Models, designers, and fashion lovers gathered at Goma’s Serena Hotel for the fourth edition of Kivu Fashion Week, founded in 2022 by Voyance Batinda. The runway showcased evening gowns and modern interpretations of traditional clothing while promoting solidarity, hope, and resilience in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region affected by long-running conflict. Despite ongoing violence and recent clashes involving M23 rebels, the organisers and participants say continuing the fashion show is a way to unite communities and highlight creativity, culture, and peace beyond the war.

Africa: Fourth Edition of Kivu Fashion Week Celebrates Solidarity and Resilience in Goma, DRC

The global fashion industry faced a flurry of disruptions in 2025. As we look ahead to the next year, here are the top trends that are likely to shape 2026.


Tariffs & AI to Rewrite the Rules of Fashion in 2026

#Gravitas Italian luxury brand Prada has announced a limited-edition line of high-end sandals inspired by India’s iconic Kolhapuri-style footwear. The company will price each pair at roughly 930 dollars, positioning the collection in its premium segment. The launch blends Italian luxury with Indian craftsmanship, sparking conversations around cultural inspiration, global fashion trends, and luxury reinterpretations of traditional Indian designs.

Prada To Launch $930 ‘Made In India’ Kolhapuri Sandals 

Gen Z sparks debate online after roasting a celebrity couple’s fashion, declaring that style plays a big role in modern love and relationships.


Gen Z roasts celebrity couple fashion

Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as creative director of Balmain, closing a 14-year chapter of strong growth and creative audacity.


Fashion's big reshuffle: Star designer Rousteing quits Balmain after over a decade

São Paulo Fashion Week celebrates its 30th anniversary, showcasing cutting-edge designs and the latest collections from top Brazilian and international designers.


São Paulo Fashion Week celebrates 30 years of fashion

Ralph Lauren Celebrates 86 Iconic Years Of American Style | WION News

Ralph Lauren Celebrates 86 Iconic Years Of American Style

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise appearance at the Paris Fashion Week. Prince Harry's wife appeared at the Balenciaga Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on October 4. However, both her choice of event and outfit have faced a fair amount of backlash online.

Meghan Markle Shows Up for Paris Debut of Fashion’s Great Romantic, Trolled for White Outfit 

Light streamed through the stained glass of the Institut de France onto a surreal stage: a lone cellist playing a melancholy air, next to an upside-down umbrella and a rotating tableau of dying sunflowers. It was a theatrical overture for Saturday’s Paris Fashion Week. This was spring — Vivienne Westwood style.

Paris Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood Work On Display

Gucci Leadership Change: Luxury fashion brand Gucci, struggling with underperformance, has appointed a new CEO, marking its fourth leadership change in two years. French multinational Kering has named fashion executive Francesca Bellettini as Gucci’s new chief executive.


Gucci Leadership Change: Gucci Appoints New CEO Amid Efforts to Boost Slumping Sales 

Designer Prabal Gurung unveiled his Spring 2026 collection on the New York runway, blending bold aesthetics with cultural storytelling. Watch to know more on this!

Parbal Gurung's spring 2026 showcase, runway unfolds in new York 

For over five decades, ‘King Giorgio’ reigned supreme in an industry often consumed by noise and fleeting trends. His genius lay in subtraction, pairing the ornate and the ostentatious to reveal a more authentic and sophisticated form of beauty. He famously deconstructed the rigid men’s suit, removing the padding and lining to create a soft, fluid silhouette that captured the newfound swagger of a generation. His work was not about spectacle; it was about style that could be lived in, worn day in and day out. Find out more about the icon in this episode of E-Club. 

Revisiting the legacy of Giorgio Armani | E-Club

Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who redefined elegance and brought minimalist sophistication to global fashion, has died at the age of 91. Armani's passing has sparked an outpouring of grief and admiration from fashion houses, celebrities, and global leaders.
Known for dressing Hollywood royalty and political dignitaries alike, Armani was more than a designer: he was a global symbol of timeless style, and a pillar of “Made in Italy” excellence.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised him for bringing "luster to Italian fashion and inspiring the world.

 Giorgio Armani dies at 91: Fashion world mourns a legend

Copenhagen Fashion Week took a chaotic turn this season — not just on the runways, but around them. Reports of rats scurrying near show venues made headlines, but the fashion kept marching on. From Cecilie Bahnsen’s ethereal white dresses set against moody smoke bombs, to Marimekko’s colorful collection on a skater-inspired outdoor runway, this fashion week embraced drama, disruption, and street energy.

New fashion trends 2025: Huggable bags take over Copenhagen 

It might sound like a cliche, but it is indeed the end of an era. Wintour, 75, is the recipient of honours, criticism, scorn and fear, and a cultural powerhouse whether you like her or not. Her time as the Vogue editor was dotted with controversies.

Anna Wintour, the lioness in winter: Top fashion moments and controversies of icon stepping aside as Vogue editor-in-chief

What are Labubu dolls that Rihanna carried? Know everything about the internet's latest obsession

What are Labubu dolls that Rihanna carried? Know everything about the internet's latest obsession - price, history and more

Business & Economy: Shein and Temu are aggressively expanding their digital presence in Europe and Latin America amid Trump tariff escalation.

Shein and Temu pivot to Europe as the US tariffs threaten fast-fashion fortunes

If there’s one piece of clothing that’s truly stood the test of time it has to be the skirt. From Queens in palaces to actors and actresses on movie promotions and runway, skirts have been making style statements for centuries. Let’s dive into the swirling, twirling world of skirts. Find out more about the latest fashion trends in the latest episode of WION E-Club.

Inside the swirling and twirling world of skirts | WION E-Club

Glitz and glamour took center stage at the 30th edition of São Paulo Fashion Week, where top Brazilian designers, including Normando, debuted their latest collections. As the event runs through April 10, Brazil continues to shine as a rising force in the global fashion scene. Here's a look at the highlights and trends.

Sao Paulo Fashion Week showcases Brazil’s stylish rise

A Dutch modest fashion brand, Merrachi, is facing backlash after its latest hijab ad featured the Eiffel Tower, sparking controversy in France. The bold campaign appears to challenge France’s strict hijab laws, leading to heated debates and calls to ban the brand. While some applaud the message, others see it as provocative.

Dutch fashion brand sparks controversy over hijab advertisement in France

Lifestyle Trending India News Kashmir fashion show: Designers Shivan and Narresh issued an apology after their recent event in Gulmarg during the month of Ramzan invited hate.

Kashmir fashion show row: Designers Shivan & Narresh apologise after backlash over show during Ramzan

Trending, Lifestyle, Entertainment: A French luxury fashion brand, Coperni Paris, has on display its latest take on vintage denim. The website, which is currently on sale, had the merchandise priced at $440.

THIS French luxury brand is selling ‘one-leg denim trouser’ for $440

Lifestyle French brand Hermes put felt at the heart of its Fall-Winter collection at its Paris Women's Fashion Week show in a beige-toned setting resembling a labyrinth on March 8.

Hermes celebrates felt at Paris Fashion Week

Stella McCartney stuns at Paris Fashion Week 2025 with a bold new collection celebrating power, sensuality, and self-possession. The designer’s feminine lineup highlights structured power suits, making a strong statement on modern femininity. Watch the latest runway trends.

Stella McCartney redefines power dressing at Paris Fashion Week 2025

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