53 years of fashion history between two covers, controversial favorite shoes, an exhibition in London, and the perfect summer look: our current fashion favorites showcase the fashion world in all its diversity.
Trend
Summer Armor
Even after scrolling for kilometers on social media, you won’t find the ingredients for the very best summer look. They were showcased on the Givenchy runway. The perfect summer outfit calls for the following elements: Nothing—and I mean absolutely nothing—should cover your legs; instead, let your shoes be the voluminous center of attention. Hoop earrings and sunglasses are a must—and if you still want to cover up your body just a little, reach for a mini bomber jacket.
Exhibition
From Japan with Creativity
Sesame Street, Louis Vuitton, Pepsi, Nike, and Snoopy have something in common: Japanese designer and creative director Nigo has had a hand in them at one time or another. He is considered one of the first to bridge the gap between streetwear and luxury fashion. And he was the first Japanese art director at the Kenzo fashion house since its founder, Kenzo Takada. In the 1990s, Nigo founded the streetwear brand A Bathing Ape; in 2003, he launched the Billionaire Boys Club in collaboration with musician Pharrell Williams. The Design Museum in London is now hosting the first retrospective of his work, featuring over 700 objects that trace Nigo’s career from the side streets of Harajuku to the runways of Paris. A highlight for the particularly curious: a replica of his teenage bedroom. “This exhibition is a great opportunity not only to showcase my work, but also to tell people about the people and culture of Japan,” says the artist himself.
“NIGO: From Japan with Love,” through October 4, 2026, The Design Museum, London, designmuseum.org
Book
Walk, Walk, Fashion, Baby
Here are the bare facts: 53 years, 1,200 illustrations, 632 pages. “Ralph Lauren Catwalk” presents the complete history of the American fashion house. A dream come true for fashion nerds, as the story is told not only through runway photos but also through in-depth analyses by fashion editor Bridget Foley. She has been a senior editor at Women’s Wear Daily for over ten years. Foley is known for her direct yet fair style—and these are exactly the voices we want to hear in fashion journalism.
Bridget Foley, *Ralph Lauren Catwalk*, Prestel, 632 pages, approx. 70.—, ralphlauren.com, prestelpublishing.penguinrandomhouse.de
It-Piece
That’s where opinions (and toes) differ
We need help from mathematicians. Specifically, for the following formula: 2 × controversial and polarizing = a universally loved must-have item. To put it in fashion terms: Flip-flops have been sparking debates for decades. Comfortable, uncomfortable, ugly, yet somehow cool? Wedges are just as divisive as flip-flops. Very few fashion fans remain neutral when it comes to that chunky, continuous heel. Now the two have joined forces to create the ultimate summer shoe—the flip-flop with a wedge heel. And suddenly, (almost) everyone is thrilled. You won’t get hot feet this way, but you might end up in heated discussions about style.
We Love
Glitter & Gloss
Where exactly is the line between piercings and fine jewelry? The Berlin-based label Nathalie Grassi blurs that line. For her latest collection, “Gloss,” the designer created three sparkling pieces that defy categorization. And they don’t need to be, because they look so much better on ears and hands anyway. nathaliegrassi.com
Collaboration
Show your colors
A scarf isn’t just a piece of fabric: at Inoui Éditions, these colorfully printed textiles become the highlight of any outfit. In collaboration with Sézane, this design language is translated into clothing. The result? Equally colorful and distinctive, airy and flowing looks. That’s exactly how you want to dress at the beach. And where else should you spend the coming summer months, if not by the saltwater?
sezane.com, inoui-editions.com
Liebling
Spectacular Shades
What sunglasses should you wear this summer? Let’s just ask our favorite Chanel ambassadors. We already love Pedro Pascal as The Mandalorian. But with Chanel glasses on his nose, we like the charismatic actor—whom we admire at least as much for his political activism against Trump as for his great style—even more. Comedian and actress Ayo Edebiri also makes it easy for us to decide on our next pair of glasses: they suit her even better than the chef’s uniform she wears while running wild in the gourmet sandwich shop in “The Bear.”
chanel.com
