CFDA President and CEO Steven Kolb was put on leave after physically restraining PETA protesters at a Cos show. The demonstrators were protesting the use of sheep’s wool in clothing.
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Fashion Balances Red-Carpet Spectacle With Industry Accountability
Day’s Recap
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A fashion industry leader physically confronted PETA activists during a protest.
4:36 AMAl Jazeera
Bob Mackie, known as the "Sultan of Sequins," has died aged 87. He created iconic stage costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
5:29 PMBBCAuthentic Brands Group, which licenses brands including Reebok and Elvis Presley’s image, could pursue an initial public offering as early as the first half of next year.
5:55 PMBloomberg Markets
Daydream has added Apple Intelligence features that turn saved outfit photos into shoppable product results. Users can also search for products through Siri without opening the app, following the launch of iOS 27.
1:00 PMTechCrunchInspectorio and Eon formed a partnership that links two key parts of the digital product passport ecosystem, helping brands manage product information and passport-related requirements.
4:22 PMWWDThe early September Paris trade show expanded its homeware offering through Shoppe Object and added digital services aimed at helping brands and retailers navigate changing market conditions.
7:28 PMWWDTiffany Haddish, Julia Garner and other attendees wore metallic shoes on the Emmy Awards red carpet. The finish is becoming a recurring choice for formal footwear.
9:39 PMWWDNicole Kidman wore Chanel defined by clean lines and feathery embellishments on the Emmy Awards red carpet. Jason Bolden styled the look.
9:21 PMWWDZendaya wore flapper-inspired hair at the 2026 Emmy Awards. Celebrity hair architect Coree Moreno helped construct the look for the red carpet.
8:20 PMWWDElle Fanning wore a jade green Ralph Lauren look at the 2026 Emmy Awards. Samantha McMillen styled the appearance.
7:40 PMWWDZendaya paired a bejeweled Prada gown with satin pumps and pearls at the 2026 Emmys. The styling preserved her preference for the classic stiletto pump while coordinating it with the rest of the look.
7:28 PMWWDAyo Edeberi wore a two-tone Chanel look built from blue and red contrasting fabric and layered ruffles. The outfit recast fairy-tale dressing through a sharper, more graphic color scheme.
7:19 PMWWDSelena Gomez wore a gold Louis Vuitton look on the 2026 Emmys red carpet. Erin Walsh styled the actress.
4:54 PMWWDTiffany Haddish wore Alevi pumps with a V-shaped cut at the Warner Bros. Emmy Awards celebration, joining celebrities including Chase Infiniti, Meagan Good and Teyana Taylor in adopting the silhouette.
3:30 PMWWDAt a Goldman retail conference, the CEOs of Gap and PVH emphasized the importance of placing brands at the center of culture and building stronger consumer connection.
3:27 PMWWD5:26 PMWWD
Steven Kolb, President and CEO of CFDA, Put on Leave After Physically Restraining PETA Protesters at Cos Show
Summary
CFDA President and CEO Steven Kolb was put on leave after physically restraining PETA protesters at a Cos show. The demonstrators were protesting the use of sheep’s wool in clothing.
The leave turns a protest over animal materials into a governance and workplace-conduct issue for
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The incident raises the cost of mishandling sustainability protests and could intensify debate over wool, animal welfare, and industry accountability.
4:36 AMAl Jazeera
Fashion industry leader wrestles PETA activists
Summary
A fashion industry leader physically confronted PETA activists during a protest.
The confrontation turns a campaign against the fashion industry's practices into a public spectacle centered
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The incident raises the cost of treating activist pressure as a manageable public-relations problem.
5:29 PMBBC
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
Summary
Bob Mackie, known as the "Sultan of Sequins," has died aged 87. He created iconic stage costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
Mackie's death closes the career of a designer who made spectacle central to modern pop
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Mackie's influence reaches beyond costume design into the visual language of popular culture.
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5:55 PMBloomberg Markets
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
Summary
Authentic Brands Group, which licenses brands including Reebok and Elvis Presley’s image, could pursue an initial public offering as early as the first half of next year.
A potential IPO would test whether investors still value Authentic Brands as a scalable brand-licensing
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Authentic’s offering could reset investor expectations for licensing companies and accelerate consolidation across fashion, entertainment, and creator brands.
