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 May 24 to 30, served up in bite-sized pieces so you can catch up fast…
Bottega Veneta Marks 50 Years of Intrecciato With Star-Studded Campaign
Bottega Veneta is celebrating half a century of its iconic Intrecciato leather weave with a striking new campaign titled Craft is our Language. Shot by Jack Davison and choreographed by Lenio Kaklea, the campaign brings together a global cast of artists, musicians, and creatives—think Julianne Moore, Zadie Smith, Jack Antonoff, and Tyler, The Creator—to highlight the poetic power of hands as tools of both expression and creation. First introduced in 1975, Intrecciato is a metaphor for interconnectedness, craft, and heritage, painstakingly passed down through generations of artisans. This tribute continues in September with a special book release capturing 50 hand gestures that define the house’s philosophy. In true Bottega fashion, it’s quiet luxury that’s loud in meaning.
Maria Grazia Chiuri Bids Farewell to Dior After a Historic 9-Year Reign
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Maria Grazia Chiuri has officially stepped down as Dior’s creative director for womenswear and couture, with her Cruise 2026 show in Rome marking her final collection for the house. Appointed in 2016 as Dior’s first-ever female creative director, Chiuri brought a powerful feminist lens to the brand, infusing her collections with empowering slogans, artistic collaborations, and softer takes on the Dior archive. Under her leadership, couture sales quadrupled, solidifying her legacy as both a visionary and a commercial force. Dior paid tribute to her “exceptional creativity” and her role in writing a “key chapter” in the house’s history. While no successor has been officially named, rumors suggest that Jonathan Anderson, newly tapped to lead Dior Men, may also take on the womenswear line.
E.l.f. Beauty Acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode in a $1 Billion Deal
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In a major beauty shakeup, E.l.f. Beauty has acquired Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand, Rhode, for $1 billion USD—$800 million upfront and a $200 million earnout based on future growth. Since launching in 2022, Rhode has seen explosive success, racking up $212 million in net sales over the past year alone. Bieber isn’t going anywhere—she’ll stay on as founder while also stepping into the roles of Chief Creative Officer and Head of Innovation. The acquisition will accelerate Rhode’s global footprint, including a physical retail rollout at Sephora in North America and the UK. E.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin called Rhode a “like-minded disruptor,” while Bieber said she finally found a “home” for her brand that aligns with her values of community and creativity.
Willy Chavarria and EGONlab Lead the 2025 ANDAM Fashion Prize Finalists
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The ANDAM Fashion Awards have announced their 2025 Grand and Special Prize finalists—and it’s a lineup worth watching. American menswear designer Willy Chavarria, fresh off a buzzy Paris Fashion Week showing, joins French label EGONlab (a 2021 Pierre Bergé Prize winner), alongside womenswear talents Alain Paul, Meryll Rogge, and Zomer. Founded in 1989 by Nathalie Dufour with support from the French Ministry of Culture, ANDAM has long championed rising fashion voices, counting legends like Martin Margiela and Marine Serre among past winners. With this year’s ceremony set for June 20 at 7pm CEST, the spotlight’s back on emerging designers navigating fashion’s high-stakes, high-creativity landscape.
Vetements Loses U.S. Trademark Battle Over Its Own Name
In a twist worthy of the brand’s own ironic playbook, Vetements has officially lost its years-long fight to trademark its name in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the USPTO’s refusal, ruling that “vetements”—which simply means “clothing” in French—is too generic to be trademarked for apparel or retail services. Despite the label’s global recognition and attempts to prove acquired distinctiveness, the court determined that the term is descriptive and widely understood in the U.S. due to the prevalence of the French language. Founded by Demna and Guram Gvasalia in 2014, the Swiss label has built its identity around cultural parody and logo subversion, but this decision highlights the real-world limits of fashion irony, even as Guram continues to steer the brand and Demna’s own future at Balenciaga remains uncertain.
Zara Drops Eid Al-Adha Collection
Zara is leaning into the Middle East’s growing appetite for occasionwear with a new Eid al-Adha collection that speaks the region’s language of subtle glamour. Ditching loud prints and overt trendiness, the edit embraces soft golds, warm neutrals, and breezy tailoring—perfect for family gatherings or late-night Eid dinners. The gold kimono jacket is the standout, catching the light just enough without screaming for attention. Paired with satin pleats, embroidered dresses, and sculptural metallic bags, the vibe is clear: elegance, but make it easy. It’s a smart move from the high-street giant, offering a modern, wearable take on festive dressing—just in time for one of the region’s most meaningful holidays.
Jacquemus Turns Monte-Carlo Beach Into a Sun-Soaked Fantasy
This summer, Jacquemus has turned Monaco’s iconic Monte-Carlo Beach into a full-blown fantasy with the launch of The Jacquemus Beach Club—a seaside pop-up running until October 7, 2025. Known for blending art, fashion, and lifestyle into one cohesive vision, the designer has reimagined the legendary Riviera destination with striped parasols, banana-yellow loungers, and plush cushions in his signature palette. It’s a visual extension of his La Croisière collection, where every corner—from the Pool Café to the pier—feels dipped in Provençal charm. Two on-site boutiques complete the experience, designed like intimate, art-filled homes rather than traditional shops.
