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The Week In Chic: All the Fashion News You Might Have Missed (June 6 – 12)

BYMille Team

June 12, 2026

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 June 6 to 12 2026, served up in bite-sized pieces so you can catch up fast…

Fendi Reveals Venue for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s First Couture Show

Fendi has revealed that Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first couture show for the house will take place on July 9 at Rome’s Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM). Guests will also be invited to a private preview of After un Percorso di Lavoro. Fendi/Karl Lagerfeld 1985. After Steps Through Work, an exhibition dedicated to the late Karl Lagerfeld that will run from July 10 to Oct. 25. The show marks Chiuri’s couture debut since joining Fendi from Dior last October and continues the brand’s tradition of staging couture presentations in Rome, following landmark shows in 2016 and 2019. The choice of venue feels particularly fitting given Chiuri’s deep ties to the Italian capital, where she presented her final Dior collection last year and has spent the past five years restoring the historic Teatro della Cometa.

Dubai-Based Label SOMERI Woman Debuts With a New Take on Bodycon

Just as temperatures begin to soar and wardrobes become increasingly stripped back, Dubai-based label SOMERI Woman is making a compelling argument for the return of bodycon dressing. The timing feels apt. From the resurgence of Hervé Léger-inspired bandage dresses on our Instagram feeds to the broader revival of figure-hugging silhouettes, body-conscious fashion is having a moment once again. With its debut collection, BODY 000. Basic Instinct., SOMERI Woman taps into that renewed appetite while offering a more thoughtful take on the category. Founded by Indian designer Riya Malhotra, the label explores themes of visibility, vulnerability, and control through six second-skin silhouettes inspired by figures such as Monica Bellucci and Parveen Babi. Produced in collaboration with Dubai-based, female-led Outline Studio, the collection arrives as an alternative to the oversized shapes and quiet luxury uniforms that have dominated recent years.

Coccellato’s New Collection Rethinks Day-to-Night Dressing

For decades, fashion has treated workwear and eveningwear as two entirely separate wardrobes. Coccellato’s latest collection, Halter, questions whether that distinction still makes sense. Built around the simple act of fastening a garment before stepping out the door, the collection is designed for women whose days no longer fit neatly into categories, moving from meetings to dinners, offices to events, without the luxury of an outfit change. Rather than relying on trend-driven statements, Tunisian-Italian founder Iman Coccellato focuses on construction, using hand-quilted poplins, sculpted hips, pleats, and precise fastenings to create silhouettes that balance structure with sensuality. The result is a wardrobe that feels equally suited to the boardroom and the dinner table, reflecting the reality of modern life rather than an idealized version of it. Produced in the brand’s atelier using deadstock materials sourced through Nona Source, Halter also reinforces Coccellato’s growing reputation as a label interested less in occasion dressing and more in designing for the spaces in between.

Prada and Axiom Space Unveil Spacesuit for NASA’s Return to the Moon

Prada and Axiom Space have unveiled the flight design of the AxEMU spacesuit that will be worn during NASA’s Artemis III mission, the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo. Revealed at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, the next-generation suit combines Axiom Space’s engineering with Prada’s expertise in high-performance materials and construction techniques. Designed to withstand the extreme conditions of the Moon’s south pole, the AxEMU offers greater flexibility, comfort, and safety while supporting spacewalks of up to eight hours. Although the prototype was displayed in black to conceal proprietary technology, the version worn on the lunar surface will be white to reflect heat and protect astronauts from lunar dust. The suit is now in the final stages of testing ahead of the Artemis III mission.

adidas Turned the UAE Desert Into a Real-Life Rocket League Match

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adidas transformed the UAE desert into a real-life version of Rocket League, bringing together football, gaming, and motorsport culture in a first-of-its-kind regional activation. The immersive stunt saw football creators take part in a Rocket League-inspired challenge using customized G-Wagons and an oversized adidas Trionda football, recreating the popular video game’s world against a desert backdrop. The vehicles were designed to reflect adidas’ new Road to Glory Pack, with each representing the speed-focused F50 and precision-driven Predator boots. As World Cup excitement builds, the brand is also launching football-themed retail activations across the UAE, beginning at its Dubai Mall store, where fans can explore interactive spaces inspired by the tournament and football culture.

