Contrary to the status quo, it’s been a busy start to 2025, particularly in fashion, so when it comes to February industry news, it can be hard to keep up.
Musical chairs amongst Creative Directors continues to keep us on our toes—the most recent being the appointment of Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela and founders of Proenza Schouler, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernanez departing their namesake brand.
Now, with the sudden exit of Sabato De Sarno from Gucci, the luxury landscape faces yet another upheaval. There’s certainly no slowing down as a changing of the fashion guard promises a transformative year.
With so much happening, this is the fashion news you need to keep across this February.
Lucie and Luke Meier Depart Jil Sander
Another day, another fashion musical chairs movement. This time, the announcement came shortly after Lucie and Luke Meier’s final show for Jil Sander during Milan Fashion Week.
The husband-and-wife duo were visibly emotional as they accepted flowers from OTB chairman Renzo Rosso while thanking the show’s attendees.
In a brief statement released by the Meiers and Jil Sander, it was then revealed that the pair had “mutually decided that this collection would be the last of their collaboration.”
Currently there’s no word as to where the creative couple are headed, or who will take their place at Jil Sander, but we’ll keep the updates coming as we learn more.
Michelle Pfeiffer Suits Up For Saint Laurent
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer is at the top of the world as the new face of Saint Laurent’s spring 2025 campaign.
Pfeiffer is as impressive as the skyline she surveys from her executive suite, where the brand’s latest high-powered collection is brought to life with a series of suitably impressive shots.
The campaign features oversized suits, luxe leather outerwear and the season’s hottest new accessories – as seen in the Ready-to-Wear collection debuted earlier this year.
Maggie Marilyn X ESSĒN Capsule
Is there anything sweeter than a fashion collab between two beloved brands? Only, perhaps, reuniting for a second time. Maggie Marilyn has launched its second footwear capsule collection in partnership with ESSĒN and it’s a shoe-lovers dream. The capsule includes a strappy wedge heel (with removable heart detail) and sleek ballet flat in two delicious shades; plum and apple.
Missoni Opens First Sydney Boutique
Covering an impressive 1,700 square-feet, Missoni’s new boutique, located in the heart of Sydney at 25 Martin Pl., is not to be missed. And, given it’s beautiful facade, architecturally designed to create a neutral environment that feels fluid and inviting, it’s hard to do so as you pass by on the street. Inside, shoppers will find a range of Missoni clothing and accessories for women’s both from the ready-to-wear and beachwear collections, in addition to the Missoni Home Collection
Sabato De Sarno Exits Gucci
The news of Sabato De Sarno’s exit from Gucci came via a brief statement from the brand noting it was ending its collaboration with the Creative Director.
“I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci. I sincerely appreciate how he honoured Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment,” said Stefano Cantino, Gucci’s chief executive officer.
The Italian fashion house’s Fall upcoming Fashion Week show in Milan will be presented by the Gucci design office.
Balenciaga’s Le City Paparazzi Campaign
Paparazzi walks are having a moment in fashion. Balenciaga’s recent campaigns with A$AP Rocky and Kendall Jenner as well as Gucci’s also with Jenner and Bad Bunny, leaned into the unfiltered aesthetic favoured by social media users. Now, Balenciaga takes the style a step further with its Le City Paparazzi campaign featuring digitally altered pap images of 2000s supermodels—Paris Hilton, Wek, Alessandra Ambrosio, Amber Valletta, Claudia Schiffer, Malgosia Bela, Natasha Poly and Tyra Banks—carrying the iconic and timeless bag.
Dua Lipa New Face Of Chanel 25 Handbag Campaign
Icon and it-girl Dua Lipa for Chanel’s latest campaign is a match made in fashion heaven. In a role tailor-made for the singer-songwriter, the campaign launches with a film by Gordon von Steiner that’s pure joy, showing Dua singing to the cult track “She Drives Me Crazy” by the Fine Young Cannibals. Equal star of the show, the House’s emblematic bags, revisit the brand’s codes—quilting, interlaced chain, multiple pockets—with a new, bold, functional approach.
Dior’s Kim Jones Honoured
Following his fall 2025 Dior Menswear show, fashion insiders and admirers of Creative Director Kim Jones gathered to celebrate and watch as the designer was knighted a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur. France’s highest civilian honour, Jones was presented with the title by Anna Wintour.
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