Fashion and the Epstein files: six degrees of separation?
Harrison Sutherland-Brook Harrison Sutherland-Brook

Fashion and the Epstein files: six degrees of separation?

The fashion industry has long projected glamour and exclusivity, yet beneath the surface lies a network shaped by power, access, and silence. The proximity of Jeffrey Epstein to institutions like Victoria’s Secret reveals not just isolated misconduct, but a wider structural issue - where influence can outweigh accountability, and where elite connections have historically allowed harmful behaviour to exist unchecked.

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Galliano & Zara: Genius Meets Mass Market
Harrison Sutherland-Brook Harrison Sutherland-Brook

Galliano & Zara: Genius Meets Mass Market

The appointment of John Galliano at Zara marks one of the most unexpected alignments in recent fashion history. Following his departure 2024 from Maison Margiela - and a show widely regarded as a defining moment of modern couture - industry speculation placed him within the upper tiers of legacy luxury.

Instead, he has chosen scale.

Framed as a two-year collaboration to reinterpret Zara’s “archives,” the partnership raises a key question: can a designer synonymous with narrative, craftsmanship, and emotion exist within fast fashion?

Whether this signals a genuine shift in Zara’s direction, or simply layers luxury over mass production, remains to be seen. What is certain is that this moment reflects an industry where the lines between high fashion and high street are no longer just blurred, but deliberately dismantled.

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L’imperatore: Valentino Garavani 1932-2026
Harrison Sutherland-Brook Harrison Sutherland-Brook

L’imperatore: Valentino Garavani 1932-2026

L’imperatore.

With the passing of Valentino Garavani, fashion loses the last of the great couturiers. A master of elegance, discipline and romance. From Valentino red to gowns that defined generations, his legacy lives on in every silhouette that chose grace over noise.

An emperor forever.

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The Reign of Olivier: Le Garçon Doré de Balmain
Harrison Sutherland-Brook Harrison Sutherland-Brook

The Reign of Olivier: Le Garçon Doré de Balmain

Olivier Rousteing departs Balmain after sixteen groundbreaking years. As the house’s garçon doré, he transformed French luxury with diversity, digital influence, and unapologetic glamour - leaving behind a legacy that redefined modern couture.


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