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Grace Wales Bonner Appointed Creative Director of Hermès Menswear

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British designer Grace Wales Bonner has been named Creative Director for Hermès menswear. She will take over from Véronique Nichanian, who is stepping down after 37 years with the French house. Nichanian’s final collection will be shown during Paris Men’s Fashion Week in January, while the Spring/Summer 2027 collection will be handled by the in-house studio as Wales Bonner prepares her debut for January 2027.

The 35-year-old designer who has had a long-running collaboration with Adidas, created her own brand, Wales Bonner, in 2014. Sources say she will continue to lead her own brand alongside her new role at Hermès.

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Wales Bonner was born in London to an English mother and Jamaican father. She graduated from Central Saint Martins and founded her menswear label in 2014. Whilst studying at Central Saint Martins, Bonner completed her placement year at Meadham Kirchhoff in London and assisted American Vogue fashion editor Camilla Nickerson in New York. Her graduate collection, titled “Afrique,”featured an all-Black cast of male models and earned her the L’Oréal Professional Talent Award that same year.

Hermès’ general artistic director, Pierre-Alexis Dumas, shared his excitement about Bonner’s appointment, saying,  “I am really pleased to welcome Grace to the Hermès Artistic Director family. Her take on contemporary fashion, craft, and culture will contribute to shaping Hermès’ men’s style, meddling the house’s heritage with a confident look on the now. Grace’s appetite and curiosity for artistic practice strongly resonate with Hermès’ creative mindset and approach. We are at the start of an enriching mutual dialogue.”

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Known for telling cultural stories with refined tailoring, Wales Bonner has dressed stars such as Kendrick Lamar and Lewis Hamilton. Winning several awards including the Emerging Menswear Designer at the 2015 British Fashion Awards, the 2016 LVMH Prize for Young Designers, the 2021 CFDA International Men’s Designer of the Year Award, and British Menswear Designer of the Year in 2024.

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“I am deeply honored to be entrusted with the role of creative director of Hermès men’s ready-to-wear, It is a dream realized to embark on this new chapter, following in a lineage of inspired craftspeople and designers. I wish to express my gratitude to Pierre-Alexis Dumas and Axel Dumas for the opportunity to bring my vision to this magical house.” Grace said in a statement.

Wales Bonner is expected to bring her cultural approach to design into Hermès’ world of luxury. Her debut collection in 2027 will be one of the most anticipated moments in the fashion calendar.

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Models Who Walked the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show  

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Bella and her sister Gigi Hadid alongside WNBA star, Angel Reese at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025

The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned to the runway with a blast on the 15th of October, 2025.

After a 5-year hiatus, the show returned to the runway in 2024 with a promise to balance individuality, diversity and fashion-forward lingerie and this year, they kept their promises and even went a step further.

From returning models to new faces, middle-aged and even transgender models, here’s a lineup of some of the models who walked the runway at the show yesterday.

Jasmine Tooke

Jasmine Tooke. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Jasmine Tooke. Photo Credit: Getty Images

This was one of the most unexpected but truly beautiful things about the Show. Jasmine Tooke, 34-year old model and heavily pregnant with her second child opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show wearing gold ornamental wings and a netted one piece that proudly displayed her baby bump. It was such a sight!

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Gigi Hadid. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Gigi returned to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after being featured yesterday, continuing the legacy of glamour and diversity.

She walked the runway in a few costumes but what caught our attention was the Barbie-pink lingerie set she wore with a stylish cape adorned with flowers.

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid Photo Credit: Getty Images

Bella Hadid Photo Credit: Getty Images

Bella Hadid debuted bold red lingerie with red bra, center-cut pantie and transparent tight and blonde hair, with a flowing satin robe. Her aura and confidence was testament to her quiet strength.

A lot of attendees anticipated her performance especially as she hospitalised just a month prior

Adrian Lima

Adrian Lima Photo Credit: Getty Images

Adrian Lima, live at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 Photo Credit: Getty Images

Adrian Lima was also one of the returning models to the show. She wore a sheer jumpsuit with gold ornamental wings.

