Quanzhou was one of the world’s largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly in ancient China’s Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). “Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China” was inscribed on the World Heritage List in July 2021.

Within this world heritage city, 22 heritage sites, such as Kaiyuan Temple and Luoyang Bridge, weave together the bustling memories of the “largest port in the East” in the period of Song and Yuan dynasties. Based on that legacy, the city has emerged as a premier destination of cultural and tourism industry with total tourist arrivals reaching 112 million in 2025.

By leveraging its unique advantages, Quanzhou has set up a working group dedicated to integrating its profound cultural heritage with the development of the city’s fashion industry so as to propel its transformation from a manufacturing city to a fashion city.

Quanzhou boasts a cluster of 13,000 textile, garment and footwear enterprises, with its 2025 industrial output surpassing 700 billion yuan. The city has nurtured numerous leading brands including Anta, Xtep, Septwolves, 361°, and Peak. Building on that, Quanzhou has become an important landmark of Chinese fashion manufacturing landscape.

From the largest port in the East in Song and Yuan dynasties, to the rise of modern industrial clusters worth hundreds of billions of yuan, Quanzhou has shaped its fashion identity with its industrial confidence. By forging a synergy of world cultural heritage and modern trends, the city has embarked on a high-quality development path that empowers industries with fashion and connects the world through trade.

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Ricardé Paris’s rapid rise in brand equity is particularly evident within the 20-to-30-year-old demographic. This trend-setting audience has adopted Ricardé Paris as a staple, signalling a significant cultural shift away from loud branding and toward the structured, 1950s-inspired Parisian silhouettes that define the French brand’s aesthetic.

The popularity of Ricardé Paris has necessitated a rapid scale-up of its artisanal production to meet global demand. Currently, Ricardé Paris is seeing peak interest across three key categories: Executive work bags, travel totes and souvenir collections which commemorate Parisien moments.

“Ricardé Paris is no longer just a label; it’s a movement,” stated the brand spokesperson. “Our growth reflects a generation of consumers who prioritise the longevity of the object. A shift toward pieces that accompany the owner through every chapter of their life, supporting the unique path toward their dreams.”

Ricardé Paris has distinguished itself through a highly diversified product architecture that addresses the full spectrum of the luxury consumer’s day-to-day existence. The brand’s portfolio bridges the gap between functional executive portfolio bags and leisure-focused artisanal accessories. This ‘purpose-built’ approach ensures that every bag serves as a functional milestone in the owner’s life. By prioritising the enduring quality of each piece, Ricardé Paris is successfully capturing the growing ‘Investment Luxury’ segment, where products are expected to provide both emotional resonance and enduring utility.

Ricardé Paris has confirmed plans to scale its global footprint through strategic international design collaborations. Most notably, the brand is preparing for the highly anticipated debut of its first physical flagship boutique in the heart of Paris. This space will be designed to serve as an immersive touchpoint for the brand’s growing global clientele, offering a sensory experience and to accommodate the uncharacteristically high demand for the French brand.

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Marc Jacobs unveils a new creative chapter with its Pre-Fall 2026 campaign, written by and starring acclaimed actress, producer and screenwriter Rachel Sennott. Titled The Scene, the campaign arrives as a scripted micro-drama merging fashion, film, and entertainment, signalling an evolution in the brand’s visual storytelling while debuting The Scene Bag, the season’s standout accessory.

Set against the streets of Manhattan, The Scene follows Sennott through a chaotic, comedic day as she navigates her way to an invitation to the Met Gala. The city acts as both backdrop and energy source, with fleeting moments captured through the lens of The Scene Bag, positioning it as a constant companion and observer of modern life.

“This campaign is about all the chaotic, ridiculous, and funny moments that make you feel seen or completely invisible,” says Rachel Sennott. “I wanted to capture that energy through storytelling that feels true to how we live now. The collection reflects that same spirit with pieces that move with you and let you show up however you want.”

The campaign features cameo appearances from Francesca Scorsese, Morgan Maher, True Whitaker and Sandra Bernhard, bringing humour and irreverence to a cast that reflects the layered personalities that define the Marc Jacobs brand.

