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Week in Chic: All the Fashion News You Might Have Missed (Oct. 11 – 17)

BYMille Team

October 17, 2025

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 11 to 17, served up in bite-sized pieces so you can catch up fast…

First Look: H&M Unveils Glenn Martens Collection

H&M has officially unveiled its long-awaited collaboration with Belgian designer Glenn Martens (the man behind Y/Project and Diesel’s wildest silhouettes), bringing his signature boundary-pushing aesthetic to the masses. The collection reworks everyday wardrobe staples like T-shirts, checked shirts, bomber jackets and jeans into sculptural, trompe-l’œil pieces using foil, wiring and customizable elements that let wearers reshape looks on the fly. Spanning womenswear, menswear, unisex styles and accessories, the lineup also nods to Martens’s archival hits from his Y/Project era, notably the scrunchy snap boots, deconstructed denim, and tank tops with invisible straps. The accompanying campaign is a tongue-in-cheek “family portrait” starring British icons Joanna Lumley and Richard E. Grant among a cast of eclectic characters. Landing on October 30 across select H&M stores in Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh— and online in the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi— this is Martens at his most democratic, and arguably H&M at its most fun.

Hermès Menswear Icon Véronique Nichanian Bows Out After 37-Years

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After nearly four decades at the helm, Véronique Nichanian—is stepping down from her role as artistic director of Hermès’ menswear division. Appointed in 1988 by former CEO Jean-Louis Dumas, the French designer spent 37 years crafting a universe defined by restraint, immaculate materials and color palettes so elegant they barely needed logos to speak. She famously called her work an attempt to “slow down time,” infusing humanity into garments while steering Hermès into one of the most powerful menswear divisions in fashion. At 71, she says she still loves the job, but wants the freedom to give her time to other pursuits— a decision she has been discussing with the brand’s leadership for years. She’ll take her final bow at Paris Fashion Week in January 2026.

Maria Grazia Chiuri Returns to Fendi as Chief Creative Officer

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Maria Grazia Chiuri is heading back to where it all began. Following Kim Jones’ exit in October, the former Dior designer is making a full-circle comeback to Fendi, the Roman fashion house where she first launched her career in 1989. Now officially appointed Chief Creative Officer, Chiuri will debut her first ready-to-wear collection for Fall/Winter 2026-2027 in Milan next February. LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault praised her return as “a renewal of artistic energy,” while Chiuri herself called it an honor to rejoin the women-founded maison that shaped her early years. Fendi CEO Ramon Ros added that her role will go far beyond designing clothes. She’ll also be tasked with steering the brand’s cultural voice and future identity.

Cairo’s Art District Turns Contemporary Paintings into Handwoven Carpets

Art D’Égypte by Culturvator has officially opened the fifth edition of the Cairo International Art District (CIAD) in Downtown Cairo, unveiling a standout collaboration with heritage carpet house Kahhal 1871. Running until November 16, the exhibition brings together four international artists— including American artist Camille Fishel— to reinterpret contemporary artworks as handwoven carpets, transforming fibre into fine art. Positioned as one of CIAD’s major partnerships of the year, the showcase blurs the line between archive and object, where the loom becomes a new canvas and each rug a vessel of memory.

adidas Originals x CLOT Reimagine the Taekwondo Shoe with Caroline Hú

adidas Originals and CLOT have teamed up with Chinese designer Caroline Hú for a poetic spin on the classic Taekwondo silhouette, fusing martial arts discipline with ballet-like elegance. Built on the original low-profile sole, the new CLOT TAEKWONDO BY CAROLINE HÚ features strappy fastening and a sleek debossed upper that subtly nods to adidas heritage, from the three stripes to the iconic toe detail. The campaign leans into Hú’s trademark romanticism, exploring the tension between fragility and strength. Available in three colorways— triple black, soft pink, and off white— the collection is priced at AED 699 and can now be found at the adidas Originals Flagship Store in Dubai Mall and online.

Week in Chic: All the Fashion News You Might Have Missed (Oct. 11 – 17)

First Look: H&M Unveils Glenn Martens Collection

Hermès Menswear Icon Véronique Nichanian Bows Out After 37-Years

Maria Grazia Chiuri Returns to Fendi as Chief Creative Officer

Cairo’s Art District Turns Contemporary Paintings into Handwoven Carpets

adidas Originals x CLOT Reimagine the Taekwondo Shoe with Caroline Hú

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Week in Chic: All the Fashion News You Might Have Missed (Oct. 11 – 17)

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Hermès Menswear Icon Véronique Nichanian Bows Out After 37-Years

Maria Grazia Chiuri Returns to Fendi as Chief Creative Officer

Cairo’s Art District Turns Contemporary Paintings into Handwoven Carpets

adidas Originals x CLOT Reimagine the Taekwondo Shoe with Caroline Hú

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