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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fiorucci Spring 2026: A Child's Play
Don't be fooled by the profusion of Minnie Mouse-like polka dots, heart shapes, bows and cute poodles — including two real ones — that Francesca Murri filled her spring 2026 show with. Her lighthearted display came with a subtle political agenda, and nowadays those come with merchandise in turn. In her case, a baseball cap perched on each wooden seat cheekily read 'Make hearts beat again.' That's been both her mission since getting the creative helm of Fiorucci — to reignite that passion for a brand loved by so many for so long — and her commentary on the current geopolitical context. More from WWD Mitchells Hosts Top Italian CEOs for Celebratory Dinner in Milan Prada Goes Viral With Toe-ring Sandals Resembling India's Traditional Kolhapuri Chappals Tailoring Takes Center Stage With Lightness, Ease and Innovation in Milan 'We all need a little bit of love right now. It's really a peculiar moment,' she said backstage. And when things get that complex, one can either summon experts for help or seek advice in an even wiser bunch: children. Murri's show imagined the world seen through the innocent eyes of a child, where the real and surreal blur and cartoonish characters emerge. Lightness, irony and cheeky irreverence converged in a youthful lineup focused on mainly narrow and body-hugging silhouettes with occasional puffed sleeves and ruffled belts adding a comic-like vibe to looks. Sticking to red, white and shades of blue, Murri kept things Pop but upped the sensuality for women and the preppy-ness for men. Under the former category were sheer tops with the brand's signature angels covering the breast; lingerie-inspired bodysuits; a PVC trenchcoat with red piping, and plenty of lip-shaped tops and accessories in glossy finishes. Shrunken tank tops, cropped cardigans, low-waist shorts and pants with a sporty aura defined the latter. Some of the best looks weren't even truly there. Murri tapped artist Artist Janine Zaïs to turn archival striped tees and the Fiorucci cupids into body-painted artworks paired with cool denim pants with a triple-construction on the waist. In general, this show was an improvement in the tricky journey Murri has embarked on to revamp the brand. The collection was more cohesive and the approachable urban setting felt more attuned to the spirit of the brand, too. Staged open-air in the courtyard of the Casa Fiorucci headquarters, the location was turned into Piazza Fiorucci, an imaginative square evoking a place of community-building. It can also be seen as square one to start a march — or a love revolution. Launch Gallery: Fiorucci Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection Best of WWD Windowsen RTW Spring 2022 Louis Shengtao Chen RTW Spring 2022 Vegan Fashion Week Returns to L.A. With Nous Etudions, Vegan Tiger on the Runway
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bold Beauty Looks Seen at the Men's Spring 2026 Shows in Milan
MILAN — The men's spring 2026 shows here displayed collections filled with relaxed tailoring and a new approach to color — from pastel hues telegraphing a gentle masculinity to pops of vibrant shades for a more energizing injection of optimism. Hair and makeup followed suit. The overall natural beauty looks were revved up by occasional bold options here and there. Cue the fire-red hair dye and pointy hairstyles curated by Lorenzo Barcella and the Wella Professionals team that popped up at the show Vivienne Westwood staged outside a Milanese café. More from WWD The 13 Best Tinted Moisturizers With SPF for All Skin Types, Tested by Editors and Experts Kristin Cavallari Teases Uncommon Beauty Expansion and Talks Glowing Skin Goals Givaudan to Acquire Brazilian Fragrance Supplier Vollmens They came second only to the looks seen on the Fiorucci runway, where shaved heads became a canvas for artist Janina Zaïs, who covered them in baby blue to paint cute poodles and ribbons, or flashy yellow to stencil the brand's logo in a look that recalled a tennis ball. Another model also had his hair, face and torso turned into an artwork depicting Fiorucci's signature cupids. For a less invasive statement look, one can look at the Setchu show, where makeup artist Anthony Preel opted for sky blue and emerald green as hues of preference to add a pop of color to models' lips or spotlight their gaze with graphic shapes around the eyes. Even at Emporio