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Week in Chic: All the Fashion News You Might Have Missed (Oct. 25 – 31)

BYMille Team

October 31, 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 25 to 31, served up in bite-sized pieces so you can catch up fast…

Danny Trejo Fronts Kotn’s FW25 Campaign Redefining What It Means to Be Tough

In its Fall/Winter 2025 campaign “Tough Guys. Soft Sweaters.”, Canadian-Egyptian label Kotn invites us to reconsider what toughness really looks like through none other than Danny Trejo. The 80-year-old actor, known for his raw intensity and weathered charisma, becomes an unlikely poster boy for softness. Shot in warm, unfiltered tones, the campaign captures Trejo wrapped in plush cotton and cashmere pieces, juxtaposing his hard-edged persona with the tactile gentleness of Kotn’s knitwear. The imagery is intimate and quietly cinematic: no airbrushing, no dramatics, just Trejo—his tattoos, his scars, his history, leaning into a softness that feels earned rather than styled.

Teyana Taylor to Host the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards

The 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards are set to take place on November 3 at New York’s American Museum of Natural History, with none other than Teyana Taylor—actor, choreographer, and singer—taking center stage as host. Fresh off her role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, Taylor joins the ranks of past hosts like Anne Hathaway and Cynthia Erivo. The evening promises a star-studded mix of presenters and designers: Joseph Altuzarra and Leslie Bibb will present Womenswear Designer of the Year, while Addison Rae and Christopher John Rogers team up for Emerging Designer of the Year. Other highlights include A$AP Rocky being honored as Fashion Icon, Ralph Lauren’s return as a nominee for Womenswear Designer of the Year, and Naomi Campbell presenting Pieter Mulier with International Designer of the Year.

Hermès Opens a Desert-Inspired Perfume and Beauty Boutique in Dubai Mall

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Hermès has opened a new Perfume and Beauty boutique in Dubai Mall, marking its sixth address in the UAE and a stunning homage to the region’s natural landscape. Designed by Parisian architecture studio RDAI, the space draws inspiration from the Arabian Desert, with a tactile rammed-earth façade made from local sand and earth, curving inward to reveal a luminous interior of ochre, shell, and Sienna marble. The boutique invites visitors into an immersive sensory journey, complete with polished lava counters, private VIC rooms lined with cedar and silk, and hand-tufted carpets in desert hues. To celebrate the opening, Hermès unveiled Oud Esma, a Dubai-exclusive perfume oil from the Hermessence collection by Christine Nagel, centered on the sensual, woody essence of oud. Artworks from the Émile Hermès Collection, including engravings of Arabian horses and a reproduction of Antoine Carbonne’s Au bout du monde scarf, nod to the maison’s heritage and craftsmanship.

Maison Margiela Unveils the First-Ever Tabi Collector’s Series

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Maison Margiela has unveiled the first installment of its new Tabi Collector’s Series—a yearly celebration of the house’s most iconic silhouette—introducing the limited-edition Tabi Broken Mirror Embroidery. Drawing inspiration from the “Broken Mirror” treatment first seen in the AW15 Artisanal collection, this reimagined version transforms light and reflection into art. Each pair is hand-embroidered with over 8,000 glass beads, sequins, and metallic embellishments, meticulously arranged to mimic the fractured surface of aged glass. The silver-coated leather gradually cracks to reveal layers beneath, while laser-cut metallic fragments and transparent beads create depth and luminosity. Limited to just 25 pairs worldwide, the Tabi Broken Mirror Embroidery will be displayed in select stores starting October 30, 2025. To honor the craftsmanship behind the design—handmade by 11 artisans—the maison will also release a short film directed by Italian filmmaker Yuri Ancarani, offering a cinematic look into the making of the Tabi.

Prada Group Reports 9% Growth in Retail Sales, Driven by Miu Miu’s Continued Momentum

The Prada Group has reported another strong quarter, with net revenues rising 9% year-over-year to €4.07 billion for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, marking 19 consecutive quarters of growth. Retail sales reached €3.65 billion, up 9% on the back of full-price, like-for-like sales, underscoring the strength of both Prada and Miu Miu. While Prada held steady with a 1% dip, buoyed by standout campaigns like Galleria and Couleur Vivante, Miu Miu continued its meteoric ascent, growing 41% year-to-date and 29% in Q3, maintaining its grip on global pop culture through collections, pop-ups like Atheneum, and the debut of Miutine, its first fragrance with L’Oréal. Regionally, growth was broad-based—Asia Pacific rose 10%, Europe 6%, the Americas 15%, Japan 3%, and the Middle East 21%—showing resilience across markets despite global headwinds. Prada Group Chairman Patrizio Bertelli credited the sustained momentum to “creativity, product excellence, and craftsmanship,” while CEO Andrea Guerra highlighted the “solid, diligent execution” that keeps the group’s brands at the center of cultural conversation.

adidas Originals x Wales Bonner FW25 Bridges Sport and Spirituality

For Fall/Winter 2025, Grace Wales Bonner and adidas Originals return with a collection that feels more like a continuation than a comeback. Once again, the British designer blurs the lines between sport and soul, elevating athletic staples into pieces that move with quiet confidence. There are glossy blousons, sculpted leather bowling bags, and reworked tracksuits that nod to both archival codes and modern elegance. The now-cult WB Karintha Lo sneaker makes a comeback too, this time in satin, shimmering softly like an heirloom passed between eras. Elsewhere, Trefoil icons get a poetic refresh: the WB Japan arrives in lavender—a color tied to calm and purity—while the WB Superstar and Adilette are treated with a handmade sensitivity that feels almost ritualistic. Shot by Chris Rhodes, the campaign gathers a new generation of faces—Gene Gallagher, Alva Claire, Shim Mheuka, and Bebe Parnell—each bringing their own rhythm to the story.

Week in Chic: All the Fashion News You Might Have Missed (Oct. 25 – 31)

Danny Trejo Fronts Kotn’s FW25 Campaign Redefining What It Means to Be Tough

Teyana Taylor to Host the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards

Hermès Opens a Desert-Inspired Perfume and Beauty Boutique in Dubai Mall

Maison Margiela Unveils the First-Ever Tabi Collector’s Series

Prada Group Reports 9% Growth in Retail Sales, Driven by Miu Miu’s Continued Momentum

adidas Originals x Wales Bonner FW25 Bridges Sport and Spirituality

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Teyana Taylor to Host the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards

Hermès Opens a Desert-Inspired Perfume and Beauty Boutique in Dubai Mall

Maison Margiela Unveils the First-Ever Tabi Collector’s Series

Prada Group Reports 9% Growth in Retail Sales, Driven by Miu Miu’s Continued Momentum

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