LUXURY FASHION NEWS
Michael Rider Debut with Celine
Michael Rider was appointed Creative Director of Celine in October 2024. Previously, he had a six year career with Polo Ralph Lauren.
On July 6, Rider unveiled his collection for the start of Haute Couture Week in Paris.
The show invitation was wrapped in a silk scarf, hinting at the accessories within the collection.
Rider’s assortment included evening wear such as the classic little black dress, scarves, and small accessories.
“Michael Rider presented a collection that is in line with the house’s DNA, keeping Hedi Slimane’s purity while evolving it, adding colours — blue and red — and developing accessories — jewellery, scarves, bag charms.”
Arthur Lemoine, Head of Buying at Galeries Lafayette
There will be a dozen designer debuts in September and October - including Demna at Gucci, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, and Jonathan Anderson’s Womenswear debut with Dior.
Source: Vogue Business
Donatella’s Last Versace Campaign
The campaign screamed unapologetic loud luxury, glowing with gold visuals.
“The energy on this campaign was extraordinary. It was all about friendship, loyalty, and love.”
Donatella Versace
Donatella’s final campaign featured Fall/Winter 2025 collections among archival pieces and designs.
Supermodels Kate Moss, Anok Yai, Claudia Schiffer, Natasha Poly, Amber Valletta, Liu Wen and more became the faces of the Versace campaign.
Versace will enter a new era with former Miu Miu Creative Director Dario Vitale.
Donatella held the title of Chief Creative Officer of Versace since 1997, taking over after the tragic murder of her brother, Gianni Versace.
Donatella leaves behind a legendary legacy of almost three decades at the head of Versace.
“Be yourself. Believe in yours. Break the rules.”
Donatella Versace
Source: Design Scene Magazine
SNEAKER NEWS
JORDAN FLIGHT COURT x TÉLA D’AMORE
On July 11th, a new version of the Téla D’amore x Jordan Flight Court Coconut Milk will be released for public sale, starting at the retail price of $115. The sneakers will only be available in women’s sizing.
Stitched with empowerment, “The World is Your Court” is threaded inside the tongue of the shoe.
Source: WWD
FASHION READS
Make it Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh by Robin Givhan
A biography of Virgil Abloh’s cultural impact within the fashion industry. Virgil became the first black artistic director at Louis Vuitton and embraced streetwear culture and sneakers over couture.
During Abloh’s rise, cultural values shifted around race, status and taste, causing disruption in the luxury fashion industry.
Virgil left fashion creatives with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed within the industry and left behind a powerful, impactful legacy.
The biography was published on June 24, 2025 and is available through Amazon, e-book platforms, and select bookstores.