Armani there was a touch of eccentricity, matching a daring collection that evoked seminal campaigns from the '90s shot in Morocco. In sync with the exotic vibe, hair was carefully parted in tufts, each gelled, twisted and punctuated by little metal clips doubling as ornaments. Hairstylist Louis Ghewy worked on a different concept with designer Luca Magliano, who forwent the runway format in favor of a short movie set on a ferry. Some of his characters had manes coiffed in extra volumes, others ruffled as the wind on the deck had its way with them. Best of WWD Which Celebrity Brands Are Next for a Major Deal? Lady Gaga, Beyonce and More Possible Contenders for the Next Corporate Prize The Best Makeup Looks in Golden Globes History A Look Back at Golden Globes Best Makeup on the Red Carpet, From Megan Fox to Sophia Loren [PHOTOS]
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
'I searched on Vinted for books and was floored by prices'
Books are cool and popular again, but with that has come an increase in prices over recent years. Many hardbacks cost upwards of £20, so it can be hard to keep up with buying books without bankrupting yourself. A lot of the time, you may see people doing hauls on Bookstagram and Booktok of their charity shop finds, but when you have a look, there are only beat-up copies of books that remind you of your English Literature A Level, so you leave them on the shelf. Surely there's somewhere else you can get your books from? Somewhere where the books are of good quality, and affordable at the same time? I devour plenty of books per month – and paying £100 for five new books feels incredibly steep. However, if it's something I really want, I can often justify it under the guise of supporting an author. Recently, though, I've been having a little browse on Vinted more than usual. I've managed to bag myself some serious bargains - from Never Fully Dressed jeans, brand new with tags for £20 (should be £99) and a Fiorucci bag for £35 (should be £150). I've been on a roll. I was curious whether this bargain-hunting could expand into my favourite thing in the world - books, and I was so shocked. I feel as though you have to know what you want before you type it into the search bar. If you just type in 'books,' you'll be sifting through who knows what. Before you know it, a couple of hours will have elapsed and you'll have impulsively bought 10 books you'll probably never even look at. Now, it's not easy to train the algorithm, but once you've searched enough specific books, it'll start showing you the things that you really are interested in. A word of warning, though. Sadly, much like with anything else super popular, there are some Vinted sellers that are total chancers, doubling the price of special editions, for example. This really sucks, but there's nothing you can do about it, so just leave them to it and scroll on. I, for example, saw someone selling the 'Windy City' series for £35, and at first glance, it seems like a bargain. But when you add the buyer protection fee and the almost £5 postage because it's books (I wish I had a closer InPost locker than a 35-minute walk away to make it cheaper) it all adds up and I could get them cheaper, or a similar price, if I bought them from a bookstore. However, don't lose hope, as there are some serious bargains if you look. It does no harm to send people offers as well – as you never know, they may just get accepted. For example, I managed to get Lucy Score's 'Knockemout' three-book series, which has seriously glowing reviews on social and Goodreads, for just £7. Brand new, never taken out of the box, spines completely intact. The set on Amazon is £25, so I bagged a real bargain there. Also, someone was selling their Butterfly Book Club signed, sprayed edges, character art end pages, special edition of Love and Curse Making, which, again, has really good reviews. I favourited it when it was £15, considering making the purchase at a later date. They then reduced the price to £10, so I very cheekily offered £7. They rejected it, but I left it a couple of days and went back in with an £8 offer, and they accepted. If the price is crazy cheap, like £7 for a series, I feel like you should just buy it. But if there's haggling to be done, keep that in mind. Most of all, be polite, be respectful, and if someone rejects your offer, take it on the chin and consider how badly you actually want the items. So what are you waiting for? Book lovers should get out there and get haggling!
