This week in fashion delivered plenty of headline-making moments, from major brand collaborations to bold creative unveilings.

Luxury houses embraced the holiday spirit with immersive installations, while global campaigns spotlighted craftsmanship, individuality and fresh creative visions. Store openings and redesigns signalled new chapters for heritage labels, and emerging brands made their mark with innovative launches and boundary-pushing design. If you blinked, you may have missed something – here’s everything worth knowing from the week that was.

LOEWE brings a festive fair to David Jones this holiday season

LOEWE unveiled a whimsical festive takeover at David Jones on Elizabeth Street this week, presenting a kinetic holiday window inspired by British artist Louis Wain’s fantastical ceramic cat creations and celebrating the arrival of the SS26 Pre-collection. Featuring iridescent cat-face motifs, animated slides lit by vivid funfair lights, and Wain-inspired figures interacting with a futuristic production line, the installation transforms the space into a playful, dreamlike world on display from 26 November to 5 January 2026.

Find out more on the LOEWE website.

Chloé opens its first boutique in Australia

Chloé opened its first Australian boutique last week at 75 Castlereagh Street in Sydney, a 117-square-meter space that reflects the Maison’s free-spirited French DNA through neutral tones, honest materials like beige limestone and cognac leather, and architectural elements inspired by the Winter 25 runway. This milestone strengthens the House's presence in the Asia-Pacific region and deepens its dialogue under Creative Director Chemena Kamali, aligning with the Maison’s enduring vision of modern, effortless femininity.

Find out more on the Chloé website.

Onitsuka Tiger releases debut fragrance collection

The Japanese fashion and sneaker brand translated its athletic heritage, clean-lined modernity and reverence for Japanese craft into olfactive form this week, launching its first-ever fragrance line based on the theme ‘Wearing Quiet Radiance’.Crafted by leading perfumer Mark Buxton, the scents are all produced entirely in Grasse, France, from raw material selection to extraction, blending and bottling.

Find out more on the Onitsuka Tiger website.

Swatch x OMEGA launches new Moonshine Gold Cold Moon MoonSwatch

Launching worldwide today (5 December), the day of the Cold Full Moon, the new MISSION TO EARTHPHASE – MOONSHINE GOLD watch debuts in winter-white Bioceramic with OMEGA’s Moonshine Gold–adorned moon phase indicator, each uniquely laser-etched with a different snowflake, and featuring snowy Snoopy illustrations, Speedmaster-inspired design codes, and Swatch’s earth and moon phase innovations. Available until 20 March 2026 – and after launch only on days when snow is falling in Switzerland – the model includes a 42 mm case, Grade A Super-LumiNova®, an Earth-inspired battery cover, and a white VELCRO rubber strap, reinforcing its magical winter character and collectible uniqueness.

Find out more on the Swatch website.

CELINE launches "Infinite Possibilities" charms campaign

CELINE marks the in-store launch of its Charms collection with the new “Infinite Possibilities” campaign, highlighting Michael Rider’s debut runway charms – worn layered and in accumulation – as a defining new signature for the House. Designed as meaningful, collectible pendants that can be styled across bracelets, necklaces, gourmettes and safety pins, the Charms offer endless combinations in gold and silver finishes, inviting personal expression and making them ideal for the holiday gifting season.

Find out more on the CELINE website.

Max Mara's opens new Melbourne boutique

Max Mara opened its new boutique at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, a space that embodies Italian elegance through a cocciopesto-crafted façade, warm interior tones, Calacatta Gold marble, and signature camel accents that create a refined and welcoming atmosphere. Showcasing the brand’s iconic coat heritage – including the 101801, Teddy Bear, Manuela, Ludmilla, and Olimpia – the boutique also presents Max Mara’s latest collections and accessories, including selections from Resort 2026.

Find out more on the Max Mara website.