1:00 PMTechCrunch
Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll
Summary
Daydream has added Apple Intelligence features that turn saved outfit photos into shoppable product results. Users can also search for products through Siri without opening the app, following the launch of iOS 27.
Shopping discovery is moving from typed product searches to visual references already stored on a
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Fashion retailers may need to optimize for image-based and assistant-driven discovery, not just conventional search.
4:22 PMWWD
Inspectorio and Eon Team Up to Help Brands Manage DPPs
Summary
Inspectorio and Eon formed a partnership that links two key parts of the digital product passport ecosystem, helping brands manage product information and passport-related requirements.
The partnership addresses a practical obstacle in DPP adoption: brands need connected systems rather than
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Better-connected DPP infrastructure could reduce the operational burden of compliance for fashion brands.
7:28 PMWWD
Who’s Next Cultivates Renewed Demand for Wholesale
Summary
The early September Paris trade show expanded its homeware offering through Shoppe Object and added digital services aimed at helping brands and retailers navigate changing market conditions.
Wholesale is adapting by offering buyers more categories and better digital tools, not simply more
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A stronger wholesale infrastructure could give independent brands a more viable route to growth as direct-to-consumer acquisition becomes more expensive.
9:39 PMWWD
Tiffany Haddish, Julia Garner and More Bring the Metallic Shoe Trend to the Emmy Awards 2026
Summary
Tiffany Haddish, Julia Garner and other attendees wore metallic shoes on the Emmy Awards red carpet. The finish is becoming a recurring choice for formal footwear.
Metallic shoes have moved beyond a novelty accent and into reliable red carpet territory. The
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A high-shine shoe is emerging as one of the easiest ways to modernize formal dressing.
9:21 PMWWD
Nicole Kidman Embraces Clean Lines and Feathery Embellishments in Chanel for Emmy Awards 2026 Red Carpet
Summary
Nicole Kidman wore Chanel defined by clean lines and feathery embellishments on the Emmy Awards red carpet. Jason Bolden styled the look.
The look relies on tension between architectural simplicity and soft texture. That contrast keeps embellishment
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Red carpet dressing is favoring restrained silhouettes with one clearly defined decorative element.
8:20 PMWWD
All the Details on Zendaya’s Flapper Hair at the 2026 Emmy Awards
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Zendaya wore flapper-inspired hair at the 2026 Emmy Awards. Celebrity hair architect Coree Moreno helped construct the look for the red carpet.
The hairstyle treats hair as a structured part of the overall fashion composition rather than
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Highly engineered hair is becoming as important as the gown in shaping a celebrity's formal look.
7:40 PMWWD
Elle Fanning Has a Jade Green Moment in Ralph Lauren at the 2026 Emmy Awards
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Elle Fanning wore a jade green Ralph Lauren look at the 2026 Emmy Awards. Samantha McMillen styled the appearance.
The saturated color makes the dress the primary statement, allowing the Ralph Lauren label to
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Color is again functioning as a central branding tool in red carpet dressing.
7:28 PMWWD
Zendaya Coordinates Her Bejeweled Prada Gown With Satin Pumps and Pearls on the 2026 Emmys Red Carpet
Summary
Zendaya paired a bejeweled Prada gown with satin pumps and pearls at the 2026 Emmys. The styling preserved her preference for the classic stiletto pump while coordinating it with the rest of the look.
The styling uses repetition rather than contrast, linking the gown, shoes and jewelry through a
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Classic accessories remain relevant when styling gives them a precise relationship to the main garment.
7:19 PMWWD
Ayo Edeberi Rewrites Fairy Tale Dressing in Two-tone Chanel Ruffles at the 2026 Emmys
Summary
Ayo Edeberi wore a two-tone Chanel look built from blue and red contrasting fabric and layered ruffles. The outfit recast fairy-tale dressing through a sharper, more graphic color scheme.
The contrast between blue and red prevents the ruffles from reading as purely romantic or
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The look shows how contrast and structure can make traditionally whimsical dressing feel contemporary.
4:54 PMWWD
Selena Gomez Glitters in Louis Vuitton Gold on the Emmy Awards 2026 Red Carpet
Summary
Selena Gomez wore a gold Louis Vuitton look on the 2026 Emmys red carpet. Erin Walsh styled the actress.
