regenerative and circular model throughout all phases of production.
At the heart of the collection is a commitment to material integrity. The leather used throughout is sourced from 100% pasture-fed British cattle, certified by Pasture for Life. This approach emphasizes traceability and supports farming practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare—elements increasingly shaping conversations around modern luxury.
The collection itself is deliberately concise, comprising four designs that balance Mulberry’s heritage with subtle updates. The Boston arrives in a rich Antique Oak, while the enduring Bayswater is reimagined in Vintage Ebony. Two smaller pieces, the Darley Cosmetic Pouch and a Zipped Pouch, complete the offering. Together, they form a cohesive wardrobe of accessories that highlight understated design rather than seasonal excess.
Each piece is developed and crafted at The Rookery, Mulberry’s flagship factory. Production here underscores the brand’s investment in local manufacturing and skilled artisanship. The leather itself undergoes vegetable tanning, a process rooted in traditional British methods that rely on natural tannins rather than synthetic chemicals. The result is a material that evolves over time, developing a patina unique to its wearer.
This release also marks nearly five years of collaboration between Mulberry and British Pasture Leather, a partnership built on shared priorities: transparency, environmental responsibility, and long-term thinking. By focusing on localized sourcing and regenerative agriculture, the initiative points to a model of luxury that is less about scale and more about intention.
Crown Royal’s Purple Bag Goes Camo: A Whisky Icon Enters the Wild Side of Fashion
A familiar symbol takes on a new identity as Crown Royal explores fashion and lifestyle through its first camo-inspired capsule collection, created in collaboration with Realtree.
At the center of the collection is a reinterpretation of Crown Royal’s well-known purple bag, traditionally associated with its Fine Deluxe variant. In this iteration, the bag is transformed using Realtree’s APX camouflage pattern, blending the brand’s heritage with a visual language rooted in the outdoors. The result is both familiar and unexpected—an object that retains its identity while adopting a new context.
The collaboration builds on shared ideas of craftsmanship and community, drawing connections between rural influences and more casual, social settings. Rather than positioning itself strictly within outdoor culture, the collection moves fluidly between environments—suggesting its place just as easily at a relaxed gathering as in more urban settings.
Fronting the campaign is Rob Rausch, whose personal style and affinity for outdoor living align with the tone of the project. His presence reinforces the collection’s emphasis on ease and authenticity, presenting the pieces as part of an existing lifestyle rather than a styled departure from it.
Beyond the reimagined bag, the capsule expands into a small range of wearable items and accessories. Hoodies, T-shirts, and caps carry the co-branded identity, while practical additions—such as a cooler designed for travel and outdoor use—extend the collection’s functionality. The pieces are designed with a sense of durability and comfort in mind, emphasizing wearability over statement-making design.
The timing of this release brings camouflage back into the fashion scene, as utilitarian designs are being reimagined in both streetwear and inspired collections. Realtree’s patterns, which have long been linked to outdoor performance, continue to carve out a place in everyday wardrobes, adding a touch of texture and a sense of familiarity.
At the same time, the collaboration maintains a connection to Crown Royal’s longstanding emphasis on generosity and community. A portion of proceeds from the collection supports Purple Heart Foundation, tying the release to a wider philanthropic effort.
In a World That Never Stops Moving, These Dresses Whisper: Breathe. Rest. You Are Enough.
Akris SS26 Embraces Soft Structure and Effortless Summer Dressing
For Spring/Summer 2026, Akris is exploring refined minimalism with a collection centered on ease, lightness, and structure. The focus is firmly placed on high-summer dressing—pieces designed to move comfortably between city environments and more relaxed settings, without losing a sense of polish.
At the heart of the collection lies a range of softly structured dresses that highlight both fluidity and restraint. Instead of depending on elaborate embellishments, the silhouettes are crafted through the choice of cut and fabric, resulting in pieces that feel both relaxed and thoughtfully designed. The collection is built on lightweight cottons and silk blends, selected for their breathability and natural movement in warmer weather.
