Missed out on the fashion chatter this week? We’ve got you covered. Every week, our inbox is flooded with hundreds of press releases, but we made it our mission to sift through all the noise so you don’t have to. Here’s your quick recap of all the key fashion news from October 5-11, served up in bite-sized pieces so you can catch up fast…
Kim Jones exists Fendi
The British designer is exiting the Italian luxury house after four-years of as artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear, and fur collections. It is said he will continue in his role as artistic director of men’s collections at Dior in Paris (although recent rumors suggest that Jonathan Anderson is leaving Loewe to spearhead Dior women’s and menswear). “Kim Jones made significant contributions to the brand’s creative legacy, seamlessly integrating his modern and cross-cultural aesthetics with Fendi’s historical heritage,” LVMH, the French conglomerate that owns Fendi said in a statement. “Under his leadership, the maison reinvented its ready-to-wear and couture collections, offering an inclusive and innovative approach to fashion that constantly renewed Fendi’s Italian codes. Throughout his four years, Jones’ work was wholly guided by passion and creativity.” A “new creative organization for Fendi” will be announced “in due time.”
Louis Vuitton unveils first tableware collection
Louis Vuitton has officially expanded into tableware with its first permanent collection. The luxury brand unveiled two ranges—Constellation and Splendor—featuring porcelain dinnerware, cutlery, glassware, carafes, and decanters. The collections blend Monogram elements with modern designs, using fine porcelain, handblown glass, and silver or gold accents. Constellation includes 13 Limoges porcelain pieces, while Splendor offers 17 items featuring playful “L” and “V” branding. The Rivet cutlery line includes 14 stainless steel pieces, with silver-plated options in the Rivet Épi range. Glassware includes Murano twist glasses and Flower carafes. Constellation and Rivet launch on Oct. 31, while Splendor and Rivet Épi arrive Nov. 14. Meanwhile, in other Louis Vuitton news, the Parisian maison has also recently opened a new store and Le Café Cyril Lignac in London Heathrow’s Terminal 2…
2025 Met Gala theme and co-chairs announced
The 2025 Met Gala is just months away, and the theme has been revealed: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s Slaves to Fashion. The exhibition will explore Black men’s fashion through garments, paintings, and photos from the 18th century to today. This year’s co-chairs include Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James as an honorary co-chair. The exhibition runs from May 6 to Oct. 26, 2025, with the dress code to be announced early next year.
Rihanna and Diesel team up
Diesel’s creative director Glenn Martens and Rihanna have teamed up for the first-ever Savage x Fenty x Diesel collection, blending Fenty’s body-positive ethos with Diesel’s iconic style. The collection features unisex lingerie, dresses, and sleepwear, with standout pieces like bodysuits, corset slips, and the Feaux Fade Longsleeve Top with its faded denim print. Rihanna models the collection, which is available now at the Savage x Fenty webstore.
Mytheresa To Acquire Yoox Net-a-Porter
Mytheresa is set to acquire Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) from Richemont in a deal valued at €555 million EUR ($609 million USD), with no financial debt. Richemont will gain a 33% stake in Mytheresa and provide a €100 million EUR ($109 million USD) credit facility. The acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2025, will see Yoox separated from Net-a-Porter, forming three distinct storefronts: Mytheresa, Net-a-Porter, and Mr. Porter. The deal is pending antitrust approval but doesn’t require shareholder approval.
Jacob Elordi fronts Bottega Veneta campaign
US actor Jacob Elordi is the star of Bottega Veneta’s new campaign, shot by Magnum photographer Alec Soth. Following his role as the Italian brand’s ambassador, the campaign, titled “Going Places,” was shot in Utah and Nevada, showcasing creative director Matthieu Blazy’s focus on movement and craftsmanship. Highlighting key travel pieces like the Andiamo bag and a weekender in weathered brown leather, the campaign emphasizes Bottega Veneta’s spirit of travel and exploration, with Elordi featured against dramatic natural backdrops.