FENDI unveils Peekaboo bag campaign with brand ambassador Song Hye-kyo

FENDI unveiled a new global digital campaign this week starring Korean brand ambassador Song Hye-kyo, celebrating individuality and modern craftsmanship through candid, spontaneous visuals that spotlight the iconic Peekaboo bag’s playful yet timeless spirit. Showcasing Selleria stitching, handcrafted details, and accessories styled with charms and silk wrappies, Song Hye-kyo wears FENDI Pre-Collection Spring Summer 26.

Find out more on the FENDI website.

Acne Studios reopens King Street store in Sydney

Acne Studios has reopened its King Street boutique in Sydney, unveiling a reimagined 500sqm space defined by pink-hued granite, sculptural modular displays, Benoit Lalloz lighting, and expressive elements such as Daniel Silver’s hand-painted mannequins and Max Lamb’s globular seating. Designed with Halleroed Studio, the refreshed store offers an elevated setting for men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, signature denim, leather goods, accessories, and the season’s Camero and Multi-Pocket bags.

Find out more on the Acne Studios website.

Missoni Resort Club transforms the Crown Sydney's pool

Missoni has launched its first-ever Australian resort activation with the debut of the Missoni x Crown Sydney Resort Club, transforming Crown Sydney’s infinity pool deck into a vibrant Italian-inspired oasis featuring iconic Missoni motifs, bespoke cabanas, daybeds, and an exclusive showcase of the brand’s latest resort and swimwear collections. Opening through till February, the collaboration brings bold new energy to Sydney’s summer social scene.

Find out more on the Crown Sydney website.

A-ESQUE launches new collection with florist Christelle Scifo

A-ESQUE has unveiled a new sculptural collaboration with leading Australian florist and creative director Christelle Scifo of Fleurette, introducing the Floral Vines Collection – a series of handcrafted leather pieces that reimagine the accessory as an object of personal expression through braided vines and meticulously hand-stitched suede florals made in the Melbourne Atelier. Presented in rich tones of Plum, Matcha, Tan and Burgundy, the collection includes wearable key pieces designed to be styled in multiple ways.

Find out more on the A-ESQUE website.

Dior presents the tenth edition of Dior Lady Art

Dior celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Lady Art project with a special 2025 edition, inviting ten international artists to reinterpret the iconic Lady Dior bag – an emblem of elegance defined by its sculptural lines and signature Cannage motif – through their own contemporary, poetic visions. This milestone collection transforms the timeless bag into a series of striking artistic expressions, each blending heritage and innovation through inventive techniques, captivating textures, and deeply personal narratives.

Find out more on the Dior website.

DISSH and Thread Together expand partnership for women in need

DISSH has expanded its purpose-led partnership with Thread Together, supporting the national charity’s mission to reduce fashion waste and provide brand-new clothing to Australians in need by funding on-site wardrobes and capsules of apparel for women escaping domestic and family violence. Beyond donations, the collaboration reflects deep community engagement – empowering women with dignity, choice and immediacy of support.

Find out more on the Thread Together website.

MECCA & MECCA COSMETICA join the Australian Open as official beauty and SPF partners

MECCA will return to the Australian Open 2026 as the Official Beauty Partner and, for the first time, MECCA COSMETICA will serve as the tournament’s Official SPF Partner, expanding a landmark long-term collaboration with Tennis Australia to elevate the fan experience through a dynamic three-storey beauty destination and a major courtside sun-safety program. Designed to celebrate performance, innovation and Australian creativity on a global stage, the partnership will bring MECCA’s high-energy beauty experiences and industry-leading SPF directly to hundreds of thousands of spectators.

Find out more on the Australian Open website.

Dion Lee launches HÆLO

HÆLO debuted this week with a collection that blended angelic sensuality and gothic edge, juxtaposing lace, corsetry and sculptural forms with sharp tailoring and leather, all crafted with European textiles to establish a refined yet accessible direct-to-consumer brand identity. Led by Creative Director Dion Lee, the launch introduces a bold new visual language rooted in his signature pattern-cutting, with pieces available at HAELO.WORLD and exclusive retail partners REVOLVE and FWRD.

Find out more on the HÆLO website.