The color scheme is understated and harmonious, reinforcing the collection’s focus on simplicity. Gentle hues are employed to enhance the feeling of ease, allowing the construction and drape of each garment to take center stage. The overall impression is one of subtle elegance—pieces that are meant to be worn with ease, rather than heavily styled.
In addition to the dresses, Akris presents a range of summer bags that carry the same design ethos. These accessories are characterized by clean lines and a lightweight build, striking a balance between functionality and a minimalist aesthetic. Designed for both daily use and travel, they seamlessly fit into a contemporary wardrobe without overshadowing the overall ensemble.
Natural textures and meticulous finishing touches underscore the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship. Although the designs appear minimal, the construction showcases a careful focus on proportion and material quality. The outcome is a collection of accessories that serve as subtle enhancements to the clothing, rather than bold statement pieces on their own.
One Stretch of Fabric, a Summer of Second Chances: Burberry and Hunza G Reimagine the Swimsuits That Finally Let You Breathe
Burberry x Hunza G: A Summer Swimwear Collaboration Built on Texture, Ease, and Modern British Design
Burberry and Hunza G have come together for a new swimwear capsule launching for summer 2026, bringing two distinct approaches to British design into a shared collection focused on material, form, and ease of wear.
The collaboration builds on Hunza G’s signature silhouettes, all constructed in its Original Crinkle™ fabric, known for its stretch and textured finish. The pieces are designed around a one-size approach, with the material shaping to the body. For this capsule, the styles are reworked in a Burberry colour palette and detailed with subtle Burberry Check trims.
The collection includes familiar Hunza G shapes such as the Faye, Tyler, Domino, and Devyn, presented as swimsuits, bikinis, and coordinating pieces like a swim skirt and tube top. Each item is designed with versatility in mind, intended to move between beach settings and everyday summer wear. Matching accessories, including scrunchies, extend the idea of a unified seasonal wardrobe.
A new motif created for the collaboration reinterprets the Burberry knight into a seahorse emblem, appearing across packaging and select details, alongside co-branded elements that reference both houses.
To accompany the launch, photographer Ryan McGinley has captured British actor Simone Ashley and model Alva Claire in a series of beachside portraits. The imagery reflects the collection’s focus on simplicity, movement, and natural surroundings.
BOSS and Soho House Debut Two‑Week Poolside Takeover in Miami for Summer Resort 2026
MIAMI — BOSS, the core brand of German fashion house HUGO BOSS, has partnered with Soho House to transform Miami Pool House into a branded summer destination called the BOSS Summer Club, a two‑week pop‑up running from May 1 through May 14. The activation marks the launch of the company’s Summer Resort 2026 collection and will be followed by additional events at Soho Beach House Miami from May 14 to May 31.
Located on the border of Wynwood and Edgewater, Miami Pool House will host an exclusive poolside branded area featuring a shoppable pop‑up with curated product displays, along with a dedicated experience space designed to showcase the resort wear line. According to a statement from BOSS, the goal is to create “an immersive setting that blends product, styling, and atmosphere” for Soho House members.
The cultural program includes a Miami Grand Prix kick‑off party with rapper Ja Rule, race weekend screenings, and a finale party with DJ Chloé Caillet. Other scheduled events feature sets by Walshy Fire of Major Lazer, a one‑night dinner by Argentinian chef Deborah De Corral, and wellness workshops led by Case Kenny and Brittany Berger.
The partnership kicked off on May 3 with an invitation‑only dinner and after‑party at Miami Pool House. Guests included BOSS brand ambassador Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin, actor Chase Stokes, singer Emilia Mernes, and others, all dressed in BOSS looks.
