Somehow we've found ourselves in May, with the 2026 Met Gala only days away and this year's Australian Fashion Week looming in the near future too. But let's not get ahead of ourselves – there's plenty that has happened in the fashion industry this week so far, and we're here to tell you all about it. From new boutique openings to anniversary bashes and new collection drops. This is all the fashion news you missed this week...

RIMOWA's opens newest boutique in Chatswood Chase Sydney

The German Maison announced the opening of its newest boutique at Chatswood Chase, located in Sydney’s prestigious North Shore neighbourhood. The opening marks RIMOWA’s fourth store in the country and spans nearly 125 square metres, and incorporates design features in 'Brückengrün,' a signature green hue renowned in its hometown of Cologne. It showcases the Maison’s full range of collections, from the iconic grooved suitcases to the latest bags, including Groove, Never Still, and the Original Bag lines.

Find out more on the RIMOWA website.

AGMES NYC celebrates 10 years

Contemporary jewellery house AGMES celebrated it's 10 year anniversary in Sydney, following a series of events in hometown New York, Paris and London to mark the milestone. Founder and Designer Morgan Lang gathered with old and new friends at AP Pizza, where guests like Felicity Brand, Jordan Turner, Jarvis Aivali drank Mini Tinis, enjoyed New York pizza, and danced to electronic music by one of Sydney's new guard DJs late into the night.

Find out more on the AGMES NYC website.

ARKET joins THE ICONIC

ARKET has arrived in Australia, exclusively on THE ICONIC this week. The Scandinavian label brings a refined approach to everyday dressing with elevated basics and layering pieces, which can now be shopped locally for the first time.

Find out more on The Iconic's website.

Olivia Cashmore launches Autumn Winter 26 collection

New Zealand designer Olivia Cashmore launched her Autumn Winter 26 collection on the 30 April 2026 via her online store and retail flagship in Newmarket, Auckland. The collection features the brand's leather debut, expressed in a full-length wrap skirt and a trench-style coat, alongside tailored trousers cut from Italian wool, corseted pants made from silk and a cigarette pant precisely cut following a study of the female anatomy.

Find out more on the Olivia Cashmore website.

Josh Heuston Joins TAG Heuer as Friend of the House

Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer announced the appointment of Australian actor Josh Heuston as a Friend of thee House this week. The partnership stems from Heuston's passion for the TAG Heuer brand, coupled with his relentless dedication, disciplined mindset and unwavering pursuit of excellence, qualities that deeply align with TAG Heuer's "Designed to Win" philosophy.

Find out more on the TAG Heuer website.

Gucci unveils a new exhibition at Palazzo Gucci

This week Gucci announced that its Palazzo Gucci archive in Florence would be reopening its historic home with a renewed perspective. Through the lens of Artistic Director Demna, Gucci Storia reinterprets the shared destiny of the House and its birthplace, in continuous dialogue with the present. The exhibition will be open to the public beginning 27 April.

Find out more on the Palazzo Gucci website.

CAMILLA AND MARC present Pre-Fall 26 Collection short film

The film, titled The Power Woman is now launched globally and draws inspiration from powerful female archetypes in a hyper real 80s corporate America. Shot at the Westin Boulevard Hotel, a post modern “city within a city” with its brutalist-meets-sci-fi aesthetic; Abbey Lee is cast as Susie Batton, the uncompromising corporate lawyer in downtown Los Angeles.

Watch the film and find out more on the CAMILLA AND MARC website.

Carolina Herrera celebrates 10 years of its iconic Good Girl fragrance

In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Carolina Herrera’s iconic Good Girl fragrance, the House unveiled Good Girl Jasmine Absolute. To mark the occasion, the brand partnered with founder and baker Alisha Henderson to host an intimate baking experience for talent and media in Melbourne, as well as a bespoke at home delivery experience in Sydney. The partnership brought the fragrance to life through flavour, with each creation inspired by Good Girl Jasmine Absolute’s key notes, while the recipients were immersed in the story and evolution of the Good Girl legacy.

Find out more on the Carolina Herrera website.

Saint Valentine drops Mother's Day campaign with Jesinta Franklin

Celebrating a decade of meaningful design, Saint Valentine tapped Jesinta Franklin as the face of their Mother’s Day campaign, which also comes with a significant expansion of its beloved MUM Collection. The MUM Bracelet, now a six-time sellout, established the collection’s signature language with bold, undulating letters, linked by hand to create a subtle ‘mum’ motif in a continuous, flowing pattern. Born from one of life's most meaningful milestones, it has since become one of Saint Valentine's most cherished designs - passed between mothers, daughters, and maternal figures who see themselves in its meaning.

Find out more on the Saint Valentine website.