Boucheron Opens Its Largest Middle East Boutique in Doha

Located in Doha’s Lagoona Mall and now the Maison’s largest boutique in the Middle East, Boucheron’s new space marks a significant milestone in the luxury jewelry brand’s regional expansion while highlighting its longstanding relationship with the Gulf. Beyond its jewelry displays, the boutique features works by French artist Myriam Hubert and Qatari contemporary artist Shua’a Ali, creating a dialogue between local and international creative voices. Ali’s contribution is particularly noteworthy: a sculptural installation created from discarded marble fragments left over from the boutique’s construction. Drawing inspiration from the curves of the Qatari desert and the geometry of its architecture, the work reflects on memory, transformation, and the country’s evolving identity. In doing so, the boutique becomes more than a retail destination, positioning itself as a cultural space that connects craftsmanship, art, and place.

The World’s First T. Rex Handbag Could Sell for $500,000

A handbag made from lab-grown Tyrannosaurus rex collagen is heading to auction in Paris, where it is expected to fetch up to $500,000. Set to go under the hammer at Hôtel Drouot on June 11, the teal-colored purse is believed to be the first luxury accessory created using proteins reconstructed from the prehistoric predator. Since intact dinosaur DNA no longer exists, scientists used fossilized collagen fragments and artificial intelligence to recreate what T. rex collagen may have looked like before engineering living cells to produce the material. Developed by a team of researchers from Newcastle University, VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd, the project is being positioned as more than a novelty. Its creators say the technology could pave the way for sustainable alternatives to traditional animal leather. Whether viewed as a scientific breakthrough, a collector’s item, or the ultimate status symbol, the one-of-a-kind bag is already making history.

Sofia Coppola’s New Book Offers a Rare Look Inside Marc Jacobs’ World

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A24 and contemporary art publisher MACK have released MARC BY SOFIA, a new book by Sofia Coppola that chronicles the life and career of fashion designer Marc Jacobs through the lens of their decades-long friendship. Created as a companion to Coppola’s documentary Marc by Sofia, the 200-page volume traces Jacobs’ journey from his student days at Parsons and his era-defining grunge collection at Perry Ellis to his transformative tenure at Louis Vuitton and the rise of his namesake label. Alongside never-before-seen photographs, sketches, and studio ephemera, the book offers an intimate look at the making of Jacobs’ 2024 “paper doll” runway show, featuring candid conversations between the designer and filmmaker. Designed with a scrapbook-like aesthetic, MARC BY SOFIA is available now through MACK and select retailers.

Noora Shawqi’s New Collection Turns Travel Memories Into Heirlooms

In an era where every destination risks becoming content, Emirati jewelry designer Noora Shawqi is interested in something more lasting: turning travel into objects that can be worn for years. Her latest collection, The Nile Collection, draws inspiration from ancient Egypt, continuing a design approach that sees each collection rooted in a place she has personally visited. This time, Shawqi looks to the enduring symbolism of the Nile and the cobra, reinterpreting the ancient Egyptian uraeus, once worn on the crowns of pharaohs, as a series of sculptural 18k gold and diamond pieces. Rather than reproducing historical motifs literally, the collection distills their meaning, exploring themes of protection, awareness, and quiet power through fluid, contemporary forms. Alongside the cobra-inspired designs, pieces influenced by the Nile’s flowing waters incorporate pavé diamonds that evoke movement and continuity. The result is a collection that feels less like a souvenir of a destination and more like an attempt to capture its spirit, transforming history, mythology, and personal experience into jewelry designed to be worn long after the journey ends.

The Week In Chic: All the Fashion News You Might Have Missed (June 6 – 12)

Fendi Reveals Venue for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s First Couture Show

Dubai-Based Label SOMERI Woman Debuts With a New Take on Bodycon

Coccellato’s New Collection Rethinks Day-to-Night Dressing

Prada and Axiom Space Unveil Spacesuit for NASA’s Return to the Moon

adidas Turned the UAE Desert Into a Real-Life Rocket League Match

Boucheron Opens Its Largest Middle East Boutique in Doha

The World’s First T. Rex Handbag Could Sell for $500,000

Sofia Coppola’s New Book Offers a Rare Look Inside Marc Jacobs’ World

Noora Shawqi’s New Collection Turns Travel Memories Into Heirlooms

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The Week In Chic: All the Fashion News You Might Have Missed (June 6 – 12)

Fendi Reveals Venue for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s First Couture Show

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Coccellato’s New Collection Rethinks Day-to-Night Dressing

Prada and Axiom Space Unveil Spacesuit for NASA’s Return to the Moon

adidas Turned the UAE Desert Into a Real-Life Rocket League Match

Boucheron Opens Its Largest Middle East Boutique in Doha

The World’s First T. Rex Handbag Could Sell for $500,000

Sofia Coppola’s New Book Offers a Rare Look Inside Marc Jacobs’ World

Noora Shawqi’s New Collection Turns Travel Memories Into Heirlooms

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