Fits “On The Move” Edit: July 25
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Womenswear Spring/Summer '26 schedule just dropped—wake up girls!
While I’m definitely side-eyeing the incredibly white lineup, I can’t lie. Fashion has embraced minimalism in recent years, encouraging us to spend less and focus on streamlining our wardrobes with essential, statement pieces. While this approach has simplified our closets, it’s also left them feeling a bit uninspired. Yet there’s a lot to look forward to, most importantly, the long-awaited return of Jean Paul Gaultier Ready-to-Wear, led by none other than Duran Lantink. Maison Martin Margiela Couture started with a bang but I think Glenn Martens’ is ready to show us something new from the house - two of my personal faves. Expect chaos (the good kind).
As for the Big Four, I’m holding them to a high standard (maybe unfairly). With names like Trotter (Bottega Veneta), Anderson (Dior), Blazy (Chanel), and Piccioli (Balenciaga) on the lineup. Most recently pulled from houses dominating the Lyst Hottest Brands index, I expect nothing less than evolution. These designers have earned reverence by building on and bending house codes without breaking them.
Louise Trotter, who connected with Bottega Veneta by collecting vintage pieces long before her appointment, used her debut campaign, (marking the 50th anniversary) featuring intertwined hands, reflected of the iconic Intrecciato weave technique to honor the brand’s DNA of Intrecciato technique, the campaign doubled down on Bottega’s identity as a quiet luxury house sans logo, instead rooted in craft, discipline, and creative lineage. With a nod to the house’s roots, Trotter brought Edward Buchanan(Bottega’s first ready-to-wear design director) from behind the seams into the frame, giving him a long-overdue nod for shaping the brand’s RTW heritage. Her message is clear: Bottega’s future is woven from its past.
Known for cutting up and remixing deadstock, Duran Lantink made a name through bold upcycling, I caught the wave when I saw his AW23, 3 words buttery shearling boots sported by Kim and North, more stand out pieces to me were bubble denim jacket, hybrid dresses, and that viral breastplate that sparked debate. He stood apart from commercialisation the fashion industry was immersed in with raw experimentation. Now, he’s announced he’ll be closing his own label. No more collections—for now. But his impact on sustainable, avant-garde fashion won’t be forgotten. as he was freshly appointed the Jean Paul Gaultier house, which is returning to the ready-to-wear schedule for the first time in over a decade
In our 3rd podcast episode “Where do you get dressed and why?” I’m asking—whoshapes your style? Where do you source your taste? Getting dressed is never just about clothes—it’s a ritual, a mindset, and the construction of a tangible expression of your identity, it’s about preparing yourself to be seen, to be felt, to be remembered. We’re all getting dressed somewhere… Mikai McDermott reminds us style isn’t shallow. Rian Phin echoes it loud and clear in her yt video "How I Use Runways for Style". Style is how we show up. It’s language without the need for words. It’s expressing our moods in vetements. Whether you're layering vintage, referencing runway, or just feeling yourself in your favorite brands—you're telling a story.
Her fashion homecoming moment was impossible to miss: that viral ombre lip by Sophia Sinot at Mugler AW23 show. The look was easily replicable and the tik tok beauty girls showed us all how to recreate it, marking a turning point. JT’s avant-garde sensibility had already been peeking through during her relationship with Uzi, but she made it unmistakably hers in the OKAY music video. With her recent MAC collaboration, she’s not just playing the fashion game—she’s cementing herself as a beauty and style icon, maybe for this era, maybe forever. This isn’t a trend for her. It’s a statement.
BAPE drops multi-camo leather goods – but after hours scrolling on BAPE’s EU site to no avail - I hoped on TikTok to decompress and saw that the Americans are already rocking the pieces *cries in just one more bag to purchase*. Apparently one camo pattern isn’t enough. It’s giving cheaper alternative to the Louis Vuitton duffle. I need to be rocking it by Autumn.
Summer Wardrobe Hits
If you’re like me you copped the staple Givenchy flatforms going viral for the sale price in the outlet stores despite, Flips flops orchestrated confident comeback ! Once a beach summer staple has quickly become a fit finisher around Paris. TikTok algo is really funny because if you watch that one video about 690$ Row Flips Flops, you immediately saw the new Diesel x Melissa Shoes drop. Prada SS26 had an array of recession indicator shoes from vans, to plimsols and leather flips flops were a part of the selection however last season the collapsed sneakers were a prime example that Flat-soled shoes are here to stay. and a winner in my book.
All season 2025 is about wearable luxury, accessories are taking center stage, for those that want to control their spending habits but enjoy minimal yet meaningful looks — this is for you. From statement headwear, Labubu charms to belted bags and layered belts it’s the small details adding youth and edge to even the simplest outfits. Last summer, Chloé’s bold belts stole the A/W 24 show, Logo buckles, rhinestones, the works. Now, the trend’s evolved: belts are bigger, sturdier, and layered. The girls are belted up.
There’s a clear shift: mastering the staples— building a wardrobe that dresses me for how I want to be addressed. For solid essentials, Sokipreye’s £40 tank is officially on my investment list: clean, versatile, and grown. Meanwhile, Fisayo of Kai Collective is turning her into a full-blown “million dollar product.” A case study in intentional design and expanding her brands reach. Also, the fashion girlies of social media aren’t slowing down. Veterans like Mikai, Rian, Chani Ra, and Sierra are shifting the conversation from just wearing to truly styling—showing how subtle additions inject real personality into a look.
I’m honestly excited about this shift, especially from a personal style perspective—because it pushes individuality back into fashion. It’s not about the newest drop; it’s about what you do with it.
From the African girlies—Ayra, Amaarae, and Tyla to Tyler the Creator and Goldlink, we made a playlist to shake a leg. No skips, just rhythm. Hit play and let the fits follow the beat.