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Who will be the next #JonathanAnderson? Jonathan Anderson's eponymous brand skipped the AW25 season, while Loewe, of which he is creative director, sat out from the Paris Men’s schedule in January — moves that have raised questions about his next move. His absence has raised another question: which London designers have what it takes to one day reach Anderson's level?“The great thing about fashion is that we all go out of fashion,” Anderson said when accepting the Designer of the Year Award at the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Awards in December. “There are loads of jobs to be taken downstairs, so come and get them.” Here, Maliha Shoaib consults industry insiders to unpack what qualities led to his success, how the landscape has changed since and which London designers could be the next big thing: https://lnkd.in/eFJWfGHM

Behind the scenes at Completedworks's live-shopping show performance. "Gosh this is just exquisite — 18-karat gold of a hand-finished, brushed-metal casting with recycled silver, and look at the detail! Very demure, very regal. You put this on and bam, all of a sudden you're transformed — you're anyone, you're anywhere. You're a duchess, you're a queen. You can see the number on the screen there, 0303393460; and you know what to do. Talk to me and let's have some fun!" That was the opening of jewellery brand Completedworks's AW25 show. It took place on the set of a live-shopping channel, where American actress and icon #DebiMazar showed off its latest collection. Toying with the psychology of consumerism, the performance's concept also questioned how Fashion Week plays into consumerism. On a shopping channel, "there's always a sense of urgency that makes the product feel like a must-have — which is something that pervades the whole fashion world, so it's been fun to play with that," says brand founder Anna Jewsbury. Here, Jewsbury speaks to Vogue Business's Maliha Shoaib to discuss the importance of showing at LFW and teases what's next for the brand: https://lnkd.in/dm54tckS

What’s in store this #MilanFashionWeek Autumn/Winter 2025? Milan is in transition, with major houses plotting their next moves — but the celebrations won’t stop. As some brands mark anniversaries at #MilanFashionWeek (MFW), others brace for new chapters amid creative exits, fresh appointments and swirling speculation around nearly every major house. Fresh off announcing #SabatoDeSarno’s departure, Gucci will kick off fashion week with an in-house-designed collection. Bottega Veneta is skipping this season ahead of new creative director #LouiseTrotter’s debut in September. And TOM FORD FASHION, a fixture on Milan’s schedule since SS24, has shifted to Paris under Haider Ackermann. While megabrands regroup, Milan still has plenty to offer — 153 events, including 56 physical shows, 70 presentations, plus digital and evening events. The standouts? Fendi, DSQUARED2 (celebrating 30 years), Lorenzo Serafini’s debut at Alberta Ferretti, David Koma’s first #Blumarine collection and ongoing speculation around Versace’s sale — will this be Donatella’s final show? Here, Lucy Maguire unpacks the schedule and shares her #MilanFashionWeek cheat sheet:https://lnkd.in/db8Jtw82

What are the key takeaways from #LondonFashionWeek? Despite #LFW Autumn/Winter 2025 making for a quieter season — with its noticeably slimmer schedule reflecting the myriad of challenges British designers face: the closure of Matches, Brexit, the pandemic, and rising costs — many designers braced the headwinds and rose to the challenge. S.S.DALEY and LFW tentpoles such as ROKSANDA, ERDEM, and Simone Rocha all delivered strong collections. As usual, Burberry’s star-studded show included a cast of famous models, including #NaomiCampbell, #ErinO’Connor, and #LilaMoss, plus a celebrity-packed front row. Meanwhile, many of the city’s young designers showed their ability to world-build: Completedworks’s live-shopping scenes to Edeline Lee’s martial arts, LABRUM London’s concert at Abbey Road Studios, Tolu Coker’s immersive presentation, KAZNA.ASKER’s souk, ELV Denim’s celebration of circularity and Paolo Carzana’s manifesto of radical hand-madeness (a term bestowed on the collection by Vogue’s Sarah Mower). Here, #VogueBusiness’s Maliha Shoaib, Bella Webb, Lucy Maguire, Elektra Kotsoni and Kirsty McGregor break down the key moments: https://lnkd.in/eXiGe6mJ

Join us on Monday at 5pm GMT for The Luxury Lowdown, a new live audio event hosted on LinkedIn. This week, US reporter Madeleine Schulz and Americas editor Hilary Milnes break down everything you need to know about US tariffs and its repercussions in the fashion and beauty industries.