Fashion Network
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
In Milan, the preppy pop man of Fiorucci, the inmate of PDF
From a school playground to a prison yard; that's a move that only fashion could make, which it did on Friday evening in Milan, with a sense of humor and casualness. As the heat began to fade, the last two shows of the day shook up Fashion Week, dedicated to the men's collections for Spring/Summer 2026. Two colorful shows offering two totally opposed universes. Fiorucci 's fresh, pop spirit versus PDF's flamboyant, prison-like street style. Fiorucci invited guests to the large courtyard of its Milanese HQ on Friday, in a child-friendly atmosphere with hopscotches chalked on the cobblestones, pop posters pasted on the walls, and large azure sheets decorated with small white clouds hanging from one building to another. The hubbub of children playing outside accompanied guests until the start of the fashion show, which from the outset focused on lightness and carefreeness in a clearly playful vein. For next summer, the Fiorucci men's wardrobe revisits the codes of preppy style in a palette of blue, red, and white, but in a cool, sexy, and slightly romantic version. This man comes dressed in white socks and shorts and a navy sweater. But fringes rippled down his sides, and the rose in his buttonhole was made of red recycled plastic, with a pretty poodle with a sugared-pink bow in a jacquard pattern. Long leather fringes fell sideways down loose white pants, in reference to an archival model by founder Elio Fiorucci. The silhouette was elongated with close-fitting garments. Sweatpants mould the legs, while white cardigans with red and navy braids shrink or were adorned with a heart. Dark blazers were worn over bare-belly tank tops, and jeans were worn in triplicate, protruding from each other at waist height. A canvas shirt-and-pant ensemble was dotted with little poodles. This was definitely the motif of the season. It's everywhere, including on a sky-blue ruffled maxi dress. For women, creative director Francesca Murri mixed and matched polka dots and large stripes, notably in silk midi skirts, blouses, or strapless mini-dresses. Chunky, ruffled leather belts gave volume to the waist on leggings or skin-tight jumpsuits. Fiorucci's early 1980s white-and-red-striped marinière t-shirt was painted onto a model's torso, in a lovely trompe-l'oeil collaboration with artist Janina Zais. "These two years have enabled us to reposition the brand in an accessible luxury segment, where we can compete with brands like Acne Studios or Jacquemus, but with prices 20% lower. Our denim pieces, in particular, are enjoying great success on our e-shop," confided Alessandro Pisani, the brand's general manager, who intends to test the retail channel next year with the opening of pop-ups in Milan, London, and Paris. A change of register with PDF, the sought-after streetwear brand founded in 2023 by Italian designer Domenico Formichetti, which made its debut on the Milanese catwalks last January. In the large courtyard of what looked like a penitentiary, a barbed-wire fence stood in front of one of the yellow cell vans typical of American prisons. Inmates in T-shirts and baggy pants with large black and white stripes played a game of cards or chess in a corner, while others kicked a ball around a basketball hoop or work out, showing off their tattoos. The stage was set. The "Free-Dom" show imagined by Domenico Formichetti could begin. For the designer, the idea was to free the thoughts, ideas, and creativity often locked away in one's head. With beanies or caps secured on their heads, his bad boys wore baggy pants or shorter-legged but very baggy styles, as well as oversized jogging suits that fell below their buttocks, allowing their underpants to protrude, with t-shirts or sweatshirts featuring crazy graphics. The prison theme ran through the collection, with wide stripes inspired by American prison uniforms. Pants and jackets were also printed with brick mosaics reminiscent of prison walls. They also sported leather jackets and vinyl ensembles, Varsity jackets, and terrycloth American football jerseys. Originally from Chieti in central Italy's Abruzzo region, Formichetti moved to Milan twelve years ago. Before PDF, he founded his first streetwear brand, Formy, a little more basic, which he stopped in 2022 to embark on this new adventure. His new brand, made in Italy in his native region, has won over some sixty multi-brand retailers worldwide, as well as rappers.
