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		<title>Alaïa Fall/Winter 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At Paris Fashion Week, Alaïa Fall/Winter 2026 unfolded as both a study in precision and a quietly emotional farewell. Marking the final collection of creative director Pieter Mulier, the show distilled five years of rigorous design into a refined, controlled wardrobe centered on form, cut, and the integrity of the garment. Rather than spectacle, Mulier [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Givenchy Fall/Winter 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Givenchy Fall/Winter 2026, under the direction of Sarah Burton, marks a significant new chapter for the house, where precision tailoring and refined sensuality are reexamined through a contemporary lens. The collection balances sharp, elongated silhouettes with moments of fluidity and delicate ornamentation, creating a dialogue between strength and softness. A restrained palette of deep blacks, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Barbara]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stella McCartney’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection explored a refined balance between strength and softness. Rich textures, fluid silhouettes, and sculptural outerwear moved effortlessly through the runway, highlighting the house’s commitment to modern elegance while remaining grounded in its signature ethos of conscious luxury. Runway Highlights Photo: Alessandro Lucioni / Gorunway.com Stella McCartney opened the Fall/Winter 2026 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Lanvin Fall/Winter 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Barbara]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lanvin&#8217;s Fall/Winter 2026 collection explores a refined balance between classic tailoring and expressive proportion. Structured silhouettes, fluid fabrics, and dramatic accessories create a sense of quiet confidence, while oversized hats, sculptural coats, and elegant eveningwear introduce moments of theatrical sophistication. The collection moves effortlessly between sharp tailoring and softer romantic elements, reaffirming Lanvin&#8217;s heritage of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Barbara]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Under the direction of Simone Bellotti, Jil Sander moves away from purity for purity’s sake, introducing a subtle tension into its language of minimalism. This is not the stark, almost clinical restraint the house has long been associated with, but something more nuanced—softer, slightly unsettled, and undeniably more human. Silhouettes are precise yet never rigid, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Maxmara Fall/Winter 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Barbara]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At Max Mara, Ian Griffiths continues to refine a language that resists excess in favor of precision. Fall/Winter 2026 unfolds through restraint — a study in proportion, texture, and the quiet authority of clothes that are meant to live beyond the runway. This season, the silhouette is elongated and controlled. Coats carry weight without heaviness, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Gabriel Hearst Fall/Winter 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Barbara]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For Fall/Winter 2026, Gabriela Hearst continued to refine her vision of quiet luxury through thoughtful craftsmanship and timeless silhouettes. Presented with a sense of understated elegance, the collection explored fluid tailoring, rich textures, and sculptural knitwear—elements that have become signatures of the house. Neutral palettes dominated the runway, with deep browns, ivory, and black layered [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Proenza Schouler Fall 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Barbara]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover Proenza Schouler Fall 2026 by creative director Rachel Scott — a refined New York Fashion Week collection shaped by sculptural tailoring, fluid dresses, textured outerwear, and intelligent modern luxury.]]></description>
		
		
		
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