The appearance gives Louis Vuitton a high-profile association with Gomez’s awards-season visibility and Walsh’s styling
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Celebrity styling remains a key channel for luxury brands seeking global attention without relying solely on runway or advertising campaigns.
3:30 PMWWD
Tiffany Haddish Joins the V-cut Trend in Alevi Pumps at the Warner Bros. Emmy Awards Celebration
Summary
Tiffany Haddish wore Alevi pumps with a V-shaped cut at the Warner Bros. Emmy Awards celebration, joining celebrities including Chase Infiniti, Meagan Good and Teyana Taylor in adopting the silhouette.
The growing use of the V-cut pump suggests a shift toward sharper, more elongating footwear
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Repeated celebrity endorsement can turn the V-cut pump from a niche detail into a recognizable seasonal trend.
3:27 PMWWD
Fashion’s Battle for Culture: Brands Seek Connection
Summary
At a Goldman retail conference, the CEOs of Gap and PVH emphasized the importance of placing brands at the center of culture and building stronger consumer connection.
The executives' focus reflects a competitive shift from selling products to competing for cultural relevance
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Fashion companies increasingly view cultural presence as a commercial capability, not just a marketing advantage.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Florence Pugh wore Vivienne Westwood to the 2026 Emmy Awards, bringing a distinctly British designer presence to the red carpet. A shimmering statement necklace completed the look.
8:27 PMWWDStars are arriving for the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The coverage documents their red carpet appearances and fashion choices.
8:00 PMNPR ArtsDakota Fanning wore a black-and-white Carolina Herrera dress with strappy Gianvito Rossi sandals at the 2026 Emmy Awards. The footwear added a more delicate element to the graphic palette.
7:25 PMWWDSydney Sweeney’s Novig campaign has drawn criticism from female athletes over its sexualized framing. It is the second controversy involving the actress after her American Eagle advertising campaign last year.
7:23 PMWWDMariska Hargitay wore crimson Stuart Weitzman Nudist platform sandals on the 2026 Emmys red carpet, where she served as host.
6:36 PMWWDAisling Camps explored knitwear through tangled, interconnected constructions for Spring 2027, drawing on her roots in Tobago. The collection reinforces her position as a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominee.
6:15 PMWWDTodd Snyder marked the brand's 15th anniversary with a New York Fashion Week dinner and presented pieces from his colorful, romantic spring collection, titled "Lagon d'Azur."
4:37 PMWWDFor spring 2027, Zane Li pushed Lii's practice of making familiar ideas feel new through vibrant layers that combined retro nostalgia with futuristic references.
4:32 PMWWDCreative director Frances Howie expanded Fforme's precise wardrobe for spring 2027 with tougher textures, weightless construction and a stronger emphasis on the inherent power of clothing.
3:37 PMWWDRooney and Kate Mara appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival for "Bucking Fastard," continuing their shared preference for black-and-white red-carpet dressing.
3:33 PMWWDBrandon Maxwell returned to the runway with an intimate Spring 2027 show built around consistent design and understated strength.
3:12 PMWWDAlice Diop will present Geste de Consolation, or Gesture of Consolation, at the Palais d’Iéna as Miu Miu’s 2026 Art Basel Paris commission.
8:51 AMARTnews8:27 PMWWD
Florence Pugh Brings High-end British Style to the 2026 Emmy Awards in Vivienne Westwood
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Florence Pugh wore Vivienne Westwood to the 2026 Emmy Awards, bringing a distinctly British designer presence to the red carpet. A shimmering statement necklace completed the look.
The styling places Westwood's design identity at the center while using jewelry as the main
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British fashion gains visibility when recognizable design codes replace generic red carpet glamour.
8:00 PMNPR Arts
See the Emmys 2026 red carpet looks
Summary
Stars are arriving for the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The coverage documents their red carpet appearances and fashion choices.
The red carpet extends the Emmys beyond awards into a highly visible branding exercise for
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Red carpet coverage turns individual style choices into part of the ceremony’s broader media value.