The Summer Resort 2026 collection offers coordinated swimwear, linen pieces, summer tailoring separates, and accessories. Menswear is presented in a palette of white, lavender blue, sandstone glow, grey mélange, and grisaille. Womenswear leans toward mocha, lavender, white, rose, and brown. The line is positioned as a wardrobe for “sun, city, and everything in between” — suitable for beach, poolside, or rooftop settings.
BOSS and Soho House plan to continue their collaboration later this year with additional events tied to cultural moments and tennis tournaments.
ROSÉ and PUMA Revive the H‑Street Sneaker With a Second Campaign Chapter
SEOUL / HERZOGENAURACH, Germany — Pop star Rosé is back on the block. The Blackpink singer has reunited with PUMA for the second installment of a campaign centered on the brand’s archival H‑Street sneaker, a performance‑inspired silhouette originally born from early‑2000s running spikes.
Released May 7, the latest H‑Street arrives in an “Ivory” colorway with subtle metallic accents. The shoe retains its low‑profile shape, breathable mesh upper, T‑shaped toe box, and sprint‑derived proportions — design cues rooted in PUMA’s late‑1990s Harambee racing model, whose name comes from the Swahili expression meaning “pull together.”
First introduced as a lifestyle sneaker in 2003, the H‑Street has been reissued in recent years as part of PUMA’s strategy of reviving archival footwear for a contemporary audience. The new campaign, described by the brand as part two of a series, places Rosé in a familiar neighborhood setting — quiet streets, trimmed hedges, everyday routines — with the sneakers featured as an everyday staple.
“Rooted in speed and reimagined for the street,” PUMA said in a statement, the H‑Street carries forward a legacy of lightweight construction and race‑ready design.
The partnership continues a broader collaboration between Rosé and PUMA, which named her a global brand ambassador in 2024. The singer has since appeared in campaigns for several PUMA silhouettes, including the Palermo and Speedcat.
The PUMA H‑Street is available from PUMA.com, PUMA flagship stores, and select retailers worldwide. Pricing was not immediately disclosed.
Tassels and Texture: Sheila Hicks Reimagines the Lady Dior Bag
PARIS — The iconic Lady Dior bag has received a textile‑artist’s touch. At the invitation of designer Jonathan Anderson, American artist Sheila Hicks has created a sculptural version of the celebrated handbag, covering it in hand‑bound tassels made of jewel‑colored silk threads.
The result, unveiled this week, is a verdant green accessory that blurs the line between fashion accessory and woven art. Hicks, who has spent more than six decades exploring color, fiber, and form, applied her signature textural vocabulary to the structured silhouette of the Lady Dior. Each tassel is individually tied by hand, producing a dense, tactile surface that shifts in hue as the light changes.
Inside the tasselled exterior sits a soft suede pouch — a bag‑within‑a‑bag construction that contrasts the plush interior with the exuberant outer layer. The piece retains the Lady Dior’s architectural handles and signature charms, but the overall effect is more organic and playful than the classic version.
Sheila Hicks, born in 1934, is known for large‑scale textile installations that have been exhibited at institutions including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Centre Pompidou, and the Venice Biennale. Her work often incorporates wrapped, bundled, and draped fibers, exploring how soft materials can hold form and volume.
The Lady Dior bag, first introduced in 1995 and named in honor of Diana, Princess of Wales, has become one of Dior’s most recognizable leather goods. Over the years, the house has invited numerous artists — from Jeff Koons to Mickalene Thomas — to reinterpret the piece.
The Lady Dior by Sheila Hicks brings the artist’s formal language into dialogue with the refined craftsmanship of the house. The piece appears to be a unique creation; Dior has not announced whether it will be produced in a limited edition for sale. Representatives for the house did not provide further details on pricing or availability at press time.
Isabel Marant’s ‘Girl Gang’ Takes the Night With a Parisienne Silhouette
PARIS — Isabel Marant has unveiled a new collection built around a sense of togetherness, casting what the brand calls its “girl gang” in an after‑dark wardrobe that blends masculine tailoring with lingerie undertones. The looks, shown recently for the upcoming season, center on the archetypal Parisienne: sleek denim jeans cut with effortless volume, paired with a boxy leather jacket.