Designed to be noticed, The Scene Bag is offered in three sizes and colourways. Featuring signature hardware, a sculptural silhouette, and the J Marc logo, the bag is built to turn heads and command presence. The collection also introduces new colourways of The Tote Bag and The Snapshot.
The Scene is the first installment in an ongoing series of scripted micro-dramas that will unfold episodically on Marc Jacobs social channels. The narratives highlight how everyone is seeking to be seen and visibility is power.

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Li Xiaoyan, winner of the China Fashion Design Golden Top Award, joined hands with Lingnan ICH brand Tangxian Xiangyunsha to present “Seeds – Born for Beauty”. Centered on national ICH fabric Xiangyunsha, the collection integrated time-honoured plant dyeing and sun-curing crafts with modern tailoring, endowing the classic fabric with nostalgic charm and futuristic fashion vitality, and interpreting the core of sustainable fashion.

Yan Fangni, Guangdong Textile and Apparel ICH Promotion Ambassador, brought her brand AMBRE DU SUD with “A Letter from Intangible Cultural Heritage to Spring”. Using premium fabrics like Song brocade, Yun brocade and heavy silk, she drew inspiration from spring nature, creating poetic Oriental ready-to-wear with smooth lines, integrating ICH techniques into daily fashion.

Zhao Yakun, one of China’s Top Ten Designers, displayed her brand JOOOYS, innovatively interpreting Chaozhou embroidery and bead embroidery. She combined tech-inspired fabrics with delicate handcraft decorations, using sharp silhouettes and rich textures to create minimalist yet elegant high-end couture with a global vision, showcasing the unique charm of Oriental luxury.

Against One Heung Kong’s upscale artistic backdrop, the show blended light-shadow art, exquisite fabrics, precise tailoring and Oriental aesthetics, presenting a stunning audio-visual feast that fully demonstrated Chinese fashion’s cultural confidence and original design strength. The Guangdong Fashion Week Organising Committee officially awarded One Heung Kong as “Strategic Partner of Guangdong Fashion Week – Future Living Art Landmark”, marking the project’s transformation from a temporary venue to a year-round hub for Chinese original design, realising the strategic leap from “one-week show to year-round spectacle”.

The in-depth strategic cooperation between Guangdong Fashion Week and One Heung Kong achieves the integration of the fashion industry, artistic space, high-end lifestyle and international platform. Relying on its world-class artistic setting and premium resources, One Heung Kong built a top-tier platform for the fashion week’s exhibitions and exchanges, offering a more textured global stage for original design. In return, Guangdong Fashion Week injected cutting-edge fashion content and industrial influence into One Heung Kong, realising mutual empowerment and win-win cooperation. Based on long-term partnership, both sides will jointly build a regular, high-end international fashion release base, boosting Chinese original design to go global and accelerating Guangzhou’s construction as an international fashion capital.

Looking forward, One Heung Kong will deepen cooperation with Guangdong Fashion Week, expand fashion and art influence to lead industrial trends, and join hands with the Chinese fashion industry to embrace the global stage. Taking originality as the soul, ICH as the charm and innovation as the drive, the 2026 Guangdong Fashion Week Spring Session writes a new chapter for the high-quality development of the Greater Bay Area fashion industry, letting the world witness the dazzling radiance of Chinese fashion.

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Global superstar and style icon Normani announces the second drop of NORMANI, her fashion collection exclusively available on SHEIN, marking the next chapter in her “refinement era.” The highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2026 release deepens the connection between her music and evolving personal style through elevated essentials designed for everyday confidence.

Following the success of her debut collection in November of 2025, the second drop expands on the original blend of elevated essentials, bold silhouettes, and confidence-driven design. Much like her music, the pieces strike a balance of soft and edgy, bold and refined. A natural extension of Normani’s effortless energy, the collection explores rich textures and unexpected styling moments, delivering power, passion and poise.

Normani has immersed herself in the design process, working closely with SHEIN every step of the way. From setting the mood of the collection to ensuring every detail executes her vision, the result is a lineup of pieces unmistakably true to her style; refined and authentically her.

