What happens when fashion and design mix? Discover here!

Creative people in fashion and design walk in the same direction and, now and then, end up meeting. And when that happens, the result is quite interesting, most of the time. From these collabs, new collections, new stores and ateliers, and exclusive creations for fashion shows, for example, emerge. Therefore, we took advantage of the influence of the fashion weeks happening in Europe to compile here the latest news from the intersection of these two universes. Check it out below!

Murano benches for the show

The Italian design studio 6AM created Murano glass cubes that resemble candies for the debut collection of Bottega Veneta's creative director, Louise Trotter. The pieces were used as benches during the brand's show at Milan Fashion Week. Standing 43 centimeters tall with irregular surfaces, the translucent cubes were made in ten different colors and grouped in a beautiful gradient, creating a surprising visual effect. 6AM, led by Edoardo Pandolfo and Francesco Palù, described the design of the bench as a "blown glass cube, produced with the support of a complex cast iron mold."

Conscious fashion in practice

The Nieuwe Instituut from the Netherlands opened its fourth pop-up store New Store, inviting consumers to participate in the production and recycling of a garment made of local wool. The New Store 4.0 at Paris Design Week was designed to test a small-scale production model for regenerative fashion, with sheep breeding, wool processing, dyeing, weaving, and even the unraveling of a garment and reuse of its thread—all displayed in the same space. Set up at the Atelier Néerlandais, the pop-up serves as a skill-sharing space where visitors can participate in workshops. The Nieuwe Instituut worked with various wool and textile specialists from France and the Netherlands to develop the New Store 4.0. The common message is that ethical fashion is not just about using natural or recycled materials, but rather about our connection with the land, the plants, and the animals that cultivate these resources.

Colorful runway

The Australian designer Marc Newson made his first runway set creation by combining blocks of 101 colors at different levels for the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2026 collection by Fendi at Milan Fashion Week. The idea for the set came from an abstract interpretation of one of the floral prints from the collection. The floral pattern was enlarged to the point of becoming unrecognizable and translated into a landscape of giant pixels, used to form both the winding runway and tiered seating. "This concept celebrates the primacy of color: a concern closely linked to Fendi's image," said the designer. The result is a sort of colorful patchwork, designed to honor Fendi's origins as a fur and leather workshop and artisanal making. The brand celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

Fashion and culture

Carolina Castiglioni, founder of the women's fashion brand Plan C, has just expanded her brand's presence in Milan with the opening of Plan C Frame—a concept that unites retail and culture. The project offers customers a layered experience, where they can find clothing, jewelry, home goods, prints, and art exhibitions all in one place. Situated in the center of the store, a spiral red staircase leads to the reading room, which collects contemporary magazines on fashion, design, art, and culture. Founded in 2018 by Carolina Castiglioni, Plan C is defined by a mix of masculine and feminine codes, expressive colors, and experimentation with materials.

Expressive facade

The Louis Vuitton store in Cancún has just unveiled a new facade that elevates the brand's identity through the expressive possibilities of pre-cast concrete. The project created by MATERIA + Gustavo Carmona reinterprets the iconic floral motif of the label as a sculpted relief that constantly transforms with the play of light and shadow, turning the exterior into a dynamic and sensory surface. And a curious detail: it is a single modular unit, carefully designed to act both as a structural element and to reflect light. When repeated on the facade, this module generates a continuous and vibrant skin that blends precision with rhythm.

New Hermès atelier

The Hermès brand recently inaugurated its new atelier in the interior of France, housed in a contemporary-style structure with approximately 5800 m². In total, the place accommodates 260 artisans committed to dedicating time to craft production. Located in the village of L'Isle d'Espagnac, in New Aquitaine—a town of about 6,000 inhabitants—the building rises discreetly in the rustic plain, as if it had always belonged to the place. Designed by the Guiraud-Manenc studio based in Bordeaux, the project pays tribute to the artisanal making, which is very present in the production processes of the brand. The straw-based insulation helps create an atmosphere of ancestry and facilitates integration with the surroundings. Moreover, the atelier was designed with sustainable architectural features, such as large glass facades that allow natural light in, a partially green roof equipped with solar panels, a geothermal heating system, and an energy-efficient technical structure.

Reinvented tradition

Since its peak in the 1950s and 60s, Serapian has maintained a reputation for craftsmanship and quality, supported by its artisans at the brand's Tuscan atelier. But what sets it apart from many accessory brands in Italy is its patented technique called Mosaico—a hand-weaving process inspired by the technique that adorns churches and monasteries in Armenia, the homeland of founder Stefano Serapian. Recently, the brand presented a new interpretation of this distinctive style through a collaboration with British furniture designer Bethan Laura Wood. The collection was launched at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, accompanied by a dreamlike installation conceived by the designer herself. For the new line of bags, Wood drew inspiration from the Japanese printing method Bokashi, in which illustrations are overlaid in subtle gradients of ink, creating tension between sharp outlines and soft fields of color.

Store with a space atmosphere

The new location of Stone Island—an Italian clothing brand known for its innovative fabrics and its unique compass-shaped emblem—in New York offers a new experience for customers. This was made possible thanks to the project from AMO, the internal creative laboratory of global architecture powerhouse OMA. The firm had already designed a series of Stone Island stores in key markets such as Paris, Shanghai, Munich, and Chicago. The two-story flagship reflects the brand's philosophy as a laboratory for material innovation. Upon entering the store, customers are greeted by the brand's main collection hanging from stainless steel rods. Some walls are covered in charred cork, giving an almost volcanic texture to the interior, while others shine in brushed steel, creating the sensation of being aboard a spaceship.

Modernist inspiration

The Bottega Veneta brand opened a pop-up store at the Harrods department store in London with an interconnected shelving system referencing modernist architecture. Set on the ground floor of the Knightsbridge store, the pop-up was created by the brand's internal design team to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its exclusive fabric, Intrecciato. This braided leather design inspired the interior of the pop-up store, which features a fitting system for furniture and accessories. According to the brand, the concrete and wood shelving system also reflects their geographical roots and the architecture of the Veneto region.

Lego jewelry

The famous plastic blocks from Lego replace precious stones in these customizable rings from the Berlin jewelry brand Studio GOGO, allowing users to alter the design of the piece as they wish. Made from recycled silver, the rings consist of a simple band and a central plate that carefully reproduces the shape and size of a Lego piece. The manufacturing process begins with a digital drawing, which is then used to create a silicone mold. Next, wax is injected through the mold to form individual rings, which are cast in silver.