From Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin going to auction at Sotheby’s to Brunello Cucinelli’s sun-drenched summer collection and millinery moves ahead of Royal Ascot, here’s what’s happening in fashion.
Brunello Cucinelli Presents A Capsule Collection for High Summer 2025
Entitled, ‘The Summer That Never Left’ Brunello Cucinelli’s summer line embraces sun-soaked days and timeless elegance. Epitomising the summer we all want, the men’s line is inspired by the world of sailing, offering fine tailoring and for women, it’s all about light knitwear, organza, and soft prints that channels Cucinelli’s signature understated luxury.
Jane Birkin’s Original Hermès Birkin Goes To Auction
Leading Sotheby’s Fashion Icons Sale in Paris on the 10th of July, to coincide with Paris Haute Couture Week, is Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin. Created in 1984 with Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas, this black leather prototype sparked the creation of the Birkin bag, one of the most iconic handbags of our time, and one that’s still going strong in its fifth decade. It will be on display at Sotheby’s New York from tomorrow until the 12th of June, having drawn crowds in Paris and Hong Kong.
Morgane Halimi, Sotheby’s Global Head of Handbags and Fashion, says, “There is no doubt that the Original Birkin bag is a true one-of-a-kind — a singular piece of fashion history that has grown into a pop culture phenomenon that signals luxury in the most refined way possible.
It is incredible to think that a bag initially designed by Hermès as a practical accessory for Jane Birkin, has become the most desirable bag in history and will most likely continue to be so for many years to come.
The prototype that started it all carries a soul and legacy that no other handbag can claim, that’s in no small part why we are thrilled to be able to exhibit it at Sotheby’s New York before it is sold in Paris on 10 July, just as the fashion world gathers in the capital for Haute Couture Week.”
Taller Marmo Drops Its Henry Clarke-inspired Pre-Fall ’25 Collection
Taller Marmo has launched its pre-fall ’25 collection this week in a campaign that’s inspired by fashion photographer Henry Clarke, and fronted by American model Lindsey Wixson. We see plenty of glamour, namely of the ’60s and ’70s variety, cue signature feathers, sequins, as well as crystals that appear across flowing resort silhouettes in pinks, iris, aqua and gold. In time for the holiday season we also see new swim sets and hand-tied pareos, part of the jet-set-ready Destination Edit.
Richard Mille Goes Matte And Mighty With Its Latest Timepiece
Swiss luxury watch brand Richard Mille is back with a new ultra-high-end, technically advanced timepiece, and this time, it’s in the form of the RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph in Quartz TPT®. Complete with a bold matte finish, this sits alongside its complex inner workings to offer the most advanced automatic movement Richard Mille has ever produced.
Ascot Launches Bursary for Milliners Trained by The King’s Foundation and CHANEL
Ascot Racecourse has partnered with The CHANEL & The King’s Foundation Métiers d’Art Millinery Fellowship, in partnership with le19M, marking a significant commitment to the future of millinery. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective, a new £10,000 annual bursary will fund one graduating student from the fellowship, who’ll carry the torch of hat-making, safeguarding traditional skills. Of course, these races are synonymous with style and fine headwear, and so, from this year, students will also design a Royal Ascot-inspired hat, with one chosen to join the 2026 Millinery Collective.
DUNST Channels Carpi Living With Its Fortùna Collection
Seoul-based fashion label DUNST, founded by Yoo Jae-hyuk and Jung Min-soo, has launched it’s latest line, meet Fortùna. Offering easy-breezy summer staples for men and women, cue linen shirts, cotton dresses, and satin skirts, it was only right for the collection to be shot on Capri.
FRAME Collaborates With Sotheby’s
In more Sotheby’s news, the auction house has debuted a collaboration collection with FRAME. Drawing influence from ’80s New York, the line channels Upper East Side living with blazers, argyle knits, and Oxford shirts, along with retro tees and hoodies. The collection is now available from 16 FRAME stores, and on the brands website.
Onitsuka Tiger Opens Its Debut Red Concept Store In Europe
Japanese footwear brand Onitsuka Tiger has opened its first European Red Concept Store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials, and red by name, and by nature, expect a bold space, designed by Studio Dini Cataldi. Here, it showcases heritage styles like the Mexico 66™ and features rotating facade prisms, there’s also a special edition Mexico 66™ NM available exclusively in-store. Ryoji Shoda, head of Onitsuka Tiger Company, said on the opening, “Onitsuka Tiger is a cultural brand that reflects Japanese sensibility and aesthetic, fostering a dialogue with the world. This store transcends mere product sales. Located in the vibrant heart of Covent Garden, Seven Dials, where diversity and next-generation culture converge, we aspire to enhance the creative evolution of this area by subtly exploring the realms of art and entertainment, starting from Japanese design and craftsmanship.”
Louis Vuitton Travels From Paris to England For The Spring Summer ‘26 Mens Pre Collection
For Pharrell Williams’s Louis Vuitton S/S ’26 men’s collection, the multidisciplinary creative heads to the English countryside with a contemporary take on the country dandy, offering a remix of classic menswear. Sitting alongside the tailoring is Monogram Surplus camo, embellished accessories and new statement sneakers.
This article was originally published on forbes.com
