The Platinum Shift in Fine Jewelry: What Olertis Is Seeing for 2026 and Beyond

Jewelers have long associated platinum with American weddings – whether it’s an engagement ring, a wedding band, or an heirloom passed down through generations. This perception is evolving. Today, platinum is appearing more often in statement rings, sculptural necklaces, brooches, men’s jewelry, and custom jewelry designed to reflect an individual’s…

SPAC Nxtion’s Annual Peace Walk Was a Love Letter to Street Culture, Luxury & London 

A Hermès Birkin 35 painted with “SPAC Nxtion till I die.” A Louis Vuitton jacket carrying the same declaration. Amiri jeans transformed into a walking canvas.  If that doesn’t sound like your typical Sunday, post-church service, that’s because it wasn’t.  Fresh from Sunday service, SPAC Nxtion took to the streets…

Festival camping: sorting your hair, skin and sun without a bathroom

You’ve bought the ticket, you’ve borrowed a tent, and now you’re staring at a pile of stuff wondering how much of it actually needs to come. Festival camping is its own thing. You’re sleeping in a field for three or four days, the weather does whatever it wants, and the…

Peter Qu Review: China’s Cordovan Specialist

Every now and again, a new maker appears on the scene with an ethos that feels different enough to pay attention to. Peter Qu is one of those makers. If you read the blog, you may have already seen my introduction to the brand via an interview with the owner.…

Best Dressed at the 2026 MTV VMA’s : Olandria in Man Made Skins, Chloe Bailey in Idan Cohen, Teyana Taylor in Zuhair Murad, and More!

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet delivered a night of sculptural couture, sheer lace, and high-shine metallics. Here are the stars who dressed best. Olandria takes the top spot in an Man Made Skins Spring/Summer 2026 gown, styled by the Resimans. Fresh from Milan Fashion Week, she arrived…

Show Review: Sportmax Spring 2027 Made a Case for Classics With a Point of View

Sportmax’s Spring 2027 show unfolded in a light-drenched courtyard, with a white runway set against a palatial backdrop. The clean lines of the setting echoed the chic sensibility of the guests. Then a robotic soundtrack introduced a collection that brought a fresh perspective to familiar pieces. The opening look established…

Olympia White Calf Sneaker Returns

Some shoes simply prove themselves over time. The Olympia was one of those shoes. The Olympia was one of the most successful sneaker designs I created during my years at J.FitzPatrick. After many requests for its return, I’ve brought the design back as part of The Shoe Snob collection. Of…

SÉZANE SEPTEMBER FAVORITES – Atlantic-Pacific

September 25, 2026 Coat // Pants // Sweater September and Sézane are a match made in heaven. Does it get any better? Nope! Sézane always stuns for fall and this season is no different. From luxe knitwear, to checked coats, to timeless trousers, the brand keeps true to their aesthetic…