A tension between masculine and feminine runs through the lineup. Rigid pieces — camionneur knits, sailor cable sweaters, aviator outerwear with oversized buttons — are balanced by sheer tulle dresses, embroidered bustiers, and sharply plunging leather boots. The effect is a collection that moves seamlessly from day to night.
“It’s all about the it girl from the 2010 : you just wanna be that girl, you wanna be that guy.“
Kim Bekker, Vogue Runway
Transitional details mark that shift. Thigh‑high socks disappear into ankle boots, while silver lurex shirts catch the light beneath tailored jackets. Long evening dresses in flowing fabric are worn under rounded bomber jackets. Silk night robes and lace camisole tops reveal lingerie influences, set against grounding elements like leather, shiny vinyl, and patchwork shearling. The result is a collision between intimacy and exposure.
Duality is reinforced through reversible garments: blue denim turns to red leather, washed silk flips to another face in a single movement.
The color palette sharpens the silhouette. Pops of red and blue bring vibrancy, while black and anthracite anchor the collection. Snake patterns glint in silk and reappear in jewelry, translated into metallic mesh with a subtle sheen.
Artisanal details elevate the wardrobe. Jeans are embroidered to echo distressed motifs; blue leather shirts incorporate delicate cutout lace; boot heels are sculpted and patinated, grounding the overall look.
The Marant man shares the same night. The brand describes him as “the boyfriend, the artist, the actor — cool and intriguing.” He appears in bleached denim with lived‑in suede boots or white sneakers, leather jackets cut broad across the shoulders, the line clean and straight.
New Balance Kicks Off Month-Long ‘Grey Days’ Celebration With Retro Runners and a Nod to Urban Origins
The brand’s signature shade, born from the concrete of 1980s city running, takes center stage in a May-long product rollout featuring the ABZORB 2010, 2000, 1890 and more.
New Balance is painting the month of May grey. The Boston-based sportswear brand announced today its annual Grey Days celebration, a four-week campaign that honors the neutral hue that has become its most enduring calling card. What began in the 1980s as a practical choice for urban runners — a deliberate departure from the neon and bright whites favored by competitors — has evolved into a signature that now defines everything from heritage sneakers to performance footwear.
“Grey remains a powerful expression of New Balance’s heritage,” said Jeff McAdams, the brand’s senior vice president of global marketing, in a statement. “Grey Days 2026 honors our evolution as a brand; it represents how innovation, craft, and an unwavering commitment to our fearlessly independent ethos have shaped who we are.”
This year’s campaign features a roster of New Balance athletes and ambassadors including Olympic hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, NFL wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., and skateboarding veteran Andrew Reynolds. Rapper Aminé is set to raise the “Grey Days flag” in campaign imagery, while teenage track star Quincy Wilson narrates a short film titled “The Origins of Grey.”
But the real draw for sneaker enthusiasts will be the staggered product releases. New Balance is rolling out a series of retro-inspired and performance models each Thursday in May, starting today.
- May 1: The Grey Shop launches in New Balance stores and on NewBalance.com with new and existing grey styles including the FuelCell Rebel v5, 1080v15, P400, Coco CG2, Numeric Andrew Reynolds 993, Numeric Tiago Lemos 1010, and more, in addition to a selection of classic grey apparel.
- May 8: The ABZORB 2010 launches. With wearability in mind, the shoe combines the excitement of an innovative style with a sense of the familiar.
- May 15: The ABZORB 2000 and ABZORB 5030 launch. Both models offer a progressive approach to the brand’s exploration of 2000s-era running influences and transform ABZORB technology into a signature visual design statement.