“Each collection unlocks a new level of creativity for me,” says Normani. “I want my fans to feel that same sense of empowerment when wearing these pieces, because anything is possible when you feel and look your best. I’m especially excited about this drop. SHEIN really empowered me to make this collection a reflection of myself and my music.”

Designed for the spring/summer season and intended to be worn from day to night, this drop was built on versatile, mix-and-match styling. From sexy lace pieces styled with tailored leather pants to fuzzy skirts styled with soft knits, each item empowers personal expression, no matter the aesthetic or level of refinement.

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Inspired by 1930s secret society the elusive Night Climbers of Cambridge, KENT&CURWEN looks to the style of Whipplesnaith – the ‘Butterfly Collector’, author and ringleader of this cult nocturnal sport, and the pen name adopted by Noel H. Symington – and celebrates seeing things from another perspective.

The courageous Night Climbers set their own rules; changemakers, rebels, defiant in the face of a revered establishment which they adopted as their hallowed playground in the shadows. With it emerged a sense of belonging to something, a playful attitude that riffs on the set codes – an approach embodied by KENT&CURWEN since the brand’s inception in 1926 and still today as it marks its centenary.

For Autumn/Winter 2026, KENT&CURWEN explores this viewpoint in codes of British dressing, with a colour palette that emerges from midnight blue and black through muted taupes and autumnal browns, uniform greys and soft pastels, punctuated with an array of bolder shades of collegiate reds, bright lilacs and burnt oranges.

Unexpected takes on traditional British outerwear and slim silhouetted suiting sit alongside whimsical volumes and deconstructed knits. The classic trench is reimagined in patent finishes, soft shaping and high-collared capes. Playful accessories and delicate corsage detailing intermix with identifiable house embroidered insignias.

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At the centre of the second campaign is rapper and singer Hyunjin, whose sense of style and stage presence bring a fresh perspective on GUESS’ long-standing ethos of being young, timeless and adventurous.

“Hyunjin embodies the energy and free-spirited attitude of today’s generation. This campaign brings a fresh sensibility to GUESS’ denim heritage and marks the beginning of new momentum as we enter the brand’s next chapter,” said Paul Marciano, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Guess?, Inc.

A standout element of the project is its Korea-led creative design approach, developed exclusively with Hyunjin in mind. The campaign direction shapes both design and styling, drawing from his distinct character and stage presence. Denim-driven looks anchor the visuals, reflecting his individuality while signalling the brand’s evolving direction.

Stripped down to the classic white T-shirt and denim, Hyunjin’s presence creates a powerful take on effortless styling, accessorised with confidence. From wide-leg silhouettes and bootcut denim fits, the styling mixes shirts, hoodies, and ringer tees and brings a re-energised visual identity for the brand.

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The Spring/Summer 2026 eyewear campaign spotlights individuality, featuring styles that blend timeless designs with modern edge, offering versatile options to match different styles, moods, and occasions. The collection includes the C Hardware Oval Cateye Sunglasses for a classic style with vintage charm, as well as the C Hardware Optical Frame features a sleek and minimalist look—all finished with heritage touches such as Signature C hardware. The collection also introduces solid-colour styles in pure, saturated tones with simple, refined details, refreshing the spirit of spring while effortlessly fitting into diverse lifestyles and everyday looks.

“Eyewear is a way to show your attitude, and working with Coach on this campaign was such a meaningful experience; it felt like a journey to explore my inner self,” says Cheng Xiao. “Each pair unlocks a different side of who I am, and I hope everyone can find the style that feels true to them and express their individuality with confidence.”

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Flashes of different eras from the 80s, 90s, and 00s add surprise and intrigue across key pieces, creating a wardrobe with an intentional sense of history and culture. The collection celebrates the way modern looks blend the past with the present and resurface in unexpected and dynamic ways.

In the collection, exaggerated volume contrasts with bold silhouettes. Sharp meets fluid, daring edge meets sophistication, gritty urban meets jet set glam, and modernity meets curated heritage.

