The Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 Show Is a Lesson in Heritage + More Fashion News

Louis Vuitton presents its Cruise 2027 show at The Frick Collection

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Photography courtesy of Louis Vuitton

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Louis Vuitton just held its Cruise 2027 show inside The Frick Collection (aka a Gilded Age mansion turned museum) located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

The collection is all about dichotomies: Paris versus New York, uptown versus downtown, past versus future. So, how does this show up in the designs themselves? Picture unexpected pairings like French extravagance with American heritage and bright and dark colour combos. Here, the image of the American woman and echoes of archival European savoir-faire culminate in a playful celebration of time and space.

In addition to the runway, this show marks the beginning of a three-year partnership between Louis Vuitton and The Frick Collection, now sponsoring the museum, guiding curation and supporting new special exhibitions over the coming years. A historic museum and a legacy fashion house—we can’t think of a better duo.

Balenciaga drops a shoe collab with Manolo Blahnik

Introducing the collaboration you never saw coming: Balenciaga and Manolo Blahnik just revealed their first co-designed shoe as part of Balenciaga’s Fall 2026 collection. The heel comes in both a slingback and mule version in rich jewel-toned silk-satin. Plus, a crystal leaf design is draped across the top of the foot for added flair. It’s artisanally crafted with couture quality and matches the luxury reputation of both brands.

When speaking on the decision to join forces, Balenciaga Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s reasoning is frank: “This collaboration came to life for very personal reasons. I simply like Manolo. That’s it.”

Coach stages a flash runway show in partnership with Brain Dead

Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers is tired of brands that seem too polished. So, he staged a surprise flash runway show in New York with Brain Dead, a Los Angeles-based brand, to announce their collaboration.

This capsule collection encompasses everything from ready-to-wear and leather goods to footwear and accessories. Think Coach’s heritage craftsmanship and iconic silhouettes, but with Brain Dead’s exaggerated colours, prints and unique styling. It’s nostalgic but playful, taking inspiration from souvenirs you might get at an amusement park. These two brands didn’t just design clothes—they created a whole universe for them to exist within.

H&M and Lotto are blending heritage sportswear with everyday style

Fashion and sports have never been closer—from FIFA summer to F1 raceside style—so it’s no shocker that H&M just announced a collaboration with heritage Italian sportswear brand Lotto.

Reimagining Lotto’s archives with H&M’s contemporary fashion perspective, this men’s collection combines both street and athletic wear with an overall sporty vibe. Picture knee-high socks and basketball shorts paired with an oversized blazer. Wear them in the stands this summer—or anywhere else the game takes you.

Reformation and Sara Walker are back with the dress of the summer

In case you missed it last summer, Reformation is back again with a new partnership with Sara Walker (aka @styledsara on Instagram), designed with brides-to-be in mind.

Meet the Sara Linen Dress. Made of 100 per cent linen, the midi length, scalloped edges and buckle belt detail make for the ideal summer staple. After its huge previous success launched in fun citrus hues, the design is now available in a solid white colourway. Sara Walker wants us all to be in our bridal era and looks fabulous in the process.