The fashion landscape is no stranger to surprises. Every now and then, the scene is met with something new—from directional changes on the executive level, jaw-dropping collaboration announcements or the buzzy news of a fresh celebrity face set to represent one of the luxury maisons. With some of such news, the sartorial realm is bound to be roused, as conversation is steered towards what the change might mean for the rest of the designer world. Up top, a change in creative directorship is inevitably the most palpable—where house codes and signature silhouettes might discover reinterpretation in the hands of a new captain. The most recent of the lot? Peter Do taking the helm at Helmut Lang and Sabato De Sarno’s appointment at Gucci, both of whom showed their debut collections during last year’s spring/summer 2024 season.
In other cases, the fashion-forward will find themselves stirred by happenings closer to the ground—in terms of what they can admire, collect and own in their very own wardrobes. This might include the most covetable of collaborations—each one drawing in their own enthusiasts from various corners of culture. 2023 saw a multitude of celebrity-led collabs such as Dua Lipa x Versace for the La Vacanza collection, and the Skims x Swarovski joint move, where Kim Kardashian demonstrated her fashion prowess.
Amidst the buzz of affairs as of late, it’s inevitable that you might have missed out on some significant drops and announcements over the past few weeks. Not to fret however, for with Vogue Singapore’s roundup, you can consider yourself all caught up. These recent weeks have seen a diverse cast of celebrities ascertain their space in the fashion world—with campaign partnerships, ambassadorship appointments and the like. First up, Rosé is named Puma’s latest ambassador, whilst Chinese A-lister Wang Yibo clinches a global ambassador contract with Loewe. Meanwhile, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has been tapped for the latest Skims campaign. Elsewhere, the fashion week season has also welcomed a surprise debut collection—from none other than Alessandro Michele, who prematurely released a resort collection for Valentino.
Catch up on all the fashion news to know, below.
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Nicola Coughlan fronts the latest Skims campaign
Dearest gentle reader, Nicola Coughlan is now a Skims model. In tandem with the latest promotions for Bridgerton Season 3, Kim Kardashian decidedly appointed the regency drama’s leading lady to star as the face—and body—of her shapewear brand’s latest Soft Lounge collection. The cherry on top? The dreamy, near-fantastical campaign spread was lensed by none other than Elizaveta Porodina who is well-known for her conceptual use of colour. True enough, the images bleed pastel and ethereal, as the Bridgerton starlet takes centre stage in key pieces such as the Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress and Tank Dress.
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Alessandro Michele drops his debut collection for Valentino
In a surprising move, Alessandro Michele’s first designs for Valentino were prematurely released ahead of its scheduled debut for spring 2025. Instead, the designer dropped his first resort collection for the maison, titled Avant les Débuts, consisting of 171 ready-to-wear looks that showed his hand. In a private zoom preview of the collection before it was released on the net, Michele expresses the connection he feels with the eponymous designer’s work: “I’m deep in conversation with the clothes he created, and with his life, and I’ve often had the impression of having him seated next to me.” And from his romantic use of ruffles and intricate pleating that reminisces the work of Valentino Garavani from the ’60s and ’70s to the layering of prints—house emblems, paisley and fantastical florals—each detail not only brings back a certain nostalgia but points to Michele’s deep understanding of the house codes.
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Wang Yibo is Loewe's newest global ambassador
Ahead of his appearance at the house’s men’s spring/summer 2025 show in Paris, Wang Yibo has officially been named Loewe’s latest global ambassador. Best known for his roles in The Untamed and Love Actually, the multihyphenate expresses his excitement to work with the brand: “Jonathan Anderson infuses the collections with so much humour from everyday life while drawing inspiration from the art world, which creates a unique visual language. I’m looking forward to joining Loewe and creating many more remarkable moments together.” Similarly, Anderson himself commends his versatility and creative pursuits. “Not only has he achieved global recognition as a singer and dancer, he’s also exploring new territories including acting, motorcycle racing, and fashion—we love this multifaceted approach to creativity and how much it resonates with Loewe’s own prismatic identity,” offers the creative director.
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Moncler heads to Shanghai Fashion Week
Shanghai’s rising prominence in the fashion sphere is unrivalled, with more and more brands opting to present their collections in the cosmopolitan city. The next brand to have caught on? Moncler, which will be bringing its Moncler Genius collaborative concept to the urban locale, to round off Shanghai Fashion Week later this year. The house hopes to continue the concept’s success following 2023’s ‘The Art of Genius’ show in London. Whilst the official location remains to be seen, the date is set for 19 October.
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Rosé joins the Puma family
Prepare for takeoff, Rosé has boarded the Puma train. Newly minted as the sportswear giant’s global ambassador, the K-pop starlet will be dedicated to the ‘Rewrite the Classics’ programme, which celebrates Puma’s most iconic silhouettes and timeless franchises. In a first partnership video with the brand, the superstar wears the Puma Palermo and styles the iconic low-top sneakers in her own way. On her appointment, chief product officer Maria Valdes comments: “Rosé’s remarkable influence on music, fashion, and culture globally are such an inspiration. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with her, where she will play a diverse role, leveraging her knowledge and vision to help us redefine our classic space. Her unique perspective will be instrumental in amplifying Puma ‘Rewrite the Classics’ program highlighting franchises like Palermo, and Speedcat, amongst others. We are delighted to welcome her to our Puma family, and we eagerly anticipate the accomplishments we will achieve together.”