Between headline-grabbing runway spectacles from Men’s Fashion Week to red carpet moments from Hollywood’s award season, fashion’s quieter but no less compelling stories might have slipped through the cracks.
This week delivered a rich mix of creative debuts, global collaborations, design-driven retail openings, and cultural initiatives reshaping how brands connect with audiences – from art prizes going nomadic to new boutique openings, to heritage Houses staging playful new chapters in-store.
Here’s a sharp edit of the all the fashion moments you might’ve missed this week.
Jaden Smith debuts Men’s FW26 collection for Christian Louboutin
Photograph courtesy Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin unveiled Jaden Smith’s debut Men’s Autumn Winter 26 collection through an immersive exhibition that fused fashion, visual art, music, and history, honouring the House’s menswear legacy while offering a bold glimpse into its future. The experience is accompanied by an avant-première capsule – now live online – reimagining signature silhouettes in a striking red, black, and white palette ahead of the full collection’s in-store arrival this June.
Find out more on the Christian Louboutin website.
Max Mara announces 10th Art Prize for Women in Jakarta
Collezione Maramotti, Ingresso lato Est /, East entrance, Ph. Bruno Cattani
Max Mara and Collezione Maramotti announced a new, nomadic chapter of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women, with Cecilia Alemani curating each edition and the 10th cycle set in partnership with Jakarta’s Museum MACAN, expanding the prize’s global reach while maintaining its mission to champion women artists. Marking the close of its long collaboration with London’s Whitechapel Gallery, the initiative continues to foster international exchange, creative diversity, and meaningful career-shaping opportunities through residencies and worldwide institutional partnerships.
Find out more on the Max Mara website.
LINDELLI opens new boutique at Westfield Sydney
Photograph by Jason Lerace, courtesy LINDELLI
LINDELLI has opened a new boutique in Westfield Sydney this week, expanding its dual retail model with an open-door space that showcases sustainably grown diamonds, Australian craftsmanship, and a design-forward vision of modern fine jewellery. Conceived with Studio Plenty as a sculptural gallery for wearable art, the boutique emphasises conscious materials, tactile discovery, and a personal, human-centred approach to contemporary luxury.
Find out more on the LINDELLI website.
CHANEL Culture Fund announces 2026 winners of the CHANEL Next Prize
Left: photography by Gorka Postigo. Right: photography by Ranabir Das. Courtesy of CHANEL.
CHANEL announced the 2026 recipients of its biennial CHANEL NEXT Prize, awarding ten artists from ten countries €100,000 each along with a two-year mentorship program to support ambitious new work across visual art, performance, design, music, and film. Now in its third edition, the prize continues the House’s long-standing commitment to the arts, celebrating trailblazers who are redefining their disciplines and shaping the future of culture.
Find out more on the CHANEL website.
Tiffany & Co. unveils its 2026 Valentine’s Day campaign
Photographs courtesy Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. unveiled its 2026 Valentine’s Day campaign starring Adria Arjona in a cinematic short film that celebrates enduring love and strength, continuing the House’s legacy of romantic storytelling since 1837. Featuring HardWear by Tiffany and the iconic Tiffany Setting, the narrative-driven campaign highlights intimacy, resilience, and the everyday love stories that define the brand’s nearly two-century heritage.
Find out more on the Tiffany & Co. website.
Jonathan Anderson’s first Dior collections arrive in stores
Dior celebrates the arrival of Jonathan Anderson’s first collections in stores with playful, archive-inspired installations across global flagships and pop-ups, from Le Bon Marché in Paris to Selfridges in London. Featuring whimsical reinterpretations of the House’s iconic boxes and showcasing newly imagined accessories and ready-to-wear, the immersive displays mark a bold new Dior chapter blending heritage with forward-looking wit and freshness.
Find out more on the Dior website.
Lune opens biggest bakery yet in Melbourne’s CBD
Photographs courtesy Lune
Lune is set to open its largest and most ambitious bakery yet – Lune Lonsdale – beneath The Ritz-Carlton in Melbourne’s CBD, expanding the brand’s footprint with a design-led “Maxi Lune” production site that blends local architectural cues with world-class pastry craft. Opening on 31 January 2026, the new location will debut exclusive menu items and a limited-edition collaboration pastry with Chappy’s, marking a major milestone in the bakery’s carefully curated national growth.
Find out more on the Lune website.