Angel Reese

Angel Reese live at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

WNBA star, Angel Reese live at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025. Photo Credit: Getty Images

WNBA start, Angel Reese was one of the new faces on the runway. She wore a pink lingerie set with an adorned furry cape

She alongside Olympian Suni Lee became the first athletes to walk Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, introducing a new area for athletes in fashion.

Performers Karol G, Madison Beer and Missy Elliot live at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, 2025

Performers Karol G, Madison Beer and Missy Elliot live at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, 2025. Photo Credit: Getty Images

All in all, the show was a massive success. Performers Karol G, Madison Beer and Missy Elliot were present and from reviews online, the energy, lingerie and music was beautiful.

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show fulfilled its promise to be inclusive and diverse in their shows

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show fulfilled its promise to be inclusive and diverse in their shows

Diverse women: middle-aged, curbed and even transgender were in attendance. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion didn’t disappoint in their promise to ensure the show was inclusive to people of all sizes and spheres of life. This just might be the beginning of a revolution and we’re so glad to see it unfold.

ALSO SEE: Gigi Hadid’s Double Winged Looks Stun at the Victoria’s Secret Runway

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Gigi Hadid’s Double Winged Looks Stun at the Victoria’s Secret Runway

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Gigi Hadid appeared in two separate looks at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, held at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn on October 15. The event marked her first return to the brand’s runway since 2018.

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Hadid first walked in a pink lingerie set featuring three-dimensional floral detailing and a flowing cape constructed from layered petals. The look was designed by Victoria’s Secret’s in-house creative team and styled to resemble a modernized version of the brand’s traditional angel imagery.

For her second appearance, Hadid wore a white corseted top and matching shorts, paired with structured quilted wings. The design contrasted with her earlier floral look and was part of a segment showcasing reinterpreted versions of the brand’s signature wing motif.

Hadid has previously walked in four Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows: in 2015, 2016, and 2018, after first auditioning for the brand in 2014. The 2025 event was her fifth overall appearance.

This year’s show featured a mix of returning and new participants, including Bella Hadid, Paloma Elsesser, Naomi Campbell, Suni Lee, and Angel Reese. Musical performances were provided by Doja Cat and The Weeknd. The production was filmed for global streaming on Prime Video.

Gigi Hadid – Instagram

Victoria’s Secret reintroduced its runway show format in 2023 after a four-year hiatus. The 2025 edition continued the brand’s emphasis on diverse casting and updated creative direction under head designer Janie Schaffer.

Hadid’s dual appearances drew significant attention at the event. They highlighted her continued collaboration with the brand and her long-standing presence within its history.

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YSL Brings Back Bold ’80s Glam with Oversized Earrings at SS26 Show

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We can’t seem to get over the accessories worn at Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2026 show, especially the earrings. The models all had chandelier-style ornaments on their ears.

These earrings were crafted by jeweler Philippe Grand whose work tends to lean  toward architectural designs. The pieces consist of large clusters color of gemstones, each framed in a silver web-like setting. At the end, teardrop-shaped gems were hanging. Each model had a distinct color: ranging from amber to a dark burgundy shade. All fitting into the collection’s palette.

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The earrings at YSL SS26 were more than an accessory, they aligned with the show’s ‘80s-inspired theme. They also complemented the dramatic outfits and made the models look theatrical.

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Their exaggerated size balanced the sharp tailoring and transparent fabrics seen throughout the runway. Other accessories, like large sunglasses and belts further elevated the collection’s appeal.

Photo: Instagram

Back in the 1980s, this chandelier-style,  bold earrings were a staple in high fashion. But in this present time, there has been switch in the fashion world, minimal jewelry like simple hoops or tiny studs took over.

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Now, Anthony Vaccarello has decided to reintroduce bold accessories in YSL’s SS26 collection, and they still fit into today’s trend scene. These earrings may dominate Spring/Summer 2026 season.

No matter where they appear, on runways, or in street fashion, these statement earrings are back.

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