At New York Fashion Week, Cult Gaia’s Fall 2026 collection, “Shirzan,” felt less like a runway show and more like a beautiful ceremony. Words: Amaya Capel Article Edits: Laura Casella Photo: Courtesy of Cult Gaia via WWD Designer Jasmin Larian honored her Iranian heritage and the women who shaped her “understanding of beauty.” Through intentional tailoring, structure and draping, she transformed personal memories into pieces that represented both strength and...

Words: Amaya Capel Article Edits: Laura Casella Photo: Courtesy of Chelsea Grays via WWD At New York Men's Day during New York Fashion Week, Chelsea Grays unveiled her Fall/Winter 2026 collection titled “Drowning.” The collection unfolded in chapters, each one revealing a different side of modern masculinity. Grays shared that, for her, the collection was about a journey of overcoming, “like a rebirth." This collection embodied as a testament to growth. Photo:...

At New York Fashion Week, Carolina Herrera’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection under creative director Wes Gordon centered on women who shape culture. Words:  Amaya Capel Article Edits:  Laura Casella Photo: @ellenfedors_ via Instagram/ @carolinaherrera Rather than including a singular muse, Gordon drew his inspiration from a myriad of artists that included muses, gallerists and cultural figures whose practices explore color, movement, imagination and identity. Each of their...