“I treat every season like it’s the last,” Ashish Gupta told #VogueBusiness's Elektra Kotsoni over Zoom from New Delhi, a couple of weeks before his runway show, which took place in London’s 180 Strand today. “It’s not just fashion — in life, you just don’t know where you’ll be or what will happen. I am so lucky to be able to do what I love. I never take it for granted.” For the show, Ashish is asking the models to brace themselves while walking, as if on their way home from a night out. “We got this 9 am slot and I was like: ‘Who wants sequins for breakfast?’ But then I thought, ‘Actually it’s like the walk of shame, isn’t it?’ Which is perfect in a way. I would love to see someone wearing a sequined dress at 9 o’clock in the morning.” Ahead of his return to #LondonFashionWeek this morning, Ashish took Vogue Business behind the scenes as he prepared. From a journey of highs and lows of business, including the fallout from the collapse of #Matches, to finally launching e-commerce, see how the designer got ready for his return to the #LFW runway whilst reflecting on the brand's legacy, here: https://lnkd.in/eSuA2n5M

Minimalist contemporary label Studio Nicholson is celebrating its 15th anniversary ahead of London Fashion Week. There is cause for celebration, beyond the anniversary: the business continues to thrive — despite a slowdown in which many luxury labels are fighting for survival — due to its avoidance of trends, its premium positioning, its competitive pricing and a focus on building high-quality, modular wardrobes. “Once you get your hands on the clothes, you understand that you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck,” designer Nick Wakeman says. “We’re half the price of Jil Sander, we’re 20 to 30% cheaper than Lemaire and a third of the price of The Row. You’re getting something really worthy that’s going to last you a lifetime.” Here, Lucy Maguire unpacks how the brand is going from strength to strength, even as #luxury labels falter. https://lnkd.in/eFGHcvNz

What’s on the Vogue Business #Beauty Trend Tracker this week? When it comes to #fragrance, consumers are gravitating towards fragrance exploration, as seen through the rise of perfume discovery sets, which allow for personalised scent experiences. Meanwhile, the rising search demand for Santa Maria Novella and Aesop, both known for their rich brand narratives and artisanal approaches, reflect a consumer interest in heritage and craftsmanship. On TikTok, #LipstickHaul and #LipstickReviews are trending, gaining over 170,000 weekly views and 2.9 million weekly views respectively. Their popularity reflects a strong interest in product discovery and comparison, particularly in lip categories where finish and longevity matter. What else is on the tracker? Nateisha Scott has everything you need to know. https://lnkd.in/esKb-wKk

Is beauty ready for #AI? Skincare brand SmartSkn’s pop-up lab in Los Angeles now features AI-driven skincare robots by Korean tech firm Lillycover, promising personalised skincare in three minutes. At the Consumer Electronics Show’s 2025 tech showcase, agentic AI (a form of AI capable of independent action and learning) dazzled execs with its potential to reshape everything from robotic surgery to automated marketing analysis. Vogue Business beauty editor got a 20-minute gel manicure from Umia’s salon robot — a fraction of the usual time with results lasting two weeks. It’s clear that AI is coming for beauty. Yet, these innovations remain isolated flashes of the future rather than industry standard. The key question: how does the industry move from A to Z, from promise to execution, ensuring the future flashes become real life? Nateisha Scott has the answers, here. https://lnkd.in/euGkXgif

Who is the next Jonathan Anderson? His eponymous brand JW Anderson is missing from the London Fashion Week schedule, while #Loewe, of which he is creative director, sat out from the Paris Men’s schedule in January. For the upcoming Paris womenswear season, the brand will host a co-ed presentation, rather than a runway show, on 10 March. Aside from sparking speculation about Anderson’s next moves, his absence raises the question: which London designers have what it takes to reach the level of Anderson one day? “The great thing about fashion is that we all go out of fashion,” Anderson said when accepting the Designer of the Year Award at the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Awards in December. “There are loads of jobs to be taken downstairs, so come and get them.” Here, Maliha Shoaib speaks to experts about what has made Anderson so successful and which designers could step into the spotlight next. https://lnkd.in/eFJWfGHM