Fashion
Beyonce, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman to co-chair 2026 Met Gala
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AFP
Published
December 11, 2025
Music powerhouse Beyonce, tennis legend Venus Williams and Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 alongside Vogue‘s Anna Wintour, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Wednesday in New York.
The annual Met Gala, traditionally held on the first Monday in May, was first organized in 1948 and for decades was reserved for New York high society.
Wintour, the high priestess of US fashion, took over the show in the 1990s, transforming the party into a catwalk for the rich and famous.
The gala is a fundraiser for the Met’s Costume Institute, but it is also a social media extravaganza that sees stars don over-the-top looks, vying to create the greatest spectacle.
The dress code has not yet been revealed but it will dovetail with the “Costume Art” exhibition, which opens on May 10 at the venerable museum in Manhattan and will seek to explore the “dressed body” in artworks across the centuries.
The co-chairs are power players in their fields: music, sports and film.
The gala will mark the first time in a decade that Beyonce has attended, and fashionistas will be holding their breath waiting to see what look — or looks – she unveils. She was an honorary co-chair in 2013.
Williams, 45, is the winner of seven Grand Slam titles. She is still competing on the WTA Tour. Her sister Serena — who has retired from tennis — co-hosted the event in 2019.
Kidman, who co-chaired the event in 2003 and in 2005, has several projects in the works for 2026, including “Practical Magic 2,” a sequel to the popular 1998 film about a family of witches, and “Scarpetta,” a series based on Patricia Cornwell’s crime novel heroine.
The Met also announced a gala “host committee” led by Saint Laurent designer Anthony Vaccarello and actress Zoe Kravitz. Also on the committee are singers Sabrina Carpenter and Doja Cat, retired ballet superstar Misty Copeland, and WNBA champion A’ja Wilson.
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Fashion
Brunello Cucinelli lifts 2025 revenue growth forecast to up to 12%
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Reuters
Published
December 11, 2025
Italian luxury group Brunello Cucinelli on Wednesday raised its revenue growth forecast for the current year, with it now expecting an increase of between 11% and 12% at constant exchange rates, while confirming its outlook for a 10% rise in 2026.
In October the company had forecast revenues would increase by around 10% in both 2025 and 2026.
Fourth-quarter sales are expected to post double-digit growth at constant exchange rates, in line with the third quarter’s trend, which saw a 12.5% increase, the group said.
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Fashion
Topshop in Myer deal for Australia comeback
Published
December 10, 2025
Topshop will be back in Australia from next February with a comeback launch in all 56 of key department store retailer Myer’s stores.
It’s the latest development in a relaunch story that has seen it inking online and physical store deals in multiple countries. It’s currently available physically in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, Denmark, Germany, the Baltic states, and Spain, and is continuing a long-term link-up with Nordstrom in the US. It’s planning around 20 international relaunches in 2026.
As with its relaunch in other countries, the Australian offer will be built around “sharp tailoring, statement outerwear and reworked denim” with long-time popular jeans styles.
Topshop’s brand director Henrik Matthiesen called the Myer deal an “important milestone as we reintroduce Topshop to the world. Working with Myer allows us to bring our renewed vision to the Australian market with energy, relevance and a stronger connection to how people want to dress today, all while building on Topshop’s iconic British heritage”.
And the department store chain’s chief merchandise officer Belinda Slifkas highlighted how the retailer is continuing to “refresh and elevate our womenswear offering with globally relevant, fashion-forward labels. We’re seeing a growing number of younger customers choosing Myer, and with Topshop’s arrival, we’re confident this will further strengthen our appeal and deepen our connection with this customer group”.
Topshop was last available in Australia as far back as 2020 and its return to the market will also see it available online there as well as in physical stores.
Its relaunch this year has grabbed headlines all the way as it has staged high-profile events like its Trafalgar Square runway takeover in the summer. It has also attracted plenty of interest by linking up with higher-end retailers such as Liberty, Printemps Haussmann, and Magasin du Nord.
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Mappin & Webb returns to Birmingham after 20 years
Published
December 10, 2025
Mappin & Webb has made its return to Birmingham at long last, “marking a new chapter for one of Britain’s most prestigious jewellers”.
It’s taken over two decades but the Watches of Switzerland-owned brand’s return to the city comes with a premium showroom site located beneath the historic Burlington Hotel on New Street.
Just moments from the city’s Jewellery Quarter, the showroom “celebrates the deep connection between the brand’s craftsmanship and Birmingham’s long-standing reputation for creativity and design excellence”.
Following a seven-month refurbishment, the 2,800 sq ft showroom features a “world-class collection of luxury watch and jewellery brands within a refined and immersive environment”.
Key to the interior design is a dedicated hospitality bar, private consultation areas and statement chandelier and architectural detailing, “which pay homage to the building’s historic character”.
In a first for the city, the introduction of an external Rolex clock reinforces the century-long partnership between the brands. Of course, a dedicated Rolex area is located at the heart of the showroom where visitors can explore the full range of collections. This also includes a curated selection of Rolex Certified Pre-owned watches.
Additionally, the showroom features luxury timepieces from brands including IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, TAG Heuer, and Tudor.
The jewellery highlight includes one of America’s “most innovative fine jewellery designers” David Yurman, which is exclusive to the Watches of Switzerland Group. Venetian jeweller Roberto Coin is also present alongside Mappin & Webb’s own fine jewellery collections.
Joining other new-concept Mappin & Webb locations in York, Bluewater, Glasgow and Manchester, the Birmingham showroom “reinforces the Watches of Switzerland Group’s strategic vision to strengthen its city presence while balancing heritage with innovation”.
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