Fashion Buzz: The Original Fendi Baguette Is Back—Plus Other Fashion News You May Have Missed This Month
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Fashion moves beyond the runway this month, with luxury houses exploring new spaces, creative partnerships and heritage icons. From Dior’s Versailles-inspired pop-up in Kuala Lumpur to Bottega Veneta’s celebration of craft in Bangkok, here are the latest updates to know.
Dior Unveils Its Latest Pop-Up at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Dior brings a touch of Versailles to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur with a new pop-up celebrating the arrival of Dioriviera and the Autumn 2026 collection. Inspired by Christian Dior’s admiration for the historic palace, the space is transformed in soft blue and green tones with elegant mouldings, herringbone flooring and whimsical details, including handcrafted glass and ceramic cakes that add a playful touch. Inside, guests can explore the latest pieces, from the reimagined Lady Dior with delicate button embroidery to colourful trainers and playful bag charms. The pop-up runs until 7 August 2026.
Fendi Celebrates the Legacy of the Baguette
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Fendi’s Baguette enters a new chapter as Maria Grazia Chiuri revisits the legendary handbag, returning it to its original silhouette and style code 26424. The relaunch celebrates the bag’s legacy while introducing a new campaign centred on personal style and self-expression, featuring a cast of global talents including Bang Chan, Song Yuqi, Ren Meguro and MINA. A nod to its cultural legacy, the campaign also recalls the iconic “it’s not a bag, it’s a Baguette” moment associated with Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City.
Bottega Veneta Explores the Art of Weaving in Bangkok
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Bottega Veneta looks beyond leather to explore the art of weaving with ‘Weaving Matter and Memory’ at Bangkok Kunsthalle. Bringing together four Thai artists—Jakkai Siributr, Imhathai Suwatthanasilp, Supawich Weesapen and Teerapon Sisung—the exhibition traces how a centuries-old craft can become a canvas for memory, identity and contemporary storytelling. Curated by Somsuda Piamsumrit, the showcase takes inspiration from Intreccio, Bottega Veneta’s signature leather weave, marking the house’s first collaboration with the Khao Yai Art Foundation and Bangkok Kunsthalle. The exhibition is open until 5 July.
Ferragamo Returns with a New Boutique Concept
Ferragamo has reopened its boutique at The Gardens Mall, marking a renewed presence for the house in Malaysia with a space that reflects its updated design direction. Located on the ground floor, the boutique showcases the full range of women’s and men’s collections, spanning footwear, leather goods, eyewear and fragrances. The interiors draw on its Italian design heritage while embracing a more contemporary visual language. Light stone flooring anchors the space, while a custom green carpet introduces subtle graphic movement. Across the boutique, cork wallpaper finished in resin, matte wood shelving, and textured Marmorino surfaces build a layered material narrative, softened by rounded seating and display forms.
Dolce&Gabbana and Diadora Bring Fashion to the Pitch
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Sport and style collide in the latest collaboration between Dolce&Gabbana and Diadora, centred on a reimagining of the Brasil silhouette. The model is refreshed in a monochrome palette, with leopard-print detailing bringing a touch of Dolce&Gabbana’s signature flair. Available in both football and sneaker versions, the design is made to move beyond the pitch and into everyday wardrobes. It reflects a generation that embraces fashion as a form of self-expression, where performance and personal style go hand in hand.
MCM Marks 50 Years With Mingi
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Music takes the lead in MCM’s latest anniversary project. Celebrating 50 years of the brand, the German house partners with Ateez’s Mingi on ‘MCM x Ateez with Mingi—Fix On’, a capsule collection that reimagines classic MCM bag silhouettes through hand-painted graphics and expressive detailing. Accompanied by a selection of ready-to-wear pieces, the collection captures a spirit of individuality while staying rooted in the craftsmanship that has defined MCM for five decades.
Max Mara Returns to Its Roots with Resort 2027
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Max Mara celebrates its 75th anniversary with the Resort 2027 collection, unveiled at Shanghai’s Long Museum. The Bauhaus-inspired show reflects on the house’s heritage through refreshed archive motifs, from graphic stripes and geometric patterns to its signature colour palette. Paying homage to Shanghai, the collection also incorporates elements of local dress, including a merino wool cheongsam, quilted silk jacket and a poplin shirt with a pankou fastening. The anniversary celebrations continue with ‘The Max!’, an exhibition tracing the brand’s history since its founding in 1951.
Gentle Monster Finds Inspiration in the Garden
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Gentle Monster continues to blur the line between fashion, art and fantasy with the launch of its 2026 Veggie Collection. Comprising ten folding eyewear designs, the collection reinterprets vegetables through sculptural silhouettes and unexpected details that reflect the brand’s distinctive approach to eyewear. The launch is accompanied by a series of immersive pop-ups in Los Angeles, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing and Bangkok, each centred around a monumental tomato sculpture and playful ‘Veggiemon’ characters.
Maje and Blanca Miró Capture the Spirit of the Mediterranean
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Maje’s latest collaboration with Spanish creative Blanca Miró arrives with the ease of a Mediterranean getaway. Rooted in a shared appreciation for colour, the collection combines vibrant shades of red, blue and green with silhouettes inspired by the understated elegance of 1990s Italian style. Summer-ready pieces include a knitted playsuit and embroidered linen-and-silk separates, while accessories such as a raffia hat and a double fish necklace lend a playful finishing touch.
Marithé + François Girbaud Makes Its Malaysian Debut
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Marithé + François Girbaud makes its Malaysian debut at Suria KLCC, bringing its modern casual wear identity to Kuala Lumpur. The new store introduces a wardrobe built around the brand’s signature logo T-shirt and cap, expanded through relaxed denim, reconstructed details, oversized shirts and utility-inspired outerwear. The opening marks the latest step in the brand’s growing presence across Asia.
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