7:25 PMWWD
Dakota Fanning Goes Black and White With Strappy Gianvito Rossi Sandals for the Emmy Awards 2026 Red Carpet
Summary
Dakota Fanning wore a black-and-white Carolina Herrera dress with strappy Gianvito Rossi sandals at the 2026 Emmy Awards. The footwear added a more delicate element to the graphic palette.
The monochrome dress establishes control, while the strappy sandals introduce line and lightness at the
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Minimal palettes gain freshness when accessories add movement instead of more color.
7:23 PMWWD
Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Hyper-sexualized’ Novig Ads Create Controversy with Female Athletes
Summary
Sydney Sweeney’s Novig campaign has drawn criticism from female athletes over its sexualized framing. It is the second controversy involving the actress after her American Eagle advertising campaign last year.
The backlash shows the risk of using a celebrity image built around sexual appeal to
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Celebrity-driven campaigns are becoming harder to separate from questions about gender, sports, and the values a brand claims to represent.
6:36 PMWWD
Mariska Hargitay Goes Red Hot in Crimson Stuart Weitzman Nudist Platform Sandals on Emmy Awards 2026 Red Carpet
Summary
Mariska Hargitay wore crimson Stuart Weitzman Nudist platform sandals on the 2026 Emmys red carpet, where she served as host.
The look gives Stuart Weitzman prominent visibility through a host with both red-carpet presence and
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Host dressing can deliver outsized exposure for footwear brands because the product appears repeatedly throughout the ceremony.
6:15 PMWWD
Aisling Camps Spring 2027: A Single Thread
Summary
Aisling Camps explored knitwear through tangled, interconnected constructions for Spring 2027, drawing on her roots in Tobago. The collection reinforces her position as a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominee.
Camps is turning knitwear technique and personal heritage into a distinct design language rather than
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The collection points to how young designers can compete through identifiable craft and cultural specificity in a crowded market.
4:37 PMWWD
Todd Snyder Celebrates 15th Anniversary With NYFW Dinner
Summary
Todd Snyder marked the brand's 15th anniversary with a New York Fashion Week dinner and presented pieces from his colorful, romantic spring collection, titled "Lagon d'Azur."
The anniversary positions Snyder as an established American menswear label still using event-driven fashion to
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Snyder is using longevity and a more expressive collection to strengthen the brand's next phase.
4:32 PMWWD
Lii Spring 2027: Retro Futurism
Summary
For spring 2027, Zane Li pushed Lii's practice of making familiar ideas feel new through vibrant layers that combined retro nostalgia with futuristic references.
Lii is turning its core design principle into a clear visual language by colliding recognizable
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Lii is defining its position in the emerging-designer market through a legible mix of nostalgia and innovation.
3:37 PMWWD
Fforme Spring 2027: A Sharper Language
Summary
Creative director Frances Howie expanded Fforme's precise wardrobe for spring 2027 with tougher textures, weightless construction and a stronger emphasis on the inherent power of clothing.
Fforme is sharpening its identity by adding tension to its exacting design language rather than
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Fforme is making minimalism feel more forceful and distinct in a crowded contemporary market.
3:33 PMWWD
Sisters Rooney and Kate Mara Continue Their Black-and-white Style Run at TIFF
Summary
Rooney and Kate Mara appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival for "Bucking Fastard," continuing their shared preference for black-and-white red-carpet dressing.
Their repeated use of a restrained palette creates a recognizable style strategy rather than a
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The Maras demonstrate how disciplined repetition can make celebrity style more identifiable and editorially valuable.
3:12 PMWWD
Brandon Maxwell Spring 2027: Quiet Moments
Summary
Brandon Maxwell returned to the runway with an intimate Spring 2027 show built around consistent design and understated strength.
The collection marks a shift toward restraint, replacing spectacle with continuity and controlled refinement. That
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Maxwell is betting that quiet confidence and repeatable design can carry a runway comeback.
8:51 AMARTnews
Alice Diop to Take on Miu Miu’s 2026 Art Basel Paris Commission
Summary
Alice Diop will present Geste de Consolation, or Gesture of Consolation, at the Palais d’Iéna as Miu Miu’s 2026 Art Basel Paris commission.
Miu Miu is extending its cultural programming through a commission centered on Diop’s work. The
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The commission shows how luxury brands use major cultural events to build relevance beyond clothing.
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