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When you think of Italian fashion, your mind typically bounces from one end of the spectrum to the other. All out glamour, or sophisticated, quality staples. Unsurprisingly, this season in Milan, the needle moved rapidly as designers made their debuts, shared their swan songs, and established themselves as part of the new guard. But where the magic truly lies is when a collection connects the dot and shows you don’t have to pick just one or the other. “Quiet luxury” might be a trending term as of late, but it’s long been the Italian modus operandi—and this season, the best collections proved that everything from a button-down to a gown should be infused with beauty and evoke the same emotional response.

Chatter in the front rows reverberated a lot around point of view: who has it down pat, who is still finding their footing, and who’s borrowing too

New York Fashion Week is upon us as we are already on day two of the Spring/Summer 2024 season.

It’s no secret that the girlies are looking forward to experiencing the vibes Sandy Liang, Collina Strada and LaQuan Smith have to offer as there is a slew of It girl-approved brands on the roster. Joining the mainstay labels are emerging designers, many of which are making their debut on the hallowed runways. Female-founded brands Buci, Diotima and Grace Ling are among the freshman class with Buci kicking off NYFW on the very first day with an ethereal presentation of its ultra-feminine designs.

While Jackson Wiederhoeft has graced fashion week before, his eponymous label continues to break uncharted ground, delivering utterly whimsical bridal and evening designs, earning him a spot on Tuesday’s schedule. Elsewhere, New York-based designer Colin LoCasio bringing his one-of-a-kind textiles and colors to the runway

Copenhagen has created a fashion week that has progressively transitioned its local brands and extended fashion culture – its street style, couture, and everyday looks – into the conscious space, mindful of climate and people. Denmark is already notable as the second happiest country in the world, producing brands like Kering-backed Lindberg Eyewear, and jewelry brand Pandora as staples of Scandinavian aesthetics, besides the more associated H&M retailer.

One brand has captured the hearts and minds of fashionistas worldwide – AELFRICEDEN, a designer brand that emphasizes high-street fashion and a positive outlook on life.

Founded in 2014 in Los Angeles, CA. Aelfric Eden brings together a diverse upbringing influenced by Eastern and Western cultures, allowing them to bridge subcultures worldwide and create their unique expression.

Inspired by playing cards, Aelfric Eden’s logo features a missing letter A and a heart symbol. The missing A represents life dealing imperfect cards, while the heart symbolizes the ambition to overcome challenges and succeed. This logo serves as a reminder to embrace imperfections and face life’s obstacles with determination, embodying the core values of the brand.

The brand aims to inspire individuals to pursue their personal “Aces” through hard work and embracing imperfections. By integrating this philosophy into its designs, AE instills a vibrant and optimistic mindset in consumers. Through its

Cowboy boots, prairie dresses, fringe jackets suited for a Shania Twain video: Every few seasons, designers bring Western fashion back into the mainstream.

Fashion’s twist on rodeo-wear is returning for fall 2022. There’s Isabel Marant with suede boots and floral dresses; Saint Laurent with jackets fit for Rocky Mountains ranch; ba&sh and Re/Done and Nili Lotan with twists on Western denim shirting. Hollywood has also given the latest Western fashion cycle an extra boost—and we don’t mean the costumes in Yellowstone.

“Last spring and summer, we saw street style looks from celebrities pairing Western boots with easy dresses,” Noelle Sciacca, senior fashion lead at The RealReal, tells BAZAAR.com. “The trend has continued into summer 2022, as evidenced by Dua Lipa spotted wearing them with a mini dress in Lisbon, Portugal this June.” Or, Kendall Jenner declaring

In addition to showcasing some of fashion’s hottest brands, this season’s Copenhagen Fashion Week spotlighted the most exciting designers from the Nordic region. From Jade Cropper to P.L.N., we’ve rounded up four brands to look out for and their Spring/Summer 2023 collections presented in the Danish capital.

A. Roege Hove, Latimmier and P.L.N. joined the CPHFW roster under its newly launched incubator program NEWTALENT, which aims to help rising designers grow on a global scale. Meanwhile, Jade Cropper — first launched in 2020 — partnered with Circulose to create a sustainably minded collection of knits, denim and more.

Continue scrolling to see the best emerging designers from CPHFW SS23.

Amalie Røge Hove revisited the earlier days of her design career for the latest collection of her namesake brand. “After a few seasons of moving forward, it felt natural