Missed out on the fashion chatter this week? We’ve got you covered. Every week, our inbox is flooded with hundreds of press releases, but we made it our mission to sift through all the noise so you don’t have to. Here’s your quick recap of all the key fashion news from July 5 to 11, served up in bite-sized pieces so you can catch up fast…
Glenn Martens Makes Margiela Debut
How do you follow Martin Margiela’s legacy and John Galliano’s theatrical Fall 2024 finale? Glenn Martens answered with a bold debut for Maison Margiela Artisanal Fall 2025, staged at Le Centquatre, where Margiela showed his final collection in 2009. Martens revisited house codes—polyurethane gowns, signature masks, and deconstructed silhouettes—while nodding to Galliano through extreme corsetry and aged florals. Metallic gowns turned models into molten figures, while distressed denim, burnt fabrics, and rigid leathers evoked decay. But renewal followed: jewel-studded tailoring, technicolor tulle, and a lime green finale hinted at growth. With this collection, Martens didn’t just rise to the challenge, he made it clear he was the only one who could.
Speaking of Debuts… Michael Rider Unveils His First Celine Collection
Michael Rider made his long-awaited return to CELINE, debuting his first collection as creative director at the house where he once worked under Phoebe Philo. Now back at 16 rue Vivienne, Rider ushered in a new chapter post-Hedi Slimane, one that blends preppy polish, sculptural tailoring, glam eveningwear, and a confident revival of skinny jeans. The collection opened with understated staples—trench coats, blazers, knits—punctuated by bold accessories, before giving way to jewel-toned sports coats and perfectly cut separates. Drawing on CELINE’s legacy of timelessness, Rider focused on pieces meant to last and be lived in, not just worn.
Meanwhile, Demna Bids Farewell to Balenciaga
Balenciaga’s 54th Couture show marked the end of an era as Demna unveiled his final collection for the house during Haute Couture Week, closing a decade-long chapter with a tribute to Paris and the evolving spirit of Cristóbal Balenciaga. In a refined take on “La Bourgeoisie” and old-school Hollywood, Demna embraced quiet elegance—introducing tulip lapels, architectural tailoring, sequined florals, and the house’s first couture sneaker. A handwritten note framed fashion as a force of evolution, echoing the designer’s own journey, from a 2007 internship rejection to the creative helm in 2015. Worn by familiar Balenciaga faces like Kim Kardashian and Naomi Campbell, the looks were grounded in Parisian street scenes and subtle grandeur. The collection also revisited Demna’s gift for elevating the everyday—silk bombers, trompe-l’œil corduroy, and a laptop case reimagined as a jewelry box. As Pierpaolo Piccioli prepares to step in, Demna exits not with irony but with restraint, proving that after years of redefining fashion’s edge, he could just as masterfully strip it all back.
Original Hermés Birkin Sells for $10 Million
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag—the very prototype that launched the world’s most coveted handbag—has just sold for a staggering $10.1 million at Sotheby’s Paris, setting a new record as the most expensive handbag ever auctioned. Sketched on an airsickness bag during a 1981 flight with Hermès chief Jean-Louis Dumas, the custom-made black leather Birkin was delivered in 1985 and worn daily by Birkin until 1994, complete with stickers, a nail clipper, and all the wear of a life well-lived. Unlike any Birkin that followed, this bag is one-of-one—personal, political, and iconic. After a fierce 10-minute bidding war, it was claimed by a Japanese collector, eclipsing previous handbag records by millions. With Jane Birkin’s recent passing, the sale feels like more than a market milestone—it’s the enshrinement of a legend.
Repossi’s Blast Collection Is Back—And Bigger
With its 2025 Haute Joaillerie collection, Repossi reintroduces Blast—a sculptural celebration of gold, form, and feminine power. After exploring voids with Serti sur Vide, the Maison now embraces fullness, revisiting its iconic 2018 Blast cuff and expanding it into 21 new pieces. Rooted in ancient adornments from the Masai, Miao, and Indonesian archipelagos, the collection draws from primitive arts, Japanese Enso philosophy, and the sweeping gestures of modern artists like Cy Twombly and Bernar Venet. The result: spiraled gold lines, voluminous curves, and pear-cut diamonds suspended in gravity-defying settings. From bold plastron necklaces to sensual Spirale rings, every piece is crafted with the savoir-faire of Place Vendôme and a Riviera-tinged nod to Repossi’s opulent 1980s heritage.
Could Jeff Bezos Be the Next Owner of Vogue?
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Rumors are swirling that Jeff Bezos may be eyeing Condé Nast as a wedding gift for fiancée Lauren Sanchez, according to the Daily Mail—and the possibility has reportedly stirred anxiety inside Vogue’s offices. While the Newhouse family, longtime owners of the publishing powerhouse via Advance Publications, have denied any plans to sell, insiders suggest otherwise, pointing to recent global layoffs as a possible sign of preparation. Bezos, who already owns The Washington Post, has a track record of stirring editorial controversy—most recently for steering the Post’s Opinion section toward a free-market, individual-freedom agenda, a shift that prompted the resignation of senior editor David Shipley. With Condé Nast’s liberal-leaning titles like Vogue and The New Yorker, fears over editorial independence under Bezos feel especially fraught. If the rumors are true, the biggest question isn’t just who owns the media—but whether Amazon Prime is about to come for fashion’s front row.
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