Somehow we're over the hump and into the second half of the year. And if you're not distracted by the goings on of Couture Week in Paris, there's plenty more fashion news to catch up on.

Marie Adam-Leenaerdt has won the ANDAM Grand Prize in Paris (we've already rounded up where to shop her collections in Australia). France has passed its ‘kill bill’ on fast fashion and Naomi Osaka dazzled Wimbledon crowds in a custom white Kimono.

But for all the fashion news that you need to catch up on, keep reading...

Prada Beauty enters a new era with Bella Hadid and the launch of Prada Touch

Prada Beauty is expanding its makeup universe with the launch of Prada Touch, a new cream-to-powder, multi-use blush designed for effortless, intuitive application and a soft-focus Prada finish. Marking the next chapter for the house, Bella Hadid also joins Prada Beauty as its first-ever Global Beauty Ambassador, fronting the campaign for the new launch.

Find out more on the Prada Beauty website.

Pandora unveils Pandora Wonders with a whimsical Harry Lambert collaboration

Pandora has launched Pandora Wonders, a new multi-year creative platform celebrating craftsmanship, beginning with an imaginative collection of freshwater pearl charms co-created with renowned stylist Harry Lambert. Debuting during Paris Haute Couture Week, the limited-edition collection reimagines baroque pearls as playful collector's pieces, blending artisanal technique with surreal storytelling.

Find out more on the Pandora website.

Shona Joy unveils its Autumn 26 collection, Quantum

Shona Joy's Autumn 26 collection, Quantum, explores the interplay between softness and structure through fluid tailoring, sculptural silhouettes and elevated fabrication. Designed for effortless versatility, the collection reimagines occasion dressing with tactile textures, refined craftsmanship and a palette that moves from rich jewel tones to understated neutrals.

Find out more on the Shona Joy website.

CHARLES & KEITH celebrates 30 years with new creative campaign

CHARLES & KEITH is marking its 30th anniversary with the launch of a year-long creative platform spanning four themes – Horizons, Paper, Echoes and Arts & Culture – that celebrates the brand's evolution through design, storytelling and culture. Kicking off the milestone is Horizons, a digital illustration film inspired by three decades of creativity, resilience and global growth.

Find out more on the CHARLES & KEITH website.

Mikey Madison fronts new Tiffany & Co. Love & Celebration campaign

The fine jeweller has unveiled its new Love & Celebration campaign starring Academy Award-winning actress Mikey Madison, introducing the Sixteen Stone by Tiffany solitaire diamond ring. Reimagining the classic "he loves me, he loves me not" refrain as an affirmation of self-love, the campaign celebrates love in all its forms while spotlighting the House's enduring craftsmanship and diamond expertise.

Find out more on the Tiffany & Co. website.

Volvo pairs new SUV purchases with complimentary July luggage

Volvo Car Australia has partnered with Australian travel brand July to offer customers who purchase a new XC60 or XC90 between 1 July and 30 September 2026 a complimentary July Classic Expandable Family luggage set, while stocks last. Celebrating a shared commitment to understated luxury, functional design and craftsmanship, the offer pairs Volvo's premium SUVs with July's thoughtfully designed travel essentials for the road ahead.

Find out more on the Volvo website.

Softedge celebrates six years with an intimate lunch at August

Softedge marked its sixth anniversary and the launch of its expanded Mustard collection with an intimate lunch at Brisbane restaurant August, bringing together creatives from across design, architecture, food and the arts. Hosted by founder Layla Cluer, the gathering – which included Julia Ostro, Sian Redgrave, Lisa Sorgini, Jared Webb and Annie Portelli – celebrated craftsmanship, hospitality and community, with August's seasonal menu served on Softedge's signature Rolled Rim collection.

Find out more on the Softedge website.

Loro Piana unveils its Autumn Winter 26/27 campaign

Loro Piana has unveiled its AW 26/27 campaign, photographed by Mario Sorrenti across Houston's iconic Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel. Featuring an intergenerational cast, the campaign celebrates the dialogue between art, architecture and craftsmanship while marking the House's support of the Menil Collection ahead of its 40th anniversary and the preservation of the Rothko Chapel.

Find out more on the Loro Piana website.

Tiffany & Co. opens two new Sydney boutiques

Tiffany & Co. has expanded its Australian retail footprint with the opening of two new Sydney boutiques at Chatswood Chase and Westfield Sydney CBD, bringing its total number of locations nationwide to 12. Inspired by the House's iconic New York flagship, The Landmark, both stores blend Tiffany's heritage of craftsmanship with contemporary design, offering clients an immersive retail experience alongside the brand's signature jewellery collections.

Find out more on the Tiffany & Co. website.

Alex Eagle Sporting Club collabs with Rashi World

Alex Eagle Sporting Club has partnered with Australian resortwear label Rashi World on a debut capsule collection that fuses British sporting influences with effortless coastal dressing. Launching on 2 July 2026, the collection combines refined tailoring with Rashi World's signature UPF 50+ fabrics, offering versatile, performance-led pieces designed to transition seamlessly from city to sea.

Find out more on the Rashi World website.

CHANEL acquires French heritage designer Charvet

Following a dialogue with Matthieu Blazy as part of Spring Summer 2026 Ready-to-Wear, CHANEL has formally acquired Charvet. The heritage French brand is known for the impeccable craftsmanship of its shirting, among other pieces. CHANEL's acquisition of the brand looks to support the unique creativity and continued existence of an incredibly significant French house, while also fully respecting its creative independence.

Discover more from CHANEL and Charvet.

Aje celebrates its Resort 27 collection in Paris

Aje gathered its global fashion community at Galerie Joseph in Paris's Marais to unveil its Resort '27 collection, Siren, in an intimate showroom and cocktail event hosted by Co-Founder and Creative Director Adrian Norris. Ahead of its return to Paris Fashion Week, the activation celebrated the collection's distinctly Australian inspiration through sculptural silhouettes, artisanal craftsmanship and a guest list of international editors, buyers and tastemakers.

Find out more on the Aje website.

Birkenstock 1774 drops Northeast Providence collection

BIRKENSTOCK 1774 has unveiled Northeast Providence, a new collection inspired by the understated ease of the North American Northeastern coast and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Boston clog. Featuring elevated interpretations of signature silhouettes in premium leather, canvas and raffia, the collection pairs timeless craftsmanship with the brand's renowned anatomical footbed, and is available globally from 25 June 2026.

Find out more on the Birkenstock 1774 website.

Oroton releases its July capsule collection

Oroton's July capsule collection embraces understated sophistication, pairing a muted, neutral palette with unexpected flashes of colour that bring subtle energy to timeless silhouettes. Balancing restraint with quiet statement moments, the collection celebrates effortless dressing through refined design and considered details.

Find out more on the Oroton website.

Aēsop's Queer Library returns to Melbourne

Aēsop's annual Queer Library returns to its Flinders Lane store from July 15–19, transforming the space into a temporary library where visitors can collect a complimentary book by a queer author, with no purchase required while stocks last. Celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices through this year's Body of Work theme, the initiative also supports the community through a donation from the Aēsop Foundation to Minus18.

Find out more on the Aēsop website.

NikeSKIMS lands at David Jones

Nike's iconic collaboration with SKIMS has a new home. The pieces will now be available to shop online and in-store at the Elizabeth Street David Jones flagship store. “As customers increasingly seek versatility from their wardrobes, NikeSKIMS delivers performance, innovation and style that celebrates every version of athleticism," said Bridget Veals, Executive General Manager of Womenswear, Footwear, Accessories and Beauty, David Jones.

Discover NikeSKIMS at David Jones.