ompetition. Coppola and Jacobs have a longstanding friendship, with the director often wearing his designs on the red carpet. The documentary will feature interviews with Jacobs, his team, and industry insiders, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of his creative process. Jonathan Anderson to Design Costumes for AI Film “Artificial”Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Loewe and his eponymous label JW Anderson, is set to design costumes for the upcoming film “Artificial” by Luca Guadagnino. The film, which explores the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, will star Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning. Anderson’s involvement in the project was confirmed by Guadagnino in an interview with WWD. This is not the first time Anderson has ventured into costume design, having previously collaborated with the English National Ballet and the Royal Opera House. Willy Chavarria Named ACLU Artist AmbassadorCourtesy of Willy Chavarria New York City-based designer Willy Chavarria has been named an Artist Ambassador for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Chavarria, known for his politically charged collections and activism, is the first fashion designer to receive this honor. As an Artist Ambassador, Chavarria will use his platform to raise awareness and funds for the ACLU’s work in protecting civil liberties and human rights. In a statement, Chavarria expressed his commitment to using fashion as a tool for social change and his excitement to collaborate with the ACLU. Thom Browne Opens New Store on Upper East SideCourtesy of Thom Browne Luxury fashion brand Thom Browne has opened a new store on the Upper East Side of New York City. The store, located at 956 Madison Avenue, is the brand’s third location in the city and its first on the Upper East Side. The store features the brand’s signature grey marble and mirrored interiors, as well as a curated selection of menswear, womenswear, and accessories. The opening of the store comes as the brand continues to expand its global presence, with recent store openings in London and Tokyo.
Paris Fashion Week SS26 RTW: A Star-Studded Lineup of Creative Director Debuts
Get ready for an unforgettable Paris Fashion Week, happening from September 29 to October 7. This season, the runway will be graced with a barrage of creative director debuts, including Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Jonathan Anderson at Dior women’s, and Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga. These highly anticipated debuts come at a time when the luxury industry is facing a global slowdown, with LVMH missing H12 forecasts due to declining sales.
Fashion Takes Over Cinema: Sofia Coppola’s “Marc by Sofia” Documentary and Jonathan Anderson’s Costume Design for “Artificial”
Fashion and cinema continue to collide, as Sofia Coppola’s “Marc by Sofia” documentary on Marc Jacobs is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The 97-minute film, named after the beloved, discontinued Marc by Marc Jacobs line, will feature interviews with Jacobs, his team, and industry insiders, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of his creative process. In addition, Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Loewe and JW Anderson, is confirmed to design costumes for Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming AI film, “Artificial,” starring Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning.
LVMH Faces Challenges in First Half of 2025
LVMH, the luxury conglomerate behind brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior, faced a 9% sales drop in their Fashion and Leather Goods division in the first half of 2025. This comes as the industry as a whole is experiencing a slowdown in luxury spending. Negative publicity, including a labor exploitation scandal and data breaches, has also affected the group’s performance. As a result, Hermès has surpassed LVMH as the most valuable luxury stock.
Willy Chavarria Named ACLU Artist Ambassador
New York City-based designer Willy Chavarria has been named an Artist Ambassador for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Chavarria, known for his politically charged collections and activism, is the first fashion designer to receive this honor. As an Artist Ambassador, Chavarria will use his platform to raise awareness and funds for the ACLU’s work in protecting civil liberties and human rights.
Thom Browne Expands with New Store on Upper East Side
Luxury fashion brand Thom Browne has opened a new store on the Upper East Side of New York City. The store, located at 956 Madison Avenue, is the brand’s third location in the city and its first on the Upper East Side. The store features the brand’s signature grey marble and mirrored interiors, as well as a curated selection of menswear, womenswear, and accessories. This expansion comes as the brand continues to grow its global presence, with recent store openings in London and Tokyo.