- May 22: The ABZORB 1890 and the Numeric 770 launch. Introduced earlier this year, the ABZORB 1890 draws on the brand’s heritage DNA while offering a playful exploration and representation of visible tech. While originally developed as a cross-trainer, the Numeric 770 was reintroduced 30 years later with all its best original qualities now adapted for skate and lifestyle.
For a brand that reported $9.2 billion in worldwide sales last year and still manufactures a portion of its footwear in New England and the U.K., Grey Days has become something more than a marketing exercise.
NikeSKIMS Introduces Studio Stretch, a New Lightweight Material Collection
The collaboration between Nike and SKIMS debuts its softest fabric yet, designed for studio workouts and everyday layering.
BEAVERTON, Ore. — NikeSKIMS is expanding its performance apparel lineup with Studio Stretch, a new material-innovation collection launching May 14. The brand describes the fabric as its softest and lightest to date, engineered for studio workouts such as yoga and pilates while also intended for all-day wear.
Studio Stretch features light compression, what the brand calls optimal stretch, and a buttery-soft hand feel. The material uses Lycra Adaptiv technology to enhance stretch and recovery, helping the garment maintain its shape over time. Dri‑FIT moisture-wicking technology is also integrated to keep the wearer dry during higher-intensity activity.
The collection fits into NikeSKIMS’ broader head‑to‑toe system of dress, meaning the pieces are designed to layer with other material collections from the brand — including semi-sheer Weightless layers and breathable Airy basics. Studio Stretch is less compressive than other NikeSKIMS offerings, according to the company, prioritizing a lighter, more breathable feel.
Kim Kardashian, co‑founder and chief creative officer of SKIMS, said in a statement that the goal was to create a fabric that feels comfortable against the skin. “The material is so comfortable it almost feels like wearing nothing at all,” she said. She also noted that the collection uses soft, neutral colors and timeless silhouettes intended as everyday essentials.
The Studio Stretch lineup includes 11 close-to-body silhouettes: bras, tops, shorts, leggings, and an adjustable one-piece with a scoop-back design. Seam lines have been minimized to create smooth finishes and reduce fabric bunching. Sizing ranges from XXS to 4X.
Amy Montagne, president of Nike, described the collaboration as a combination of Nike’s performance expertise and SKIMS’ focus on fit. “Studio Stretch combines Nike’s performance innovation expertise with SKIMS’ obsession with fit and feel,” she said.
Jens Grede, co‑founder and CEO of SKIMS, added that the partnership is pushing material development further. “Studio Stretch is a powerful expression of that focus,” he said.
The collection is set to go global May 14.
UGG Partners With PinkPantheress Ahead of Coachella Debut
The British singer appears in a social-first campaign for the brand’s Tazz, Quill Ballet Sneaker and GoldenGlow Embossed styles.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — UGG has tapped British singer, songwriter and producer PinkPantheress as the face of its latest campaign, the brand announced today. The partnership arrives ahead of the artist’s first performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.
PinkPantheress, known for her bedroom-pop aesthetic and emotional, understated delivery, appears in a social-first campaign produced by editorial photographer Moni Haworth and creative director Ava Nirui. The campaign features the singer in a fictional pink bedroom, wearing the fan-favorite Tazz style, as well as two newer spring offerings: the Quill Ballet Sneaker and the GoldenGlow Embossed.
The visuals incorporate current fashion trends, including socks with sandals — specifically knee socks — and tights paired with sandals. The campaign also includes written questions exploring the artist’s recent dreams, childhood goals and thoughts on falling in love, presented as a nod to 1990s print magazine culture.
According to UGG, the partnership is rooted in a shared sensibility around feeling and emotional fluency, with PinkPantheress representing “softness and introspection” that aligns with the brand’s identity. The singer, whose real name has not been publicly disclosed, rose to prominence with viral tracks such as “Just for Me” and “Boy’s a Liar.”
The featured styles are available now at UGG.com, UGG stores and select wholesale retailers nationwide.
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