“I loved building the universe of the S/S 26 collection: it’s sensual, sharp, fluid, provocative and refined. We had so many amazing references on our mood board, from chic Silverlake girls to 2010 trends and Indie Sleaze staples.” – Eliana Masgalos, Womenswear Design Director at H&M.

A key chapter of the collection’s story is conceptualised by opulent embroideries and bold crochets that bring a sense of craft and tactility to fringed tops, semi-sheet gowns and vests, and highly detailed blouses. This decadent softness is grounded by mid-wash denims and minimalist leatherwork such as cropped jackets with graphic lines, anoraks, and Bermuda shorts. Sharp suiting in linen blends brings sophisticated, modern elegance. Hero items include scarf-detail tops, skirts layering over trousers, sculptural asymmetric bandeau tops, and jackets with eye-catching curved fronts decorated with buttons. Modern takes on athleisure come with a note of technique and texture.

The collection’s jewellery is sculptural – including shell motifs on necklaces and earrings, oversized bangles of metal and wood, and numerous statement pendants. Accessories include a mini handbag fully decorated with shells, and a metal shell-shaped bag with a tassel detail. Shoes include strappy and thong sandals: flat, or with sculptural curved wedge heels.

Across the collection, the palette fades from sandy beige to cool white and classic black, with accents of red, offering a vision that combines breezy, sun-kissed charm with sensual, high glamour.

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Celebrated for her refined aesthetic and impeccable attention to detail, Micaela Erlanger has shaped the style narratives of some of the world’s most recognisable figures, from the red carpet to the global stage. Her approach to fashion aligns seamlessly with Cunard’s belief that elegance is integral to the journey.

Through this collaboration, Cunard’s Queens Grill and Princess Grill Suite guests can unlock access to personalised styling services for both men and women designed to enhance every moment of their voyage – from embarkation and relaxing on deck to gala evenings and afternoon tea.

Available exclusively to Grill Suite guests sailing on voyages with embarkation dates between May 15, 2026, to April 15, 2027, the programme offers a collection of styling experiences, including:

• Digital Style Guide – A signature inclusion for all Grill Suite guests at no additional cost, the guide features outfits curated by Micaela as suggestions for warm- and cold-weather destinations, gala nights, days at sea, and more.
• Virtual Styling Sessions – Offered as an optional enhancement for an additional fee, these sessions are ideal for pre-voyage planning and wardrobe preparation from the comfort of a guest’s home.
• In-Person Styling Consultations – Guests seeking real-time refinement and expert guidance for their journey can book a high-touch, in-person styling session at Micaela Erlanger’s studio in New York City, for an additional fee.

Each element is thoughtfully designed to complement the guest’s voyage and onboard occasions. The curated digital style guide offers overarching inspiration, while virtual and in-person sessions with Micaela provide personalised guidance tailored to individual tastes and itinerary. Whether refining a packing list or preparing for a formal celebration, the experience is seamless and distinctly Cunard.

“Fashion has been a hallmark of Cunard voyages for generations, from our gala evenings on every itinerary to dedicated voyages like Transatlantic Fashion Week on our iconic crossings between Southampton and New York,” said Katie McAlister, President of Cunard. “In collaborating with a respected stylist like Micaela Erlanger, we are honouring our heritage while offering an elevated and bespoke experience for our Grill Suite guests to enhance their voyage even further.”

“Preparing for a Cunard voyage should feel just as special as the trip itself,” said Micaela Erlanger. “I want to help take the guesswork out of packing and replace it with inspiration. Cunard already creates such incredible moments at sea, and it’s exciting to help guests feel beautifully styled for every one of them – whether that’s afternoon tea, a glamorous gala night, or just lounging by the pool.”

Micaela Erlanger is celebrated for her refined aesthetic and impeccable attention to detail, and she has shaped the style narratives of some of the world’s most recognisable figures

Cunard has long played host to icons of style and culture, including luminaries such as Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Hayworth, Uma Thurman, Carly Simon, Bob Mackie and Christian Siriano. This partnership builds upon Cunard’s enduring legacy, reaffirming that glamour at sea is not a passing trend but a defining tradition.

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